'J. Edgar' to start AFI Fest

Leonardo DiCaprio in "J. Edgar." Clint Eastwood's "J. Edgar" may have its world premiere because the opening evening gala from the AFI Fest on November. 3.Although past Eastwood photos have preemed in the New You are able to Film Festival, "J. Edgar" side stepped both New You are able to and Toronto fests, and Warner Bros. set a November. 9 release, which opened up the potential of an AFI debut. Leonardo DiCaprio stars because the FBI's founding director, with Naomi W, Armie Hammer and Judi Dench co-starring."Clint Eastwood is definitely an American icon, one whose are a director, actor, producer and composer not just stands the ages but additionally is constantly on the add new, wealthy sections with each passing year," stated Bob Gazzale, prexy-Boss from the American Film Institute. Eastwood received the AFI Existence Achievement Award in 1996.The 25th AFI Fest, which happens November. 3-10 in Hollywood, will offer you free tickets to any or all tests, though only limited spots can be found at galas like the opening. Contact Pat Saperstein at pat.saperstein@variety.com