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Actor Ryan Grantham has been jailed for life after he killed his mother to stop her witnessing him carrying out mass murder and assassinating Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The 24-year-old ‘Riverdale’ and ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ star will not be able to appeal for parole for 14 years after he pleaded guilty to a second-degree murder charge for fatally shooting his mother Barbara Waite, 64, while she sat playing piano in March 2020. He then drove to Mr Trudeau’s house with three guns, ammunition and 12 Molotov cocktails in his car, before he handed himself over to police in Vancouver.

EXCLUSIVE: Canadian outfit Motion 58 has taken local distribution rights and international sales rights to indigenous drama-thriller Angela’s Shadow ahead of its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) on October 2, 2024.

Samer Salem (The Expanse) has joined the series regular cast of CBC‘s procedural Allegiance for Season 2, currently in production in British Columbia through December 5. New episodes are set to premiere this winter.

Aramide Tinubu There is something comforting about going back to some of the most classic genres. Based on the Alberg and Cassandra Mysteries by L.R. Wright, and adapted by Ian Weir, Fox‘s newest drama “Murder in a Small Town” — in the single episode provided to critics — combines mystery and romance for a perfectly enjoyable experience.

Piranha 3D director Alexandre Aja has revealed that Quentin Tarantino was pitching him ideas for the movie before he started filming.The cult horror comedy was released in 2010 and is set on the waterside resort Lake Victoria, where an underground tremor releases hundreds of prehistoric piranhas into the lake, causing carnage.The film was helmed by French director Alexandre Aja, and in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Aja has said that he met with the Pulp Fiction director a number of times ahead of the making of the movie.“I’ve met with Quentin a few times, and one of the times, we had dinner together in Paris right before I was going to make Piranha 3D,” Aja said. “So I was pitching him all the scenes, and he was pitching me other things that he was thinking about, so I knew how much he loved these types of movies.”Tarantino would go on to be an outspoken fan of another of Aja’s creature features, 2019’s Crawl, a film that sees killer alligators preying upon a family in Florida during a hurricane.“My friend Eli Roth called me to say, ‘Hey, Quentin watched [Crawl] and really loved it’,” Aja continued.

Three brothers in a notorious crime group that controlled much of Europe's drug trade are fighting amongst themselves over the ownership of a luxury property.

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh off the TIFF premiere of their new documentary Vice Is Broke, Get Out producer QC Entertainment has enlisted Gabrielle Union (Riff Raff) to star in The Casket Girls, a new horror film to be directed by Justin Dyck (Anything for Jackson), which they will produce and fully finance.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Jonah Hauer-King, who recently captured Ariel’s heart in the live-action reimagining of “The Little Mermaid,” will play a troubled member of a literary family in “The Eden Express.” The film is produced by Scythia Films in collaboration with Good Question Media, and is written and will be directed by Daniel Cockburn. Hauer-King takes the lead role of Mark Vonnegut, the son of science-fiction author Kurt Vonnegut. The film follows his 1970 quest, alongside his girlfriend Virge and a group of friends.

Suits: LA is going to be filming in the City of Angels in no small part thanks to some hefty help from Sacramento.

EXCLUSIVE: Canada‘s International South Asian Film Festival (iSAFF) has unveiled its lineup. The festival will take place in Surrey, British Columbia and run from September 25 to 29.

The Times of London reports.The 74-year-old film composer, just one year younger than Harry’s monarch father, has become a close friend and confidant to Harry as the Sussexes continue to build their life in the US.The 16-time Grammy winner, who lives near Harry and Meghan in their plush Montecito neighborhood, is often Harry’s go-to man for advice, according to the report.What’s more, their close bond was previously described as “beautiful” by Foster’s wife and actress Katharine McPhee, who said the duo are very much “like father and son.”“My husband has a really, really beautiful relationship with Harry. They’re so cute,” she added.McPhee is no stranger to the royal couple, having previously gone to the same Catholic middle school in Los Angeles as Markle, 43.While the 40-year-old wasn’t friends with the “Suits” alum at school, the pair reconnected in London while McPhee was starring in the “Waitress” musical.During that time, Harry and Foster kickstarted their bond.The foursome’s friendship became stronger once Harry and Meghan quit royal life and moved across the pond four years ago.Foster and McPhee helped the couple find a place to stay in Canada, which ended up being a plush $14.1 million rental home in Victoria.The duo ultimately moved to Montecito after just three months in British Columbia.Speaking in 2020, Foster said he was honored to have lent a helping hand to the couple.

Stuart Miller As the landscape for film, TV and commercials expands well beyond Hollywood, the Assn. of Film Commissioners International is appropriately opening its doors wider than ever before.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The second season of Apple TV+ and Legendary Entertainment’s “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” will shoot in Queensland, Australia. That represents a relocation after the first season of the action-adventure series was largely filmed in Canada’s British Columbia. Location attraction agency, Screen Queensland said that the show will be able to access state subsidies from provided through the Queensland government’s Production Attraction Strategy.

Selome Hailu There aren’t enough Native women on TV. But when they do get hired, they’re often playing cops. “Not to take away from the performances of all these actresses, who I admire so much and are doing a beautiful job,” says Lily Gladstone, “but it’s almost the only role that we get to see.” So it’s understandable that Gladstone had something of a checklist in hand when she first met with the producers of “Under the Bridge.” They were offering her the role of Cam Bentland, a police officer investigating the 1997 murder of Reena Virk (played by Vritika Gupta), a 14-year-old child of Indian immigrants in Saanich Core, British Columbia.

Goat status achieved.King Charles’ ‘unique’ school project from more than 50 years ago — a hand-painted pottery goat — is set to fetch an estimated $12,000 at auction. The colorfully decorated ceramic animal is thought to be the only sculpture ever created by His Royal Highness, back in the 1960s when Charles was attending Cambridge University — experts say that the future monarch may have found inspiration in the goat mascot of The Royal Regiment of Wales.The com-bleat-ly forgotten collectible item became the prized possession of a family overseas many years ago. It was gifted to Canadian Raymond Patten on his 21st birthday, by his great aunt who worked as a cook at Cambridge.Patten, now 76 and living in British Columbia, reached out to Hansons Auctioneers in the U.K.

Naman Ramachandran Veteran film producer and distribution executive Avi Federgreen’s Toronto-based sales company Indiecan Entertainment International has unveiled its Cannes Film Market slate. Leading the slate is “She Was Here,” a documentary that delves into the life of beloved child actress Heather O’Rourke, famed for her role in the “Poltergeist” and known for the line “They’re here.” O’Rourke’s life was tragically cut short at the age of 12. Director Nick Bailey explores O’Rourke’s untold story, featuring interviews with her “Poltergeist” co-stars Craig T.

Jack Dunn Daniel Cockburn will write and direct an adaptation of Mark Vonnegut’s memoir “The Eden Express” from executive producer Stephen Fry. Daniel Bekerman (“The Apprentice”) will produce. Per an official logline, “The Eden Express” follows “Mark’s 1970 quest alongside his girlfriend Virge, leaving his famous father’s [Kurt Vonnegut] house in Nixon’s America to go west in search of a better way of life on a British Columbia commune — ‘Eden’ on earth.

EXCLUSIVE: The Human Rights Watch Film Festival recently announced it’s closing down, and the future of Hot Docs remains uncertain at best. But there’s some hopeful news for the troubled film festival space: the return of the Margaret Mead Film Festival in New York.

Riley Keough and Lily Gladstone. The series is based on the true story of the murder of Reena Virk (played by Vritika Gupta), a 14 year old girl who was killed by a group of fellow teenagers – her supposed friends – in 1997 British Columbia. Keough plays Rebecca Godfrey (who wrote the book that the show is based on), Gladstone plays local cop Cam Bentland, and Panjabi plays Suman Virk, Reena’s mother.

Addie Morfoot Contributor Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat’s documentary “Sugarcane” garnered the top nonfiction honor at the 26th annual Sarasota Film Festival. About the abuse and death of Indigenous children at a Canadian-based Indian Residential School, the docu premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival (SFF), where it picked up the U.S. documentary directing kudo.

Just days before its debut, Fallout looks to be assured a second season thanks to a $25 million tax credit from California.

), the was in , visiting the locations of next year's Invictus Games with husband . Throughout the Invictus Games' One Year to Go festivities, Markle largely stuck to winter neutrals, including a variety of .Though her color story was no different on Valentine's Day, she polished up her silhouette for a private reception at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre.

Prince Harry found himself in a tricky situation when King Charles was mentioned during a Michael Buble performance, according to a body language expert, while Meghan Markle had "no filter".The popular singer changed the lyrics to Frank Sinatra's classic My Way during a show that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended, hailing Harry as a "visionary" and sending "healing wishes" to the king who is facing a health battle after being diagnosed with cancer.The Royal couple were in Canada last week as part of their one-year countdown until the Invictus Games take place in Whistler, British Columbia. It was here they rubbed shoulders with celebs like singing superstar Michael at a lavish event.

Prince Harry was faced with a "difficult" call when King Charles was mentioned during a Michael Bublé performance, according to a body language expert, while Meghan Markle had "no filter".

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are sticking close to each other during their second day attending the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistlers 2025′s One Year to Go Winter Training Camp on Thursday (February 15).

visited the training camp for the 2025 Invictus Games in British Columbia on Wednesday.Their rep told the Mirror on Thursday: “We’ve heard time and time again that certain opportunities are make or break for the couple. They’re still here.”“They’re still working and pursuing what they believe in, despite constantly being challenged and criticized.

obviously knows her way around cold weather outerwear. have arrived in snowy British Columbia for the Invictus Games, and in photos from the ski slopes on February 14, the while remaining practical for the climate, which is no mean feat.Except for her slouchy black beanie, Meghan went with an all white and ivory color palette for the event. She wore a quilted, cream-colored parka long enough to reach her knees, over a bright white knit pullover.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle broke cover for a Valentine's Day outing as they hit the slopes for some skiing on the first day of their Canada trip.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are visiting the Whistler ski resort in British Columbia for a special event marking the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games, which will take place in Canada next year.The couple were all smiles as they arrived hand-in-hand before opting to try some skiing, with Harry, 39, trying out one of the competitor's sit-skis. For the occasion, Meghan, 42, donned a pair of stylish skinny white jeans, a cream jumper, and a beige quilted coat.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are spending Valentine’s Day together, and they look as in love as ever!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spent Valentine’s Day together at the Invictus Games 2025’s Winter Training Camp in Canada. The estranged royals, who recently unveiled their new “self-serving” Sussex.com website, bundled up for the visit Wednesday to brave the frigid temperatures of Whistler, British Columbia.Markle, 42, dressed in a white sweater and white pants underneath a puffy beige coat and trotted next to Harry, 39, in a pair of fur boots.The red-headed “Spare” author wore blue jeans, a black puffer jacket, and a grey beanie for the appearance.

Karen Bliss Canadian superstar singer Michael Bublé thinks he has a global smash on his hands with “Spicy Margarita,” his collaboration with Jason Derulo. The pair performed the Latin-flavoured banger together last week on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and recently shared their mutual respect by getting tattoos of the other — Derulo got a Bublé face on his neck and Bublé the word “DARULO” across his forehead. “You spelled it wrong!” a mock-disappointed Derulo declares in the comedic clip as their single plays in the background.

EXCLUSIVE: Veteran animation producer Rick Mischel has formed a studio in Canada after acquiring Yeti Farm Creative Animation Studio.

“Dave McLean became not only a friend, but family to me during our eight seasons together on Arrow,” Stephen Amell says of The CW superhero series crew member who took his own life on October 9. “It hurts to lose such a vibrant spirit to struggles with mental health.”

EXCLUSIVE: Supinder Wraich (Sort Of) and Enrico Colantoni (Station Eleven) have been cast to lead an upcoming CBC police procedural.

Thania Garcia Taylor Swift will be taking her “Eras Tour” to Vancouver next December. The singer has added three dates at the BC Place in British Columbia on Dec. 6, 7, and 8, with Gracie Abrams standing as the opening act.

EXCLUSIVE: Re: Uniting, a feature debut from Laura Adkin which reteams The Flash stars Jesse L. Martin and Michelle Harrison, is set to world premiere at the Austin Film Festival this coming weekend, and we’ve got a first-look clip, check it out above.

Bruce Cohen In 1992, being out at work in Hollywood wasn’t really much of a thing and yet, I found myself coming out to Steven Spielberg in his office. I had started my career in film as the DGA trainee on “The Color Purple” in 1985, keenly aware of how astonishing it was not only to have Steven as my boss on my first movie but also to have it feature such a bold and beautiful portrayal of LGBTQ+ representation. Producing along with Steven and Quincy Jones were Kathy Kennedy and Frank Marshall.