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2024 Toronto International Film Festival
The 49th annual Toronto International Film Festival will be held from September 5 to 15, 2024. The festival is slated to open with David Gordon Green's film '' Nutcrackers'', and close with Rebel Wilson's directorial debut film '' The Deb''.Etan Vlessing"Ben Stiller’s ‘Nutcrackers’ to Open Toronto Film Festival" '' The Hollywood Reporter'', July 16, 2024. Key programming announcements The first programming announcements were released on June 18, 2024.Jeremy Kay"Toronto film festival world premieres to include ‘Nightbitch’, Elton John doc, ‘The Wild Robot’" ''Screen Daily'', June 18, 2024. A second batch of films was announced on July 9, and the opening and closing galas were announced on July 16. Full program announcements began on July 22, with the gala and special presentations lineups announced that day and several other programs announced over the course of that week.Jeremy Kay"Toronto film festival adds Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, Edward Burns, David Mackenzi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nutcrackers (film)
''Nutcrackers'' is a 2024 American comedy drama film directed by David Gordon Green, written by Leland Douglas, and starring Ben Stiller. The film premiered as the opening film of the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. Premise A workaholic, Mike (Stiller) has to travel to rural Ohio to look after his recently orphaned nephews. Cast * Ben Stiller as Michael "Mike" Maxwell * Linda Cardellini as Gretchen * Homer Janson as Justice * Ulysses Janson as Junior * Atlas Janson as Samuel * Arlo Janson as Simon * Toby Huss as Aloysius "Al" Wilmington * Edi Patterson as Rose * Tim Heidecker * Maren Heisler as Mia Production Written by Leland Douglas and developed by Rough House Pictures, the film is directed by David Gordon Green. Ben Stiller is producing the film through Red Hour Films. Also producing are John Lesher for Red Hour Films and Rivulet Media's Rob Paris and Mike Witherill, and Rough House’s Nate Meyer. Green is shooting the film on 35 mm film. Casting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Cronenberg
David Paul Cronenberg (born March 15, 1943) is a Canadian film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is one of the principal originators of what is commonly known as the body horror genre, with his films exploring visceral bodily transformation, infectious diseases, and the intertwining of the psychological, the physical and the technological. Cronenberg is best known for exploring these themes through sci-fi horror films such as '' Shivers'' (1975), ''Scanners'' (1981), ''Videodrome'' (1983) and '' The Fly'' (1986), though he has also directed dramas, psychological thrillers and gangster films. Cronenberg's films have polarized critics and audiences alike; he has earned critical acclaim and has sparked controversy for his depictions of gore and violence. ''The Village Voice'' called him "the most audacious and challenging narrative director in the English-speaking world". His films have won numerous awards, including the Special Jury Prize for ''Crash'' at the 1996 Cannes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Friend (2024 Film)
''The Friend'' is a 2024 American drama film written and directed by Siegel & McGehee. Based upon the 2018 novel by Sigrid Nunez, it stars Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Sarah Pidgeon, Constance Wu, Ann Dowd, Noma Dumezweni, Felix Solis, Owen Teague, and Carla Gugino. It had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival and will screen in the Gala section at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. Cast * Naomi Watts as Iris * Bill Murray as Walter * Sarah Pidgeon as Val * Constance Wu as Tuesday * Ann Dowd as Marjorie * Noma Dumezweni as Barbara * Felix Solis * Owen Teague * Carla Gugino as Elaine * Josh Pais as Jerry Production In February 2022, it was announced Naomi Watts had joined the cast of the film, with Scott McGehee and David Siegel set to direct from a screenplay they wrote, based upon the 2018 novel of the same name by Sigrid Nunez. In February 2024, Bill Murray, Sarah Pidgeon Sarah Pidgeon is an American actress. She has played role ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Furnish
David James Furnish (born 25 October 1962) is a Canadian filmmaker and former advertising executive. He is married to English singer, pianist and composer Sir Elton John. Early life and education David Furnish was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Gladys and Jack Furnish, a director at the Bristol-Myers pharmaceutical company. He has an older brother, John, and a younger brother, Peter. Furnish graduated from the Sir John A. Macdonald Collegiate Institute in 1981 and received an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (HBA) from the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario in 1985. Career After graduation, he was recruited by the advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather Canada in Toronto. At 27, he asked his firm to transfer him to their UK principal offices in London. Furnish flourished in England, becoming the firm’s youngest Director of Account Services. . Furnish is co-chief of Rocket Pictures along with his husband, Sir Elton John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Too Late
Never Too Late may refer to: Books * '' Never Too Late: My Musical Life Story'', a 1979 autobiographical novel by John Caldwell Holt * ''Never Too Late: A Prosecutor’s Story of Justice in the Medgar Evers trial'', a 2001 book by Bobby DeLaughter Film and theatre * ''Never Too Late'' (play), a 1962 Broadway play * ''Never Too Late'' (1925 film), an American silent comedy action film * ''Never Too Late'' (1935 film), an American film * ''Never Too Late'' (1937 film), the U.S. release title of ''It's Never Too Late to Mend'' * ''Never Too Late'' (1965 film), a film directed by Bud Yorkin, based on the play * ''Never Too Late'' (1996 film), a Canadian drama/comedy film * ''Never Too Late'' (2020 film), an Australian comedy film Music Albums * ''Never Too Late'' (Status Quo album) and the title track, 1981 * ''Never Too Late'' (Sammi Cheng album), 1992 * ''Never Too Late'' (Mario album) * ''Never Too Late'' (Jimi Jamison album), 2012 * ''Never Too Late'', a Hedley com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Howard
Ronald William Howard (born March 1, 1954) is an American director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. He first came to prominence as a child actor, guest-starring in several television series, including an episode of ''The Twilight Zone''. He gained national attention for playing young Opie Taylor, the son of Sheriff Andy Taylor (played by Andy Griffith) in the sitcom ''The Andy Griffith Show'' from 1960 through 1968. During this time, he also appeared in the musical film ''The Music Man'' (1962), a critical and commercial success. He was credited as Ronny Howard in his film and television appearances from 1959 to 1973. Howard was cast in one of the lead roles in the coming-of-age film ''American Graffiti'' (1973), and became a household name for playing Richie Cunningham in the sitcom ''Happy Days'', a role he would play from 1974 to 1980.Stated on ''Inside the Actors Studio'', 1999 In 1980, Howard left ''Happy Days'' to focus on directing, producing and sometimes writing a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eden (2024 Film)
''Eden'' is an upcoming American survival thriller film directed by Ron Howard and written by Noah Pink. It stars Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Sydney Sweeney, Jude Law, Daniel Brühl, Felix Kammerer, Toby Wallace and Richard Roxburgh. The film is slated to premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. Premise A group of people abandon society and civilization in order to travel to the Galápagos Islands and find the meaning of life. Cast * Ana de Armas * Jude Law * Vanessa Kirby * Daniel Brühl * Sydney Sweeney * Richard Roxburgh * Felix Kammerer * Toby Wallace * Paul Gleeson * Ignacio Gasparini * Jakub Přerovský Production Casting It was announced in October 2022 that Ron Howard would direct the film, and he had begun the casting process and location scouting. The film was to be titled ''Origin of Species'' at that time''.'' In May 2023, Ana de Armas, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander and Daniel Brühl were cast, with Daisy Edgar-Jones in negotiation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Embeth Davidtz
Embeth Jean Davidtz (born August 11, 1965) is an American-South African actress. Her screen roles include movies such as ''Army of Darkness'', ''Schindler's List, '' ''Matilda'', ''Mansfield Park'', ''Bicentennial Man'', ''Fallen,'' '' Junebug,'' and ''Fracture'', and the television series ''Mad Men,'' ''Californication, In Treatment,'' and ''Ray Donovan''. Early life Davidtz was born in Lafayette, Indiana, to South African parents John and Jean, while her father was studying chemical engineering at Purdue University. The family later moved to Trenton, New Jersey, and then to South Africa when Davidtz was nine years old. Davidtz has Dutch, English, and French ancestry. She had to learn Afrikaans before attending school classes in South Africa, where her father took up a teaching post at Potchefstroom University. Davidtz graduated from The Glen High School in Pretoria in 1983 and studied at Rhodes University in Grahamstown. Debut and early career Davidtz made her acting debut at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Gracey
Michael Gracey is an Australian filmmaker and visual effects artist best known for directing ''The Greatest Showman''. Early life and career Gracey grew up in Melbourne – in Carlton then Kew – then started working in visual effects and music videos before making his reputation in advertising, gaining a name for with his Christmas commercials in the UK and US. Career Gracey made his feature directorial debut in 2017 with ''The Greatest Showman'' starring Hugh Jackman as P. T. Barnum. Gracey is also slated to direct an adaptation of manga series ''Naruto'' and an adaptation of the novel ''Daughter of Smoke and Bone''. Gracey worked for 2 years at animation and visual effects studio Animal Logic from 1994 to 1996 as an animator and visual effects compositor. In 2022, Gracey directed a short film for Tourism Australia, ''G'Day'', starring Rose Byrne and Will Arnett, with cameos from Hamish Blake Hamish Donald Blake (born 11 December 1981) is an Australian comedian, televisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Better Man (2024 Film)
''Better Man'' is a 2024 biographical film about the British pop singer Robbie Williams. It was co-written, co-produced and directed by Michael Gracey. Williams is portrayed as a chimpanzee, performed by Jonno Davies using motion capture. ''Better Man'' premiered at the 51st Telluride Film Festival on 30 August 2024, and is scheduled to be released in the United States on 25 December by Paramount Pictures and in Australia on 26 December by Roadshow Films. Cast Production Development The project was first announced in February 2021 as co-written and directed by Michael Gracey with Oliver Cole and Simon Gleeson also having co-writing credits, and Gracey also producing alongside Jules Daly for Big Red Films and Craig McMahon for McMahon International. Later that year it was reported that funding also came via the Australian government’s Producer Offset and Film Victoria’s incentive programmes. The film is set to be distributed in Australia and New Zealand by Roadshow Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cosima Spender
Cosima Spender (born in Italy) is an Anglo-Italian film director, producer and writer who has worked in varying capacities on ''Dolce Vita Africana'' (2008 director and producer), ''Without Gorky'' (2011 director and writer) and ''Palio'' (2015 writer and director). ''Palio'' won the best documentary editing award at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival. Spender was born in Italy but moved to England when she was fourteen. She received a degree in Anthropology and Art History at the School of Oriental and African Studies. She then went on to enroll in the post-graduate documentary directing course at the National Film and Television School also in England. Spender is married to and sometimes collaborates with the film editor Valerio Bonelli. Her father, Matthew Spender, is son of the poet Stephen Spender and pianist Natasha Spender; her mother, Maro, is daughter of the Armenian artist Arshile Gorky Arshile Gorky (; born Vostanik Manoug Adoian, hy, Ոստանիկ Մանուկ Ատ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Share Her Journey
Share Her Journey is a Canadian film program, created by the Toronto International Film Festival to foster the development and career advancement of women in the film industry. First launched in 2017 as a five-year campaign to offer residency and talent accelerator programs for emerging women filmmakers, it became more widely known in 2018 when it organized a public rally on John Street near the TIFF Bell Lightbox to publicize and advocate for action on the issues that women in film still face, including sexual harassment and lack of opportunity. Other initiatives sponsored by the organization include industry panels; developing and promoting mentorship, networking and career development opportunities for women in the film industry, efforts to include more films directed by women in the TIFF festival lineup, and a dedicated screening series of films directed by women at both the physical and online TIFF Bell Lightbox platforms, as well as a program to subsidize the media accred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
