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Mohammad Rasoulof fled Iran to debut his film in Cannes. ‘I have many more stories to tell,’ he says
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on May 23rd, 2024
Mohammad Rasoulof was facing eight years in prison – and likely more considering the uncompromising nature of his latest film, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” – when he decided to flee Iran. His films and statements criticizing government-sanctioned violence against protesters had already earned him a long string of prison sentences, filmmaking bans, travel ... Read More »
1 responseN.B. lieutenant-governor does not need to be bilingual, says Court of Appeal
By The Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2024
FREDERICTON – New Brunswick’s Court of Appeal says that while it is desirable for the province’s lieutenant-governor to be bilingual, the Constitution doesn’t impose such a requirement. In its decision released today, the Court of Appeal reversed a lower court ruling that said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau violated constitutional language protections when he appointed unilingual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ticketmaster Timeline: A running list of clashes between the event organizer, fans and artists
By The Associated Press on May 23rd, 2024
The Justice Department filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America – squelching competition and driving up prices for fans. Here’s a timeline of some of the dustups between artists, fans, and Ticketmaster over the years. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Artist who created Precious Moments figurines depicting teardrop-eyed children dies at the age of 85
By The Associated Press on May 23rd, 2024
CARTHAGE, Mo. (AP) – Sam Butcher, the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children, has died. He was 85. The company said in a Facebook post that he died early Monday surrounded by family. It said his life’s mission was “to share God’s gift of love with the world.” No details ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Allan Hawco, ‘Snotty Nose Rez Kids’ among familiar faces joining upcoming CBC lineup
By The Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2024
TORONTO – CBC’s slate of upcoming scripted fare features familiar faces, with hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids, writer-actor Allan Hawco and comedy collaborators Jennifer Whalen and Meredith MacNeill leading new series. The half-hour scripted show “Snotty Nose Rez Kids,” set to premiere in 2025, tells the “not even true, real life story” of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rolling Stones to swing through new Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in the Ozarks
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on May 23rd, 2024
The Rolling Stones and the Ozarks don’t seem like the most natural pairing. But nature itself, and of all things fishing, have brought them together. The Stones announced Thursday that they will end their summer Hackney Diamonds Tour on July 21 at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena, a brand new monument to mountain beauty in Missouri ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlie Colin, founding member of the band Train, dies at 58 after slipping in shower
By The Associated Press on May 23rd, 2024
BRUSSELS (AP) – Charlie Colin, bassist and founding member of the band Train, best known for their early-aughts hits like “Drops of Jupiter” and “Meet Virginia,” has died. He was 58. Colin’s sister Carolyn Stephens confirmed her brother’s death to The Associated Press on Wednesday. He died after slipping and falling in the shower while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With a sequel in the works, ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ stars reflect on its success – and R rating
By Krysta Fauria, The Associated Press on May 23rd, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – When “Red, White & Royal Blue” debuted last summer, it did so without fanfare or spectacle, landing squarely amid historic Hollywood strikes that precluded its stars from lending their press-friendly faces to promote the movie. But the lack of publicity surrounding the Amazon Studios rom-com’s premiere didn’t deter it from becoming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The real stars of Cannes may be the dogs
By Louise Dixon, The Associated Press on May 23rd, 2024
CANNES, France (AP) – It’s been a dog’s life at this year’s Cannes Film Festival – or should that be the Canine Film Festival? Since the 77th edition’s opening day, human actors have shared the limelight with their canine co-stars on and off the red carpet, kept secure by the perky sniffer dogs that dart ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Nose Day 2024 fights child poverty with the ‘whimsy’ of a candy castle, monster truck and Legos
By James Pollard, The Associated Press on May 23rd, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – An edible, life-sized cookie of the contest winner and a car-crushing monster truck ride are two of the new prizes up for grabs in the Red Nose Day 2024 campaign, which starts on Thursday. As Comic Relief’s fundraising initiative for underserved American children enters its 10th year, the charity is hoping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sony says focus is on creativity, with games, movies, music, sensors, IP, and not gadgets
By Yuri Kageyama, The Associated Press on May 22nd, 2024
TOKYO (AP) – Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony says it’s focusing on creativity in movies, animation and video games, rather than old-fashioned gadgetry. Its chief executive, Kenichiro Yoshida, outlined the company’s strategy Thursday, saying Sony was helping creative professionals deliver what he called “kando,” or a moving experience. Yoshida did not speak about reports ... Read More »
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