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Matt Johnson and Kazik Radwanski on hurdles facing young Canadian directors

Matt Johnson and Kazik Radwanski on hurdles facing young Canadian directors

TORONTO — Toronto’s Matt Johnson and Kazik Radwanski are often hailed as key figures in the new wave of Canadian cinema but they worry the country's filmmaking ecosystem isn't fostering enough young, risk-taking directors.
Juno Awards to eliminate reggae, three other categories from 2025 ceremony

Juno Awards to eliminate reggae, three other categories from 2025 ceremony

TORONTO — The Juno Awards are pulling four categories from next year's ceremony as part of a wider review of Canada's biggest music awards show.

Jailed Harvey Weinstein taken to NYC hospital for emergency heart surgery, his representatives say

NEW YORK (AP) — Jailed ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein underwent an emergency medical procedure at a New York City hospital on Monday to remove fluid on his heart and lungs after he complained of chest pains over the weekend, his representatives said

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93.
Morgan Wallen leads the 2024 Country Music Association award noms, Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' snubbed

Morgan Wallen leads the 2024 Country Music Association award noms, Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' snubbed

NEW YORK (AP) — He had some help: Morgan Wallen tops the 2024 Country Music Association Awards nominations with seven. For a third year in a row, Wallen is up for both the top prize — entertainer of the year — and the male vocalist categories.
Amy Adams and Marielle Heller put all of their motherhood experiences into 'Nightbitch'

Amy Adams and Marielle Heller put all of their motherhood experiences into 'Nightbitch'

TORONTO (AP) — The day after the premiere of their film “Nightbitch,” Amy Adams and Marielle Heller are sitting in a Toronto restaurant reflecting on all that went into, as Heller puts it, “birthing” a movie that captures some of the truest, rawest b
Amy Adams and Marielle Heller put all of their motherhood experiences into 'Nightbitch'

Amy Adams and Marielle Heller put all of their motherhood experiences into 'Nightbitch'

TORONTO (AP) — The day after the premiere of their film “Nightbitch,” Amy Adams and Marielle Heller are sitting in a Toronto restaurant reflecting on all that went into, as Heller puts it, “birthing” a movie that captures some of the truest, rawest b
Patti Scialfa, Springsteen's wife & bandmate, reveals cancer diagnosis

Patti Scialfa, Springsteen's wife & bandmate, reveals cancer diagnosis

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Patti Scialfa , Bruce Springsteen's wife and E Street bandmate, says she has been dealing with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer.
'Especially satisfying': Cronenberg on getting award dedicated to late friend Jewison

'Especially satisfying': Cronenberg on getting award dedicated to late friend Jewison

TORONTO — David Cronenberg debuted his latest feature "The Shrouds" at Cannes but said he won't really feel like he's shared the film until it hits Toronto.
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ jolts box office with $110 million opening weekend

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ jolts box office with $110 million opening weekend

After 36 years of waiting, the juice is finally loose again in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” this time racking up $110 million in its premiere weekend.