Toronto, ON - As the Toronto International Film Festival finished its 50th anniversary, Roxstar Entertainment, a leading Hollywood events and communications group, again hosted an exclusive slate of premiere events and hospitality experiences that brought together top talent, filmmakers, and global brands during the festival’s most anticipated week.
The program kicked off with the Campari Cinema Center hosting over 20 celebrity interviews during the 3-day Collider Media Studio, featuring talents like Riz Ahmed, Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Leslie Mann, Maude Apatow, Bob Odenkirk, Natalie Portman, Sam Worthington, Joel Edgerton, Michael Shannon, Tessa Thompson, Imogen Poots, Felicity Jones, Lily James, Alex Winter, Josh Gad, Sigourney Weaver, Victor Garber, Paul Shaffer, William H. Macy, Naomi Scott, and Jodie Foster, to name a few.
Events at the Campari Cinema Center included premiere parties for THE CHORAL (Ralph Fiennes and Roger Allam), THE NEGLECTED (Dylan Sprouse and Josh Duhamel), a dual reception for Sony Pictures Classics’ “ELEANOR THE GREAT/BLUE MOON” (Scarlett Johansson, June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor & Ethan Hawke, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott, Richard Linklater), EASY’S WALTZ (Vince Vaughn, Simon Rex), and ADULTHOOD (Josh Gad, Kaya Scodelario, Billie Lourd, Alex Winter, and Anthony Carrigan).
All events at the Campari Cinema Center were supported by key brand partners, including the title sponsor Campari, which is now in its second year as the official Red Carpet Cocktail partner of TIFF's 50th edition. Additional sponsors included Rodeo FX, which provides high-end creative services for film, television, and advertising; Lavazza Coffee, an official TIFF50 sponsor; and Vellamo mineral water, and host venue Discreta Toronto.. Supporting partners featured Santa Carolina’s Reserva Chilean Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon wines, along with La Vieille Ferme Rosé and La Vieille Ferme Reserve Brut Sparkling. Other partners included Peroni beer and catering by Miss Ivy Toronto (https://missivy.co), Toronto’s premier Asian fusion cuisine destination.
In addition, Roxstar Entertainment hosted a secondary set of private premiere events at venues Jacobs & Co Steakhouse and estiatorio Milos Toronto, and Convivium Dining Community. These events included:
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NUREMBERG” with Director James Vanderbilt, and cast Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, Leo Woodall, Michael Shannon, and John Slattery and held at estiatorio Milos Toronto.
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“A PRIVATE LIFE” with Director, Rebecca Zlotowski, and cast Jodie Foster and Daniel Auteuil and held at Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse.
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“GLENROTHAN” features the directorial debut of Brian Cox and stars Brian Cox, Shirley Henderson, and Alexxa Shipp, and held at Convivium.
These red-carpet receptions featured an elevated pairing of food and cocktails designed to complement each evening’s social atmosphere, spotlighted by Tequila Don Julio, Ketel One Vodka, and Tanqueray No. Ten Gin, and Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky as well as support by Bottega Gold Prosecco and Laroche Wines.
*This program, its sponsors, and producers are an independent program operating in Toronto in support of specific filmmakers and are not affiliated, sanctioned, or associated with the Toronto International Film Festival or organization.
About Roxstar Entertainment:
Roxstar Entertainment is a leading Hollywood service agency specializing in social media, communications, and experiential services, run by veteran Hollywood producer David Manning. Its signature annual programs include The Cinema Center at top film festivals while also owning a robust roster of relationships across entertainment, sports, and talent to help brands create unique and impactful branded content that amplifies across digital media.
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