Regina King is earning rave reviews for her directorial debut 'One Night In Miami.'

Netflix and the Toronto International Film Festival have been an inseparable power couple for years, mastering the ways to get moviegoers talking, but during the pandemic their storied Hollywood relationship is on a break.

Broadway percussionist Jacquelene Acevedo says hunkering down for 14 days of self-isolation was worth it -- it's allowed her to appear at the world premiere of "David Byrne's American Utopia."

The Toronto International Film Festival will now require guests to wear masks or face coverings at all times at its downtown headquarters, TIFF Bell Lightbox, even when seated in a cinema.

TIFF says people can nominate a "COVID-19 community hero" for a chance to win a special night out.

Keeping major sponsors happy is a fundamental — if often understated — part of TIFF's business model.

At next month's Toronto International Film Festival, the red carpet will remain rolled up; there won't be any long rush lines at theatres; and any star-seekers hanging around hotels will surely be disappointed.

Staggered presales to TIFF contributors and insiders start Aug. 28, with sales to the general public opening Sept. 5. The Toronto International Film Festival runs Sept. 10 to 19.

Also on TIFF's 2020 slate are two projects from Metis/Algonquin director Michelle Latimer.