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Suspect arrested in attack on actor Rick Moranis

NEW YORK — A New York man has been arrested in connection with an unprovoked assault against Rick Moranis last month. New York City police said 35-year-old Marquis Ventura was arrested Saturday afternoon.

Nov 14, 2020 11:39 PM Read more >

Rudolph, Santa figures soar to sale of $368,000 at auction

LOS ANGELES — And how the bidders loved him! A buyer shouted out with glee that they would pay $368,000 for the Rudolph and Santa Claus figures used in the perennially beloved Christmas special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.

Nov 14, 2020 1:15 PM Read more >

Gucci, Gus Van Sant challenge fashion cycle with film collab

MILAN — Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele has been looking to transcend the runway show, and the coronavirus pandemic has provided an apt moment.

Nov 14, 2020 7:56 AM Read more >

'I'm super Inuk': Nunavut singer Terry Uyarak releases songs in Inuktitut

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Terry Uyarak hums all the time.

Nov 14, 2020 12:24 AM Read more >

Cineplex tries to woo moviegoers with theatre rentals after 91% drop in tickets sold

TORONTO — Canada's largest theatre saw 91 per cent fewer moviegoers during the summer compared with last year, pushing the company to roll out new offerings for film lovers. Cineplex Inc. said Friday that only 1.

Nov 13, 2020 2:33 PM Read more >

Former CBC workers ask CRTC to investigate public broadcaster's branded content unit

TORONTO — More than 70 former employees of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation want Canada's broadcast regulator to investigate the CBC's new paid-content division, Tandem.

Nov 13, 2020 1:27 PM Read more >

Filmmaker David Cronenberg cast in new season of 'Slasher: Flesh & Blood'

Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg is carving out more of a career in front of the camera these days.

Nov 13, 2020 11:53 AM Read more >

Gillian Anderson brings uncanny 'Iron Lady' to 'The Crown'

LOS ANGELES — Gillian Anderson's portrayal of British political leader Margaret Thatcher in “The Crown” was built step by step, from distinctive voice to helmet-hair wig to padded wardrobe.

Nov 13, 2020 11:17 AM Read more >

Q&A: Teen 'black-ish' star Miles Brown releases debut album

LOS ANGELES — Miles Brown says playing Jack Johnson on the hit comedy series “black-ish” inspired him to speak out about equality and social justice through his art.

Nov 13, 2020 11:14 AM Read more >

Toronto-raised star Malin Akerman on the sisterhood in 'Chick Fight' and her own life

TORONTO — Like her character in her new film "Chick Fight," Toronto-raised actress Malin Akerman says she's faced a few struggles in her career.

Nov 13, 2020 11:09 AM Read more >