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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.

Uma Thurman Steps Out With Elle’s Ex

Love is in the air for Uma Thurman.  The 37-year-old actress broke up with Andre Balazs back in March, but it looks like she’s giving love another chance with Elle MacPherson’s ex, Arpad Busson.

Busson ended his relationship with Elle back in 2005 after ten years together and two children.  He is reportedly worth over $500 million.

Valentino Party Brings Stars To Rome

Some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry have taken to the streets of Rome for the weekend-long celebrations of designer Valentino Garavani’s 45th anniversary.

The festivities, which have been dubbed the “Red Party,” kicked off on Friday evening at the Museum of Ara Pacis. Friends of the designer in attendance included: Uma Thurman, Claire Danes, Eva Mendes, Sienna Miller, Sarah Jessica Parker, Liz Hurley, along with many others.

Uma Thurman Says Cheers To Change

It seems golden globe winner Uma Thurman is all about change. 

Uma recently signed on to play a lead role in HBO’s upcoming film, “The Zinc Bed,” which is an adaptation of acclaimed playwright David Hare’s drama that debuted in London in 2000.  The movie is likely to premiere in 2008 and is being directed by Anthony Page.

CFDA Awards Keep It Fashionable

It was a big night for the fashion world, as the Council of Fashion Designers of America hit New York City. Elisha Cuthbert, Eva Mendes and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were among the celebs in attendance.  Some say it could be called the Oscar Awards for the fashion world. 

The New York Public Library was the setting for the event.  Ocean’s Thirteen’s Ellen Barkin was the host of the evening, arriving just in time to start the show.