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The 2020 Venice Film Festival is happening this September.

The world’s longest running film festival will be going on just as planned, Luca Zaia, governor of Veneto, confirmed on Sunday (May 24), via Variety.

The event is scheduled to take place from September 2 to September 12.

“Venice surveyed a wide range of film industry executives in early May to ask for concerns and suggestions about the upcoming edition. The letter, which was signed by Venice’s artistic director Alberto Barbera, was meant to gauge how many filmmakers, talent and producers are willing to turn up at the fest,” Variety reported.

“We know that it would be simply impossible to plan a festival without knowing if you all are willing to use the Festival to give a new start and a strong sign for keeping cinema alive, even in these difficult times,” Alberto wrote in the letter.

Based on the responses, organizers are “confident” that the festival will go on as planned.

That said, most other events are being postponed or canceled due to the pandemic. Find out what else…

Chris Pratt and Denzel Washington look dapper as they attend the premiere of their movie The Magnificent Seven at the 2016 Venice Film Festival on Saturday (September 10) in Venice, Italy.

The actors were also joined at the event by director and executive producer Antoine Fuqua and producer Walter Mirisch.

Earlier in the day, Chris and Denzel attended a photo call for the film at Palazzo del Casino.

Chris had some lovely things to say about Venice (his “favorite city”) and the fans he has met while visiting.

“So happy to see the fans in Italy. I love it here,” he wrote along with an Instagram photo of himself taking a selfie with a fan that same day. “I’ve said it before. Venice, Italy is my favorite city in the world. The canals, the architecture and most of all the people. I love it here. Thank you for the warm welcome. Can’t wait to show you the movie!”

Catch The Magnificent Seven when it hits theaters on September 23!

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Chris Pratt gets some good air while jumping in front of the photographers during a photo call for The Magnificent Seven during the 2016 Venice Film Festival on Saturday (September 10) at Palazzo del Casino in Venice, Italy.

The 37-year-old actor was joined by co-star Denzel Washington and director Antoine Fuqua for the event on the festival’s final day.

Before the photo call and press conference, the guys were spotted on a water taxi in more casual clothes.

“So happy to see the fans in Italy. I love it here. I’ve said it before. Venice, Italy is my favorite city in the world. The canals, the architecture and most of all the people. I love it here. Thank you for the warm welcome. Can’t wait to show you the movie!” Chris wrote on Instagram.

Chris also shared the below video showing him and Antoine while waiting for their private plane to be gassed up in Ireland.

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Natalie Portman looks beautiful in a ruffled white dress while attending a celebratory dinner for her movie Planetarium during the 2016 Venice Film Festival on Thursday (September 8) at PalazzinaG in Venice, Italy.

The 35-year-old Oscar-winning actress debuted her baby bump earlier in the night at the premiere of the film and revealed to the world that she’s pregnant with her first child.

While she hasn’t verbally announced the pregnancy, her actions at the dinner were very telling when she skipped the Moët & Chandon champagne toast.

“She was glowing and politely passed on [the champagne] and drank plenty of water instead,” a source told JustJared.com.

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Sophie Turner shows off her Kineo Prize award during the 2016 Venice Film Festival on Sunday evening (September 4) in Venice, Italy.

The 20-year-old Game of Thrones actress accepted the honor just a few hours after the press conference event. She celebrated the honor with a party held at PalazzinaG.

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Just recently, Sophie wrapped production on her newest film, Huntsville.

“What a completely unforgettable experience with the most magical people,” she commemorated the moment on Instagram. “That’s a wrap on Josie. #huntsvillefilm.”

FYI: Sophie is wearing a Yanina Couture dress.

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Andrew Garfield looks sharp in a suit while attending the premiere of his new movie Hacksaw Ridge held during the 2016 Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on Sunday (September 4) in Venice, Italy.

The 33-year-old actor was joined on the carpet by his co-stars Teresa Palmer, Vince Vaughn, Luke Bracey, and director Mel Gibson.

After being well received in early screenings, the film received a 10-minute standing ovation after the premiere.

Earlier in the day, the entire cast stepped out for the film’s photo call.

“I think we can aspire to that kind of righteous living as our true selves. That’s tricky in the culture we’re in right now,” Andrew told THR about the role. “It’s a pretty wild time we’re in. There’s a lot of violent uprising and separating and warring ideologies that are plaguing our beautiful planet right now.”

FYI: Teresa is wearing Prada.

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Sophie Turner keeps it classic in a chic black outfit at the Kineo Diamanti Award press conference during the 2016 Venice Film Festival on Sunday afternoon (September 4) in Venice, Italy.

The 20-year-old actress was honored with the prize for her roles in Game of Thrones and X-Men: Apocalypse.

“Every year for the International Prize, we try to find a character that has attracted much attention in the international and the Italian audience. The Kineo, originated as decreed recognition by the viewer as well as by the panel of experts and those awarded must meet somehow the taste and the public’s favor,” Tiziana Rocca, general manager of Kinéo Prize, shared.

She added, “I immediately tried to internationalize the award because I think it is important that an award like this should and can be echoed over our country. We are very happy that Sophie Turner has agreed to be in Venice because she embodies talent and professionalism and will be the best combination for success.”

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