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Montreal designer who created stunning worlds in 'Dune: Part Two' is set for another Oscar whirlwind

Montreal designer who created stunning worlds in 'Dune: Part Two' is set for another Oscar whirlwind

Production designer Patrice Vermette already has an Oscar for his work on the first instalment of the sand-swept sci-fi epic “Dune,” but he says earning another nomination for the elaborate sequel is “still overwhelming.
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Spin Master CEO sees 'volatility' in consumer spending amid tariff drama

Spin Master CEO sees 'volatility' in consumer spending amid tariff drama

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp.'s CEO says he has an eye on "numerous points of volatility" the toy maker could face this year. Max Rangel said Tuesday the Toronto-based company stands to be impacted by 10 per cent tariffs U.S.
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'Universal Language' wins best Canadian film at TFCA Awards, while 'Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story' named best documentary

'Universal Language' wins best Canadian film at TFCA Awards, while 'Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story' named best documentary

TORONTO — A mind-bending dramedy set in an alternate-reality Winnipeg was named best Canadian feature by the Toronto Film Critics Association at a gala celebrating last year's cinematic achievements.
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Pamela Anderson is back and busier than ever: 'I hope people don't get sick of me'

Pamela Anderson is back and busier than ever: 'I hope people don't get sick of me'

Pamela Anderson recently watched “Barb Wire” for the very first time. The B.C.-born actor says her son had asked if she’d ever seen the 1996 dystopian action flick — her first starring role in a movie that was a box-office and critical flop.
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'Captain America' dives in second weekend, 'The Monkey' adds to Neon's successes

'Captain America' dives in second weekend, 'The Monkey' adds to Neon's successes

NEW YORK (AP) — “Captain America: Brave New World” soared on opening weekend , but crash-landed in its second go-around with audiences. “Brave New World,” the latest sign that the Marvel machine isn’t quite what it used to be, remained No.
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Oscar favorite ‘Anora’ wins best film, director and actor at the Independent Spirit Awards

Oscar favorite ‘Anora’ wins best film, director and actor at the Independent Spirit Awards

Sean Baker's “Anora” won best film, best director and best actor for Mikey Madison at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday in what could be a preview of next Sunday’s Oscars: The film about a Brooklyn sex worker and her whirlwind affair with a R
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Norwegian drama 'Dreams (Sex Love)' takes top prize at the Berlin Film Festival

Norwegian drama 'Dreams (Sex Love)' takes top prize at the Berlin Film Festival

BERLIN (AP) — A Norwegian film about love, desire and self-discovery won top honors at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on Saturday.
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The Oscars are more international than ever. So why is the international film category broken?

The Oscars are more international than ever. So why is the international film category broken?

NEW YORK (AP) — For many filmmakers, the Oscars are a pipe dream. But not because they think their movies aren’t good enough.
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Canadian funders wavered on another Scarborough film. But 'Morningside' had local support

Canadian funders wavered on another Scarborough film. But 'Morningside' had local support

TORONTO — Fefe Dobson has toured the world, achieved pop-punk stardom and found a new home in Nashville, but she’s never truly left Scarborough behind.
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'We need to be strong': Music producer Bob Ezrin boasts of Canadian pride after performing arts award

'We need to be strong': Music producer Bob Ezrin boasts of Canadian pride after performing arts award

Veteran music producer Bob Ezrin says he's "beyond proud" to be among this year's recipients of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award, especially as a newly repatriated Canadian in the midst of renouncing his U.S. citizenship.
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