NFB brings 17 films to OIAF 2024

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Montreal – The talents of National Film Board of Canada (NFB) animators will be on vivid display in the nation’s capital as the 2024 Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) presents 17 NFB productions or co-productions, including six films in official competition. This year’s lineup of NFB projects at OIAF features works by animators from across Canada. The largest festival in North America dedicated exclusively to animation, offering screenings, workshops and entertainment since 1976, the …

BRETT KISSEL: THE SIDE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN TOUR

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Brampton – Brett Kissel performs his biggest hits and new music acoustically, in an intimate night of songs and stories that fans won’t want to miss!  Over the past decade, Kissel has risen to superstardom in Canadian country music with three Platinum and ten Gold singles, two Gold albums, and 18 Top-10 radio hits. Known for touring with legends like …

NFB at Congrès mondial acadien

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Moncton – The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is delighted to be at the Congrès mondial acadien (CMA — Acadian World Congress), which this year takes place from August 10 to 18 in southwest Nova Scotia. Along with the pre-launch screening of the short film Trécarré: Exploring the Saint Mary’s Bay Sound, which was shot in the host region, the NFB will also present films …

NFB animation & documentary storytellers at CIFF 2024

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Vancouver – The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) selection at the 2024 Calgary International Film Festival (Sept. 19–29) will feature eight captivating explorations of personal journeys and transformations: three new feature-length documentaries and five short works. DGC Canadian Documentary Competition 7 Beats Per Minute by Yuqi Kang (Intuitive Pictures/NFB, 100 min) Producers: Ina Fichman (Intuitive Pictures); Sherien Barsoum (NFB) Press kit: mediaspace.nfb.ca/epk/7beatsperminute Mongol Chinese Canadian filmmaker Yuqi Kang followsfreediving champion Jessea Lu’s return to the …

Selena Gomez opens up about singing in her new movie

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LA – The Only Murders in the Building actress Selena Gomez has opened up about singing in her new movie, Emilia Perez. At Telluride Film Festival, the actress and singer said, “It was actually a totally different song. It had a bit more of a rough sound to it and over the course of, you know, working with [singer-songwriter] Camille on …

Jules Arita Koostachin’s award-winning WaaPaKe premiers online

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Montreal – The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is featuring powerful and thought-provoking free programming on nfb.ca throughout the month of September to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In total, nfb.ca now offers more than 6,500 online films and a collection of more than 100 interactive works. Online premiere Starting September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | WaaPaKe (Tomorrow) Press kit: mediaspace.nfb.ca/epk/waapake Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin’s deeply personal WaaPaKe (Tomorrow) unravels the tangled threads …

Bruce Willis’ daughter gives update on his health

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LA – Bruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah Willis has given health update on her father’s battle with frontotemporal dementia. She told a section of media: It’s the same, which in this situation is a good thing. Our visits have so much love and I feel that. That over arches anything for me is being able to have that connection. I know …

Who are the stars behind Netflix’s ‘Peaky Blinders’

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LA – Barry Keoghan is going to star opposite Cillian Murphy in the Netflix’s highly anticipated movie, Peaky Blinders. Per media reports Barry, whose role is kept under wraps, will appear alongside Cillian and Rebecca Ferguson in the Tom Harper-directed movie. Peaky was confirmed in June by Netflix after Cillian revealed he’s going to return to the iconic role of Tommy …

Nicole Kidman wants to play hardcore horror role

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LA – Nicole Kidman desires to star in a ‘hardcore’ horror film following her experience with psychological horrors. She said that she is ready to take on an uninhibited ‘classic’ horror. She said: “I’ve not done classic horror yet. Hardcore horror. I’m putting it out there, because I watch hardcore horror. I’m a fan of Ti West!”  

Angelina Jolie to be honoured with 2024 TIFF Tribute Award

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Toronto – Angelina Jolie will reportedly be honoured with the TIFF Tribute Award in Impact Media at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. In a press statement to a section of media, the TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey said, “Angelina Jolie is a multifaceted talent who has entertained audiences for decades while consistently using her platform to champion important causes.”