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Entrepreneurs working to find funds to restore historic theatres across the Prairies

Entrepreneurs working to find funds to restore historic theatres across the Prairies

EDMONTON — Not a day goes by that David Stupnikoff doesn't think about the Princess Theatre.
Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films

Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war, targeting films made outside the U.S.
'Endless Cookie' wins $50,000 audience award at Hot Docs Festival

'Endless Cookie' wins $50,000 audience award at Hot Docs Festival

An animated documentary about the relationship between an Indigenous and white pair of half-brothers has won the top prize at this year's Hot Docs Festival. "Endless Cookie" took home the $50,000 audience award at a ceremony on Sunday.
'Thunderbolts' kicks off the summer movie season with $76 million at the box office

'Thunderbolts' kicks off the summer movie season with $76 million at the box office

NEW YORK (AP) — Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts" opened with $76 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, kicking off the summer box office with a solid No. 1 debut that fell shy of Marvel’s more spectacular launches.
Stars Chloë Sevigny, Lily McInerny on ‘amazing Canadian women’ behind ‘Bonjour Tristesse’

Stars Chloë Sevigny, Lily McInerny on ‘amazing Canadian women’ behind ‘Bonjour Tristesse’

TORONTO — There's a lot left unsaid between the women in “Bonjour Tristesse,” an exploration of complicated relationships in which the camera at times lingers on routine gestures in lieu of dialogue – exchanged glances, a character’s hands, the syste
Nicolas Cage sells his soul for a house in 'The Surfer'

Nicolas Cage sells his soul for a house in 'The Surfer'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus asks his followers a rhetorical question: “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” This is asked of Nicolas Cage’s titular character in “The Surfer.
Movie Review: 'Thunderbolts' is Marvel, and Florence Pugh, in high gear

Movie Review: 'Thunderbolts' is Marvel, and Florence Pugh, in high gear

As they so often do in Marvel Land, worlds collide in “Thunderbolts.” But in this refreshingly earthbound iteration of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the collision isn’t a matter of interplanetary strife.
De Grasse finds motivation in future uncertainty, turns focus to biopic

De Grasse finds motivation in future uncertainty, turns focus to biopic

Andre De Grasse says he’s found new motivation — and a new creative outlet — as he heads into the 2025 season. The 30-year-old from Markham, Ont., has faced repeated questions about his future and whether he’ll race at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Smurfs, dragons and aliens: Family movies lean into magic and wonder this summer

Smurfs, dragons and aliens: Family movies lean into magic and wonder this summer

“How to Train Your Dragon” filmmaker Dean DeBlois has heard the “remake fatigue” concerns.
Canadian doc about trans soul singer Jackie Shane wins Peabody award

Canadian doc about trans soul singer Jackie Shane wins Peabody award

A Canadian documentary about trailblazing transgender soul singer Jackie Shane has won a Peabody Award.