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Atwood engages in tweet debate over Sun TV News

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:59:00 -0400

Author Margaret Atwood’s support for a petition criticizing the Prime Minister over the proposed Sun TV news channel has caused a flurry of tweets on Twitter.

Burton Cummings attacked! And other inspired TIFF shorts

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:00:00 -0400

Short Cuts Canada is TIFF’s program of new works by Canadian filmmakers who combine artistry with brevity.

Julian Schnabel: Putting the pieces back together

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:42:00 -0400

Walking into a show of American painter-turned-filmmaker Julian Schnabel’s paintings is dizzying, a swirl of both image and abstraction.

TV news and tips for Thursday

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:01:00 -0400

Conan's new show has a name, The Amazing Race has a cast and other TV tidbits.

What if The Beatles had just let it be?

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:47:00 -0400

40 years ago this summer, The Beatles officially called it quits. Geoff Pevere wonders what would have happened if they’d stayed together.

Salem's Fall TV Preview V: Nikita, the girl with the phoenix tattoo

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:53:00 -0400

Attractive action star Maggie Q takes on lead role in new version of Toronto-shot spy series.

Paparazzi in California could be jailed under new law

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:01:00 -0400

The action came on the 13th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in a car on a Paris highway.

Aronofsky’s Black Swan opens Venice Film Festival

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:44:00 -0400

Director says the melodrama set in the world of ballet is a companion to The Wrestler.

Behind the scenes of Jonas Brothers' Camp Rock 2

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:54:00 -0400

Camp Rock 2 finds the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato singing and dancing up a storm all over Ontario. A behind the scenes look at how it happened.

Flashpoint leads with 15 Gemini nominations

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:57:00 -0400

CTV cop drama Flashpoint once again snared the most Gemini Award attention as nominations for the best in Canadian TV were announced Tuesday.