LA – Jennifer Aniston has recently announced her first children’s book titled Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life, in a four-book deal, publisher and animation studio, Invisible Universe, which will hit the bookstores on October 1. She said, “I could not be more thrilled to be taking Clydeo and his stories to publishing, where he will hopefully inspire children and …
Montreal – This June, more films than ever will be streaming for free at nfb.ca. The lineup of works from different regions of the country includes special programming to mark National Indigenous History Month. Among the new offerings: the online launch of Our Maternal Home, directed by Janine Windolph, and the Haida-language version of Now Is the Time (Waaydanaa) by Christopher Auchter. In addition, two rich themed channels curated around Indigenous subjects will feature more than 40 films. Lastly, the seven short films produced by …
Montreal – The National Film Board of Canada will take part in this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival (June 9–15) with a strong, diverse lineup of 11 productions and co-productions, screening across a wide range of sections at the event. Four films have been selected for various competitions, including Torill Kove’s Maybe Elephants (Mikrofilm/NFB), which will be having its world premiere. In addition, Michèle Lemieux, a virtuoso with the Alexeïeff-Parker pinscreen, will present her latest short, Le tableau (The …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is launching its first public art strategy and framework. Brampton: An Artful Future, is a five-year plan to establish a cohesive and deliberate approach to developing and administering the City of Brampton’s Public Art Program. The goal of this strategy and framework is to help shape public spaces to be inviting and inclusive, while honouring the …
LA – Although the development is still in its early stages, but sources close to the project say Shawn Levy is in talks with Marvel to potentially helm the next Avengers film. Levy has received the latest script from the studio, indicating a strong interest in his involvement. This is Marvel`s second attempt to secure Levy’s direction, after a previous offer …
LA – Quentin Tarantino pulled the plug on what was supposed to be the director’s 10th and final movie, titled The Movie Critic. The project was shelved in April as Tarantino reportedly “lost confidence in the script and the premise as the shoot grew nearer.” An insider said Tarantino – whose wife is an Israeli Jewish – is reeling from …
Moncton – Darrell Samson, MP for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, alongside Michel Miraillet, Ambassador of France to Canada, and a delegation of Second World War Veterans, participated in a sunset service, watched short videos, and heard first-hand accounts from Veterans who served on Juno Beach at Victoria Park to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. The event included …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow has proclaimed June as Indigenous Peoples Month in Toronto as the City of Toronto prepares to celebrate the return of the Na-Ma-Res Pow Wow, Indigenous Arts Festival and other events across the city. Indigenous Peoples Month is an opportunity to learn, reflect on and celebrate the diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across Toronto …
LA – The 54-year-old singer, Jennifer Lopez has cancelled her This Is Me … Live Tour amid her marital woes with Ben Affleck. She sent an email to her fans, saying: “Jennifer is taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends. I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down. Please know that I wouldn’t do …
LA – The 34-year-old country singer Carly Pearce has revealed about recently being diagnosed with a heart condition. She has been diagnosed with pericarditis, which is an inflammation of a sac-like structure that surrounds the heart. She said in Instagram video: “I have always been transparent and honest about every part of my life. So I feel like this deserves …
