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‘Reservation Dogs’ star Woon-A-Tai looks to inspire Indigenous actors with Emmys nom
By Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
Toronto actor D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai knows winning an Emmy won’t solve the systemic problems within Indigenous communities, but he still believes it could spark something meaningful: nuanced representation and a sense of possibility. “I don’t know what an Emmy Award will really do for stopping issues that we face on a daily basis,” the 22-year-old says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Sundance Film Festival may get a new home. Here are the 3 finalists
By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press on September 12th, 2024
The Sundance Film Festival has narrowed its search for a new home down to three finalists. One option remains a combination of Salt Lake City and Park City, Utah, the latter its base for over 40 years. The other two, Boulder, Colorado, and Cincinnati would find the country’s foremost showcase for independent film putting new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denis Villeneuve donates to Montreal theatre, hopes to inspire others to do the same
By Joe Bongiorno, The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
MONTREAL – As a young film student in Montreal, Denis Villeneuve discovered the works of directors like David Lynch on the screens of Cinéma du Parc, an independent movie house in the basement of a shopping centre near McGill University. Decades later, and now a major Hollywood director behind films such as “Dune” and “Blade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French First Lady stars as surprise guest in new season of ‘Emily in Paris’
By The Associated Press on September 12th, 2024
PARIS (AP) – France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron is appearing as a surprise guest on the fourth season of the Netflix show “Emily in Paris,” parts of which were released on Thursday. The show’s main actress, Lily Collins, who plays Emily Cooper, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Brigitte Macron was “a big fan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!“Reservation Dogs” star Woon-A-Tai looks to inspire Indigenous actors with Emmys win
By Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
Toronto actor D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai knows winning an Emmy won’t solve the systemic problems within Indigenous communities, but he still believes it could spark something meaningful: nuanced representation and a sense of possibility. “I don’t know what an Emmy Award will really do for stopping issues that we face on a daily basis,” the 22-year-old says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harvey Weinstein indicted on additional sex crimes charges ahead of New York retrial
By Michael R. Sisak, The Associated Press on September 12th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on additional sex crimes charges ahead of his retrial in New York, Manhattan prosecutors said at a hearing Thursday. The indictment will remain under seal until Weinstein’s arraignment, which is scheduled for Sept. 18. Weinstein, 72, is recovering from emergency heart surgery Monday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CBS’ ’60 Minutes’ plans its presidential candidate showcase. But will Trump and Harris show?
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on September 12th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – “60 Minutes” is scheduling its quadrennial interview special with the presidential candidates to air in less than a month, hoping for the best even after its session with former President Donald Trump went off the rails in 2020. With no other debates between Trump and his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$10,000 literary award named for the late author Gabe Hudson goes to Ayana Mathis’ ‘The Unsettled’
By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press on September 12th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – A $10,000 literary award named for the late author-editor-podcaster Gabe Hudson has been established by the publisher McSweeney’s, where Hudson once worked. The inaugural winner, Ayana Mathis’ “The Unsettled,” was announced Thursday, on what would have been Hudson’s 53rd birthday. He died last year from complications due to undiagnosed diabetes. Hudson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec filmmaker Denis Villeneuve donates to Montreal independent cinema
By Joe Bongiorno, The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
MONTREAL – At a time when many independent movie theatres in Canada are struggling, one Montreal cinema says it is entering “a new chapter” after receiving a major donation from Quebec filmmaker Denis Villeneuve. Cinéma du Parc announced this week that the Quebec-born director behind “Dune” and other Hollywood blockbusters is the latest big-name director ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taylor Swift wins big at MTV Video Music Awards, ties Beyoncé’s record and thanks Travis Kelce
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on September 11th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Taylor Swift ‘s dominance continued at the MTV Video Music Awards, where she took home seven awards – including the night’s biggest, the trophy for video of the year. In her speech Wednesday night, Swift thanked her “boyfriend, Travis” for being on set of the “Fortnight” music video and cheering her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taylor Swift wins big at MTV Video Music Awards and thanks boyfriend Travis Kelce
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on September 11th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Taylor Swift won the biggest award at the MTV Video Music Awards – the trophy for video of the year for “Fortnight,” featuring Post Malone. In her speech, she talked about her “boyfriend, Travis,” thanking for him for being on set of the music video. “Everything this man touches turns to ... Read More »
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