It's cool trespass wil be on the TIFFn!

Gosh, I must have been dreaming, because I thought TIFF already happened.

This is great news, wish I could make it there to see it, but I doubt it. Wonder if Nic will be there? When does he start working on the Alaskan one?

Thanks Cristina! Sounds seriously dark, that one.

Lula, was there ever anything at all about Trespass at Ischia? So odd, that.

Thanks for the additionals Lady Trueheart and Cristina! 'mysterious' and 'fan-tested' are the perfect words to describe the process so far!

This is excellent news, only today I was pondering how there seems to be an awful lot of moaning from people about the way Trespass is being handled...and something began to niggle at me..  then Nic and Werner Herzog's The Bad Lieutenant popped into my mind...that had very little publicity and promo, had a limited release, and yet it is a hghly critically acclaimed! and guess what, that film was unveiled at TIFF too!!

I vaguely recall that too, Lady Trueheart.  There is definitely something to be said about a contained publicity, and I feel I have made a fair comparison to The Bad Lieutenant in that respect but obviously it is just guesswork on my part, I know nothing!

I notice that Trespass is also produced by Nic's company Saturn Films as well!?!

Lula Argante wrote:

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Thanks for the additionals Lady Trueheart and Cristina! 'mysterious' and 'fan-tested' are the perfect words to describe the process so far!

This is excellent news, only today I was pondering how there seems to be an awful lot of moaning from people about the way Trespass is being handled...and something began to niggle at me..  then Nic and Werner Herzog's The Bad Lieutenant popped into my mind...that had very little publicity and promo, had a limited release, and yet it is a hghly critically acclaimed! and guess what, that film was unveiled at TIFF too!!

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Excellent observation Lula!!  Though I think the slight difference between BL:POCNO and Trespass is, BL actually received press, lots of trailers via the internet, tv and billboard marketing.  At least, that's what we saw here in the United States.  Also, BL did at least open in the United States, although limited release, we at least had the opportunity to see it in theaters.

With Trespass, they aren't even talking about releasing it at all in theaters, in the United States -  but it going straight to VOD, that's what I think has become a bit daunting and unbelievable. 

The excellent move with Trespass showing at TIFF is, it gives the producers an outstanding opportunity to shop for... well... more funding for the movie - i.e. marketing, distribution, etc. This move will hopefully open possibilities for bigger marketing campaigns and wider releases!

BTW, it feels so good to talk about this amongst people who I know share the same passion as I !!!  I'm loving this!

Lula Argante wrote:

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I agree Gina! being among Nic fans who are passionate about his work is exhilirating and inspiring..and just plain NICe!! It feels like Home to me.

True, The Bad Lieutenant did have some publicity, but it really was very limited, compared to something like The Sorcerer's Apprentice which was a literal non-stop Disney delirious promo fest!   It just went through my mind as a comparison

Are we utterly sure TRESPASS is not showing in theatres anywhere? I am still holding out hope for that, and I think we will also be seeing a trailer soon!

Lady T, I just realised I did not answer your earlier question, sorry! I am pretty sure that Trespass did not see the light of day at Ischia film fest, ( which we talked about despite the numerous reports that the world premiere was going to happen there in July, including from Variety, who have also just announced Trespass at TIFF! hence the deja vu i am having!

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You're right Lula! 

My comparison was with the independent movies. BL:POCNC vs Trespass.  They are both independent movies which means, no major studio backed the films and the financing was private. 

Sorcerer's Apprentice is in a totally different ball park as it was not privately funded but financed and distributed through Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Disney which is beyond major.

I was sooooo hoping that with the release of the Trespass trailer, they would have announced that it'll be hitting theaters, at least in the United States, but alas, no such luck.  As a fan though, I'm glad to see it in the theater or VOD on October 14th non the less.

I so hope this is the case! 

http://festivalinsider.ca/2011/08/17/10-big-stars-who-return-to-toronto-2011-tiff/

We last saw Nicolas Cage do TIFF during 2009 where he garnered rave reviews for his eccentric performance in “The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call – New Orleans.” Cage should return in 2011, as director Joel Schumacher’s “Trespass” gets a Gala screening slot.