KEVIN DURAND IN TORONTO FOR "EDWIN BOYD: CITIZEN GANGSTER"

Kevin Durand in Toronto - May 2012

Such a thrill to see one of my favourite People, Kevin Durand return back to the City, this time to promote eOne Films' Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster, which premiered last Fall at TIFF. In addition to a day of Press, Durand made an appearance at an Innis Town Hall Screening of the Film.

Durand flew-in from Los Angeles to familiar territory Wednesday night after having spent last Summer filming Cosmopolis in Toronto and also Resident Evil: Retribution here last Fall also. With a patient Publicist awaiting, he greeted Fans upon arrival and even spotted me right away, extending his hand for a shake and wishing me well.  Gentleman!

Citizen Gangster, written and directed by Nathan Morlando, is based on the True Story of a WWII Veteran, Eddie Boyd (Scott Speedman), who struggles to provide for his Family, while realizing a lifelong dream to become a Hollywood Star. Thus, he turns to robbing banks to fulfill his dreams. Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster hits theatres Friday, May 11, 2012.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

CANADA'S TOP TEN FILMS ANNOUNCED

Still from A Dangerous Method

Last night Canada's Top Ten Films were announced by the Toronto International Film Festival to honour the v. best in Canadian Film. Titles honoured, many which were screened at TIFF 2011, include the following:

Edwin Boyd

A Dangerous Method

Monsieur Lazhar

Keyhole

Take this Waltz

Café de flore

Starbuck

Hobo with a Shotgun

Marécages

Le Vendeur

I'm ashamed to admit I haven't seen any of them yet, although I will be seeing David Cronenberg's A Dangerous Method v. soon!  Staying true to its commitment to Canadian Film, each of these will be showcased over the next month at the TIFF Bell Lightbox here in Toronto.  

Click here to view the Schedule for Screenings.

(Photo credit: eOne Films)

"BREAKAWAY", "GOON" AND "THE MOTH DIARIES" AMONG CANADIAN TITLES ADDED TO TIFF 2011 LINEUP

Ludacris & Akshay Kumar

Some Canadian titles were added to the TIFF 2011 Lineup today and surely many of you will be excited to see who might be coming in September to Toronto!

Titles include:

Goon - starring Jay Baruchel, Sean William Scott and Liev Schreiber; an Underachiever leads a team of Misfits to become Semi-Pro Hockey players.

Breakaway - starring Russell Peters, Rob Lowe, Camilla Belle and more; also features cameos from Drake and Ludacris. About an Indian-Canadian Boy who aspires to be a Hockey player.

The Moth Diaries - starring Scott Speedman, Lily Cole and Sarah Gadon; a Teenage Girl suspects her roommate is a Vampire.

Edwin Boyd – based on true story about a World War II Veteran who became a Bank Robber starring Scott Speedman and Kevin Durand

Keyhole – Thriller starring Isabella Rossellini and Jason Patric, about a deadbeat Father who goes on journey through his Home.
Sisters & Brothers - looks at the relationships for four different sets of Siblings; stars Cory Monteith, Dustin Milligan and Amanda Crew.

388 Arletta Avenue – Thriller starring Nick Stahl, Devon Sawa and Mia Kirschner filmed in Toronto

Afghan Luke – A Man returns to Afghanistan to investigate a story about buried corpses being mutilated; starring Nick Stahl.

Click here to read more about these additional features from Canadian Filmmakers.

(Photo credit: Alliance Films)