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Movie Review: Bob Odenkirk's assassin sequel 'Nobody 2' fails to hit the mark

Movie Review: Bob Odenkirk's assassin sequel 'Nobody 2' fails to hit the mark

The workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell is in a funk as “Nobody 2” opens. He's sick of the daily grind, by which we mean he spends hours a day grinding people's skulls into mush.
Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds among stars joining TIFF's speaker series

Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds among stars joining TIFF's speaker series

Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Tessa Thompson are among the stars set to take part in the Toronto International Film Festival’s “In Conversation With…” series next month.
'Russians at War' team on 'shocking' backlash to film and direct-to-audience release

'Russians at War' team on 'shocking' backlash to film and direct-to-audience release

Anastasia Trofimova risked her life to make “Russians at War” — and then spent the next year fighting to have the film shown.
Court to hear appeal Cineplex's appeal of a $38.9 million fine in October

Court to hear appeal Cineplex's appeal of a $38.9 million fine in October

TORONTO — A court will hear Cineplex Inc.'s appeal of a record $38.9-million fine it is facing for deceptive marketing practices this fall.
Hot Docs sells its cinema for $6.25 million, but will continue leasing it

Hot Docs sells its cinema for $6.25 million, but will continue leasing it

TORONTO — Hot Docs has sold its flagship cinema to a local family who will allow the organization to keep running the space year-round.
Giant Pacific octopus shoots video of itself after claiming camera from B.C. divers

Giant Pacific octopus shoots video of itself after claiming camera from B.C. divers

When it comes to cinematography, a giant Pacific octopus that borrowed a camera from two divers earns a solid "10 out of 10." Underwater videographer John Roney said he and his longtime diving buddy Chris Mullen went out on Aug.
Netflix secures broadcast rights in Canada to 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups

Netflix secures broadcast rights in Canada to 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups

Netflix has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights in Canada for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031, mirroring an earlier announced rights deal in the U.S.
Lucasfilm and Disney settle with actor Gina Carano following her firing from 'The Mandalorian'

Lucasfilm and Disney settle with actor Gina Carano following her firing from 'The Mandalorian'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Gina Carano has settled her federal lawsuit against Lucasfilm and its parent The Walt Disney Co. over her claim that she was fired from “The Mandalorian" in 2021 for expressing right-wing views on social media.
Toronto film festival's TV lineup adds Jude Law, Ethan Hawke, Toni Collette shows

Toronto film festival's TV lineup adds Jude Law, Ethan Hawke, Toni Collette shows

TORONTO — Big-screen heavyweights are all over the small-screen lineup at the Toronto International Film Festival, which will preview new shows from Jude Law, Jason Bateman, Toni Collette, Ethan Hawke and Mae Martin.
'The ends are hot right now': Scarborough's 'Shook' captures life on Toronto's edges

'The ends are hot right now': Scarborough's 'Shook' captures life on Toronto's edges

TORONTO — There’s a scene in “Shook” in which the drama’s lead tells a Toronto hipster that he lives in Scarborough. Her response — “Oooh, Scarborough” — comes off as if he just name-dropped a war zone.