Entertainment
Pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions draws signatures of top Hollywood actors and directors
NEW YORK (AP) — Some prominent Hollywood names are among the filmmakers and industry figures…
Ben Mulroney to host Global’s political affairs show, ‘The West Block’
Ben Mulroney is taking the reins of Global News’ political affairs program, “The West Block.”…
Black Screen Office releases guide for cultural sector to address anti-Black racism
TORONTO — The Black Screen Office has released policy guidelines it says can help cultural…
In Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet,’ something emotional this way comes
TORONTO (AP) — “Why are you making me cry?” It’s an ironic question for Chloé…
Katseye’s Gap ad hit 400M views in 3 days. What happened next?
The experiment was a remarkable success. In 2023, the Hybe Corporation and Geffen Records set…
CBS News’ new ombudsman has background and duties that differ from the job’s traditional definition
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News has a new ombudsman assigned to look into public…
Will anything stop ‘The Studio’ and ‘Severance’ at the Emmys? AP writers make their predictions
Sunday’s 77th Primetime Emmy Awards arrive with clear favorites but few sure things. Will the…
New ballet company to open in Vancouver under Joshua Beamish next year
TORONTO — Vancouver choreographer Joshua Beamish is bringing a new ballet company to the city…
Oprah Winfrey selects Elizabeth Gilbert’s new memoir for her book club
NEW YORK (AP) — Elizabeth Gilbert’s “All the Way to the River,” a memoir that…
UK’s National Gallery will use $500 million in donations for a new wing and expanded collection
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s National Gallery announced Tuesday that it will use a whopping 375…
Director Mathieu Denis asks what you’re willing to pay in TIFF’s ‘The Cost of Heaven’
TORONTO — “The Cost of Heaven” is an invitation for audiences to think about what…
Christoph von Dohnányi, who led Cleveland Orchestra until 2002, dies at 95
CLEVELAND (AP) — Christoph von Dohnányi, a conductor acclaimed for performances as music director of…
Charlie Sheen talks his road to sobriety ahead of release of his memoir, ‘The Book of Sheen’
Charlie Sheen said fatherhood quickly occupied his life when he got sober eight years ago.…
Are Toronto audiences too nice? Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater say politeness is appreciated
TORONTO — Stage and screen stars Ethan Hawke and Andrew Scott agree most actors can…
‘Smashing Machine’ director Benny Safdie rolls into TIFF with shine of Silver Lion win
TORONTO — Benny Safdie says winning the Silver Lion for best director at the Venice…