Pics from the WORLD PREMIERE of Kevin Smith's TUSK!

I bandy about the terms 'bizarre', 'surreal', and 'downright brain-breaking' a lot on this blog, especially now that Sion Sono's work is popping up more often at Midnight Madness, but those words start to lose all meaning when describing Kevin Smith's TUSK. Instead, I'll let Ian Goring's pictures from last night's world premiere of the first-ever walrus-themed horror film to speak for themselves.

I have to say, this was one of the most hilarious and kind of frightening TIFF lines I've ever been a part of.

Justin Long looking sharp...for now.

The lovely Genesis Rodriguez poses for some shots before TUSK!

"I see dapper people!" Haley Joel Osment struts the red carpet before TUSK!

I think we can all agree that Cop Out would've been awesome with this dashing duo.

Kevin Smith does his best "I'm a director" pose.

Kevin Smith does his best "I've just been unwittingly turned into a walrus by Michael Parks" pose.

Even the press was unable to resist getting TUSK'ed!

"URK URK URK!" said the Ryerson audience, clearly delighted by TUSK.

Kevin Smith and Colin Geddes discuss following one's dreams, even if they lead to making a movie about a mutant walrus (especially so!)

Kevin and the cast take questions from the audience.

Do you ever wonder what the Ryerson theatre staff thinks when they find the room littered with beach balls, blow-up dolls, and walrus masks after a screening?

If you can identify this Midnight Madness blogger, we'll...uh, be impressed?

TUSKnanigans abound!

If you missed TUSK, you have one more chance to see it here at TIFF.  URK URK URK!

TUSK screening times:
Fri., Sept. 12th, 3:45 PM, SCOTIABANK 1

Video: TUSK World Premiere Introduction with Kevin Smith & Colin Geddes

Here is the Tusk World Premiere introduction with Kevin Smith and Midnight Madness programmer Colin Geddes.



TUSK screening times:
Sun., Sept. 7th, 9:45 PM, BLOOR HOT DOCS CINEMA
Fri., Sept. 12th, 3:45 PM, SCOTIABANK 1

Diary of a TIFF Newbie Day 3 Recap: TUSK

Midnight Madness friends and fans:

Yesterday was day three of the festival and probably my most glamorous day to date. From drinking champagne at the Hollywood Reporter's party for The Theory of Everything, to attending the Tusk premier party with some friends, I was definitely "living large," if you will.

All of that aside, I couldn't wait to wake up this morning and write this post because... last night, I went to the premier of Kevin Smith's new horror-comedy Tusk, and it was without a doubt, the most Kevin Smith experience I could've ever asked for. He showed up for the intro wearing a hockey jersey, jean shorts with a hole in the crotch, and started talking to everyone about his leg fat. Oh and took a photo with the entire audience wearing walrus masks. 

I arrived at the screening early to help out with the walrus mask stunt. The idea was that everyone in the theatre would be wearing these totally creepy and amazing walrus masks and Kevin Smith would take a selfie of him with a sea of walruses during the intro. So as I was handing out masks to the ticket holders in line, helping people build them, etc. I found myself chatting with some incredibly passionate film fans. 

Kevin Smith fans are like no other fans. The first few groups of people were so excited about this film that they had hockey jerseys, hats, etc. made and were standing there attempting to recreate scenes from Clerks. It was awesome. 

I don't think there is any way I can even begin to describe Tusk. It's unlike any other film I have seen before and a must see for fans of Kevin Smith's work, especially the podcast that this film is based on! 

FILMS I'VE SEEN AT TIFF TO DATE:
The Lesson
Kabukicho Love Hotel
Laggies
It Follows
Tokyo Tribe
Iraqi Odyssey
Preggoland
A Pigeon Sat on a Bench Reflecting on Existence
Frailer
Spring
Big Game
Welcome to Me
Nightcrawler

Second Coming
Tusk

Video: TUSK Justin Long Genesis Rodriguez Haley Joel Osment World Premiere Interviews

Tusk the new film from Kevin Smith had it's world premiere last night at midnight madness at the Toronto International Film Festival. Robert A. Mitchell talked to Justin Long, Genesis Rodriguez and Haley Joel Osment about the weirdness that is Tusk, working with Kevin Smith and exactly how one prepares to become full walrus.



TUSK screening times:
Sun., Sept. 7th, 9:45 PM, BLOOR HOT DOCS CINEMA
Fri., Sept. 12th, 3:45 PM, SCOTIABANK 1

Video: TUSK Kevin Smith World Premiere Interview

Tusk world premiered at midnight madness last night. Amidst the craziness Kevin Smith stopped and talked to Robert A. Mitchell for a couple of minutes.




TUSK screening times:
Sun., Sept. 7th, 9:45 PM, BLOOR HOT DOCS CINEMA
Fri., Sept. 12th, 3:45 PM, SCOTIABANK 1

Social Media Buzz for Kevin Smith's TUSK!

It's only fitting that the indescribably weird TUSK, a movie that largely came about due to director Kevin Smith's #WalrusYes campaign on Twitter, would be so hotly discussed on social media following its premiere last night at Midnight Madness. Jonny Bunning has compiled some of the best comments about the walrus horror movie love letter to our fine country of Canada!

If you missed the screening (and your chance to get one of these sweet walrus masks) last night and still want to catch TUSK, check out one of the alternate screenings.  And please keep tweeting your thoughts about Midnight Madness!

TUSK screening times:
Sun., Sept. 7th, 9:45 PM, BLOOR HOT DOCS CINEMA
Fri., Sept. 12th, 3:45 PM, SCOTIABANK 1