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Oprah, Mariah and Mary, oh my

Superstars tell all about new film Precious

By Matt Thomas • September 24, 2009 8:00 pm EDT

Out at TIFF host and fab magazine associate editor Matt Thomas chats with media queen and producer Oprah Winfrey, director producer Lee Daniels, writer Sapphire and actors Mary J Blige, Mariah Carey, Paula Patton and Gabourney Sidibe, about their star-studded new film Precious. Thomas caught up with these bright lights on the red carpet at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival.

Precious opens in theatres in November. Visit Xtra.ca regularly for hot upcoming films.


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