"Precious" wins top Toronto film festival prize
TORONTO (Reuters) - "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire" won the top award at the Toronto International Film Festival Saturday, giving the Oprah Winfrey-produced film some early momentum heading into Oscar awards season.
Nations:New Zealand Spain Activities:2009 Toronto Film Festival Source:(Reuters)
2009-09-20
"White Stripes" get personal in new film documentary
TORONTO (Reuters) - Grammy Award-winning rock duo "The White Stripes" for years have maintained an air of mystery around them, but a new film documentary offers a rare insider's look at the pair, who often toy with their public image.
Nations:Canada U.S. Activities:2009 Toronto Film Festival Source:(Reuters)
2009-09-20
Egyptian directors make waves at Canada film fest
TORONTO (AFP) - Egyptian filmmakers led by pioneer Yousry Nasrallah are winning over international audiences for the first time at the Toronto film festival this year, organizers said.
Nations:Egypt Activities:2009 Toronto Film Festival Source:(AFP)
2009-09-14
Abu Dhabi unveils speakers for film conference
TORONTO (Reuters) - The Abu Dhabi Film Commission on Sunday unveiled several media industry leaders who will be speaking at its upcoming Circle Conference, which is aimed at boosting the emirate's media industry.
Nations:United Arab Emirates Kuwait Activities:2009 Toronto Film Festival Source:(Reuters)
2009-09-13
Oscar-winning Coens head home with "A Serious Man"
TORONTO (Reuters) - If you think your life is tough, just be grateful Oscar-winning directors Joel and Ethan Coen aren't the masters of your personal universe.
Nations:U.S. People:George Clooney John Goodman Activities:2009 Toronto Film Festival Source:(Reuters)
2009-09-13
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