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.

BEN AFFLECK ALMOST CONFIRMED FOR "THE GREAT GATSBY 3-D"

Ben Affleck - TIFF 2010

Although I'm not quite sure how it's going to work in 3-D, Director Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is said to have lured its newest Cast member in Ben Affleck. 

The Actor/Director is said to almost be confirmed for the role of Tom Buchanan, Husband of Daisy (Carey Mulligan) in the Story. Also attached to the project so far are Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire.

 

Affleck seems to be thriving right now as a Director hot off the success of The Town, and is still in talks to direct Argo in Iran, which is based on the true story of the Hostage Crisis in Tehran in the late '70s.  Warner Bros. will be releasing both Argo and The Great Gatsby 3-D.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)