By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — When Max Voehl auditioned to play a young boy in the musical “Wonder,” he sensed he was playing a version of himself on stage. Voehl, who was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate, has endured multiple surgeries like Auggie Pullman — 13 to Auggie’s 28. The 12-year-old from Utah ... Read More »
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LONDON (AP) — Britain’s film academy and the BBC apologized to viewers after an audience member with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur during the British Academy Film Awards. The highly offensive word could be heard as “Sinners” stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting the award for best visual effects during Sunday’s ... Read More »
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PARIS (AP) — He is known as the French Banksy — or simply JR. Now the artist popular across France for large-scale projects, from photographs to graffiti and street art, wants Parisians to do something unusual on the city’s arguably most famous bridge: stop. In June, he plans to transform the bustling bridge that dates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
ALEPPO, Syria (AP) — Ramadan in the Arab world is a time of fasting and prayer, but it brings another beloved tradition: the much-anticipated TV drama series shot each year to be aired during the holy month. After breaking their daily fast, families gather to watch their picks from the year’s crop of soap operas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Reiner may finally enter a plea Monday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, after two previous court hearings that brought some drama but little practical progress in the case. Reiner is set to appear in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom for his arraignment on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Politically charged thriller “One Battle After Another” won six prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, building momentum ahead of Hollywood’s Academy Awards next month. Blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” and gothic horror story “Frankenstein” won three awards each, while Shakespearean family tragedy “Hamnet” won two including best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Stars convened Sunday for the British Academy Film Awards, a major awards season ceremony ahead of next month’s Oscars. Officially called the EE BAFTA Film Awards, the BAFTAs are chosen by thousands of members of the U.K. academy of industry professionals, with one — the Rising Star Award — selected by public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Winners of the 2026 British Academy Film Awards, announced Sunday: Film — “One Battle After Another” British Film — “Hamnet” Director — Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another” Actor — Robert Aramayo, “I Swear” Actress — Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet” Supporting Actor — Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another” Supporting Actress — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Politically charged thriller “One Battle After Another” took six prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, building momentum ahead of the Oscars next month. Blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” and gothic horror story “Frankenstein” won three awards each, while Shakespearean family tragedy “Hamnet” was named best British film. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Politically charged action thriller “One Battle After Another” has won six prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards. Vampire saga “Sinners” and gothic horror story “Frankenstein” each won three prizes. Paul Thomas Anderson was named best director for “One Battle After Another.” Jessie Buckley won the best actress prize for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
It was a battle of the holdovers at the North American box office this weekend, with the family friendly film “GOAT” edging out the R-rated “Wuthering Heights.” Sony Pictures Animation’s “GOAT” took in $17 million, while Warner Bros.’ “Wuthering Heights” earned $14.2 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. Both films are in their second weekend. ... Read More »
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