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Big Names, Slow Sales At Toronto Film Festival

Film aficionados and industry insiders awoke Sunday morning to a cold dreary overcast day that seemed to reflect the overall mood at the Toronto International Film Festival. “We’ve been pleasantly surprised by the quality of films here, but there hasn’t been anything we’ve seen with broad commercial appeal just yet,” Lionsgate production head Tom Ortenberg said.

At one point, it appeared that potential buyers were fleeing the preview of the school shooting drama In Bloom, but it turns out they were not running from the dark drama, but rather running to one of the hottest properties, “Nothing Is Private”. This disturbing drama is directed by Alan Ball and looks into the sexual abuse that a 13 year old Arab American girl suffers.

Charlize Theron’s New Movie

As The Valley Of Elah opens on September 21st, some of America’s finest will find themselves on the silver screen for the first time.

Charlize Theron’s new film, The Valley Of Elah, was more authentic than you may think, having cast real life US soldiers that recently returned home from their tour of duty in Iraq.  Elah is about the true story of the murder of a soldier.

Charlize Theron Wants The Troops Home From Iraq

In the past, some Hollywood heavyweights have felt the need to voice their opinion in regards to current political events.  Charlize Theron is the latest star to walk the volatile line by calling for the removal of US troops in Iraq.

The Oscar-winning actress spoke at the Venice Film Festival, where her latest film, In The Valley of Elah, is in competition.  Co-starring Susan Sarandon and Tommy Lee Jones, the film is based on the true story of a soldier who went missing on his first weekend back from serving in Iraq.  Theron plays Emily Sanders, the detective leading the investigation into the disappearance of the soldier.

Is Charlize Theron Headed to the Chapel?

It’s always exciting to see two beautiful people in love.  And it looks like Charlize Theron may be getting ready to take the big plunge with her five-year sweetheart Stuart Townsend.

The Italian Job babe was spotted sporting a massive rock on her engagement finger recently.  Rumor has it that the two are engaged and planning a wedding to happen sooner than later.

Will Smith and Charlize Theron Steam Up Hancock Set

In Hancock, a movie scheduled to be released in July of next year, Will Smith plays the role of a down on his luck superhero that the public has turned against for various reasons.

Joining the ranks of politicians, entertainers, and CEOs, it now appears that superheroes can also benefit from a little media manipulation.