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Toronto film festival lightens up with new comedies
TORONTO (AFP) - The 33rd Toronto International Film Festival opens Thursday, with a string of comedies marking a departure from the more earnest films of recent years about the war in Iraq, terrorism and US politics.
Nations:France Italy People:Jason Reitman Peter O'Toole Barack Obama John McCain Spike Lee Jonathan Demme Activities:Toronto Film Festival
2008-09-04
'Rush Hour 3' debuts No. 1 at box office
People rushed to theaters to see the buddy cop comedy "Rush Hour 3," making the last of this summer's big budget Hollywood films the top movie at the weekend box office.
People:Peter O'Toole Michelle Pfeiffer Claire Danes
2007-08-13
Brad Bird puts the rat in `Ratatouille'
LAS VEGAS -- Brad Bird has become one of the "Incredibles" of movie animation as part of the pioneering outfit behind such cartoon hits as "Finding Nemo," "Monsters, Inc." and the "Toy Story" flicks.
People:Brad Garrett Peter O'Toole Janeane Garofalo Michael Eisner
2007-06-19
Right Oscar, right winner, wrong movie?
Yes, "The Departed" was smart, highly entertaining moviemaking. But nary a critic would say it was Martin Scorsese's best film -- not by a mile.
People:Jennifer Hudson Peter O'Toole Forest Whitaker Bette Davis Robert Altman Martin Scorsese Activities:2007 Oscar Awards
2007-02-26
Forest Whitaker wins Oscar for Idi Amin role
Forest Whitaker won the Academy Award as best actor on Sunday for his acclaimed portrayal of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in "The Last King of Scotland."
People:Peter O'Toole Ryan Gosling Forest Whitaker Sidney Poitier Jamie Foxx Will Smith Activities:2007 Oscar Awards
2007-02-26
| Headlines |
- Toronto film festival lightens up with new comedies 2008-09-04
- 'Rush Hour 3' debuts No. 1 at box office 2007-08-13
- Brad Bird puts the rat in `Ratatouille' 2007-06-19
- Right Oscar, right winner, wrong movie? 2007-02-26
- Forest Whitaker wins Oscar for Idi Amin role 2007-02-26
- Oscars cliff-hanger in store as tension grips Hollywood 2007-02-25
- Alan Arkin wins supporting actor 2007-02-25
- Oscars cliff-hanger in store as tension grips Hollywood 2007-02-25
- Oscar organizers expect big party in Hollywood 2007-02-24
- Scorsese, others can't take Oscar for granted 2007-02-22
- Oscars go global as Hollywood red carpet welcomes the world 2007-02-21
- Stars gather for Oscars luncheon ahead of awards 2007-02-06
- Oscars nominees have lunch together 2007-02-06
- Nominees celebrate Oscar status at lunch 2007-02-06
- "Dreamgirls" snubbed for Oscars best film nomination 2007-01-23
- 'Dreamgirls' picks up most Oscar nods 2007-01-23
- Race for best-picture Oscar remains open 2007-01-23
- 79th annual Academy Award nominations 2007-01-23
- Oscars lack best-picture favorite 2007-01-23
- "Dreamgirls" leads field in Oscar surprise 2007-01-23
- All eyes on Hollywood as Oscar nominations loom 2007-01-23
- 'Miss Sunshine' gains edge ahead of Oscars nominations 2007-01-22
- Likely best film Oscar nominees seem easy to pick 2007-01-21
- Oscar magic brewing in grimy Chicago factory 2007-01-20
- Time for longshots to bloom in Oscars race 2007-01-19
- `Babel,' `Borat,' `Queen' top Globe nods 2007-01-15
- "Borat, "The Queen," odd couple at Golden Globes 2007-01-14
- Movie veterans set for Golden Globe honors 2007-01-13
- Scorsese eyes Golden Globes glory as Oscars countdown begins 2007-01-12
- 'The Queen,' 'Casino Royale' scoop nominations for British awards 2007-01-12
- "The Queen" takes on Bond at British film awards 2007-01-12
- Oscar watchers narrow list of top film nominees 2007-01-06
- Mirren, DiCaprio earn 2 SAG nominations 2007-01-04
- 'Museum' displays $30M in box office win 2006-12-24
- "Museum" comedy set to rule Christmas box office 2006-12-22
- 'Babel' leads Golden Globes with 7 nods 2006-12-14
- DiCaprio vs. DiCaprio at Critics Choice Awards 2006-12-12
- Crowe unveils statue of hellraising Irish co-star Harris 2006-09-30
- "Bella" surprise winner of Toronto film prize 2006-09-16
- Toronto focus on politics, comedy and horror 2006-09-15
- Great performances take pride of place at Toronto 2006-09-13
- Literary dramas lead Telluride fest lineup 2006-08-31
- A new, old "Lassie" comes home to U.S. theaters 2006-08-28
- Toronto film festival promises stars, premieres 2006-08-23
- Next 'Potter' Film Gets a New Dumbledore 2003-02-23
- O'Toole Drunkard Show London's Big Hit Of Season 1999-08-23
- Upcoming Film Releases: Weeks of Nov. 9 & Nov. 16 1998-11-09
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