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Wicked: How cinema re-invented the witch and restored her powers

As 'Wicked' prepares to cast its spell over the box office, we look at how portrayals of witches on screen have evolved to become symbols of female empowerment and an embracement of otherness. View on euronews

How classic Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh works are getting a 3D upgrade

Edmonton-based Northern Gateway Films has used 3D technology to create an IMAX experience combining art, music and technology. CBC's Nancy Carlson visits the Telus World of Science to learn more from one of the creators, Michael Sulyma.

B.C. fans break data use record at last Taylor Swift Eras Tour show

VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift’s three-day Eras Tour stop in Vancouver generated economic impact far beyond that of other concert or sporting events in the city and possibly rivals the 2010 Winter Games, says the head of B.C. restaurant association.

#TheMoment a Springsteen superfan saw the Boss in his hometown

Bruce Springsteen super-fan Stu Reid recounts the moment he saw the Boss perform a concert in his hometown of Winnipeg.

The 20 best character actors in television history

Hollywood history is filled with actors slotted into the category of the “character actor.” These men and women have faces and voices that people may recognize but whose names may not be as widely known.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 15-21

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 15-21:

9 foreign remakes of popular US shows that you never knew existed

The Best Movies of the 21st Century

Taron Egerton wants to make another 'Kingsman' movie

At the Los Angeles premiere of "Carry On," actor Taron Egerton says he's eager to return to the spy action franchise that made his name. (Dec. 6)

‘Moana 2’ cruises to another record weekend and $600 million globally

The Walt Disney Co.'s animated film “Moana 2” remained at the top of the box office in its second weekend in theaters as it brought in another record haul.

12 hidden gem Christmas movies you haven’t already seen

14 Rare Photos of Jennifer Aniston Early In Her Career

The star almost wasn’t on Friends!

Pamela Anderson's Hollywood comeback nets Golden Globe nom for best drama actress

Pamela Anderson's Hollywood comeback hit a new high Monday when the Canadian actress picked up her first-ever Golden Globe nomination.

Timothée as Spider-Man?: 15 actors who narrowly avoided career-destroying roles

Timothée as Spider-Man?: 15 actors who narrowly avoided career-destroying roles - THE COUNTDOWN: Matthew McConaughey in ‘Speed 2’? Joaquin Phoenix in ‘Doctor Strange’? Charlize Theron in ‘Showgirls’? Adam White has run down some of the most shocking what-might-have-beens in Hollywood history

Jesse Eisenberg opens up about filming tough movie scene: ‘I couldn’t stop crying’

Jesse Eisenberg opens up about filming tough movie scene: ‘I couldn’t stop crying’ - ‘I was glad when the movie ended,’ said actor

23 TV characters who simply vanished without a trace

Have you ever watched a show and suddenly thought, “Wait, what happened to that character?” Sure, television characters die or are otherwise written out of a series all the time, but once in a while, they stop appearing with any explanation or acknowledgment whatsoever. Here are 23 TV shows with characters who inexplicably disappeared.

The 90 Best TV Shows of All Time

Eva Marcille is back with ‘All the Queen’s Men,’ defends 'ANTM'

Eva Marcille is back for the fourth season of the BET+ series “All the Queen’s Men” and discusses why fans are drawn to the show. The former “America’s Next Top Model” winner also defends Tyra Banks and the former reality competition series again criticism. (Dec. 6) (AP interview and production by Gary Gerard Hamilton)

Fallout Season 2 first official image shared online

The first official image of filming for the second season of Fallout has been posted by one of its actors on social media. Fallout is the hit Prime Video TV adaptation of the iconic Bethesda game franchise with the same name, a series of role-playing video games where players navigate a bleak, nuclear war town post apocalyptic America. Following th...

The people who put on a production of Hamlet… inside Grand Theft Auto

The people who put on a production of Hamlet… inside Grand Theft Auto - IN FOCUS: During the pandemic, two out-of-work actors decided to mount a Shakespeare adaptation within the blocky, sun-kissed world of ‘Grand Theft Auto’. Now their unexpectedly touching story has been brought to life in a new documentary, writes Greg Evans

How well do you remember the 80s? Take part in Metro's nostalgic quiz

The Stone Roses, Madonna, Live Aid, EastEnders, shoulder pads - we remember it all. Let's see if you do.

Casual moviegoing is no longer a thing. That's an issue for Hollywood

It was on a spontaneous trip to the movie theatre that James Young took a chance on "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl." Same with 2004's "Garden State." And the quirky "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." They weren't movies he had on his radar, but he enjoyed them - and "Eternal Sunshine" is now one of his favourite films...

The animated Lord of the Rings is a rushed money-grab

The animated Lord of the Rings is a rushed money-grab - 2/5 Every possible franchise callback seems jammed into this anime film, which was fast-tracked into production to prevent studio New Line Cinema from losing the rights to JRR Tolkien’s work

this hyper realistic Popsicle cake also tastes very similar to the real thing! 🍓 #cakedecorating

20 opening movies scenes that had us hooked from the start

If you want to be hooked from the first moments of a movie, these are the movies with the best opening scenes.

20 legendary one-hit wonders from the 1980s

It seemed the 1980s were made for one-hit wonders. With MTV dominating the music landscape, bands and hit singles came and went at a moment's notice. Hot one day, forgotten the next. Here are 20 of the best.

The 5 best James Bond films ever made

How to Spend a Day in Paris's Montmartre, According to a Local

How to eat (and shop) your way through the romantic hilltop neighborhood.

13 classic movies with hilarious titles in foreign translations

Golden Globe nominations: Emilia Perez sets record with 10 nods — even though critics hated it

Golden Globe nominations: Emilia Perez sets record with 10 nods — even though critics hated it - ‘Emilia Pérez’ emerged as this season’s frontrunner while ‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Conclave’ followed closely behind

Supreme Court Justice to make musical debut in Broadway first

Supreme Court Justice to make musical debut in Broadway first - Jackson will be the first Supreme Court Justice to ever make a Broadway appearance

Raygun-inspired musical canceled after viral breakdancer sends playwright legal warning

Raygun-inspired musical canceled after viral breakdancer sends playwright legal warning - B-Girl Raygun of Team Australia went viral for her unusual moves at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Harry Potter fans raising eyebrows after Hagrid casting rumour

Harry Potter fans raising eyebrows after Hagrid casting rumour - ‘So far every casting choice has been god awful,’ one person responded

Netflix is removing a large number of movies in December 2024

Netflix is removing a large number of movies in December 2024 - Catch them before they disappear

'Outlander' stars say they'll be watching prequel

Catriona Balfe and Sam Heughan explain why they'll be glued to their show's prequel, "Outlander: Blood of My Blood," due in 2025. (Nov 12)

Mother finds out husband named their daughter after a Batman character and kept it secret for 10 months

Mother finds out husband named their daughter after a Batman character and kept it secret for 10 months - The 10-month-old baby’s name came from an episode of ‘Batman: The Animated Series’

Snoop Dogg makes unlikely bid to replace Gregg Wallace on Masterchef

Snoop Dogg makes unlikely bid to replace Gregg Wallace on Masterchef - Rapper said he would bring quick-tempered chef Gordon Ramsay along too

Which Was Your Favorite? A List of the 30 Best Songs of the '70s

Of course, we included Fleetwood Mac.

The Best Thrillers Of All Time

The 50 Best Action Movies of All Time

21 Strange Facts And Questions About 'Star Wars'

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Meet the man who crafts intricate dollhouses for sick kids

Vincent Giannotti builds elaborate dollhouses out of his Tecumseh, Ont., home. He says the children who receive them 'forget about their sickness, and all of a sudden they're little girls again.'

Do you know all 20 of these 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' facts?

“Fast Times at Ridgemont High” has endured as a classic of the genre, and it was also a career maker for many, both on and off the screen. We have 20 facts you might not know about “Fast Times,” but just remember: No shirt, no shoes, no dice!

Grab some holiday cheer at a festive Mariah Carey pop-up bar

If you can't get enough of Mariah Carey this holiday season, you're in luck. Several Virgin Hotels across the U.S., including New York City, are being transformed into festive winter wonderlands with a special pop-up holiday bar experience. (November 26)

7 Netflix shows with 100% Rotten Tomatoes scores that you’ve probably never heard of

11 things you probably didn't know about 'Seinfeld'

The NBC sitcom was one of the most iconic shows on TV, but even years later, there are a few things most fans probably never knew about it.

10 new TV shows from 2024 that are worth watching before the new year

It could be argued that 2024 wasn't the best year for television.

13 hit songs hated by the musicians who wrote them

13 hit songs hated by the musicians who wrote them - THE LIST: We all have those tunes that just get under our skin, but what happens when it’s one you came up with in the first place? Kevin E G Perry takes a look at artists who’ve come to loathe their own creations

Phoebe-Rae Taylor wants you to look beyond her disability in 'Out of My Mind'

Phoebe-Rae Taylor stars in the new Disney+ film "Out of My Mind" which follows Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy who is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair. This is Taylor's acting debut, and although she is verbal, Jennifer Aniston provides the voice for the film's character. (Nov. 27) (AP interview and production by Gary Gerard Hamilton)

Go at 25: The making of the coolest ecstasy-fuelled Christmas movie of all time

Go at 25: The making of the coolest ecstasy-fuelled Christmas movie of all time - FLASHBACKS: Twenty-five years ago, Sarah Polley, Katie Holmes and Timothy Olyphant were among the cast of a twisty, randy crime caper set within rave culture and boasting Len’s ‘Steal My Sunshine’ on the soundtrack. Has anything, asks Tom Fordy, ever been quite so deliciously Nineties?