CTV.ca | TIFF Photo Gallery - It's a Block Party

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CTV.ca's Josh Visser and Sheri Block attended the TIFF Bell Lightbox Block party that took place on King Street in Toronto on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. It marked the official launch of TIFF's new home, and was jam-packed with fun, food and lots of entertainment.
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Rocker Fefe Dobson performs for the block party crowd.
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Hip hop artist K'naan lights up the crowd.
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The Somali-Canadian artist was a surprise guest to the family-friendly event.
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A vocal, appreciative block party crowd cheers on the performers.
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George Stromboulopoulos introduces the star-packed linep.
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Director Jason Reitman inspects the 'ribbon' made out of film at the grand opening ceremony of the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
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Piers Handling, Director and CEO of TIFF, cuts the ribbon made out of film while Noah Cowan far left) and Michele Maheux left) watch with anticipation.
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Excited film lovers rush into the Lightbox to get a first glimpse of the new building.
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Director Ivan Reitman, whose family donated $22 million to the building along with The Daniels Corporation, smiles for the camera.
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It's time to cut the cake!
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The lobby fills with people as the doors officially open.
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Onlookers take pictures of TIFF's new home.
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It's only been open for less than an hour, but the concession stand is already buzzing.
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A look at the main lobby and second floor of the atrium from above.
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Movie goers check out classic posters in the Essential Cinema exhibition.
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A streetview of the Lightbox.
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Characters from 'The Wizard of Oz' stop by the block party to take in the festivities.
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Also taking part: supporters of the striking hotel workers.
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Hungry? This was just one of the many food options available during the block party.
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A TIFF volunteer stands between some famous movie images.
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