Awards editor and columnist for TheWrap. Been writing about entertainment and popular culture for more than 30 years for such publications as the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, the New York Times and the Washington Post. Rock ‘n’ roll writer back in the day.
Experience:
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Tobey Maguire on Going Dark in ‘Pawn Sacrifice’ and Possible Return to Superhero Genre
Former “Spider-Man” star tells TheWrap about playing chess prodigy Bobby Fischer, “He was an exceptionally skilled chess player who was so off-base in life”
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Village Roadshow Closes $480 Million Recapitalization; $325 Million of New Capital
The company’s 2017 slate includes Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One” and “The Equalizer 2”
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Bleecker Street Captures Helen Mirren’s Drone Thriller ‘Eye in the Sky’
Toronto: Gavin Hood directed the timely film, which co-stars Aaron Paul, Alan Rickman and Barkhad Abdi
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Rachel McAdams Tells TheWrap: I’m Joining Benedict Cumberbatch in Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange’ (Exclusive Video)
Actress confirms reports that she will star in the superhero movie during our interview at the Toronto Film Festival
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Drone Warfare Returns to Toronto With Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul Thriller ‘Eye in the Sky’
Gavin Hood’s latest film strikes the festival one year after Andrew Niccol’s “Good Kill” starring Ethan Hawke
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Zoe Saldana to Star in ‘I Kill Giants’ Based on Joe Kelly’s Graphic Novel
Chris Columbus is producing with Justin Nappi, Kim Magnusson and XYZ Films
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Steven Spielberg Picks Olivia Cooke as Female Lead for ‘Ready Player One’
Actress is the director’s favorite for the Ernest Cline YA adaptation
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Yahoo’s Kathy Savitt Joins Robert Simonds’ STX Entertainment as President of Digital
The marketing and media veteran is a significant hire for the upstart studio behind Joel Edgerton’s “The Gift”
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HBO, The Orchard Land Yo-Yo Ma Documentary ‘The Music of Strangers’
Toronto: A theatrical release is planned for next spring following the film’s world premiere at the festival
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Jake Gyllenhaal’s ‘Demolition’ Tears Down Toronto on Festival’s Opening Night
Canadian filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallee repeats his success at TIFF following “Dallas Buyers Club” and “Wild”
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Paladin to Release ‘India’s Daughter,’ Documentary About Brutal Gang Rape
Leslee Udwin directed the film about Jyoti Singh, which was executive produced by Susan Sarandon
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10 Toronto Breakouts: From ‘Len and Company’ Star Jack Kilmer to ‘Hardcore’ Director Ilya Naishuller
Also keep an eye on “Beasts of No Nation” star Abraham Attah, “Room” newcomer Jacob Tremblay and the female cast of “The Girl in the Photographs”
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Toronto’s Top 10 Sales Titles: From Michael Moore and Jason Bateman to Jonas Cuaron
“Where to Invade Next,” “The Family Fang” and the cat-and-mouse thriller “Desierto” have buyers excited
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Ridley Scott Forms New ‘Presents’ Label, Teams With Verve Ventures on Thriller ‘The Twisted’
Toronto: Olatunde Osunsanmi will direct from Ari Schlossberg’s script, which is set within a strange orphanage
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Toronto Preview: Oscar Contender Overload, But Drought of Hot Sales Titles
Will Harvey Weinstein flex his buying muscles? Will The Orchard continue its Sundance momentum?
