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Animation master Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' to open TIFF this year

Animation master Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' to open TIFF this year

Influential Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki's first feature in 10 years will open this year's Toronto International Film Festival. "The Boy and the Heron" is a hand-drawn film, written and directed by Miyazaki.
Vampire dramedy, tribute to late Jean-Marc Vallée set for Venice film sidebar

Vampire dramedy, tribute to late Jean-Marc Vallée set for Venice film sidebar

VENICE, Italy — A tribute to late Quebec filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée and a dramedy about a reluctant vampire are among the Canadian highlights set for a sidebar to the Venice Film Festival.
Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' to open Toronto Film Festival

Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' to open Toronto Film Festival

NEW YORK (AP) — “The Boy and the Heron," the first film in a decade by Japanese anime master Hayao Miyazaki, will open the 48th Toronto International Film Festival, organizers announced Thursday.
Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae says he's gay in an announcement that's been warmly received by fans

Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae says he's gay in an announcement that's been warmly received by fans

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae said he is gay in an emotional announcement at a fan event that was warmly welcomed in a country where the government does not legally recognize LGBTQ equality.
Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer-songwriter, dies at 56

Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer-songwriter, dies at 56

LONDON (AP) — Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music, has died at 56.
'The Hardy Boys' stars on nostalgia and appeal of the show as it enters final season

'The Hardy Boys' stars on nostalgia and appeal of the show as it enters final season

TORONTO — As YTV's "The Hardy Boys" enters its final chapter, the show's stars say they're proud of the way the latest screen adaptation of the classic book series has bridged generations of fans since its 2020 debut.
Canada Goose launches second-hand, trade-in program in Canada

Canada Goose launches second-hand, trade-in program in Canada

TORONTO — Your next Canada Goose coat might be on its second life by the time it gets to you.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom offers to help negotiate Hollywood strike

California Gov. Gavin Newsom offers to help negotiate Hollywood strike

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
Five top dance companies give NY fans a treat at free outdoor festival founded during pandemic

Five top dance companies give NY fans a treat at free outdoor festival founded during pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — Occasionally, the best things in life really are free — especially if you’re a dance fan this week anywhere near New York, where some of the world’s best dancers are performing at a free festival under the stars.
Michael Jackson's employees were not legally obligated to prevent sex abuse, lawyer argues in court

Michael Jackson's employees were not legally obligated to prevent sex abuse, lawyer argues in court

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Workers for corporations owned by Michael Jackson had no legal obligation to protect children from the pop star, an attorney told an appeals court Wednesday.
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