Hollywood Arrives in Toronto

The festival opens tonight in Toronto with a presentation of the Canadian film Passchendaele, starring Paul Gross and Caroline Dhavernas.

In all, 312 films will be presented from 50 different countries, and several stars will be on hand to enjoy the festivities.

Brad Pitt will be promoting his film Burn After Reading, although his co-star, George Clooney, will not attend the festival for personal reasons.

Other big American stars who will be north of the border include Appaloosa stars Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen and Renée Zellweger.  Colin Farrell and Edward Norton of Pride and Glory have also confirmed their participation.  Also expected are Queen Latifah, Susan Sarandon, Keira Knightley, Adrian Brody and Matt Damon.

The Toronto International Film Festival continues through September 13.