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'Weapons' regains the top spot as the summer box office winds down

'Weapons' regains the top spot as the summer box office winds down

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Weapons” found its way back on top during the Labor Day weekend, culminating a summer box office that's likely to fall right below meeting last year's earnings.
Jude Law debuts portrayal of Vladimir Putin in 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' at Venice Film Festival

Jude Law debuts portrayal of Vladimir Putin in 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' at Venice Film Festival

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Jude Law transforms into Vladimir Putin for Olivier Assayas’ “The Wizard of the Kremlin,” which had its world premiere Sunday at the Venice Film Festival.
The success of AI music creators sparks debate on future of music industry

The success of AI music creators sparks debate on future of music industry

LONDON (AP) — When pop groups and rock bands practice or perform, they rely on their guitars, keyboards and drumsticks to make music. Oliver McCann, a British AI music creator who goes by the stage name imoliver, fires up his chatbot.
A look back at 50 years of foibles, gaffes and triumphs at TIFF

A look back at 50 years of foibles, gaffes and triumphs at TIFF

TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival turns 50 this year, marking a half-century of triumphs, gaffes and a fair number of famous foibles. Here’s a look at the festival's evolution and the big events that helped shaped it.
Drones blasting AC/DC and Scarlett Johansson are helping biologists protect cattle from wolves

Drones blasting AC/DC and Scarlett Johansson are helping biologists protect cattle from wolves

For millennia humans have tried to scare wolves away from their livestock. Most of them didn’t have drones.
Comic-Con Africa draws thousands of fans and cosplayers to Johannesburg

Comic-Con Africa draws thousands of fans and cosplayers to Johannesburg

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Tens of thousands of South African comic book fans and cosplayers flocked to Johannesburg on Saturday to celebrate the sixth edition of Comic-Con Africa, the continent’s biggest celebration of pop culture and gaming.
A look at five films from Canadians heading to TIFF

A look at five films from Canadians heading to TIFF

TORONTO — When the Toronto International Film Festival started in the mid-1970s, its purpose was to bring the best international films to Canadian audiences, programmer Robyn Citizen said in a recent video call.
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ premieres at Venice with Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ premieres at Venice with Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi arrived at the Venice Film Festival Saturday for the world premiere of Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” the kickoff to what's expected to be the film's major awards season push.
Trump is cutting 500-plus jobs at Voice of America and its parent agency despite legal challenges

Trump is cutting 500-plus jobs at Voice of America and its parent agency despite legal challenges

WASHINGTON (AP) — The agency that oversees Voice of America and other government-funded international broadcasters is eliminating jobs for more than 500 employees, a Trump administration official said.
Lady Gaga will perform during the MTV Video Music Awards. Here's everything to know about the show

Lady Gaga will perform during the MTV Video Music Awards. Here's everything to know about the show

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lady Gaga is extending her dominance of this year's MTV Video Music Awards and has been added as a performer, show organizers announced Saturday.
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