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Hubert Gagnon, who played Homer Simpson in Quebec version of show, dies at 73

Hubert Gagnon, who played Homer Simpson in Quebec version of show, dies at 73

MONTREAL — For generations of Quebec viewers, the bumbling, doughnut-loving cartoon dad Homer Simpson didn't speak with the American accent of voice actor Dan Castellaneta, but rather the Quebecois lilt of Hubert Gagnon.

Viewers refute myth that black US films, TV are poor exports

LOS ANGELES — To entice a European TV executive shopping for programs a few years ago, ABC Studios offered up glossy fare including “Scandal” starring Kerry Washington and “How to Get Away with Murder” with Oscar-winner Viola Davis.
Review: Davidson steps up in ‘The King of Staten Island’

Review: Davidson steps up in ‘The King of Staten Island’

The protagonists in Judd Apatow movies don’t generally have their stuff together. They are emotionally stunted, occasionally underachieving, unmotivated to change and often even border on unlikable.
Appeal court overturns double royalties ruling in a win for Apple

Appeal court overturns double royalties ruling in a win for Apple

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled that songwriters are entitled to royalties not when music is first posted online, but only after it has been downloaded.
K-pop fans become an unexpected ally to American protesters

K-pop fans become an unexpected ally to American protesters

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — As American protesters took to the streets to mourn the death of George Floyd, they found an unexpected ally: K-pop fans.
K-pop fans become an unexpected ally to American protesters

K-pop fans become an unexpected ally to American protesters

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — As American protesters took to the streets to mourn the death of George Floyd, they found an unexpected ally: K-pop fans.
Lawyers: US not investigating Prince Andrew in Epstein probe

Lawyers: US not investigating Prince Andrew in Epstein probe

LONDON — Attorneys representing Britain’s Prince Andrew say they've been assured by the U.S. Department of Justice that he is not a target in the investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The firm, Blackfords LLP, said U.S.
The 10 best movies released since theatres were shuttered

The 10 best movies released since theatres were shuttered

Believe it or not, a lot of new films have been released since movie theatres were shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic — and a lot of good films. They have arrived by streaming service, cable television, on-demand, drive-in and even Instagram.
The 10 best movies released since theatres were shuttered

The 10 best movies released since theatres were shuttered

Believe it or not, a lot of new films have been released since movie theatres were shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic — and a lot of good films. They have arrived by streaming service, cable television, on-demand, drive-in and even Instagram.
New this week: Spike Lee flick, 'Artemis Fowl,' Norah Jones

New this week: Spike Lee flick, 'Artemis Fowl,' Norah Jones

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
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