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September 05, 2025

TIFF 2025 Hot List: Movies With Chris Evans, Sydney Sweeney, Angelina Jolie & Vince Vaughn Raise Hopes As New Buyers Arrive On The Scene

By Anthony D'Alessandro

Ryan Reynolds Kicks Off TIFF 50th With Docu 'John Candy: I Like Me': "The Greatest, Most Beautiful Man That I Never Met"

The 2025 Toronto Film Festival kicked off with the movie 'John Candy: I Like Me,' a documentary produced by Ryan Reynolds.

By Anthony D'Alessandro

Breaking Baz: Director Joachim Trier Wanted 'Sentimental Value' To "Reek Of Cinema"; Neon's Cannes Prize Winner Gathers Momentum & Charges Into Awards Season - TIFF

Joachim Trier’s Cannes Prizewinner ‘Sentimental Value’ “Reeks Of Cinema” As It Enters Awards Season

By Baz Bamigboye

Black Bear Sets Sydney Sweeney 'Christy' As Its First U.S. Theatrical Release For Early November - TIFF

Black Bear financed 'Christy' and will release the Sydney Sweeney movie in early November.

By Anthony D'Alessandro

'Hyena': Psychological Thriller Exec Produced By David Lynch Starring Archie Madekwe & Havana Rose Liu Set To Shoot Later This Year -- TIFF Market

A David Lynch produced thriller, 'HYENA', starring Archie Madekwe and Havana Rose Liu, and directed by Scott Coffey, is going to TIFF>

By Max Goldbart

'Saipan' Review: Newcomer Éanna Hardwicke Is An Electric Presence In This Smart Irish Soccer Comedy-Drama - Toronto Film Festival

‘Saipan’ review: Newcomer Éanna Hardwicke is an electric presence in a smart Irish soccer comedy-drama – Toronto Film …

By Damon Wise