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Hundreds of out-of-work Canadian film, TV workers tap into $1.2M in aid: charity

Hundreds of out-of-work Canadian film, TV workers tap into $1.2M in aid: charity

TORONTO — A national charity serving people in the entertainment industry says it has doled out $1.2 million in aid to Canadians affected by the Hollywood actors and writers strikes.
Richard Linklater's movie 'Hit Man,' with Glen Powell, sells to Netflix for $20M

Richard Linklater's movie 'Hit Man,' with Glen Powell, sells to Netflix for $20M

NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival may be over but it's biggest sale has just gone through. Netflix has acquired Richard Linklater's “Hit Man,” starring Glen Powell, for $20 million.
Cord Jefferson’s 'American Fiction' wins People’s Choice at Toronto International Film Festival

Cord Jefferson’s 'American Fiction' wins People’s Choice at Toronto International Film Festival

TORONTO — Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction,” a satire about race and personal agency, was the winner of this year's People's Choice prize at the Toronto International Film Festival.
'Nun 2' narrowly edges 'A Haunting in Venice' over quiet weekend in movie theaters

'Nun 2' narrowly edges 'A Haunting in Venice' over quiet weekend in movie theaters

NEW YORK (AP) — “The Nun 2” and “A Haunting in Venice” virtually tied for the No. 1 spot in U.S.
'American Fiction' wins People's Choice award at Toronto Film Festival

'American Fiction' wins People's Choice award at Toronto Film Festival

Cord Jefferson's “American Fiction,” a biting satire starring Jeffrey Wright as a disillusioned academic, has won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, a much-watched bellwether in the Oscar race.
Celebs, directors and fans navigate festival at critical moment in industry

Celebs, directors and fans navigate festival at critical moment in industry

The Toronto International Film Festival wraps this weekend after 11 muted days that lacked its usual star power but still impressed movie buffs with its lineup.
Farmers, vampires, cab drivers: Five hidden gems from this year's TIFF

Farmers, vampires, cab drivers: Five hidden gems from this year's TIFF

TORONTO — Without Hollywood stars popping up around town to draw attention to their latest projects almost every movie at this year's Toronto International Film Festival was a candidate for hidden gem status.
Hollywood strikes don't address unique challenges faced by Canadian BIPOC creators

Hollywood strikes don't address unique challenges faced by Canadian BIPOC creators

TORONTO — Ongoing strikes by Hollywood actors and writers have kept discussions about fair compensation and job protection at the forefront of this year's Toronto International Film Festival, but Canadian film industry players who are Black, Indigeno
Deepa Mehta's documentary 'I Am Sirat' allows subject Sirat Taneja to be seen

Deepa Mehta's documentary 'I Am Sirat' allows subject Sirat Taneja to be seen

TORONTO — Star wattage may be amped down at the Toronto International Film Festival this year, but it doesn't feel that way for Sirat Taneja.

Economy, health care continue to draw focus of Manitoba election campaign

WINNIPEG — The economy and health care continued to dominate the Manitoba election campaign Thursday, with the Progressive Conservatives promising another tax break and the New Democrats promising to reopen a closed health facility.