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Helen Mirren visits Jerusalem for new film 'Golda,' says she is inspired by anti-government protests

Helen Mirren visits Jerusalem for new film 'Golda,' says she is inspired by anti-government protests

JERUSALEM (AP) — Helen Mirren, who plays Israel's first female prime minister in her latest film, says she has been inspired by the widespread protests underway against the country's current premier, Benjamin Netanyahu.
Calgary company partners with Adidas to produce CO2-embedded running shoes

Calgary company partners with Adidas to produce CO2-embedded running shoes

CALGARY — A Calgary-based technology company has paired up with Adidas in a partnership that will see the sneaker giant manufacture some of its shoes using ink embedded with captured carbon emissions.

35 world pianists will compete in Poland at the 2nd Chopin piano competition on period instruments

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Thirty-five participants from around the world will compete in Poland's 2nd Frederic Chopin piano competition on period instruments in October, the organizers said Thursday.
In ‘Oppenheimer,’ Christopher Nolan builds a thrilling, serious blockbuster for adults

In ‘Oppenheimer,’ Christopher Nolan builds a thrilling, serious blockbuster for adults

NEW YORK (AP) — Christopher Nolan has never been one to take the easy or straightforward route while making a movie. He shoots on large-format film with large, cumbersome cameras to get the best possible cinematic image.
Kevin Spacey fights back tears as he testifies how sex abuse allegations 'exploded' his career

Kevin Spacey fights back tears as he testifies how sex abuse allegations 'exploded' his career

LONDON (AP) — Kevin Spacey fought back tears and dabbed his eyes with a tissue Thursday as he told jurors in a London court how sexual misconduct allegations six years ago had destroyed his career.
Canadian costume designer’s creations for Guillermo del Toro project receive Emmy nod

Canadian costume designer’s creations for Guillermo del Toro project receive Emmy nod

HAMILTON — Luis Sequeira is no stranger to creating costumes firmly rooted in the 20th century, but his latest Emmy-nominated project presented a unique challenge.
Second season of Apple TV+'s 'Foundation' digs 'even deeper' into a galaxy-striding series

Second season of Apple TV+'s 'Foundation' digs 'even deeper' into a galaxy-striding series

NEW YORK (AP) — A sprawling, mighty galaxy was created in season one of “Foundation." Now it's time to rip it up.
Corus Entertainment selling Toon Boom Animation subsidiary for $147.5M

Corus Entertainment selling Toon Boom Animation subsidiary for $147.5M

TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. says it has signed a deal to sell its Montreal-based animation software subsidiary Toon Boom Animation Inc. to Integrated Media Company (IMC) for $147.5 million in cash.
Lea Salonga heads the first all-Filipino cast of a Broadway show in 'Here Lies Love'

Lea Salonga heads the first all-Filipino cast of a Broadway show in 'Here Lies Love'

Lea Salonga is back on the stage where her Broadway journey first began. But she isn't playing someone Vietnamese or Chinese or Japanese at the Broadway Theatre.
In ‘Oppenheimer,’ Christopher Nolan builds a thrilling, serious blockbuster for adults

In ‘Oppenheimer,’ Christopher Nolan builds a thrilling, serious blockbuster for adults

NEW YORK (AP) — Christopher Nolan has never been one to take the easy or straightforward route. He shoots on large-format film with cumbersome cameras.
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