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Strikes Threaten Hollywood Glamour at Toronto Film Festival

  • Actors and writers strikes have reduced the star power at TIFF, with few celebrities doing promotion.
  • Notable films still premiering include Miyazaki's final film "The Boy and the Heron" and A24's comedy "Dicks: The Musical."
  • Smaller and independent films may benefit from the lack of big studio productions.
  • TIFF aims to showcase diverse films and support local Canadian directors amid the labor disputes.
  • Despite the strikes, TIFF continues its tradition of launching Oscar contenders and brokering distribution deals.
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