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Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and Joaquin Phoenix films top Toronto's lineup of galas and premieres

The Toronto International Film Festival released its galas and special presentations lineup on Tuesday morning, the first in a series of announcements prior to the Sept. 5 start of the festival.

With the Venice Film Festival also announcing its program this week, this fall's film festivals are beginning to come into focus. Many of the titles premiering as part of the circuit that includes Telluride, Venice, Toronto, New York and L.A.'s AFI Fest hope to gain awards season traction.

Among the TIFF galas are some much anticipated titles and many presumed awards season contenders including "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," directed by Marielle Heller and starring Tom Hanks; "Ford v Ferrari," directed by James Mangold and starring Christian Bale and Matt Damon; "Harriet," directed by Kasi Lemmons and

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