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Big Brother Canada describes Kuzie Mujakachi as a master manipulator. (courtesy Big Brother Canada)

Two Victoria women promising to manipulate their way through new Big Brother season

Global announces 16 new houseguests for ‘Big Brother Canada’ season 11

Big Brother Canada describes Kuzie Mujakachi as a master manipulator. (courtesy Big Brother Canada)
Placards representing actors are pictured at a media preview day before the 29th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ dominates at SAG Awards

The SAG Awards, often an Oscar preview, threw some curve balls into that race

Placards representing actors are pictured at a media preview day before the 29th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
FILE - This aerial photo shows the movie set of “Rust” at Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, N.M., on Oct. 23, 2021. Prosecutors have dropped the possibility of a sentence enhancement that could have carried a mandatory five-year sentence against Alec Baldwin in the fatal film-set shooting, according to new court filings made public Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Court proceedings advance in deadly shooting on Baldwin film set

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died shortly after being wounded during rehearsals at a ranch

FILE - This aerial photo shows the movie set of “Rust” at Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, N.M., on Oct. 23, 2021. Prosecutors have dropped the possibility of a sentence enhancement that could have carried a mandatory five-year sentence against Alec Baldwin in the fatal film-set shooting, according to new court filings made public Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
This combination of photos shows promotional art for “True Lies,” a series premiering March 1 on CBS, from left, “Triangle of Sadness,” an Oscar nominated film streaming March 3 on Hulu. (CBS/Neon/Amazon via AP)

New this week: ‘True Lies,’ Wallen and ‘Creed’ film fest

What’s arriving for your entertainment pleasure in the comng week

This combination of photos shows promotional art for “True Lies,” a series premiering March 1 on CBS, from left, “Triangle of Sadness,” an Oscar nominated film streaming March 3 on Hulu. (CBS/Neon/Amazon via AP)
This image released by Universal Pictures shows O’Shea Jackson, Jr., from left, Alden Ehrenreich, Ayoola Smart and Ray Liotta in a scene from “Cocaine Bear,” directed by Elizabeth Banks. (Pat Redmond/Universal Pictures via AP)

Review: ‘Cocaine Bear,’ 100% pure, uncut junk with no high

If only this Pablo Escobear of a movie had snorted enough to stay up later and write a better plot

This image released by Universal Pictures shows O’Shea Jackson, Jr., from left, Alden Ehrenreich, Ayoola Smart and Ray Liotta in a scene from “Cocaine Bear,” directed by Elizabeth Banks. (Pat Redmond/Universal Pictures via AP)
A recent undated image provided by Dr. Seuss Enterprises shows the cover of the new book “How the Grinch Lost Christmas!” Seuss Enterprises, the company that owns the Dr. Seuss intellectual property, is releasing the sequel to the iconic children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” (Photo/TM & © 2023 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P., All Rights Reserved, via AP)

Dr. Seuss’ ‘How the Grinch stole Christmas!’ gets a sequel

Dr. Seuss fans might find their hearts growing three sizes this coming…

A recent undated image provided by Dr. Seuss Enterprises shows the cover of the new book “How the Grinch Lost Christmas!” Seuss Enterprises, the company that owns the Dr. Seuss intellectual property, is releasing the sequel to the iconic children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” (Photo/TM & © 2023 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P., All Rights Reserved, via AP)
This image released by Apple TV+ shows actor Eugene Levy, left, in a scene from his new travel series “The Reluctant Traveler,” premiering Feb. 24. (Apple TV+ via AP)

Eugene Levy, very gingerly, explores world for travel show

Canadian comedian says he’s ‘more Great Indoors type of guy’ as he launches new show

This image released by Apple TV+ shows actor Eugene Levy, left, in a scene from his new travel series “The Reluctant Traveler,” premiering Feb. 24. (Apple TV+ via AP)
Actor Ryan Reynolds wears a T-shirt he designed in a handout photo, as he has partnered with the Terry Fox Foundation to promote their annual run. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Instagram-vancityreynolds

Terry Fox Foundation touts ‘overwhelming’ pre-sales interest in Ryan Reynolds T-shirt

B.C.-born star says he’s taken part in the Terry Fox Run ‘since second grade’

Actor Ryan Reynolds wears a T-shirt he designed in a handout photo, as he has partnered with the Terry Fox Foundation to promote their annual run. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Instagram-vancityreynolds
Actor Joshua Jackson had his appearance altered for a flashback scene in the Peacock series “Dr. Death.” A handout photo shows his original appearance on the left, and a university-age version of his character on the right. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies

This Canadian VFX studio is using AI to cosmetically alter your favourite actors

Acne, crow’s feet, and under-eye bags removed using software called Vanity AI

Actor Joshua Jackson had his appearance altered for a flashback scene in the Peacock series “Dr. Death.” A handout photo shows his original appearance on the left, and a university-age version of his character on the right. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies
This image released by Sony Pictures shows Tom Hanks in a scene from “A Man Called Otto.” (Niko Tavernise/Sony Pictures via AP)

New this week: Hanks, Lambert, ‘Bruiser’ and ‘Snowfall’

What’s upcoing for your movie, TV, music and gaming entertainment

This image released by Sony Pictures shows Tom Hanks in a scene from “A Man Called Otto.” (Niko Tavernise/Sony Pictures via AP)
FILE - Bruce Willis attends a movie premiere in New York on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. Nearly a year after Bruce Willis’ family announced that he would step away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family says his “condition has progressed.” In a statement posted Thursday, the 67-year-old actor’s family said Willis has a more specific diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, condition worsens

Willis’ movies had earned more than $5 billion at the worldwide box office

FILE - Bruce Willis attends a movie premiere in New York on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. Nearly a year after Bruce Willis’ family announced that he would step away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family says his “condition has progressed.” In a statement posted Thursday, the 67-year-old actor’s family said Willis has a more specific diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - Raquel Welch appears at the Los Angeles premiere of “How to Be a Latin Lover” on April 26, 2017. Welch, whose emergence from the sea in a skimpy, furry bikini in the film “One Million Years B.C.” would propel her to international sex symbol status throughout the 1960s and ’70s, died early Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, after a brief illness. She was 82. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Hollywood sex symbol Raquel Welch dies at 82

Welch died early Wednesday after a brief illness

FILE - Raquel Welch appears at the Los Angeles premiere of “How to Be a Latin Lover” on April 26, 2017. Welch, whose emergence from the sea in a skimpy, furry bikini in the film “One Million Years B.C.” would propel her to international sex symbol status throughout the 1960s and ’70s, died early Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, after a brief illness. She was 82. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
This image released by Fathom Events shows Craig David Dowsett, in a scene from “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.” A.A. Milne’s 1926 book, “Winnie-the-Pooh,” with illustrations by E.H. Shepard, became public domain on January 1 when the copyright expired. (Fathom Events via AP)

In which Winnie the Pooh stars in an R-rated slasher movie

Passage into public domain means Pooh and Piglet on a murderous rampage in a theatre near you

This image released by Fathom Events shows Craig David Dowsett, in a scene from “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.” A.A. Milne’s 1926 book, “Winnie-the-Pooh,” with illustrations by E.H. Shepard, became public domain on January 1 when the copyright expired. (Fathom Events via AP)
This combination of images shows promotional art for “Maybe I Do,” a film available to rent on Tuesday, “The Woman King,” a TriStar Pictures film available for streaming on Netflix on Thursday and “Hello Tomorrow,” a series premiering Friday, Feb. 17 on Apple TV+. (Vertical Entertainment/TriStar/Apple TV+ via AP)

New this week: Pink, J-Hope, ‘Woman King,’ ‘Hello Tomorrow!’

Upcoming for your watching, listening and playing pleasure

This combination of images shows promotional art for “Maybe I Do,” a film available to rent on Tuesday, “The Woman King,” a TriStar Pictures film available for streaming on Netflix on Thursday and “Hello Tomorrow,” a series premiering Friday, Feb. 17 on Apple TV+. (Vertical Entertainment/TriStar/Apple TV+ via AP)
Pamela Anderson attends “Pamela, a Love Story” Toronto Special Screening held at the TIFF Bell Light Box in Toronto on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Anderson says she’s not looking for sympathy, nor for any apologies for the myriad career indignities she details in her recently released memoir and documentary.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, George Pimentel

Pamela Anderson on revisiting her painful past: ‘I’m not looking for an apology’

B.C.-born celebrity icon says she’s focused on pursuing a new stage in her life

Pamela Anderson attends “Pamela, a Love Story” Toronto Special Screening held at the TIFF Bell Light Box in Toronto on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Anderson says she’s not looking for sympathy, nor for any apologies for the myriad career indignities she details in her recently released memoir and documentary.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, George Pimentel
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Salma Hayek, left, and Channing Tatum in a scene from “Magic Mike’s Last Dance.” (Claudette Barius/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

Review: Magic Mike bids farewell with a ‘Last Dance’

Conclusion to Mike’s tale is not simply another striptease

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Salma Hayek, left, and Channing Tatum in a scene from “Magic Mike’s Last Dance.” (Claudette Barius/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2017, file photo, The Walt Disney Co. logo appears on a screen above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Disney is working on sequels for its “Toy Story,” “Frozen” and “Zootopia” franchises as the company concentrates more on brands that have continued to perform well. The Walt Disney Co. is working on a “strategic transformation,” announced by CEO Bob Iger on Wednesday, Feb. 8 2023. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

New “Toy Story,” “Frozen” and “Zootopia” movies on tap

Disney is working on sequels for “Toy Story,” “Frozen” and “Zootopia,” three…

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2017, file photo, The Walt Disney Co. logo appears on a screen above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Disney is working on sequels for its “Toy Story,” “Frozen” and “Zootopia” franchises as the company concentrates more on brands that have continued to perform well. The Walt Disney Co. is working on a “strategic transformation,” announced by CEO Bob Iger on Wednesday, Feb. 8 2023. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Characters from The Simpsons pose before the premiere of “The Simpsons Movie”, Springfield, Vermont, July 21, 2007. Walt Disney Co. has been recently removed an episode from cartoon series The Simpsons that included a reference to “forced labor camps” in China from its streaming service in Hong Kong. (AP Photo)

Disney cuts Simpsons ‘forced labour’ episode in Hong Kong

Company declined to comment on why the episode was not available to stream

Characters from The Simpsons pose before the premiere of “The Simpsons Movie”, Springfield, Vermont, July 21, 2007. Walt Disney Co. has been recently removed an episode from cartoon series The Simpsons that included a reference to “forced labor camps” in China from its streaming service in Hong Kong. (AP Photo)
This combination of photos show album art for “Raven,” by Kelela, left, and “This Is Why” by Paramore. (Warp/Atlantic via AP)

New this week: ‘Your Place or Mine’ and ‘All That Breathes’

Presented this week’s new releases for your entertainment pleasure

This combination of photos show album art for “Raven,” by Kelela, left, and “This Is Why” by Paramore. (Warp/Atlantic via AP)
Large advertisements adorn buildings and electronic billboards leading up to the NFL Super Bowl LVII football game in Phoenix, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

For Super Bowl ads this year, it’s crypto out, booze in, and the spaces are all sold

Fox Sports says most ads sold between $6 million and $7 million

Large advertisements adorn buildings and electronic billboards leading up to the NFL Super Bowl LVII football game in Phoenix, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)