Tonight, the Toronto International Film Festival kicks off with the world premiere screening of "Creation," directed by Jon Amiel. The movie stars real-life husband and wife Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly as Charles Darwin and Emma Darwin, respectively. It is an adaptation of the Darwin bio "Annie's Box" by Randal Keynes.
Of course, "Creation" just kicks things off. There's a whole weekend of indie madness to immerse yourself in. Sure, those of us who aren't fortunate enough to be in Toronto are going to have to wait. But there are some good flicks coming out of the fest, stuff that you're sure to see hit theaters in some form in the coming months. Here are a few of the highlights we have to look forward to... Read more...
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-- Wait... you mean an IESB rumor has been debunked?! I don't believe it. A weekend rumor that Steven Spielberg is interested in at the very least producing an adaptation of the hit video game "Halo" has been officially put to rest. Microsoft commented on the "news," stating that any "Halo" motion picture projects are officially on hold while the publisher concentrates on making games. I can't imagine why. Maybe it's the $60 price tag vs. the $10 movie ticket. (Kotaku)
-- Molly Ringwald wrote out a lengthy, heartfelt remembrance of her tragically fallen "Breakfast Club" and "Sixteen Candles" director, John Hughes. A lot has been said of Hughes in the past week, but Ringwald's reminiscence eclipses them all. (The New York Times) Read more...
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- Many Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day – the day “Ghost Busters 3” was officially confirmed. Three-quel to be written by “Office” scribes Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg. (Slashfilm)
- Guillermo del Toro outlines his next decade of directing, including post “Hobbit” films such as “Slaughterhouse Five” and “Hellboy 3.” (CHUD)
- This is getting to be a mystery worthy of the great detective himself: Russell Crowe now reportedly cast as MORIARTY in Guy Ritchie’s “Sherlock Holmes.” (Latino Review)
- Michael Moore’s latest documentary flick to be available for free download on September 23. (Slacker Uprising)
- Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly join forces to portray married couple in “Creation,” the story of Charles Darwin. (THR)
