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In 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer' smash success, audiences send message to Hollywood: Give us something new

In 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer' smash success, audiences send message to Hollywood: Give us something new

NEW YORK (AP) — In the massive movie weekend of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” there were many winners. Greta Gerwig, who made history for female directors . Christopher Nolan, who set a non-Batman career high.
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Projects directed by Viggo Mortensen, Michael Keaton, Chris Pine coming to TIFF

Projects directed by Viggo Mortensen, Michael Keaton, Chris Pine coming to TIFF

TORONTO — The head of the Toronto International Film Festival says the sheer number of films directed by prominent actors in this year's lineup was a surprise and big names are still expected on the red carpet even if the Hollywood actors strike drag
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'Barbenheimer' breaks summer box-office records at Cineplex on opening weekend

'Barbenheimer' breaks summer box-office records at Cineplex on opening weekend

TORONTO — Cineplex says the opening weekend for "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" raked in the company's highest summer box office weekend of all time.
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Toronto Film Festival unveils a starry lineup - and hopes the strike ends by September

Toronto Film Festival unveils a starry lineup - and hopes the strike ends by September

NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival unveiled a starry lineup to its 48th edition on Monday, even if remains unclear if stars will be there to walk red carpets due to the ongoing actors and writers strikes .
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Hollywood uncertainties may raise demand for Canadian talent, observers suggest

Hollywood uncertainties may raise demand for Canadian talent, observers suggest

TORONTO — Twin Hollywood strikes that have stalled U.S. film and TV production could raise demand for Canadian talent if the job action stretches beyond the summer, say industry observers.
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With ‘Barbie,’ Greta Gerwig breaks a box office record for female directors

With ‘Barbie,’ Greta Gerwig breaks a box office record for female directors

“Barbie” didn’t just break the opening weekend record for 2023; It also shattered the first weekend record for a film directed by a woman.
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'Barbie' takes the box office crown and 'Oppenheimer' soars in a historic weekend

'Barbie' takes the box office crown and 'Oppenheimer' soars in a historic weekend

“ Barbenheimer ” didn’t just work – it spun box office gold.
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'Barbenheimer' arrives as moviegoers flock to a Mattel-mushroom cloud double feature

'Barbenheimer' arrives as moviegoers flock to a Mattel-mushroom cloud double feature

NEW YORK (AP) — Waves of pink-clad moviegoers passed under cardboard palm trees on the frenzied first day of “Barbenheimer.
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'Challengers,' starring Zendaya, will skip Venice premiere due to actors strike, moves to 2024

'Challengers,' starring Zendaya, will skip Venice premiere due to actors strike, moves to 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — Luca Guadagnino's “Challengers,” starring Zendaya, has been pulled from the Venice Film Festival, where it was to be the opening night film , due to the actors strike .
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With ‘Theater Camp’ and ‘The Bear,' Molly Gordon is having a moment

With ‘Theater Camp’ and ‘The Bear,' Molly Gordon is having a moment

Molly Gordon is having a good summer, professionally speaking. Her directorial debut “ Theater Camp ,” which she made with some of her best friends, is in theaters.
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