Posted on August 10, 2010
News-and-NotesThe Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) announced its Canadian list of features, including highly anticipated new works by filmmakers Denis Villeneuve, Bruce McDonald, Xavier Dolan, and Jacob Tierney. The list of stars appearing on screen in TIFF’s CanCon films include … Read more
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Posted on August 12, 2010
Music“Hang With Me” is Robyn’s best single yet — which is saying a lot considering her prodigious output over the past five years. Read more
FilmThe buddy cop movie has been produced to great success many times, with the Lethal Weapon series being a prime example. There is a template that most follow and a short list of scenarios that show up in each. Writer/director … Read more
MusicNoel Webb’s unique vision of contemporary jazz is led by an extraordinary voice, found in the form of Webb’s trusty electric violin. His fourth album, Give It All, is a slick set of five songs made for the digital age … Read more
MusicFrom the sleazy metal clubs of Alberta come 80’s revival rockers Killinger. You know what….why not? ‘80s music is coming back in many forms of popular music, so it was just a matter of time before someone came along to … Read more
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FeatureLove at the Twilight Motel is a captivating documentary about the seedy world of a Miami-based, pay-by-the-hour sex motel. However, instead of dwelling on the sleaze, award-winning filmmaker Alison Rose instead takes a heartfelt look at the sad and complicated lives of some of the motel’s patrons. Popjournalism spoke with Rose, and she tells us what drew her to create this documentary, telling a story where the motel itself often plays the lead role. Read more
FeatureThere are no tougher media markets in Canada than Montreal. Sure, Toronto gets all the attention, but figuring out how to attract and capture a diverse, metropolitan population of over 3.8 million that speaks primarily both French and English is not easy. CTV’s Todd van der Heyden, the co-anchor of Montreal’s top-rated English local TV newscast, certainly understands the challenges of the market, and has thrived there. Read more
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Posted on August 22, 2010
News-and-NotesHip-hop star Wyclef Jean will appeal a recent decision by Haiti’s electoral council rejecting his run in the country’s Nov. 28 presidential election. The former Fugees member’s candidacy was rejected beacause has hadn’t resided in the country for the past … Read more
Posted on August 22, 2010
News-and-NotesHere are top 20 programs in Canada for the week of August 9-15, 2010. This chart shows the top TV programs for all home market stations for the week indicated. Programs are ranked based on their average minute audience. The … Read more
Posted on August 14, 2010
News-and-NotesHere are top 20 programs in Canada for the week of August 2-8, 2010. This chart shows the top TV programs for all home market stations for the week indicated. Programs are ranked based on their average minute audience. The … Read more
Posted on August 12, 2010
News-and-NotesAn iconic figure in the world of Canadian and international art, former director of the National Gallery of Canada, Dr. Shirley Lavinia Thomson died peacefully in her sleep on August 10, 2010. Dr. Thomson was named eighth Director of the … Read more
Posted on August 12, 2010
News-and-NotesBen and Jessica Mulroney welcomed twin boys, Brian Gerald Alexander and John Benedict Dimitri, this morning. “Both boys are healthy and beautiful,” said Mulroney, host of CTV’s entertainment show eTalk. “Jessica is radiant and in great health and sprits. I … Read more
Posted on August 12, 2010
Music“Hang With Me” is Robyn’s best single yet — which is saying a lot considering her prodigious output over the past five years. Read more
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