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Ta-Nehisi Coates returns to nonfiction and explores the power of stories in upcoming ‘The Message’
By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press on May 30th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – For his first all-new book of nonfiction in nearly a decade, Ta-Nehisi Coates traveled the world. One World announced Thursday that Coates’ “The Message” will be published Oct. 1. “The Message” is set everywhere from the American South to the Middle East and Palestine and focuses on a single question: In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Many TV shows up for Screen Awards have ended their runs. Creators ask: What’s next?
By Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on May 30th, 2024
Many of the leading television nominees at this year’s Canadian Screen Awards have something in common: they won’t be returning for more seasons. Leading contender “Little Bird” – which entered the race with 19 nominations – was always positioned as a one-off limited series for Crave/APTN, and the CBC comedies “Sort Of” and “Workin’ Moms” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Little Bird’ wins 11 trophies at pair of Canadian Screen Awards industry galas
By The Canadian Press on May 29th, 2024
TORONTO – “Little Bird” was the big winner at a pair of industry galas for the Canadian Screen Awards on Wednesday that recognized excellence in TV. The limited series that aired on Crave and APTN took home 11 trophies at the afternoon and evening galas, which were focused on craft and television programs and performances. ... Read More »
1 responseHarvey Weinstein may face new charges as more accusers come forward, New York prosecutors say
By Philip Marcelo, The Associated Press on May 29th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Manhattan prosecutors told a judge Wednesday they are evaluating new claims of sexual misconduct made against Harvey Weinstein and could potentially seek a new indictment against the former movie mogul ahead of his scheduled retrial on rape charges later this year. Assistant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg said during a court hearing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec court overturns judgment against theatres who allowed smoking on stage
By The Canadian Press on May 29th, 2024
MONTREAL – A Quebec judge has ruled that smoking during a stage performance is a valid form of artistic expression, overturning a lower court’s decision and clearing three theatres that had been fined for allowing the practice. Superior Court Justice Jean-François Émond ruled today that the act of smoking during a fictional performance in order ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hot in Toronto music festival postponed after headliner Lil Wayne drops out
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on May 29th, 2024
TORONTO – A major Toronto hip-hop music festival has beenpostponed after organizers say one of its headliners cancelled his appearance. Rapper Lil Wayne was billed as one of the top acts at the Hot in Toronto single-day summer festival, originally slated for June 22 at Downsview Park. But images posted by Reddit users show that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harvey Weinstein appears before judge in same NYC courthouse where Trump is on trial
By Philip Marcelo, The Associated Press on May 29th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Harvey Weinstein is appearing before a judge Wednesday afternoon in the same New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial. The disgraced movie mogul entered the court in a wheelchair, as he has during recent hearings for a retrial on rape charges after his 2020 conviction was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Little Bird’ wins eight trophies at Canadian Screen Awards gala for TV craft
By The Canadian Press on May 29th, 2024
TORONTO – “Little Bird” was the big winner at the second industry gala for this year’s Canadian Screen Awards, which recognized excellence in TV craft. The limited series that aired on Crave and APTN took home eight awards, including best direction for a drama series for Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers’ work on the first episode, “Love is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files complaint over rules for CNN’s presidential debate next month
By Jonathan J. Cooper, The Associated Press on May 29th, 2024
PHOENIX (AP) – Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed an election complaint Wednesday alleging CNN is colluding with Democratic President Joe Biden and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump to exclude him from a debate the network is hosting next month. Kennedy alleges the requirements to participate in the June 27 debate were designed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maggie Burton, NL city councillor, wins Griffin First Canadian Book Prize
By The Canadian Press on May 29th, 2024
A city councillor for St. John’s, N.L., has won the Canadian First Book Prize, administered by the Griffin Poetry Prize. Maggie Burton received the $10,000 award for her poetry collection “Chores.” Judges describe the collection as both “traditional and inventive.” In addition to serving her second term as councillor-at-large in the capital city of Newfoundland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amy Homma succeeds Jacqueline Stewart to lead Academy Museum
By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press on May 29th, 2024
Jacqueline Stewart is leaving her post leading the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to return to the University of Chicago. Academy Museum veteran Amy Homma will succeed her as director and president, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday. Stewart, a prominent film scholar and Turner Classic Movies host, has helped steer ... Read More »
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