Foxcatcher 'is a long, slow burn of a film,' says CBC's film critic

Capote and Moneyball director Bennett Miller focuses his lens on the darker side of American ambition again with Foxcatcher. The stranger-than-fiction true-story centres on the brutal 1996 murder of Olympic wrestling champion...

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer out today

The trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens hit Apple iTunes Friday morning sending millions of fans into a frenzy. People were poised around their devices in anticipation of the much-hyped first look at the seventh film in the franchise,...

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Exodus director Ridley Scott defends charges the movie is too white

Director Ridley Scott has responded to criticism that his latest film Exodus: Gods and Kings cast too many white actors. The criticism started after casting was first announced, but before Scott even started shooting. The backlash...

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Lars von Trier, breaking silence, worries he can't make films sober

Danish director gives 1st interview since Cannes banned him in 2011 Thomson Reuters Posted: Nov 29, 2014 11:56 AM ET Last Updated: Nov 29, 2014 11:56 AM ET Danish director Lars von Trier fears he won't be able to make more films because...

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Jian Ghomeshi investigation defended by CBC

CBC's executive vice-president of English Services Heather Conway is defending management's handling of the Jian Ghomeshi scandal, saying it was not the role of the broadcaster to investigate someone's private sex life. CBC News...

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Martin Short shares his life and laughs in new memoir

The Canadian comedian describes his incredible meeting with Katharine Hepburn in new book CBC News Posted: Nov 07, 2014 4:23 PM ET Last Updated: Nov 07, 2014 4:35 PM ET Martin Short is one of Canada's greatest comedians. From...

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The Theory of Everything: FILM REVIEW

The highly-anticipated Stephen Hawking biopic is a 'monster for the Oscars' says CBC film critic CBC News Posted: Nov 07, 2014 1:14 PM ET Last Updated: Nov 07, 2014 1:14 PM ET Actor Eddie Redmayne doesn't just play Stephen...

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Giller prize: Frances Itani reads from Tell

Frances Itani is among the final six for the 2014 Scotiabank Giller prize for novel Tell. The literary award, given to the best Canadian fiction book of the year, is now worth $100,000 to the winner, making it Canada's most lucrative...

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Murder-for-hire charges dropped for AC/DC drummer

New Zealand authorities made an embarrassing about-face on Friday when prosecutors dropped a murder-for-hire charge against AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd, saying there was not enough evidence to proceed. But the 60-year-old member of the popular Australian...

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Theory of Everything's Eddie Redmayne was 'nervous' meeting Stephen Hawking

Eddie Redmayne stars as the renowned physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking in the new movie The Theory of Everything. Redmayne, who is already getting Oscar buzz for his performance, was previously best-known for his roles in the musical film...

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Marcello Di Cintio says follow Berlin's example, tear down walls

Marcello Di Cintio is disappointed that the euphoria that went along with the destruction of the Berlin Wall 25 years ago did not catch on in other parts of the world. Not only did it not catch on, he says "walls are big business these days." ...

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Toy Story 4 announced by Pixar for 2017

John Lasseter will direct upcoming installment, promises new chapter in lives of Woody, Buzz and friends The Associated Press Posted: Nov 07, 2014 9:35 AM ET Last Updated: Nov 07, 2014 9:35 AM ET Buzz Lightyear and Sheriff Woody are...

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Body of missing Fox movie executive, Gavin Smith, found in Palmdale, Calif.

This photo released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department shows missing 20th Century Fox executive Gavin Smith who was last seen May 1, 2012. Earlier, authorities reported finding Smith's Mercedes-Benz at a storage facility. (Los Angeles County...

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Phil Rudd, AC/DC drummer, charged in murder-for-hire plot

Drummer Phil Rudd of Australian rock band AC/DC whose hits include Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap was accused Thursday of trying to arrange two killings as well as possession of drugs. He appeared briefly at the Tauranga District Court in his adopted...

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Manet's Le Printemps fetches $65.1M at Christie's auction

A celebrated 1881 portrait by French Impressionist Edouard Manet on Wednesday smashed the record for the artist when it sold for $65.1 million US at Christie's, going far towards the auction house's solid total takings of $165.6 million. Le Printemps,...

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Miranda Lambert, country star, makes history at 2014 CMAs

Miranda Lambert has reached new heights as a female country performer: The fiery singer is the most decorated female artist in the history of the Country Music Association Awards. Lambert's four wins Wednesday night give the 30-year-old a total of 11...

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Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock star, announces engagement to director Sophie Hunter

Couple made the news public with a small announcement in The Times of London The Associated Press Posted: Nov 05, 2014 8:50 AM ET Last Updated: Nov 05, 2014 8:51 AM ET Eight lines have broken many hearts.Sherlock star Benedict...

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Marilyn Monroe photo raffled for $5 could fetch $60K

A candid shot of Marilyn Monroe during a moment of repose is expected to fetch up to $60,000 at auction in Vancouver Wednesday. (Richard Avedon) A striking photograph of Marilyn Monroe that was raffled off in North Vancouver for $5 is expected to...

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Taylor Swift's new album, 1989, sells 1.287 million copies in 1st week

The Shake It Off singer's fifth album earned biggest sales week of any album in 12 years CBC News Posted: Nov 05, 2014 9:15 AM ET Last Updated: Nov 05, 2014 9:15 AM ET Taylor Swift's new album has sold 1.287 million copies in its first...

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Remembering The Real Winnie exhibition opens in Toronto

Canadians can delve into the true story behind Winnie the Pooh and the Canadian connection to the classic children's stories at a new exhibition opening Wednesday in Toronto. Remembering The Real Winnie is being hosted by Ryerson University....

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Christian Bale reportedly pulls out of Steve Jobs movie

Actor Christian Bale has reportedly pulled out of a movie adaptation on Steve Jobs's life despite earlier confirmation he'd play the iconic Apple innovator. Just last month, the movie's acclaimed screenwriter, Aaron Sorkin, confirmed the Oscar-winner's participation...

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Taylor Swift poised for platinum, coming to Canada

Taylor Swift's new album 1989 is poised to sell more copies than any other album in its first week of release since 2002. Music industry publication Billboard predicts that Swift's first pop album is on track to sell more than...

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Jian Ghomeshi investigation continues as Q executive producer takes time off

Arif Noorani, executive producer of the CBC Radio show Q, is taking time off, CBC spokesman Chuck Thompson has confirmed. The temporary departure comes as the arts, culture and entertainment show's former host, Jian Ghomeshi, faces an investigation...

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Canadian authors in the running for big bucks tonight

Winners of six book prizes will be revealed, worth a total of $139,000 The Canadian Press Posted: Nov 04, 2014 9:36 AM ET Last Updated: Nov 04, 2014 9:44 AM ET Canada's book awards season heats up tonight with the announcement of the...

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Hello Kitty turns 40 with 1st ever fan convention

Hello Kitty cuteness took over Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend on the first ever Hello Kitty fan convention. The convention has drawn more than 25,000 fans over four days. Long lines snaked through the sold-out event...

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Jian Ghomeshi investigators hear from 3rd woman

Toronto police are asking for the public's help as they investigate former CBC radio host Jian Ghomeshi for what they are calling complaints of "assault and sexual assault" after three women alleged that they were attacked by him. The investigation...

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Oculus Rift, new virtual reality device, breaks out at Toronto's TAVES show

Back in the early '90s, virtual reality, or VR, promised to revolutionize gaming and many other experiences. But the clunky goggles, gloves and jerky lag time between the user's movements and the visuals were underwhelming if not vomit-inducing. Flash...

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Amy Poehler: Comedy is a 'high stakes job'

At 43, Amy Poehler is already something of a comedic legend. From her late night sketches on Saturday Night Live, to her acerbic workplace sitcom​ Parks and Recreation, the Massachusetts-born actor, producer and writer...

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Amy Poehler: Comedy is a 'high stakes job'

At 43, Amy Poehler is already something of a comedic legend. From her late night sketches on Saturday Night Live, to her acerbic workplace sitcom​ Parks and Recreation, the Massachusetts-born actor, producer and writer...

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Oculus Rift hits Canada's largest consumer electronics show

Back in the early '90s, virtual reality, or VR, promised to revolutionize gaming and many other experiences. But the clunky goggles, gloves and jerky lag time between the user's movements and the visuals were underwhelming if not vomit-inducing. Flash...

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Jodi Picoult goes among the elephants for new novel Leaving Time

Best-selling author Jodi Picoult thinks elephants are lucky when it comes to parenting—that's how she came up with the idea for her new novel, Leaving Time. "I had three kids, my youngest is a daughter, she was getting ready to go to college...

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Jian Ghomeshi investigators hear from 3rd woman

Toronto police are asking for the public's help as they investigate former CBC radio host Jian Ghomeshi for what they are calling complaints of "assault and sexual assault" after three women alleged that they were attacked by him. The investigation...

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