Film ‘Bones of Crows’ hits small screen with more story as five-part miniseries
By Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2023
TORONTO – It was soon apparent to writer and director Marie Clements that a limited miniseries would not be enough to contain the multigenerational tale of an Indigenous family at the heart of her latest project, “Bones of Crows.” The Vancouver-born Dene/Métis filmmaker says the sweeping story was initially envisioned as a four-part TV venture, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago Symphony Orchestra, musicians union agree to 3-year contract
By The Associated Press on September 17th, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Symphony Orchestra says it agreed Sunday to a three-year contract with its musicians union on a deal to replace the agreement that expires Sunday. The deal must be ratified by the CSO board of trustees and the orchestra members in the Chicago Federation of Musicians. CSO musicians struck for two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After castigating video games during riots, France’s Macron backpedals and showers them with praise
By The Associated Press on September 17th, 2023
PARIS (AP) – French President Emmanuel Macron is extending an olive branch to video gamers after previously linking computer games to rioting that rocked France earlier this year. Posting on social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, Macron backpedaled on remarks in June where he blamed video games for having “intoxicated” some young rioters. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drew Barrymore and ‘The Talk’ postpone their daytime talk shows until after the Hollywood strikes
By Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press on September 17th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Drew Barrymore, who drew criticism for taping new episodes of her daytime talk show despite the ongoing writers and actors strikes, now says she’ll wait until the labor issues are resolved. Hours later CBS’ “The Talk” did the same. “I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Nun 2’ narrowly edges ‘A Haunting in Venice’ over quiet weekend in movie theaters
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on September 17th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – “The Nun 2″ and “A Haunting in Venice” virtually tied for the No. 1 spot in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, with a slight edge carrying the horror sequel over the Hercule Poirot mystery, according to studio estimates Sunday. In its second weekend of release, Warner Bros.’ “The Nun ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘American Fiction’ wins People’s Choice award at Toronto Film Festival
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on September 17th, 2023
Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction,” a biting satire starring Jeffery Wright as a disillusioned academic, has won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, a much-watched bellwether in the Oscar race. “American Fiction” is the directorial debut of Jefferson, the veteran TV writer of “Watchmen” and “Succession,” and an adaptation of Percival Everett’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cord Jefferson’s ‘American Fiction’ wins People’s Choice at Toronto International Film Festival
By The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2023
Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction” has won the People’s Choice prize at the Toronto International Film Festival. The satire about race and personal agency was announced as the winner during a TIFF awards breakfast this morning, concluding 11 days of in-person film screenings and celebrations. The film stars Jeffrey Wright as an African-American novelist grappling with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Cord Jefferson’s ‘American Fiction’ wins People’s Choice at TIFF
By The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2023
Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction” has won the People’s Choice prize at the Toronto International Film Festival, while “Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe” by director Robert McCallum wins People’s Choice documentary award. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Missing the Emmy Awards? What’s happening with the strike-delayed celebration of television
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on September 17th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – In a normal year – if there is any such thing in Hollywood anymore – the 75th Emmy Awards ceremony would be Monday night, and the many nominees from shows like ” Succession ” and ” Ted Lasso ” would be claiming their trophies or happily clapping for the winners. Instead, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drew Barrymore postpones her show’s new season launch until after strikes
By The Associated Press on September 17th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Drew Barrymore, who drew criticism for taping new episodes of her daytime talk show despite the ongoing writers and actors strikes, now says she’ll wait until the labor issues are resolved. “I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show’s premiere until the strike is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group hopes to resurrect 128-year-old Cyclorama of Jerusalem, near Quebec City
By Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2023
MONTREAL – The last cyclorama in Canada has been hidden from public view since it closed in 2018, but a small group of people are hoping to revive the unique Quebec-based attraction. The Cyclorama of Jerusalem – a 360-degree painting 14 metres high by 110 metres around – has sat across the street from the ... Read More »
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