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Artifact, a fascinating new documentary directed by actor and 30 Seconds to Mars front man Jared Leto (under the pseudonym Bartholomew Cubbins) made its US premiere at the Doc NYC Fest last night in Chelsea. Focusing on 30 Seconds to Mars’ desire to leave its label, corporate behemoth EMI, the film reveals how the band discovered the seven-year contract termination choice loophole in its contract and the record label’s plans to sue them—for thirty million dollars.

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I just spent the long weekend in Toronto, where the city is kicking off its annual film festival frenzy. The Toronto International Film Festival starts today, and buzz is thick. But patio chatter anticipated Brangelina's touchdown and celebrity schmooze-fests more than actual films. But most people aren't getting into the Burn After Reading gala screening, and even less are going to see Sunshine Barry and the Disco Worms. So if world cinema isn't your thing, but you still want to participate in all the hoo-ha, there's just one option remaining: celebrity stalk the more than 500 in attendance.

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