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SAG- AFTRA actors rally outside the Paramount Pictures Studio in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Writers Guild board approves deal to end Hollywood strike

Writers pickets suspended, members encouraged to walk in solidarity with striking actors

 

FILE - Striking writers take part in a rally in front of Paramount Pictures studio, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. A tentative deal was reached, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, to end Hollywood’s writers strike after nearly five months. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Striking Hollywood actors poised to add video game makers to job action

Members voted 98% to go on strike against video game companies if ongoing negotiations fail

 

Two demonstrators pick up signs outside the Paramount Pictures Studio in Los Angeles, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Deal cut to end 146-day writers strike crippling Hollywood

Tentative Writers Guild agreement announced as dispute between Hollywood and its actors continues

 

FILE - Amazon’s Prime Video streaming app on an iPad is seen in Baltimore on March 19, 2018. Amazon says that it will now start charging $2.99 per month in order for users in the U.S. to watch Prime Video ad free. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Amazon Prime Video users told to expect ads or extra charges

Ads in Prime Video content will start in early 2024 in Canada as company moving to tiered pricing

FILE - Amazon’s Prime Video streaming app on an iPad is seen in Baltimore on March 19, 2018. Amazon says that it will now start charging $2.99 per month in order for users in the U.S. to watch Prime Video ad free. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
FILE - Fran Drescher, left, president of SAG-AFTRA, and Meredith Stiehm, president of Writers Guild of America West, pose together during a rally by striking writers outside Paramount Pictures studio in Los Angeles on May 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Hollywood labour dispute shows signs of progress as talks intensify

No updates from either side after two days of serious talks between studios and writers

FILE - Fran Drescher, left, president of SAG-AFTRA, and Meredith Stiehm, president of Writers Guild of America West, pose together during a rally by striking writers outside Paramount Pictures studio in Los Angeles on May 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
A survivor of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash and his girlfriend have won “The Amazing Race Canada.” Ty Smith and Kat Kastner of Calgary, shown in a handout photo, were the first pair to finish a 25-clue crossword puzzle based on previous locations and tasks during Season 9 of the race. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Bell Media

B.C. couple edged in finale of ‘The Amazing Race Canada’

Humboldt Broncos crash survivor and girlfriend win after crossword victory

A survivor of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash and his girlfriend have won “The Amazing Race Canada.” Ty Smith and Kat Kastner of Calgary, shown in a handout photo, were the first pair to finish a 25-clue crossword puzzle based on previous locations and tasks during Season 9 of the race. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Bell Media
It was soon apparent to writer and director Marie Clements that a limited miniseries would not be enough to contain the multigenerational tale of an Indigenous family at the heart of her latest project, “Bones of Crows.” Clements, creator of the film “Bones of Crows”, poses for a photograph during the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin

B.C. director expands Bones of Crows for the small screen

Multigenerational Indigenous tale a 5-part mini-series, plus a feature film coming to CBC

It was soon apparent to writer and director Marie Clements that a limited miniseries would not be enough to contain the multigenerational tale of an Indigenous family at the heart of her latest project, “Bones of Crows.” Clements, creator of the film “Bones of Crows”, poses for a photograph during the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin
This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot in a scene from "A Haunting in Venice." (20th Century Studios via AP)

Nun2 repeats as box office champ, Venice second in quiet movie weekend

“The Nun 2” and “A Haunting in Venice” virtually tied for the…

This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot in a scene from "A Haunting in Venice." (20th Century Studios via AP)
Tyler and Kayleen (right) reach the mat to win the semi final leg of The Amazing Race Canada season 9. The couple advanced to the season finale as a result, and will compete to win in the last episode, which will air on Sept. 19. (Photo by CTV)

As finale looms, a Q&A with B.C. finalists of The Amazing Race Canada

TV show’s season finale will air Sept. 19. Tyler and Kayleen talk what’s next

Tyler and Kayleen (right) reach the mat to win the semi final leg of The Amazing Race Canada season 9. The couple advanced to the season finale as a result, and will compete to win in the last episode, which will air on Sept. 19. (Photo by CTV)
This combination of images shows cover art for “Bigger Houses” by Dan & Shay, left, and “Victor” by Vic Mensa. (Warner Music Nashville/Roc Nation via AP)

What’s streaming now: Summer blockbuster ‘Barbie’ moves to small screens

Newly released online for your entertainment this week

This combination of images shows cover art for “Bigger Houses” by Dan & Shay, left, and “Victor” by Vic Mensa. (Warner Music Nashville/Roc Nation via AP)
This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Gal Gadot in a scene from “Wonder Woman 1984.” (Clay Enos/Warner Bros. via AP)

Calgary trying to entice Gal Gadot to Wonder Woman statue unveiling

Calgary’s Bow Valley College Centre displays statue of iconic superhero

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Gal Gadot in a scene from “Wonder Woman 1984.” (Clay Enos/Warner Bros. via AP)
This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot, left, and and Tina Fey as Ariadne Oliver in a scene from “A Haunting in Venice.” (20th Century Studios via AP)

Review: ‘A Haunting in Venice’ offers spooky period-piece fun

Third installment of Kenneth’s Branagh’s Agatha Christie franchise hits all the right notes

This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot, left, and and Tina Fey as Ariadne Oliver in a scene from “A Haunting in Venice.” (20th Century Studios via AP)
FILE - A statue of the MTV Moon Man appears on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York. The MTV Video Music Awards return Tuesday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., and will celebrate 50 years of hip-hop with a star-studded, multi-generational finale performance. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Women take centre stage as MTV Video Music Awards return

Only women up for artist of the year award as 50 years of hiphop celebrated

FILE - A statue of the MTV Moon Man appears on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York. The MTV Video Music Awards return Tuesday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., and will celebrate 50 years of hip-hop with a star-studded, multi-generational finale performance. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
CBC’s Gary the Unicorn is photographed with the “Tickle Trunk” on the red carpet for the feature documentary film “Mr: Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe” during the Toronto International Film Festival, Saturday, September 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Mr. Dressup film opens tickle trunk for Canadian kids of all ages

‘Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe’ coming to Prime Video in October

CBC’s Gary the Unicorn is photographed with the “Tickle Trunk” on the red carpet for the feature documentary film “Mr: Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe” during the Toronto International Film Festival, Saturday, September 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Taissa Farmiga as Sister Irene in New Line Cinema's horror thriller "The Nun II." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

Horrors! The Nun II dominates weekend box office despite reviews

Horror franchise film proves resistant to the influence of critics

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Taissa Farmiga as Sister Irene in New Line Cinema's horror thriller "The Nun II." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
FILE - Danny Masterson appears at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on June 7, 2017. That ’70s Show” star Masterson could get as much as 30 years to life in prison at his sentencing for the rapes of two women two decades ago. A Los Angeles judge is scheduled to sentence the 47-year-old actor Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File)

That ’70s Show actor Masterson gets 30 years for 2 rapes in 2003

‘Mr. Masterson, you are not the victim here, your actions took away another person’s voice, and choice’

FILE - Danny Masterson appears at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on June 7, 2017. That ’70s Show” star Masterson could get as much as 30 years to life in prison at his sentencing for the rapes of two women two decades ago. A Los Angeles judge is scheduled to sentence the 47-year-old actor Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - This image released by Focus Features shows Carey Mulligan, left, Emerald Fennell and Laverne Cox on the set of “Promising Young Woman.” Fennell’s upcoming film “Saltburn,” releases November 24. (Focus Features via AP)

Saltburn applies potent pressure to the stately manor of British drama

Emerald Fennell toys with genre and class darkly in upcoming fall release

FILE - This image released by Focus Features shows Carey Mulligan, left, Emerald Fennell and Laverne Cox on the set of “Promising Young Woman.” Fennell’s upcoming film “Saltburn,” releases November 24. (Focus Features via AP)
FILE - Joe Jonas, left, and Sophie Turner appear at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 12, 2023, at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills, Calif. Jonas has filed for divorce from Turner after four years of marriage and two children. The 34-year-old Jonas Brothers singer filed to end his marriage with the 27-year-old star of “Game of Thrones” and “X-Men” actor on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in a Florida court. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Joe Jonas files for divorce from Sophie Turner

Jonas Brothers singer, Game of Thrones star have been married for 4 years

FILE - Joe Jonas, left, and Sophie Turner appear at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 12, 2023, at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills, Calif. Jonas has filed for divorce from Turner after four years of marriage and two children. The 34-year-old Jonas Brothers singer filed to end his marriage with the 27-year-old star of “Game of Thrones” and “X-Men” actor on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in a Florida court. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - Striking writers and actors take part in a rally outside Paramount studios in Los Angeles on July 14, 2023. Hollywood productions and promotional tours around the world have been put on indefinite hold as actors and writers are on strike against big studios and streaming services. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Ongoing strikes taking the shine off Hollywood’s fall movie season

Release-date jockeying continues as labour standoff robs films of promotional star power

FILE - Striking writers and actors take part in a rally outside Paramount studios in Los Angeles on July 14, 2023. Hollywood productions and promotional tours around the world have been put on indefinite hold as actors and writers are on strike against big studios and streaming services. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
This combination of photos shows promotional art for the ”Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” a film available on video-on-demand on Aug. 29, center, and “The Wheel of Time,” a fantasy series returning for a second season on Sept. 1. (Starz/Lucasfilm/Amazon Prime via AP)

New to stream: final chapter for Ford’s Indiana Jones

What’s new this week to stream for your entertainment pleasure

This combination of photos shows promotional art for the ”Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” a film available on video-on-demand on Aug. 29, center, and “The Wheel of Time,” a fantasy series returning for a second season on Sept. 1. (Starz/Lucasfilm/Amazon Prime via AP)