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'Embodiment of a sunbeam': Canadian actor, musician Samantha Weinstein dies at 28

'Embodiment of a sunbeam': Canadian actor, musician Samantha Weinstein dies at 28

TORONTO — A Canadian actor and musician who won accolades from an early age is being remembered as an inspiring artist who lived “the best life” and continued to work even in her final days.
A teenage Jacob Tremblay on revisiting 'The Little Mermaid'

A teenage Jacob Tremblay on revisiting 'The Little Mermaid'

TORONTO — Jacob Tremblay understands the confusion when fans appear surprised that he's now 16 years old.
Actor Jeremy Renner wants tax credits for film projects in northern Nevada, but he may have to wait

Actor Jeremy Renner wants tax credits for film projects in northern Nevada, but he may have to wait

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Actor Jeremy Renner's hopes to expand a measure for the film industry to northern Nevada were effectively dashed Monday when the bill's sponsor said it's too late to entertain in the current legislative session.
‘Fast X’ speeds to No. 1; knocks ‘Guardians 3’ to 2nd

‘Fast X’ speeds to No. 1; knocks ‘Guardians 3’ to 2nd

The 10th installment of the “Fast and Furious” franchise was off to the races this weekend, knocking “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” out of first place and easily claiming the No. 1 spot at the box office. “Fast X” earned $67.
The beautiful collaboration of Nicole Holofcener and Julia Louis-Dreyfus

The beautiful collaboration of Nicole Holofcener and Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Nicole Holofcener has learned a few things about Hollywood over the years. That attending the Oscars is more fun as a guest than a nominee. That when someone just says “congratulations” after a film, they didn’t like it and don’t want to tell you.
Competition Bureau suing Cineplex for alleged junk fees for online tickets

Competition Bureau suing Cineplex for alleged junk fees for online tickets

OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau is suing Cineplex for allegedly advertising misleading ticket prices, the agency said Thursday.
Review: This 'White Men Can't Jump,' with Jack Harlow, has no game

Review: This 'White Men Can't Jump,' with Jack Harlow, has no game

Nineties nostalgia has extended now to 1992's “White Men Can't Jump” returning to the blacktop courts where Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson hustled and Rosie Perez studied “Jeopardy!” answers for foods beginning with the letter “Q.
Movie Review: A delicious Jason Momoa saves 'Fast X' from furiously speeding off into numbness

Movie Review: A delicious Jason Momoa saves 'Fast X' from furiously speeding off into numbness

Fans and critics may disagree over when exactly the “Fast & Furious” franchise jumped the shark, but there is only one correct answer: When the Pontiac Fiero went into space.
To play his father in a movie, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco enlisted Robert De Niro

To play his father in a movie, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco enlisted Robert De Niro

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco wanted to make a movie for and about his father. Salvo Maniscalco had immigrated from Sicily to America in 1960 when he was 15. At 18, he became a hairdresser and raised and supported a family in Chicago.
Paul Schrader can’t shake his Christian faith, even with his latest movie, 'Master Gardener'

Paul Schrader can’t shake his Christian faith, even with his latest movie, 'Master Gardener'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Throughout his life, Paul Schrader has had a complicated relationship with Christianity.