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New York City launches push to vaccinate theatre workers

New York City launches push to vaccinate theatre workers

New York City is taking steps toward the reopening of the city's theatres , creating vaccination and testing sites for stage workers in a bid to restore a key part of New York's draw.
'Godzilla vs. Kong'; A heavyweight bout with a light touch

'Godzilla vs. Kong'; A heavyweight bout with a light touch

LOS ANGELES — The original 1950s Godzilla movies stomped into theatres carrying a metaphor about nuclear destruction. Two years ago, “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” sounded alarms about climate change.
Acclaimed French director Bertrand Tavernier is dead aged 79

Acclaimed French director Bertrand Tavernier is dead aged 79

PARIS — French filmmaker Bertrand Tavernier, who directed acclaimed movies such “A Sunday in the Country,” “Captain Conan” and “The Judge and the Assassin,” has died, according to his family. He was 79.
Director Emma Seligman hopes 'Shiva Baby' will make 'other young women feel seen'

Director Emma Seligman hopes 'Shiva Baby' will make 'other young women feel seen'

Canadian filmmaker Emma Seligman says she's grown up alongside "Shiva Baby" as the coming-of-age comedy catapulted from a school assignment into a festival-feted feature.
What's an NFT? Blockchain technology poised to move beyond art world

What's an NFT? Blockchain technology poised to move beyond art world

TORONTO — The recent auction of an artwork has created a stir in the art and tech worlds, and not just because of the US$69.4-million final bid it fetched.
Review: In 'Tina,' the final word from a legendary survivor

Review: In 'Tina,' the final word from a legendary survivor

In the opening moments of the HBO documentary “Tina," Tina Turner doesn't just command the stage as she's belting out “Ask Me How I Feel” for a giant stadium of fans.
Canada surpasses 10 per cent COVID vaccination mark, but are we going fast enough?

Canada surpasses 10 per cent COVID vaccination mark, but are we going fast enough?

Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout has reached a double-digit milestone, as 11 per cent of the country's adult population is now at least partially protected from the virus. Dr.
Chrissy Teigen deletes Twitter account, citing negativity

Chrissy Teigen deletes Twitter account, citing negativity

LOS ANGELES — Chrissy Teigen has deleted her popular Twitter account, saying the site no longer plays a positive role in her life. “For over 10 years you guys have been my world,” Teigen wrote to her 13.7 million followers Wednesday night.
New 'Lord of the Rings' edition to include Tolkien artwork

New 'Lord of the Rings' edition to include Tolkien artwork

NEW YORK — An upcoming edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy will include paintings, drawings and other illustrations by the British author for the first time since it was published in the mid-1950s.
'Nomadland' wins PGA Award, cementing front-runner status

'Nomadland' wins PGA Award, cementing front-runner status

NEW YORK — Chloé Zhao's “Nomadland" cemented its Oscar front-runner status Wednesday, winning the top award at the 32nd annual Producers Guild of America Awards.
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