Hockey film to open Toronto fest

MUMBAI: The opening film at the 35th Toronto International Film Festival scheduled to be held between 9 to 19 September will be the world premiere of Score: A Hockey Musical that stars Olivia Newton-John and Nelly Furtado.

The film has been helmed by Canadian writer/director Michael McGowan. This coming-of-age story follows a 17-year-old who is scouted and signed to a junior league team and expectedly becomes an instant star of the ice rink.

The cast also includes Stephen McHattie and newcomer Noah Reid as the hockey player.