Arts News
Uma Thurman to star in film based on Ottawa writer's book
Ottawa writer Kathy Cook's non-fiction book Stolen Angels about Ugandan schoolgirls abducted by the Lord's Resistance Army will be made into a film starring Uma Thurman. CBC
Ottawa writer Kathy Cook's non-fiction book Stolen Angels about Ugandan schoolgirls abducted by the Lord's Resistance Army will be made into a film starring Uma Thurman. CBC
Kasabian, Bat For Lashes vie for Mercury Prize
Rock troupe Kasabian and solo act Bat For Lashes are among the nominees for the 2009 Mercury Prize, in a year when the field for the coveted British honour is dominated by debut albums. CBC
Rock troupe Kasabian and solo act Bat For Lashes are among the nominees for the 2009 Mercury Prize, in a year when the field for the coveted British honour is dominated by debut albums. CBC
NAC English theatre names new managing director
Nancy Webster, who has been managing director at the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People and the Factory Theatre in Toronto, is a new managing director for English theatre at the National Arts centre in Ottawa. CBC
Nancy Webster, who has been managing director at the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People and the Factory Theatre in Toronto, is a new managing director for English theatre at the National Arts centre in Ottawa. CBC
No word on refunds for cancelled Bachman concert in Yellowknife
People who bought tickets for the Randy Bachman concert in Yellowknife have not received word on whether they'll receive a refund for the cancelled show. CBC
People who bought tickets for the Randy Bachman concert in Yellowknife have not received word on whether they'll receive a refund for the cancelled show. CBC
Iron Road's love story forged on Canada's railway
The first Canada-China co-production film in 22 years tells the story of the Chinese workers who came to Canada in the 1880s to build the transcontinental railway. CBC
The first Canada-China co-production film in 22 years tells the story of the Chinese workers who came to Canada in the 1880s to build the transcontinental railway. CBC
White Stripes Canadian tour doc to premiere at TIFF
The world premieres of documentaries about the White Stripes cross-Canada tour and an investigation of why bees are dying will be screened as part of the Toronto International Film Festival this September. CBC
The world premieres of documentaries about the White Stripes cross-Canada tour and an investigation of why bees are dying will be screened as part of the Toronto International Film Festival this September. CBC
Cellphones, TV must be more accessible to blind, deaf: CRTC
Cellphones and text messaging must be more accessible to Canadians with disabilities within the next year under new rules released by Canada's telecommunications regulator Tuesday. CBC
Cellphones and text messaging must be more accessible to Canadians with disabilities within the next year under new rules released by Canada's telecommunications regulator Tuesday. CBC
Royal Ballet dancers had swine flu in Cuba
The Royal Ballet's inaugural visit to Cuba last week has been hailed a triumph, but a spokeswoman has also confirmed that a few dancers came down with swine flu during the trip. CBC
The Royal Ballet's inaugural visit to Cuba last week has been hailed a triumph, but a spokeswoman has also confirmed that a few dancers came down with swine flu during the trip. CBC
Winnipegger takes Kiss rocker on tour
A Winnipegger got to be part of a private Kiss tour and played lead. CBC
A Winnipegger got to be part of a private Kiss tour and played lead. CBC
Mary Walsh to create comedy pilot
Newfoundland comedian Mary Walsh is creating a pilot for a new half-hour TV series called Rise Up about a punk-rocker transplanted to Toronto. CBC
Newfoundland comedian Mary Walsh is creating a pilot for a new half-hour TV series called Rise Up about a punk-rocker transplanted to Toronto. CBC
Chinese films pulled from Melbourne festival
Three Chinese filmmakers have withdrawn their films from the Melbourne International Film Festival after the festival refused to pull a film about a Uighur dissident. CBC
Three Chinese filmmakers have withdrawn their films from the Melbourne International Film Festival after the festival refused to pull a film about a Uighur dissident. CBC
Video game sales in Canada drop in June
Video game sales in Canada plummeted in June, mirroring a similar decline in the United States, according to market researcher NPD Canada. CBC
Video game sales in Canada plummeted in June, mirroring a similar decline in the United States, according to market researcher NPD Canada. CBC
Hollywood props up for auction
Stage props used in Hollywood films and TV shows from the last 40 years, including items from the film Titanic, will be going up for auction in California. CBC
Stage props used in Hollywood films and TV shows from the last 40 years, including items from the film Titanic, will be going up for auction in California. CBC
Chris Brown sorry for 'inexcusable' beating of Rihanna
R&B singer Chris Brown publicly apologized Monday for beating his then-girlfriend Rihanna after a pre-Grammy party in February. CBC
R&B singer Chris Brown publicly apologized Monday for beating his then-girlfriend Rihanna after a pre-Grammy party in February. CBC
Indian singer Gangubai Hangal dies at 96
Indian classical singer Gangubai Hangal, who overcame gender and caste barriers to have a career spanning more than 70 years, has died in the city of Hubli at age 96. CBC
Indian classical singer Gangubai Hangal, who overcame gender and caste barriers to have a career spanning more than 70 years, has died in the city of Hubli at age 96. CBC
