New York – Rihanna snubed former friend Naomi Campbell in tense New York Fashion Week (NYFW) run-in. Rihanna walked past the supermodel without acknowledging her at the Alaïa runway show. Naomi offered polite smile but the pop icon appeared to ignore her former friend. It is not the first time the duo has clashed publicly. In 2014, at the British …
Adele calls off further concerts
Germany – The music sensation Adele, during her live performance in Munich, Germany, said “I will not see you for an incredibly long time. I just need rest. I have spent the last seven years building a new life for myself and I want to live it now.”
Leonard Maltin’s Animation Favorites from NFB of Canada
Ottawa – This compilation of 9 NFB animation films is presented by Leonard Maltin. Included in the collection are Begone Dull Care, The Cat Came Back, Log Driver’s Waltz, Getting Started, The Street and more.
NFB brings 17 films to OIAF 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …