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Director Mstyslav Chernov's 2000 Meters to Andriivka — which will have its Canadian premiere at Hot Docs on April 27 ahead of a fall theatrical release — is a harrowing account of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine that constantly asks "What is this war for?"
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Harvey Weinstein's retrial opened Wednesday, giving a new jury a fresh look at rape and sexual assault allegations levied against the Hollywood producer — plus a newly added claim from a former model. Five years after his original conviction, which was overturned in 2024, Weinstein is being retried on criminal sex act charges.
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The internet's favourite killer AI doll is back, and this time, movie audiences can slide into M3GAN's DMs via chatbot technology. These and other interactive experiences that let viewers step into fictional worlds, like Lumon Industries from AppleTV's Severance, are immersive marketing strategies experts say can help build engagement among fans...
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The fifth season of the Christian series The Chosen outperformed expectations, and saw its first three parts premiere in theatres to a combined total of more than $36 million US, helping cement religious programming as an appetizing genre for studios and audiences alike.
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For fans at the California music festival this year, long lines to get in and a lack of bathrooms were just the first hurdle. The food is even pricier than usual and both livestream viewers and artists complain about the lukewarm crowds. For two Canadian bands who made their Coachella debut this year, it's an exciting opportunity. Others see room...
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The Shining is hailed as a spine-tingling horror classic, gripping audiences with its chilling psychological twists. It's also mired with countless conspiracy theories. Now, one of those theories has finally been cracked: the mystery of where the infamous final photo, which ends the film on a haunting cliffhanger, came from.
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Whether Prince William is sitting in a tank while visiting British troops in Estonia or his private estate is drawing attention to its efforts to expand one of the last remaining examples of temperate rainforest in southwestern England, signals are being sent about how the heir to the throne is settling into his role as Prince of Wales.
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Nintendo has announced a launch date for its long-awaited sequel to the Switch gaming console: the Switch 2 will arrive on June 5, bringing with it new features such as interactive chat and screen-share functions to connect gamers — but also a steeper price tag.
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Rocker Neil Young, romance novelist Ali Hazelwood, Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha and punk rock band UK Subs are among those who have either recently cancelled upcoming tours, worry what will happen if they do go on tour or say they have already been denied entry to the U.S.
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Not only has the film adaption of the wildly popular video game smashed box-office records, but it's inspired a rowdy, audience-interactive theatre trend that some observers are describing as Rocky Horror Picture Show for kids. It's also sparked debate over theatre etiquette.
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Sean (Diddy) Combs was hit with a new federal indictment on Friday charging the hip-hop mogul with five criminal counts, including racketeering and sex trafficking, court records showed. Combs, 55, had previously faced three criminal counts. He has pleaded not guilty.
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Liberal Leader Mark Carney and the NDP's Jagmeet Singh expressed support Friday for federal spending to ensure a strong national public broadcaster, a notion Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre dismissed as something Canada simply can't afford.
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Director Norman Jewison's second wife "made progressive efforts to isolate and control him," his sons have alleged — leading to family drama, lawsuits in two countries and a fight over the late filmmaker's $30-million fortune that even involved a former Ontario premier. Experts say it highlights end-of-life struggles many families face.
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Barry Blitt says it's an uncertain time for editorial cartoonists amid political tensions in the US, but laughter is the key to dealing with the heavy stuff. In his three decades as an editorial cartoonist for The New Yorker, the Canadian-American illustrator has contributed over 140 covers.
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Calgary-born Lowell has already earned a Grammy nomination for co-writing Beyoncé's smash country hit Texas Hold 'Em. But to her, an elusive Juno nomination — only now possible with the ceremony's inaugural non-performing songwriting category — has almost meant more.
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After two years of work, Matt Gallagher's newest film — Shamed — will screen at Toronto's upcoming Hot Docs 2025 Festival. The documentary explores the "collateral damage" of Creeper Hunter TV — the controversial online predator-catching project of Jason Nassr of Windsor, Ont.
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Josh Ross's Juno nominations could be a sign that Canadian country music is gearing up to once again dominate the awards. This year, multiple country acts have made inroads in Juno categories — highlighting the growing popularity of country music in Canada, and the genre's resurgence in pop culture in general.
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Conan O'Brien appeared to criticize U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday upon accepting the Mark Twain Prize for humour at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The veteran comedian was named as this year's recipient about three weeks before Trump's controversial overhaul of the cultural centre. 'Twain hated bullies.... He punched...
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A Halifax-based folk music duo say police who pulled them over on a highway in the U.S. Midwest earlier this month accused them of having drugs in their rental car and questioned them about their allegiance in an interaction that lasted nearly an hour. Police say the event has been misrepresented.
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Apple TV+'s sci-fi drama Severance has broken records with the launch of its second season. Its explosive popularity could be because of its portrayal of extreme corporate control that people find relatable, critics say, coming at a time when workplace issues are front of mind for many.
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday visited the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where he took a tour and chaired a meeting of its board of directors. It was his first time at the marquee arts institution since he began remaking it at the start of his second term.
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