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They fled the U.S. during the Vietnam War. A new Toronto art show reveals how they shaped Canada
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (376+ words) Their work is captured in a powerful show at Daniel Faria Gallery until Aug. 22. Between 1950 and 1969, around 251,000 Americans moved to Canada, a groundswell commonly attributed to an economic boom, relaxed immigration policy, and, in what turned out to be a…...
Steampunk festival creates an unlikely capital for Victorian style and sci-fi oddity in New Zealand
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (903+ words) “I am Lady Sarsaparilla Ovabyte, of the Coventry Ovabytes,” she said. “We are purveyors of fine cordials.” Her companion peered through glasses made from fused-together forks. “Captain Bob McSpoon, inventrepreneur,” he said. On a Victorian-era street in rural Ōamaru, New…...
Toronto horror convention to feature cult movie actor and man who created ‘Star Wars’ lightsabre
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (591+ words) A vendor displays his wares at a previous Horror-Rama event. Horror-Rama’s Torontosploitation, featuring screenings and special guests, will take over the space at 918 Bathurst on Saturday. Like any good horror sequel, you can’t keep Horror-Rama down. On hiatus since 2024, the…...
May the 4th (be with you): Why iconic Star Wars films and shows have stuck with fans
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (826+ words) Attendees look at a replica of Star Wars droid character C-3P0 at the Calgary Expo Comics and Entertainment show in Calgary on Friday, April 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol An attendee dressed as Star Wars character Princess Leia poses for a…...
Famed Canadian actor William Shatner recalls co-star hijinks in discussion with fans
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (770+ words) Actor William Shatner, known for his role as Captain Kirk in “Star Trek,” signs autographs at the Calgary Expo Comics and Entertainment show in Calgary on Friday, April 24, 2026. CALGARY - William Shatner, quickly gliding over questions that speculated about the future…...
Brandon Sanderson’s latest fast-moving collection and 3 other science-fiction books reviewed
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (469+ words) “Sunset at Zero Point,” “Ice” and “Halcyon Years” are also included in our roundup. “Sunset at Zero Point,” by Simon Stålenhag, Saga Press, 192 pages, $56. Saga Press, 192 pages, $56 Simon Stålenhag’s “Sunset at Zero Point” is something a little different: a lavish…...
On the Toronto set of ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,’ these two Hollywood heavyweights had a whole lot of fun
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (1536+ words) Oscar nominee Holly Hunter and Oscar nominee Paul Giamatti on joining the “Star Trek” universe. Oscar winner Holly Hunter says playing Captain Nahla Ake in “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” has been “so fun.” Although she had first watched “Star Trek…...
In ‘Orwell: 2+2=5,’ a powerful portrait of the author and his still relevant writings
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (131+ words) This image released by Neon shows promotional art for “Orwell: 2+2=5.” (Neon via AP) This image released by Neon shows a scene from “Orwell: 2+2=5.” (Neon via AP) Filmmaker Raoul Peck uses George Orwell’s writings to weave together a biographical portrait of…...