TIFF 2012 TITLES ANNOUNCED (UPDATED)

Still from Looper

Now just over a month away, TIFF 2012 is set to kick-off with the first round of Films premiering in Toronto announced earlier this morning at TIFF Bell Lightbox. Only 60 Titles have been announced thus far, meaning there are several more to come these next few weeks.

As predicted here recently, Looper from Alliance Films will be making its Debut with Opening Night Gala honours. TIFF's Artistic Director Cameron Bailey, says the Film was chosen because it appeals to multiple demographics.  "Feel free to stand up and cheer. It's just a fun opening night Movie!", he tells CP24. The Time Travel Action Flick stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt.

Others Films set to premiere include:

Argo - A CIA Specialist helps six Americans who have found shelter at the home of Canadian Ambassador during the Iranian Revolution. Stars Ben Affleck, John Goodman, Bryan Cranston, Clea Duvall and Taylor Schilling.

Anna Karenina - An Aristocrat embarks on a torrid Affair with an affluent Count. Stars Keira Knightley, Kelly MacDonald, Aaron Johnson and Jude Law.

To the Wonder - A Man reconnects with a Woman from his past after his Marriage to a European Woman falls apart. Stars Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams and Jessica Chastain.

Silver Linings Playbook - A former Teacher who was institutionalized, returns home to reconcile matters with his Ex-Girlfriend. He meets a mysterious Woman with her own problems. Stars Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence.

The Master - A Drama set in the '50s about a Man whose Faith-based Organizations begin to catch-on with the help of his Right-hand Man. Stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams and Joaquin Phoenix. 

The Sessions - A Man with an iron Lung contracts a Sex Therapist to help him lose his Virginity. Stars Helen Hunt, William H. Macy and John Hawkes.

End of Watch - Two young Officers are marked for death after confiscating a small amount of Money and Firearms. Stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Anna Kendrick and Michael Pena.

Imogene - A Woman fakes Suicide to win back her Ex-Boyfriend, only to wind-up having to care for her Gambling-addicted Mother. Stars Kristen Wiig, Matt Dillon, Annette Bening and Natasha Lyonne.

Song for Marion – An elderly Man gets a new lease on life with the help of a Choir Leader. Stars Terence Stamp, Vanessa Redgrave and Gemma Arterton.

What Maisie Knew – A seven-year-old Girl is caught in a custody battle between her Parents, a Rockstar Mother and Drug Dealer Father. Stars Julianne Moore, Alexander Skarsgård and Steve Coogan.

Emperor – The fate of a Japanese Emperor is in question at the end of World War II. Stars Matthew Fox and Tommy Lee Jones.

The Hunt - A Kindergarten Teacher is falsely accused of Child Abuse. Stars Mads Mikkelsen and Thomas Bo Larsen.

The Place Beyond the Pines - A Motorcycle Driver considers committing a Crime to provide for his Wife and Child. Stars Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes, Robert DeNiro, Rose Byrne and Bradley Cooper.

Quartet - A Comedy about three Seniors in a Home for retired Opera Singers. Stars Maggie Smith, Billy Connolly and Michael Gambon; Dustin Hoffman directs for the first time.

TIFF 2012: POSSIBLE FILMS TO PREMIERE IN TORONTO

Still from Killing them Softly

With less than two months to go till TIFF 2012, there is much speculation about what Films we'll be seeing at this year's Festival.  One of my favourite Games is guessing which Films we'll see premiere here and although there are no guarantees, here are some of the great Films due for release in the next while which just may be premiere here in our City in September!  Let's compare notes, shall we?

End of Watch - Two young Officers are marked for death after confiscating a small amount of Money and Firearms. Stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Anna Kendrick and Michael Pena.

Liberal Arts - A 30-something Man falls for a 19-year-old Student when he revisits his Alma Mater. Stars Josh Radnor, Zac Efron and Elizabeth Olsen.

The Hunt - A Kindergarten Teacher is falsely accused of Child Abuse. Stars Mads Mikkelsen and Thomas Bo Larsen.

Looper - The Mob rids of their Target by sending him 30 years into the past where a Killer awaits. Stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt.

Beyond the Hills - A Drama about two Women who grew-up in an Orphanage. Stars Cosmina Stratan and Cristina Flutur.

Tar - A look at the life of Poet C.K. Williams. Stars James Franco, Mila Kunis, Zach Braff and Jessica Chastain.

BILL SKARSGÅRD IN TORONTO FOR "HEMLOCK GROVE"

Bill Skarsgård in Toronto - July 2012

Just when you thought you knew the Skarsgårds, now comes the latest in a Family of brilliant Actors - Bill. Although he's already established himself in Sweden as one to look-out for, the 23-year-old Brother of Alexander (True Blood) and Son of Stellan (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Avengers) is now making a name for himself in these parts. He can be seen in this November's Romantic-Drama Anna Karenina, starring Keira Knightley, Jude Law and Aaron Johnson, which looks every bit like Oscar Bait... and possibly a TIFF 2012 Candidate?

Skarsgård currently is in Toronto working on Eli Roth's latest Netflix Horror Series, Hemlock Grove, starring the likes of Famke Janssen and Dougray Scott. The Series films until December in the City, although he appears simultaneously to be working also on a Norwegian Project titled Victoria.

The handsome Actor who bears an unmistakable resemblance (the eyes!) to his Brother and Father, was spotted out and about doing a Grocery run earlier, stocking-up for a week of work on Hemlock Grove, which last week had its Cast and Crew all the way out in Port Perry.  

Definitely one to keep a tab on.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)