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MUMBAI:
UTV World Movies has lined up special programmes weaved around
the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival.
Under
the "Terrific Toronto" initiative, the channel will
air parties, international hits, and behind-the-scenes from
the event beginning 4 September.
Three
updates about the event, each of one minute, will be aired
throughout the day.
Starting
13 September, a half-hour show will be telecast at 8 pm (Monday-Thursday).
The show will feature red carpet events, interviews and gala
parties at the event.
Beginning
4 September at 11 pm daily, the channel will also air a collection
of movies screened in Toronto over the years. These titles
include Iberia by Carlos Saura, Takeshis by
Takeshi Kitano, The White Balloon by Jafar Panahi,
The Spanish Woman by Steve Jacobs, to name a few.
UTV
Entertainment Television COO Dilshad Master says, “In
our endeavor to expose our viewers to the best of world cinema,
we bring home to the Indian audience exclusive and comprehensive
coverage from some of the world’s biggest and most glamorous
film festivals. ‘Cannes Calling’ on UTV World Movies
showcased coverage on the 61st edition of Cannes Film Festival
this year. UTV World Movies is now bringing Terrific Toronto
for the enjoyment of its viewers.”
Toronto International Film Festival will showcase 312 films
from 64 countries.
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