Overview
- Venice Film Festival lineup includes anticipated films from acclaimed directors like Bradley Cooper, Sofia Coppola, and Ava DuVernay.
- Toronto International Film Festival will premiere films starring Jamie Foxx, Anna Kendrick, Al Pacino, and other stars.
- SAG-AFTRA strike restrictions may prevent many Hollywood stars from attending red carpet premieres.
- Controversial directors Woody Allen and Roman Polanski have secured festival slots for their latest films.
- With awards season launching, studios hope to build buzz for titles like "Poor Things," "The Killer," and "Maestro."