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Sofia Coppola's Priscilla Presley biopic to play Vancouver film festival

Sofia Coppola's Priscilla Presley biopic to play Vancouver film festival

VANCOUVER — Sofia Coppola's buzzworthy biopic "Priscilla," about a young Priscilla Presley's budding romance with music superstar Elvis, is headed to this year's Vancouver International Film Festival.
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Cameron Bailey on the Toronto Film Festival amid actors strike, sponsorship hurdles

Cameron Bailey on the Toronto Film Festival amid actors strike, sponsorship hurdles

Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey is determined to prove that the annual fest is still valuable at its core, despite this year's unwelcome changes and challenges.
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In 'Backspot,' director D.W. Waterson wants you to see the 'grit and dirt' of cheer

In 'Backspot,' director D.W. Waterson wants you to see the 'grit and dirt' of cheer

TORONTO — D.W. Waterson wasn't a cheerleader — but they did perform as one.
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Polish official harshly criticizes film that explores migration crisis at Poland-Belarus border

Polish official harshly criticizes film that explores migration crisis at Poland-Belarus border

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A leading member of Poland’s conservative government has sharply criticized a film that explores the humanitarian disaster affecting migrants along the Poland-Belarus border which premiered Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival.
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A rare diagnosis is a source of pain and joy in director Molly McGlynn's 'Fitting In'

A rare diagnosis is a source of pain and joy in director Molly McGlynn's 'Fitting In'

Molly McGlynn always knew she was going to make a movie based on her experience with a reproductive disorder that changed her life in “unimaginable ways.
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Atom Egoyan says 'Seven Veils' explores themes that have haunted him for years

Atom Egoyan says 'Seven Veils' explores themes that have haunted him for years

TORONTO — On a sun-drenched August morning, filmmaker Atom Egoyan stands in the silence of a dim post-production room.
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Local businesses preparing for 'more mellow' TIFF as Hollywood strikes continue

Local businesses preparing for 'more mellow' TIFF as Hollywood strikes continue

TORONTO — When the Toronto International Film Festival rolls around each year, few people are as busy as Charles Khabouth.
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‘Equalizer 3’ cleans up, while ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ score new records

‘Equalizer 3’ cleans up, while ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ score new records

The third installment in the Denzel Washington-led “Equalizer” franchise topped the domestic box office this weekend with $34.5 million according to studio estimates Sunday.
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Carlo Chatrian to step down as artistic director of the Berlin film festival

Carlo Chatrian to step down as artistic director of the Berlin film festival

BERLIN (AP) — The artistic director of the Berlin International Film Festival, Carlo Chatrian, said on Saturday that he will step down next year after Germany's culture minister announced a new management structure for the event.
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A closer look at 5 Canadian titles ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival

A closer look at 5 Canadian titles ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival

TORONTO — From age-old terrors to high school queer angst, Canadian films and series showcased at this year's Toronto International Film Festival offer a wide array of options even without the usual draw of A-listers.
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