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Serena Williams, Kristen Bell, North West join cast of 'Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie'

Serena Williams, Kristen Bell, North West join cast of 'Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie'

TORONTO — Tennis champion Serena Williams and "Frozen" star Kristen Bell are among the names joining the Paw Patrol movie sequel.
Domee Shi on what 'Turning Red' Oscar nomination means for representation in film

Domee Shi on what 'Turning Red' Oscar nomination means for representation in film

Hours after learning she had snagged an Oscar nomination for best animated feature, stunned Toronto filmmaker Domee Shi said the nod offered welcome “validation” that stories led by diverse characters can succeed.
'The Flying Sailor' a third Oscar nomination for Calgary-based animation duo

'The Flying Sailor' a third Oscar nomination for Calgary-based animation duo

"The Flying Sailor," an animated short film based on a story about one of the victims in the 1917 Halifax explosion, is the third project Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis have worked on together.
Review: Star-crossed lovers tackle history in 'You People'

Review: Star-crossed lovers tackle history in 'You People'

Ezra Cohen and Amira Mohammed don't exactly meet cute. He jumps into the backseat of her red Mini Cooper, mistaking it for his Uber and she starts punching him, thinking he's an intruder. “Help I’m being attacked!” she screams.
Comedy, romance, J.Lo and pirates in ‘Shotgun Wedding’

Comedy, romance, J.Lo and pirates in ‘Shotgun Wedding’

Josh Duhamel was filming a scene in the new action-rom com “Shotgun Wedding” in which his fiancé, played by Jennifer Lopez, throws a grenade up in the air.
Matt Johnson’s 'BlackBerry' to premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival

Matt Johnson’s 'BlackBerry' to premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival

TORONTO — A Canadian film about the immense popularity and eventual combustion of the BlackBerry smartphone will have its world premiere in Berlin next month.
Sean Penn's Ukraine documentary to premiere in Berlin

Sean Penn's Ukraine documentary to premiere in Berlin

BERLIN (AP) — Sean Penn's film about the war in Ukraine , “Superpower,” will have its world premiere at this year's Berlin film festival , organizers said Monday.
In '20 Days in Mariupol' doc, the horrors of war illuminated

In '20 Days in Mariupol' doc, the horrors of war illuminated

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Associated Press video journalist Mstyslav Chernov had just broken out of Mariupol after covering the first 20 days of the Russian invasion of the Ukrainian city and was feeling guilty about leaving.
Sundance goes wild for sexy corporate thriller ‘Fair Play’

Sundance goes wild for sexy corporate thriller ‘Fair Play’

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The fire emoji was a common sight in tweets about the new corporate thriller “Fair Play,” which debuted Friday at the Sundance Film Festival.
In ‘Shortcomings,’ a chance for nuanced AAPI representation

In ‘Shortcomings,’ a chance for nuanced AAPI representation

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Randall Park was a struggling actor when he first encountered Adrian Tomine’s graphic novel “Shortcomings” in 2007.