Thursday, September 13, 2012

Toronto Update: IFC Nabs 'Reluctant Fundamentalist'; Magnolia Lands Doc 'No Place on Earth'; HBO Documentary Films Takes TV Rights to 'Casting By'; 'At Any Price' Cast in THR's Video Lounge

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The Hollywood Reporter Festival News

September 13, 2012


LATEST FESTIVAL NEWS

IFC Nabs Mira Nair's 'Reluctant Fundamentalist' for North America
The film stars Riz Ahmed, Liev Schreiber, Kate Hudson and Kiefer Sutherland.

Magnolia Lands Documentary 'No Place on Earth'
The film marks the directorial debut of Janet Tobias, a former producer for "60 Minutes," "Dateline NBC" and "Nightline."

HBO Documentary Films Takes U.S. TV Rights to 'Casting By'
Tom Donahue's documentary ode to casting directors had its world premiere at TIFF this week.

VIDEO: The Cast and Crew of 'At Any Price' TIFF 2012
Director Ramin Bahrani shares how he came up with the idea for making the movie starring Zac Efron, Heather Graham and Dennis Quaid.

Javier Bardem Says U.S., U.N. Risk More Violence in Northern Africa, Middle East
Actor produced, stars in documentary examining plight of Muslim refugees in Western Sahara.

First Run Features Buys U.S. Rights to Peter Mettler's 'The End of Time'
The Canadian filmmaker's latest movie is the third in a trilogy that started with "Picture of Light" and was followed by "Gambling, Gods & LSD."

VIDEO: Naomi Watts Credits Much of Her Success to THR's Todd McCarthy
The longtime film critic wrote a "love letter" about "Mulholland Drive," which the actress says sparked immense interest in the film and herself.

VIDEO: Rachel McAdams 'Passion/To the Wonder' TIFF 2012
Canadian actress Rachel McAdams on having two films at the festival and working with directors Brian De Palma and Terrence Malick.

PHOTOS: Toronto Film Festival Day 7: 'Smashed,' 'A Royal Affair' Premiere
Octavia Spencer and Mary Elizabeth Winstead walked the red carpet in honor of James Ponsoldt's film about a couple suffering from alcoholism.

LATEST FESTIVAL REVIEWS

Arthur Newman: Toronto Review
Dante Ariola's first feature comes after a successful career making TV ads.

Underground: Toronto Review
The formative years of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange are covered in Robert Connolly's biodrama about the guerilla whistleblower as a young hacker.

The Time Being: Toronto Review
Frank Langella plays a dying man who offers Wes Bentley work he might be wise to refuse.

Painless (Insensibles): Toronto Review
Spanish director Juan Carlos Medina makes his feature debut in this historical horror-thriller that lifts elements from the dark decades of Francisco Franco’s extensive reign.

The Bay: Toronto Review
The director teams with the producers of "Paranormal Activity" and "Insidious" on a horror movie that marks a refreshing entry in the found-footage trend.

Satellite Boy: Toronto Review
Catriona McKenzie's debut feature combines a look at Aboriginal folkways, a cute-kid plotline and stunning Australian vistas.


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