Overview

• Toronto’s 50th International Film Festival wrapped after 11 days, screening more than 200 films for large, enthusiastic public audiences.
• Studios outlined rollouts for buzzy titles, with Paramount dating Roofman for Oct. 10 as Netflix and Apple plan two‑week theatrical runs for Wake Up Dead Man and The Lost Bus, and Amazon MGM positioning Hedda for a brief theatrical start on Oct. 22 before a quick Prime Video shift.
• Producers pursued alternate routes as Black Bear said it will self-distribute David Michôd’s Christy and Daniel Roher’s Tuner drew strong word of mouth without a deal in place.
• Audience and critical response elevated contenders including Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet and James Vanderbilt’s Nuremberg, with Russell Crowe’s performance attracting awards-season buzz.
• Festival-goers reported ticketing frustrations tied to Ticketmaster’s systems and steep resale prices, highlighting access concerns during the anniversary edition.