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A Turkish film festival has been threatened by accusations of censorship

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s oldest film festival has been thrown into turmoil after jury members resigned and filmmakers withdrew their work from the competition over accusations of censorship.
Another 'Paw Patrol' movie is coming as third film sets 2026 release

Another 'Paw Patrol' movie is coming as third film sets 2026 release

TORONTO — "Paw Patrol" is on a roll. Only days before the second big-screen instalment in the popular animated kids' franchise hits theatres, its Canadian creators say they've locked in a deal for a third film.
Movie Review: Documentary 'Carlos' is a loving, respectful portrait of guitar god Santana

Movie Review: Documentary 'Carlos' is a loving, respectful portrait of guitar god Santana

A new documentary on rock icon Carlos Santana begins with the legendary philosopher-guitarist asking a simple question: “Do you believe in magic?” “Magic. Not tricks — the flow of grace,” he says.
Film academy gifts a replacement of Hattie McDaniel's historic Oscar to Howard University

Film academy gifts a replacement of Hattie McDaniel's historic Oscar to Howard University

NEW YORK (AP) — Hattie McDaniel's best supporting actress Oscar in 1939 for “Gone With the Wind” is one of the most important moments in Academy Award history.
Neve Campbell on her ballet past, Karen Kain and the need for change in dance world

Neve Campbell on her ballet past, Karen Kain and the need for change in dance world

TORONTO — Dancer-turned-actress Neve Campbell says she hopes her documentary about the National Ballet of Canada sheds light on some of the uglier aspects of the dance world that demand change.
Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin prepared Bradley Cooper for 'Maestro' role

Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin prepared Bradley Cooper for 'Maestro' role

TORONTO — Montreal conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin says he employed a secret weapon in teaching Bradley Cooper how to conduct like Leonard Bernstein in the upcoming biopic “Maestro” – an earpiece.
'You get what you believe:' Jully Black champions Black talent at the Legacy Awards

'You get what you believe:' Jully Black champions Black talent at the Legacy Awards

TORONTO — R&B singer Jully Black spoke through tears as she saluted those who supported her with an impassioned speech at the Legacy Awards on Sunday, where an ebullient crowd celebrated Black heroes including Tonya Williams, Director X and the l
'Expend4bles' opens with epic flop while ‘Nun 2’ claims top spot again at the box office

'Expend4bles' opens with epic flop while ‘Nun 2’ claims top spot again at the box office

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham weren't enough to save “ Expend4bles ” from a debut box office flop.
'Spirit of MuchMusic' still alive at doc premiere with former VJs in attendance

'Spirit of MuchMusic' still alive at doc premiere with former VJs in attendance

TORONTO — While the party died years ago at MuchMusic's broadcast centre on the corner of Queen and John streets in Toronto, the screening of a new documentary on Friday proved nostalgia for the nation's music station is still very much alive.
Director of migration drama denounced by right-wing leaders as film opens in Poland

Director of migration drama denounced by right-wing leaders as film opens in Poland

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Right-wing Polish leaders denounced a new feature film by director Agnieszka Holland as it premiered in the country Friday, accusing the work of defaming Poland with its exploration of a migration crisis along the border with Be