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‘Sizwe Banzi is Dead’, ‘Great Comet’ lead Dora Mavor Moore Awards nominations
By The Canadian Press on May 28th, 2024
TORONTO – A play about the struggle for survival in apartheid-era South Africa has garnered a leading seven nominations in the general theatre division at the Dora Mavor Moore Awards. Nominations for Soulpepper Theatre Company’s “Sizwe Banzi is Dead” include best production, best direction, and a best individual performance nod to actor Amaka Umeh. Other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!La Scala’s French manager leaves theater financially fit as Meloni government turns to Italians
By Colleen Barry, The Associated Press on May 28th, 2024
MILAN (AP) – The general manager of Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala on Tuesday bade a bittersweet farewell to the theater during the presentation of 2024-25 season, saying, “I would have been happy to continue.” Dominique Meyer will finish up his contract, which runs out at the end of February, but Italy’s far-right-led government limited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario legislator makes history at Queen’s Park with speech in Oji-Cree
By The Canadian Press on May 28th, 2024
TORONTO – A First Nation legislator is addressing Queen’s Park in his own language, marking the first time a language other than English and French has officially been allowed in Ontario’s legislative chamber. New Democrat Sol Mamakwa is speaking to the Ontario legislature in Oji-Cree. For the first time in its history, the Ontario legislature ... Read More »
1 responseCP NewsAlert: Ontario legislator makes history at Queen’s Park with Oji-Cree speech
By The Canadian Press on May 28th, 2024
TORONTO – A First Nation legislator is addressing Queen’s Park in his own language, marking the first time a language other than English and French has officially been allowed in Ontario’s legislative chamber. More coming... Read More »
1 responseRichard Dreyfuss’ comments about women, LGBTQ+ people and diversity lead venue to apologize
By The Associated Press on May 28th, 2024
BEVERLY, Mass. (AP) – The actor Richard Dreyfuss showed up in a dress at a “Jaws”-themed event in Massachusetts, where the blockbuster 1975 movie he starred in was shot, and then proceeded to make demeaning remarks about women, LGBTQ+ people and diversity. The venue, The Cabot in the community of Beverly, issued an apology after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US vows more returns of looted antiquities as Italy celebrates latest haul of 600 artifacts
By Nicole Winfield, The Associated Press on May 28th, 2024
ROME (AP) – Italy on Tuesday celebrated the return of around 600 antiquities from the U.S., including ancient bronze statues, gold coins, mosaics and manuscripts valued at 60 million euros ($65 million), that were looted years ago, sold to U.S. museums, galleries and collectors and recovered as a result of criminal investigations. U.S. Ambassador Jack ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sarah McLachlan and Tom Cochrane among Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on May 28th, 2024
TORONTO – Sarah McLachlan, Tom Cochrane and two members of Blue Rodeo are among the latest inductees into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Organizers tell The Canadian Press the musical creators will be toasted during an induction ceremony at Toronto’s Massey Hall on Sept. 28, with presenters and performers still to be announced. McLachlan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario legislator to make history at Queen’s Park with speech, questions in Oji-Cree
By The Canadian Press on May 28th, 2024
TORONTO – A First Nation legislator in Ontario is set to make history today when he rises at Queen’s Park to speak in his language, Oji-Cree. For the first time in its history, the Ontario legislature will allow, interpret and transcribe a language other than English and French. New Democrat Sol Mamakwa sparked the change ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hollywood movies rarely reflect climate change crisis. These researchers want to change that
By Patrick Whittle, The Associated Press on May 27th, 2024
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Aquaman might not mind if the oceans rise, but moviegoers might. That’s one of the takeaways from a new study conducted by researchers who set out to determine if today’s Hollywood blockbusters are reflective of the current climate crisis. The vast majority of movies failed the “climate reality check” proposed by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mae Martin hopes ‘people are happier’ with this year’s Canadian Screen Awards
By Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on May 27th, 2024
After working the standup circuit for years and breaking out during the pandemic, Mae Martin “can’t believe” they’re hosting the Canadian Screen Awards this week. “I remember watching when Martin Short hosted the awards, and he’s a true idol of mine. I’m super honoured,” says the Toronto-born comedian on a phone call from Los Angeles. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Furiosa’ sneaks past ‘Garfield’ to claim No. 1 spot over Memorial Day holiday weekend
By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press on May 27th, 2024
Furiosa won the holiday box office over Garfield by a hair. It was a close race, but the wasteland warrior of ” Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga “ came out slightly ahead of the plump orange cat with an estimated $32 million in ticket sales over the four-day weekend according to studio estimates Monday. ” ... Read More »
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