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Young filmmakers thank the academy at Student Academy Awards
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Seventeen young filmmakers from around the world gathered in Beverly Hills,…
British programs win Int’l Emmys for News, Current Affairs
NEW YORK – Britain’s Sky News has won the International Emmy for News for “Migration…
New African-American history museum took a decade in build
WASHINGTON – The National Museum of African American History and Culture opening this weekend in…
Bravo’s cop crama ’19-2′ up for international Emmy award
NEW YORK – The Montreal-set cop drama “19-2” is among three Canadian productions vying for…
Stage version of ‘Frozen’ musical changes its director
NEW YORK – Some changes are coming in the kingdom of Arendelle: Tony Award-winning director…
Allison Janney clowns around in Rachael Yamagata’s new video
LOS ANGELES – It’s a steamy afternoon in a sun-soaked loft in Los Angeles and…
AP Exclusive: New film academy members talk #OscarsSoWhite
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The newest members of the film academy say the #OscarsSoWhite crisis…
Stolen Edmonton statue of women’s rights pioneer Emily Murphy recovered, man arrested
EDMONTON — An Alberta man is facing charges after bits and pieces of a statue…
Amelia Earhart statue vanishes from Newfoundland park, leaving town and mayor shocked
ST. JOHN’S — A Newfoundland town is looking for answers after a life-size statue of…
Liberal Leader Mark Carney to sit down with Mark Critch on ’22 Minutes’ special
TORONTO — Carney, meet Critch. CBC says Liberal Leader Mark Carney is among the politicians…
Beijing’s latest answer to pollution: the Smog Free Tower
BEIJING – In a city where smog routinely blankets the streets, a Dutch artist has…
Clowns gathering for Montreal festival weigh in on sightings of creepy clowns
MONTREAL – Professional clowns say their craft shouldn’t be confused with the sightings of creepy…
6 emerging writers win film academy’s Nicholl Fellowships
LOS ANGELES – Six emerging screenwriters are getting a boost from the Academy of Motion…
Hart? Hanks? New film academy members offer Oscar host ideas
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The newest members of the film academy will cast their first…
Mexico prosecutors eye son in killing of film director, wife
MEXICO CITY – The murder of film director Leon Serment and his producer wife’s subsequent…
Park service making author David McCullough honorary ranger
BOSTON – Acclaimed author David McCullough can add a quirky new title to his resume:…
Madeleine Thien among finalists for Governor General’s Literary Award
TORONTO – The accolades continue to pour in for Madeleine Thien, whose latest novel is…
Mexican officials say suspect arrested in death of Canadian artist
VANCOUVER – Robbery appears to be the motive behind the murder of Canadian photographer and…
Renowned Vancouver-based architect Bing Thom dead at 75 from brain aneurysm
VANCOUVER – Bing Thom, a Vancouver-based architect whose unique work transformed communities around the world,…
Comaneci, MMA star St-Pierre to help sell world gymnastics championships
MONTREAL – Bringing in 1976 Olympics great Nadia Comaneci as a spokesperson for the world…
Kremlin backs investigation of televised children’s fights
MOSCOW – The Kremlin has called for an investigation after state TV broadcast mixed martial…
Desert Trip brings boomer-style luxury to the music festival
LOS ANGELES – Ten thousand dollar air-conditioned tents. Morning yoga and Pilates classes. Multi-course meals…
Laqueur, Wulf and Wootton make shortlist for Cundill historical book prize
MONTREAL – Books about our relationship with the dead and the history of environmentalism are…
Covering Florida’s past big storms: Music and wait from hell
WASHINGTON – Winds whipped around my pulled-tight raincoat with a fierce noise as pieces of…