Man’s dying wish was to see newest ‘Dune’ film. Director made it happen before release
One Canadian man's end-of-life wish was to see 'Dune' 2 before passing. Director Denis Villeneuve flew out an assistant with his laptop for a private screening.
Entertainment
Mar 4
Florence Pugh hit in the face by object thrown during ‘Dune: Part 2’ promo
Many pop culture enthusiasts have pointed to the incident involving Florence Pugh as proof that actors are not exempt from the trend of being hit with fan-thrown projectiles.
Entertainment
Dec 4, 2023
Notre Dame spire to be crowned with new rooster, marking cathedral’s revival after fire
The new rooster will replace the original that was damaged beyond repair in the 2019 blaze.
World
Dec 16, 2023
Denis Villeneuve and other TIFF talent on their at home pandemic viewing
The Montreal filmmaker has made headlines lately for emphasizing the importance of the cinematic experience and saying he hopes audiences will watch his film "Dune'' in theatres.
Entertainment
Sep 12, 2021
Toronto film festival returning to more theatres; Alanis Morissette doc, ‘Dune’ in lineup
Organizers say Ontario and Canada's accelerating vaccinations should permit more in-person events and a bigger lineup than last year, when a hybrid model offered just 60 features.
Entertainment
Jun 23, 2021
Canadian movies rack up kudos at film festival in Czech spa town
MONTREAL - Telefilm Canada is celebrating the success of several Canadian filmmakers at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic.
Entertainment
Jul 13, 2011
Canadian Chris Horodecki to headline Bellator fight card at Casino Rama
TORONTO - Lightweight Chris (The Polish Hammer) Horodecki of London, Ont., will take on Chris (The So Cal Kid) Saunders in the main event of Bellator 47 on July 23 at Casino Rama.
Sports
Jul 13, 2011
Hamilton wins Canadian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton led teammate Jenson Button to McLaren-Mercedes’ second straight 1-2 finish of the Formula One season at the 41st Canadian Grand Prix.
Jun 14, 2010
Incendies: A masterpiece of terrible beauty
From the first moments, Montreal filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has us on his side in this shifting tale of civil war and family bonds.
Jan 19, 2011
Quebec film Incendies nominated for Oscar
Director Denis Villeneuve's acclaimed picture Incendies has been nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Foreign Language Film. Overall, The King's Speech is leading the way with 12 nominations, followed by True Grit with 10.
Jan 25, 2011
Incendies director astonished at Oscar nod
In Park City, Utah, a sleep-deprived Denis Villeneuve was still having a hard time digesting the news that his latest movie had nabbed an Oscar nomination as best foreign-language film.
Jan 25, 2011
Quebec’s Shatner, Villeneuve receive top national awards
Oscar-nominated Quebec director Denis Villenueve, Oscar-winning composer Howard Shore and Montreal's William Shatner are among many honoured with the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards, it was announced Thursday.
Mar 3, 2011
Two more arrests in corruption probe
A police task force probing corruption in the province
yesterday arrested two Montreal-area businessmen who are alleged to
have tried to bribe a city worker to grant construction permits.
It's the third series of arrests in the last week by the Operation
Hammer task force, which was created in October.
Apr 28, 2010
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Sports
Oct 9, 2011
Falardeau’s ‘Monsieur Lazhar’ chosen as Canada’s Oscar submission
TORONTO - Philippe Falardeau's "Monsieur Lazhar" has been chosen as Canada's candidate for the 2012 Oscar race.
Sep 21, 2011
New Telefilm index recognizes cultural impact, as well as box office wins
Telefilm Canada says it has placed too much emphasis on commercial hits and is introducing new guidelines to recognize the cultural and international impact of homegrown fare.
Nov 23, 2011
‘Rebelle’ is Canada’s selection for best foreign-language Oscar
Montreal-born filmmaker Kim Nguyen's child-soldier drama "Rebelle" ("War Witch") will be Canada's entry in this year's foreign-language Oscar race.
Entertainment
Sep 18, 2012
‘Rebelle’ is Canada’s selection for best foreign-language Oscar
MONTREAL - Montreal-born filmmaker Kim Nguyen's child-soldier drama "Rebelle" ("War Witch") will be Canada's entry in this year's Oscar race.
Sep 18, 2012
NDP introduces bill to scrap oft-maligned veterans review and appeal board
OTTAWA - New Democrats have introduced a private member's bill to scrap an oft-maligned board where ex-soldiers can appeal the denial of benefits by the federal government.
Politics
Oct 3, 2012
NDP introduces bill to scrap oft-maligned veterans review and appeal board
OTTAWA - New Democrats have introduced a private member's bill to scrap an oft-maligned board where ex-soldiers can appeal the denial of benefits by the federal government.
Oct 3, 2012