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TIFF 2008: Fox takes Wrestler for $4M

First major deal of the festival closes after all-night bidding war. Other sales for The Edge of Love, Soul Power and Maximum Films

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TIFF 2008: Spy, producers settle Fifty Dead row

McGartland waives rights for ₤20,000 and a DVD, clearing way for premiere and overseas sales

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TIFF 2008: Control Alt Delete in Maximum’s hands

Sales wing takes international rights to Vancouver slacker comedy

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TIFF 2008: Mehta tackles ‘universal’ problem

Domestic violence and isolation in immigrant communities at heart of Heaven on Earth

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TIFF 2008: Blindness recut since Cannes

The rise of digital cinema makes it easier for on-the-fly changes between festivals, but will critics stop for a second look at the Toronto version?

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TIFF 2008: Variety taps Tabarrok

Producer of Coopers’ Camera and Down in the Dirt one of ’10 Producers To Watch,’ says magazine

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TIFF 2008: Gross talks war, budget cuts

Passchendaele made more poignant by Canada’s recent losses in Afghanistan, say cast and crew, while taking aim at Ottawa

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TIFF 2008: Festival opens with a bang

Pomp and patriotism mark debut of Paul Gross’ wartime drama Passchendaele. Festival unveils new fund in honor of organizer Dusty Cohl

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TIFF 2008: Ouat snaps up CFC shorts

Toronto distributor takes world rights to entire catalogue

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TIFF 2008: CFTPA honors Merilees

Vancouver producer of TIFF closing film Stone of Destiny takes third annual prize and $10,000. CFTPA renews Producer’s Award for five years

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TIFF 2008: Edison and Leo makes its bow

Canada First! opens with puppets, electricity

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VIFF to open with Blindness

Cannes selections dot schedule of 27th annual fest, to close with Palme d’Or winner The Class