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Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon rides away in a car as he leaves the courthouse after being found not guilty in his sexual assault trial in Montreal on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Quebec prosecutors won't appeal acquittals in Rozon, Salvail cases after review

Prosecutors will not appeal the acquittal of Gilbert Rozon, ending the Just for Laughs founder's trial.

Quebec filmmakers try to flip the script, give audiences more ways to view their work

Like many industries, cinema in Quebec has been hard hit by COVID-19, and some major players in the industry are trying to find a way to flip the script. 1

A new face at Montreal Symphony Orchestra

Venezuelan conductor Rafael Payare will replace Kent Nagano at the Montreal Symphony Orchestra

Venezuelan conductor Rafael Payare has been chosen to become musical director of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (OSM) as of the 2022-2023 season. 2

Glassblowing in Griffintown: a CEGEP degree not for the faint of heart

CEGEP students can get a degree in glass-making at a workshop-slash-classroom called the Espace Verre, located in a former fire station. 1

With no gigs on the horizon, Montreal street musicians ponder a career change

Times are tough for Montreal's metro buskers and street performers. Deprived of their biggest stages by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are now considering a change in profession.

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George Clooney directs ‘The Midnight Sky’

‘The Midnight Sky,’ the latest from director George Clooney, comes to Netflix.

Air Date: January 2, 2021

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Quebec theatre scene wants to rehearse

They can't put on shows now, but maybe by summer. So theatre people are asking for a special heads-up about relaxed COVID-19 rules.

Air Date: December 30, 2020

Quebec City artist Timothee de Sandro paid tribute to George Floyd, whose death inspired worldwide protests against police violence, with a giant snow sculpture. (Photo: Timothee de Sandro)

Quebec City artist pays tribute to George Floyd with giant snow sculpture

A Quebec City artist paid tribute to George Floyd, whose death inspired widespread protests against police violence, by building a giant snow sculpture in his likeness.

Actor Halle Berry arrives on the red carpet for the movie "Kings" during the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Halle Berry gives shout out to Montreal West Island pub's hot wings

Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry took to Instagram to bestow her own bit of adjudication of best in a particular category on Saturday when she named the hot wings from Cunninghams Pub in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue on Montreal's West Island 'some the best damn hot wings I've ever tasted.' 1

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Broadway’s ‘The Prom’ comes to TV

‘The Prom’ is a Broadway show that was adapted to TV for Netflix and directed by Ryan Murphy.

Air Date: December 24, 2020

James Klym realized that building an electric guitar was much more challenging than he thought, but he kept at it, turning what started out as a fanciful hobby into a career. He works with a team of six people in a St-Henri co-op. They can turn out 10 guitars a month. Some of the clients he’s listed include Simple Plan, Alice Cooper and AC/DC. SOURCE: James Klym

Life-changing accident steers man to new career building guitars

Luthier James Klym turned an accident with a table saw into a rewarding career building some of Montreal's most stylish guitars. 1

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Meet I Musici’s new musical director

I Musici de Montreal chamber orchestra has a new music advisor and principal guest conductor, Jean-Francois Rivest on his new role.

Air Date: December 21, 2020

An Oscar statue is seen on the red carpet before the 84th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Feb. 25, 2012. (AP / Matt Sayles)

Quebec film to vie for best international feature film Oscar

Telefilm Canada says '14 Days 12 Nights' will compete for best international feature film at the Oscars following the disqualification of another film.

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Pulitzer Prize winning play ready to stream

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is a powerful and compelling play by August Wilson that is now available to stream on Netflix.

Air Date: December 19, 2020

Full-tilt obsession: Montreal bar rents out pinball games for retro fun

Adam Kiesler started collecting machines a decade ago. He says it quickly became a full-tilt obsession. 1

Gilbert Rozon founder of the Just for Laughs festival, leaves the Quebec Court of Appeals, Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon acquitted of rape and indecent assault

Former entertainment mogul Gilbert Rozon, founder of the Just for Laughs festival, has been found not guilty on charges of rape and indecent assault. 9

Music manager turns to first love -- skateboards

Montreal music manager turned to first love -- skateboards -- when pandemic halted tours

What started as a pandemic project has turned into a real venture for Montrealer Dan McKay. Aiming to turn a bad situation into something good, McKay and his family started a company called Finless Skateboard Co. 1

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‘Safety’ puts family first

New Disney+ drama ‘Safety’ is about putting family first.

Air Date: December 12, 2020

Film director Denis Villeneuve is seen during a photo call for his movie "Blade Runner 2049" in Montreal, on Thursday, September 28, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Denis Villeneuve blasts AT&T, Warner Bros. for disrespecting 'Dune' and the cinema experience

Quebec director Denis Villeneuve is angry with parent company AT&T, which he accuses of sacrificing production company Warner Bros. by announcing the online broadcast of his new film "Dune" at the same time as the theatrical release of the work.

Actors Lucinda Davis, centre, and Quincy Armorer are seen during a performance of "The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God" in an undated handout photo. NAC English Theatre announced Thursday that it's partnering with Montreal's Black Theatre Workshop to launch a collaborative curation model aimed at bringing Black perspectives to the national stage. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-National Arts Centre, Andree Lanthier.

NAC partners with Montreal's Black Theatre Workshop to share English programming resources

The National Arts Centre is sharing the spotlight with Canada's longest-running Black theatre company as part of the Ottawa institution's new commitment to evenly split its English programming resources with Black arts organizations.

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