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Toronto International Film Festival 2009
September 16, 2009 | 8:00 am

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Today at TIFF: September 16, 2009

Our daily roundup of the most buzz-worthy opening galas, parties and screenings.

• The Last Waltz free public screening, Yonge–Dundas Square, noon
• Tillie’s Punctured Romance free public screening, Yonge–Dundas Square, 3 p.m.
• Cooking with Stella premiere, Roy Thomson Hall, 6:30 p.m.
• From Venice to MaRs party in celebration of Italian filmmakers (guests include Tilda Swinton), MaRs Discovery District, 8:30 p.m.
• My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done premiere, Visa Screening Room, 9 p.m.
• Love and Other Impossible Pursuits premiere, Roy Thomson Hall, 9:30 p.m.
• Cooking with Stella party (guests include Lisa Ray, Don McKellar and Deepa Mehta), Mildred’s Temple Kitchen

Toronto International Film Festival 2009
September 15, 2009 | 8:00 am

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Today at TIFF: September 15, 2009

Our daily roundup of the most buzz-worthy opening galas, parties and screenings.

• Monterey Pop free public screening, Yonge–Dundas Square, noon
• Robin Hood free public screening, Yonge–Dundas Square, 3 p.m.
• Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans premiere, Ryerson Theatre, 6 p.m.
• The Private Lives of Pippa Lee premiere, Roy Thomson Hall, 6:30 p.m.
• Shinan Govani’s book release party, Holt Renfrew
• Free swing-dance lessons and a live concert from Aelita with the Galaxy All-Star Orchestra in support of the Russian musical Hipsters, Yonge–Dundas Square, 7 p.m.
• Youth in Revolt premiere, Winter Garden theatre, 8:30 p.m.
• J’ai tué ma mère (I Killed My Mother) premiere, Isabel Bader Theatre, 9:30 p.m.
• Micmacs (Micmacs à tire-larigot) premiere, Roy Thomson Hall, 9:30 p.m.
• InStyle party (possible guests include Naomi Watts, Keanu Reeves and Michael Cera), Windsor Arms
• Cinema Against AIDS Toronto benefit for Amfar (performance by Sarah McLachlin), The Carlu
• Bad Lieutenant after party (guests include Nicolas Cage), Ultra

Toronto International Film Festival 2009
September 14, 2009 | 3:32 pm

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Awaiting Bill Clinton and Matt Damon at the One X One charity dinner in Forest Hill

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Guests arrive at the One X One charity dinner in Forest Hill

It was a sea of expensive cars, valets and security personnel on Dunvegan Road in Forest Hill last night, as Ed Rogers played host to about 220 guests for his annual One X One charity dinner. The dinner was catered by E-A-T, and tickets cost $5,000 each. Guests began showing up around 5 p.m. to await the arrival of Matt Damon and Bill Clinton.

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Toronto International Film Festival 2009
September 14, 2009 | 3:12 pm

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PHOTO GALLERY: Chloe premiere with Amanda Seyfried, Julianne Moore, Atom Egoyan and Jason Reitman

Amanda Seyfried at the premiere of Chloe. (Photo by Karon Liu)Full disclosure: we arrived at Roy Thomson Hall yesterday around 4 p.m. to secure a spot behind the barricades for the Precious premiere that night and completely forgot about the gala for Atom Egoyan’s Chloe earlier in the evening.

However, things worked out for the best as we had the best view to catch a glimpse of stars Julianne Moore and Amanda Seyfried (Liam Neeson pulled out of TIFF after the death of his wife) as well as Egoyan and Jason Reitman (his dad Ivan also made an appearance). Mayor David Miller, apparently suffering from a George Hamilton-level faux tan, walked to the red carpet instead of arriving in a car, but his thunder was quickly stolen when Seyfried arrived seconds later.

We’d like to thank Oprah for this bountiful gift.

Toronto International Film Festival 2009
September 14, 2009 | 12:04 pm

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The day TIFF stood still: the Oprah, er, Precious premiere

Precious moments: Oprah Winfrey clasps her hand to heart at the world premiere of Precious (Photo by Karon Liu)

Precious moments: Oprah Winfrey clasps her hand to heart at the world premiere of Precious (Photo by Karon Liu)

First the Beatles performed on The Ed Sullivan Show. Then Tim Hortons opened in New York. And now, Oprah Winfrey comes to Toronto.

We stood at the exact same spot for seven hours last night at Roy Thomson Hall to capture our red carpet photos of Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, Tyler Perry, Sherri Shepherd, Gayle King, Mary J. Blige and others. Still, we were latecomers; the girl beside us arrived at 8 a.m., and others started rolling in at 10 a.m. By six we could see a current copy of O Magazine in every direction (what else would Oprah sign?), which probably produced a spike in magazine sales and a possible solution to save the print industry.

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Toronto International Film Festival 2009
September 14, 2009 | 12:02 pm

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PHOTO GALLERY: Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, Tyler Perry, Sherri Shepherd, Gayle King and Mary J. Blige arrive for the world premiere of Precious

Oprah Winfrey walks the red carpet at Roy Thomson Hall for the world premiere of Precious at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2009 (Photo by Karon Liu)

Likely the biggest event of TIFF 2009, the premiere of Precious: Based on the novel “Push” by Sapphire took place last night at Roy Thomson Hall. We were there to capture these 20 photos of Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, Tyler Perry, Sherri Shepherd, Gayle King, Mary J. Blige and others.

Want more Oprah? Check out our full report of the event here>>

Toronto International Film Festival 2009
September 14, 2009 | 10:41 am

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A limo driver dishes on chauffeuring George Clooney

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A smile to swoon for (Photo by Karon Liu)

Like most of TIFF’s A-list, George Clooney and company drive to and fro in Richmond Limousines. We asked one of the Men in Black Mercedes what it’s like to chauffeur TIFF’s most-chased entourage. His response? Far more sigh than gush.

“I’m driving until 3 a.m. again tonight,” the driver told us. “It’s so busy. Every night I’m driving someone I recognize from a magazine, but I’m bad with names.”

What’s been the craziest trip so far?

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Toronto International Film Festival 2009
September 14, 2009 | 10:37 am

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RED CARPET INTERVIEW: We talk to Almodovar’s muse, Penélope Cruz, on the red carpet for the Broken Embraces premiere

Toronto International Film Festival 2009
September 13, 2009 | 4:29 pm

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PHOTO GALLERY: the Coen brothers’ A Serious Man premieres

Tilda Swinton on the red carpet for the premiere of A Serious Man at the Visa Screening Room, during the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday September 12, 2009.

Tilda Swinton on the red carpet for the premiere of A Serious Man

TIFF favourites Joel and Ethan Coen were on hand for the premiere of their new flick A Serious Man at the Visa Screening Room. Check out our red carpet photos of the flimmakers, Tilda Swinton, Amy Landecker and Michael Stuhlbarg.

Toronto International Film Festival 2009
September 13, 2009 | 3:08 pm

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PHOTO GALLERY: Harry Brown premiere at the Visa Screening Room

Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer and director Daniel Barber on the red carpet for the premiere of Harry Brown at the Visa Screening Room, during the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday September 12, 2009.

Michael Caine and Emily Mortimer on the red carpet for the premiere of Harry Brown

Harry Brown premiered at the Visa Screening Room last night, and we were on the red carpet to snap pictures of Michael Caine and Emily Mortimer.

The Goods Toronto International Film Festival 2009
September 13, 2009 | 2:00 pm

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We hit up Coco Rocha at the Holt Renfrew fash bash

Holt Renfrew took their annual gala, always the festival’s most fashionable bash, to new heights last night—the very top of The Burroughes Building, much to the dismay of spike-heeled attendees. No sooner had we reached the top of our social climb, joining Westons and Queen Westers alike, when we heard a dismayed gasp coming from a woman staring at Coco Rocha.

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Toronto International Film Festival 2009
September 13, 2009 | 1:45 pm

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George Clooney makes his last TIFF-related public appearance in Toronto

Gorgeous George: Clooney arrives at the Up in the Air premiere at Ryerson Theatre

Gorgeous George: Clooney arrives at the Up in the Air premiere at Ryerson Theatre (Photo by Karon Liu)

This city just can’t get enough of George Clooney. People lined up for more than five hours at the Ryerson Theatre to catch a glimpse of him one last time for the premiere of Up in the Air. Unlike the last premiere, this venue and its red carpet are much smaller, so the media was relegated to one side and fans were on the other. Since priority is given to the press, the stars walked the media line as publicists, assistants, security and TIFF volunteers stood behind the celebs, blocking the fans’ view.

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Toronto International Film Festival 2009
September 13, 2009 | 8:30 am

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Today at TIFF: September 13, 2009

Our daily roundup of the most buzz-worthy opening galas, parties and screenings.

• Woodstock free public screening, Yonge–Dundas Square, noon
• My Heart Goes Hadippa (Dil Bole Hadippa) premiere, Roy Thomson Hall, 1:30 p.m.
• Agora premire, Roy Thomson Hall, 1:30 p.m.
• Whip It spotlight featuring the Toronto Roller Derby League and stars of the film, Yonge-Dundas Square, 5:30 p.m.
• Chloe premiere, Roy Thomson Hall, 6:30 p.m.
• Untouchable Girls showcase featuring a free show by the Topp Twinns, New Zealand’s “top yodelling comedy duo,” Yonge–Dundas Square, 9 p.m.
• Capitalism: A Love Story premiere, Visa Screening Room, 9 p.m.
• Whip It premiere, Ryerson Theatre, 9 p.m.
• Precious world premiere, Roy Thomson Hall, 9:30 p.m.
• Norman Jewison’s annual barbecue for the Canadian Film Centre, Canadian Film Centre
• Edward Rogers’s gala fundraiser for One X One, Roger’s Forest Hill home
• Whip It party (guests include Drew Barrymore and Ellen Page), Tattoo Rock Parlour
• Cairo Time premiere party (guests include Patricia Clarkson and Alexander Siddig), Spice Route
• Good Hair premiere party (guests include Chris Rock), One King West

Toronto International Film Festival 2009
September 12, 2009 | 8:30 am

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Today at TIFF: September 12, 2009

Our daily roundup of the most buzz-worthy opening galas, parties and screenings.

• The Harder They Come free public screening, Yonge–Dundas Square, noon
• Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire showcase hosted by director Lee Daniels with a reading by the author, Yonge–Dundas Square, 4 p.m.
• Up in the Air premiere, Ryerson Theatre, 6 p.m.
• Get Low premiere, Roy Thomson Hall, 6:30 p.m.
• Triage premiere, Winter Garden Theatre, 8:30 p.m.
• A Serious Man premiere, Visa Screening Room, 9 p.m.
• Solitary Man premiere, Varsity 8, 9 p.m.
• I Don Giovanni premiere, Roy Thomson Hall, 9:30 p.m.
• Harry Brown premiere party (guests include Michael Caine and Emily Mortimer), Lower Bay Station, 8 p.m.
• Solitary Man post screening party (guests include Michael Douglas, Danny DeVito, Danny Glover, Edward Norton, Susan Sarandon, Mary Louise Parker and Jenna Fischer), Brant House, 10 p.m.
• Down for Life (guests include Danny Glover) post screening party, Maro, 10:30 p.m.
• Hello! Hollywood cocktail reception (guests may include Michael Douglas, Mary Louise Parker and Woody Harrelson), Birks on Bloor Street, 7 p.m.
• One X One concert (guests include Matt Damon and a performance by Mary J. Blige), Koolhaus
• Holt Renfrew party (guests include models Coco Rocha and Behati Prinsloo and a performance by The Stills), Burroughes Building

Toronto International Film Festival 2009
September 11, 2009 | 6:10 pm

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RED CARPET INTERVIEW: We talk to Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany on the red carpet

We talk to Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany and other figures as they make their way to TIFF’s opening gala, Creation.•

See our photo gallery of the Creation premiere>>
See all our exclusive interviews on the TIFF.TO video page>>

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