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If an algorithm designed a classic, big-screen spectacle for the small-screen age , “The Electric State” probably wouldn’t be too far off the mark.

Nathan Caine may not be able to feel pain, as the tagline for the new action-comedy “Novocaine” reads, but the same does not apply to audiences.

In the new horror movie “Opus,” we are introduced to Alfred Moretti, the biggest pop star of the '90s, with 38 No. 1 hits and albums as big as “Thriller,” “Hotel California” and “Nebraska.

The embattled Hot Docs festival has announced the first batch of films that will screen in its special presentations program this year. A personal doc called “The Nest” from Canada’s Chase Joynt and Julietta Singh will make its world premiere.

“Parasite” filmmaker Bong Joon Ho’s original science fiction film “Mickey 17” opened in first place on the North American box office charts. According to studio estimates Sunday, the Robert Pattinson-led film earned $19.

TORONTO — Gabbi Kosmidis still feels shivers from watching the intensely gory 2006 horror thriller “Silent Hill” as a child. “It was an insane film for an 11-year-old to watch,” says the Toronto-based voice actor, now 30.

NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for actor Blake Lively asked a federal judge Thursday to impose strict rules to prevent anyone associated with Justin Baldoni getting personal or intimate information about her or other celebrities while potential evidence is

In Carson Lund’s “Eephus,” two teams – the Riverdogs and Adler’s Paint – gather on a neighborhood field for a baseball game.

“The Acolyte” star Manny Jacinto and Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob are among those slated to receive special honours at this year’s Canadian Screen Awards.

TORONTO — These days, Amanda Seyfried isn’t one for playing it safe — even if she works in an industry that’s becoming allergic to risk.