TIFF ‘08 off the red carpet

Most Popular OFF The Red Carpet celebrity and movie reports this week on tiff.shovine.com

Posted by ShoVine editor - 19/09/08 at 05:09:40 pm

Most popular reports this week on www.tiff.shovine.com

By a long mile our most popular report on tiff.shovine this week was our BEST & WORST Autograph Signers List from the 2008 Toronto Festival. Tens of thousands of you checked in to view the list and for that we say a big thank you. It was amazing to see the story spread to over 50 blogs, then sourced into stories on major online news portals, into the British tabloids, and finally back into a major Canadian daily.

other popular reports on the vine this week…

–> Lindsay Lohan arrives at the Festival to party, not act.
–> Director Steven Soderbergh talks mobile movie making and the director that inspires him.
–> Sean Penn smoking rules in effect - Viggo Mortensen avoids hefty fine.
–> Paris Hilton blows… off the press line.
–> uncontrolled fandemonium at Jennifer Aniston premiere.
–> Matt Damon rescues girl from the crush of fans at oneXone gala.
–> The Hotness that is Rachel McAdams.

Ricky Gervais GHOST TOWN opens today after 2008 TIFF premiere - can Ricky avoid the Rainn Wilson box OFFICE curse?

Posted by ShoVine editor - 19/09/08 at 08:09:17 am

All round nice guy Ricky Gervais stars in the romantic comedy Ghost Town which recently had a premiere at the 2008 Toronto Film Festival and now opens in theatres this weekend. Gervais found small screen success with the original British The Office and the equally brilliant Extras. We think Ricky’s unique talents are probably better suited at mocking Hollywood cinema than trying to pull off some. (see Extras - season 1 - episode 2 - Ben Stiller for what Gervais does best.)

But we know success on the big screen is an entirely different game. The last time a popular television Office star was trusted to open a picture - the box office results were disastrous. Let’s hope the same fate does not await Ricky.

photo: Ricky Gervais and girlfriend Jane Fallon lunch in Toronto during the 2008 Film Festival. (photo by Todd Gillis/KEYSTONE Canada)

photo: Ricky Gervais outside the TIFF ‘08 press conference for Ghost Town. (photo by tiff.shovine.com)

More Than A Game - LEBRON James documentary first runner-up for People’s Choice Award at 2008 Toronto Film Festival - Hollywood calling Lebron next?

Posted by ShoVine editor - 19/09/08 at 01:09:11 am

While Danny Boyle’s “Slumdog Millionaire” has emerged as the buzzed about film of the Toronto festival - capturing the Cadillac People’s Choice Award. The Lebron James documentary, More Than A Game is quietly getting rave reviews and took home the first runner-up spot to Boyle’s film for the People’s Choice Award. We heard from more than a few people that the big guy himself, Lebron James, was in tears at the screening by the end of the doc.

photo: Basketball star Lebron James attends the TIFF ‘08 premiere of More Than A Game at Ryerson Theatre.

Flip Video: JEFF Goldblum attends 2008 TIFF premiere for ADAM Resurrected at Isabel Bader theatre - greets fans and ECO protester?

Posted by ShoVine editor - 17/09/08 at 05:09:29 pm

SHOT ON FLIP VIDEO: Jeff Goldblum attends the 2008 Toronto Film Festival premiere for Adam Resurrected at Isabel Bader theatre. Jeff greets fans and the tradition of protesters at TIFF ‘08 continues with some funny dude and his eco cause at the end of the video.

The HOTNESS that is RACHEL McAdams - Toronto 2008 THE LUCKY ONES premiere

Posted by ShoVine editor - 16/09/08 at 11:09:29 pm

One of our favorite OFF the red carpet photographers is Christian and we wanted to feature more of his works. Christian was getting a great spot at most Toronto Film Festival galas and firing some really beautiful frames. You can check out more of Christians TIFF photography at his flickr stream.

photo: Rachel McAdams on arrival at 2008 TIFF premiere for The Lucky Ones

photo: Rachel McAdams on arrival at 2008 TIFF premiere for The Lucky Ones

TIFF ‘05 Flashback - CLAIRE Danes takes dog for walk during 2005 Toronto Film Festival

Posted by ShoVine editor - 13/09/08 at 06:09:42 pm

video: CLAIRE Danes takes her dog for a walk along the busy Cumberland Ave. in Toronto during the 2005 Film Festival.

Claire Danes returned to the Toronto Film Festival during 2008 for the premiere of Me and Orson Welles.

Flip Video: Oscar buzz for Mickey ROURKE? The Wrestler star leaves Toronto Film Festival audiences buzzing

Posted by ShoVine editor - 13/09/08 at 11:09:17 am

SHOT ON SHOVINE FLIP VIDEO: Mickey Rourke exits the 2008 Toronto Film Festival premiere of The Wrestler. The first reviews are in, and as one guy says in the video, “Mickey, your going to win an Oscar.” From here, the buzz has spread.

RACHEL McAdams and EVIL Tim Robbins premiere Toronto Film Festival THE LUCKY ONES at RTH Gala

Posted by ShoVine editor - 12/09/08 at 07:09:42 pm

photo: Rachel McAdams signs autographs for fans at the 2008 TIFF gala premiere of THE LUCKY ONES at Royal Thomson Hall in Toronto.

photo: Rachel McAdams signs autographs for fans at the 2008 TIFF gala premiere of THE LUCKY ONES at Royal Thomson Hall in Toronto.

photo: Tim Robbins has that look of EVIL as he greets fans at the 2008 TIFF gala premiere of THE LUCKY ONES at Royal Thomson Hall in Toronto.

The HOTNESS that is ALICIA KEYS attends TIFF ‘08 party for A Secret Life of Bees at Ultra Supper Club in Toronto

Posted by ShoVine editor - 12/09/08 at 04:09:27 pm

Not the easiest to photograph OFF The Red Carpet - Alicia Keys did make a grand entrance at The Secret Life of Bees TIFF premiere party at Ultra Supper Club on Queen St. We bet this multiple grammy award winner will one day add Oscar to that mantle.

There was NO cameras allowed at this party - but Alicia and her security team were cool enough to let us fire off these shots of her entering the bash. By the time Ms. Keys was prepared to leave the club - numerous photographers had gathered on the street for a shot.

Alicia was simply snuck out the back door to avoid it all.

photo: Alicia Keys attends the official premiere party for A Secret Life of Bees at Ultra Supper Club during the 2008 Toronto Film Festival.

photo: Alicia Keys attends the official premiere party for A Secret Life of Bees at Ultra Supper Club during the 2008 Toronto Film Festival.

photo: Alicia Keys attends the official premiere party for A Secret Life of Bees at Ultra Supper Club during the 2008 Toronto Film Festival.

Jeff Goldblum makes 2008 Toronto Film Festival appearance for ADAM RESURRECTED directed by Paul Schrader

Posted by ShoVine editor - 11/09/08 at 06:09:51 pm

photos: Jeff Goldblum makes an appearance at Isabel Bader Theatre in Toronto for the premiere of ADAM RESURRECTED on September 10, 2008

ANNE Hathaway - more TIFF ‘08 Rachel Getting Married premiere photos on ShoVine - just because we love her

Posted by ShoVine editor - 11/09/08 at 05:09:53 pm

The buzz continues regarding Anne Hathaway’s performance in the recently premiered Rachel Getting Married at Toronto. We wanted to feature more great OFF the red carpet photography - which we believe is usually better than the accredited stuff - and Christian proves our point. Christian has been getting a great spot at most Toronto Film Festival galas and firing some really beautiful frames. You can check out more of Christians TIFF photography at his flickr stream.

TIFF ‘01 Flashback - September 11, 2001 - The Terrorist Attacks on America shut down the Toronto Film Festival but fans still looking for celebrity sightings

Posted by ShoVine editor - 11/09/08 at 11:09:30 am

On this 7th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on America. We pause to reflect on that horrible day and remember it’s victims.


video: The September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack on America causes the Toronto International Film Festival to hold a special press conference and cancel all screenings and events for the day. The festival would eventually resume screenings - but the 2001 edition of TIFF was effectively ended early.

ShoVine reporter catches TIFF movie fan checking out TIFF.SHOVINE.COM celeb news on her iPhone

Posted by ShoVine editor - 10/09/08 at 10:09:29 pm

photo: a sharp eyed ShoVine.com reporter noticed a TIFF movie fan checking our latest celebrity news at tiff.shovine.com on her iPhone.

TIFF ‘08: Dakota Fanning, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, and Queen Latifah at Secret Life of Bees Premiere photos and video on ShoVine

Posted by ShoVine editor - 10/09/08 at 06:09:06 pm

TIFF ‘08: Dakota Fanning, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, and Queen Latifah meet and greet the many fans waiting at Secret Life of Bees premiere at Roy Thompson Hall.

Matt Damon Signs Autographs for the Fans out the Back of Isabel Bader Theatre

Posted by ShoVine editor - 10/09/08 at 05:09:22 pm

Matt Damon Signs Autographs for the Fans out the Back of Isabel Bader Theatre.

Wyclef Jean signs autographs for fans while arriving @ Matt Damon’s OneXOne Gala at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto.

Posted by ShoVine editor - 10/09/08 at 04:09:25 pm

Former Fugee front man Wyclef Jean signs autographs for the many fans while arriving @ Matt Damon’s OneXOne Gala at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, and answers fan questions about a possible Fugee reunion.

2007 TIFF Flashback: Kayvon of KayvonTV meets Donald Sutherland.

Posted by ShoVine editor - 10/09/08 at 04:09:34 pm

A fire erupts in Yorkville causing the Toronto Film Festival some worry

Posted by ShoVine editor - 10/09/08 at 03:09:00 pm

During the 2008 Toronto Film Festival, a fire erupted in Toronto’s Yorkville district on the first Friday directly across from the Four Seasons and Park Hyatt’s Hotels, where numerous stars were checked in for TIFF including Brad Pitt.

TIFF 2006 Flashback: Sean Penn exits the Sutton Place hotel after his press conference (and smoke) for Into the Wild.

Posted by ShoVine editor - 10/09/08 at 02:09:48 pm

A Classic TIFF 2006 Flashback, Sean Penn leaves the Sutton Place hotel after his press conference for Into the Wild. This was the infamous TIFF press conference when Penn casually lit up a smoke (indoor smoking in public places being against the law here in Canada). Seems the Sutton Place Hotel and TIFF both learned something from the incident - as actors this year are stepping outside for that smoke.

PARIS Hilton makes Ryerson Theatre exit after 2008 Toronto premiere of Paris, Not France - looks hot, signs autographs, and greets fans

Posted by ShoVine editor - 10/09/08 at 10:09:08 am

After Paris Hilton blew off the awaiting media going into the Toronto Film Festival premiere of Paris, not France. Hilton comes out of the theatre and greets the hundreds of fans waiting on the street.

photo: Paris Hilton makes a Ryerson Theatre exit among the hundreds of fans gathered after the TiFF ‘08 showing of PARIS, NOT FRANCE (photo: chris harte)

photo: Paris Hilton makes a Ryerson Theatre exit among the hundreds of fans gathered after the TIFF ‘08 showing of PARIS, NOT FRANCE

photo: Benji Madden waits for Paris Hilton after the TIFF ‘08 showing of PARIS, NOT FRANCE

video: Paris Hilton makes exit from Ryerson Theatre after her TIFF’08 premiere for Paris, not France.

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