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Film on the face behind 'hacktivist' group Anonymous among Hot Docs world premieres

Film on the face behind 'hacktivist' group Anonymous among Hot Docs world premieres

TORONTO — A film about the man behind the "hacktivist" group Anonymous, and a documentary inspired by journalist Tanya Talaga's acclaimed book "Seven Fallen Feathers" are bound for this year's Hot Docs festival.
Parents call for charges in drug death of Bobby Brown Jr

Parents call for charges in drug death of Bobby Brown Jr

LOS ANGELES — The parents of Bobby Brown Jr., son of singer Bobby Brown, said Tuesday that they want those responsible for his accidental overdose death held responsible, and prosecutors said they are considering criminal charges.
Folk singer Suzie Ungerleider drops Oh Susanna moniker over its racist past

Folk singer Suzie Ungerleider drops Oh Susanna moniker over its racist past

TORONTO — Canadian folk singer Suzie Ungerleider says she's retiring her Oh Susanna moniker, adopted from Stephen Foster's 1848 American folk song "Oh! Susanna," after learning more about its racist roots.
Cineplex CEO calls COVID-19 cinema closures 'devastating' for employees

Cineplex CEO calls COVID-19 cinema closures 'devastating' for employees

TORONTO — The president and CEO of Canadian movie theatre giant Cineplex says the company is "extremely frustrated and disappointed" that both Alberta and Manitoba are keeping cinemas closed amid the current COVID-19 protocols.
Problem gambling foes warn on sports betting college deals

Problem gambling foes warn on sports betting college deals

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A national group that fights compulsive gambling is concerned about financial deals between colleges and sports betting companies.
Emily Stokes named new Paris Review editor

Emily Stokes named new Paris Review editor

NEW YORK — The Paris Review has a new editor, only the sixth since being founded in 1953, but its third since 2017.
Detroit mayor: HGTV's Curtis was 'scammed' in house deal

Detroit mayor: HGTV's Curtis was 'scammed' in house deal

DETROIT — The star of HGTV's “Rehab Addict Rescue” apparently was “scammed” when she bought a blighted Detroit home from someone who wasn't the owner, the mayor said. The Detroit Land Bank Authority holds the title to the house.
Review: Manly men go on a bloodlust tear in awful 'Nobody'

Review: Manly men go on a bloodlust tear in awful 'Nobody'

Lurking in the heart of all family men is this: A restlessness that gnaws at the thin veneer of civility they've hidden themselves in. That seems to be one of the lessons of the dopey film “Nobody.
Disney shifts 'Black Widow' and doubles down on streaming

Disney shifts 'Black Widow' and doubles down on streaming

NEW YORK — The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday overhauled its upcoming film release plans, postponing some of its biggest films and shifting Marvel's “Black Widow," among other titles, to Disney+ the same time they arrive in theatres .
Ronaldo and Serie A games moving from ESPN to CBS in US

Ronaldo and Serie A games moving from ESPN to CBS in US

ROME — Cristiano Ronaldo’s games with Juventus are moving from ESPN to CBS in the United States starting next season.
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