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London animation studio adapts to finish Disney film

London animation studio adapts to finish Disney film

LONDON — Hanging under blankets for audio soundproofing and working around patchy home Wi-Fi, a London animation studio is following the British motto of “keep calm and carry on” during the coronavirus pandemic to complete its first feature film in t
Depp says feces in bed was last straw in marriage to Heard

Depp says feces in bed was last straw in marriage to Heard

LONDON — Johnny Depp said in a London court on Friday that he was left embittered by ex-wife Amber Heard's claims he abused her, which turned him from “Cinderella to Quasimodo” in the public eye.
TIFF launches digital platform online film rentals ahead of festival

TIFF launches digital platform online film rentals ahead of festival

TORONTO — The organization behind the Toronto International Film Festival has launched its own online platform for renting films. Digital TIFF Bell Lightbox comes after last month's announcement that TIFF will have a digital platform in September.
Police: Pop Smoke's social media led killers to LA home

Police: Pop Smoke's social media led killers to LA home

LOS ANGELES — Authorities believe rising rapper Pop Smoke was shot and killed during a Los Angeles home-invasion robbery in February after his social media posts led five suspects to the house he was renting, police said after detectives arrested the
WWII-era planes make flyby in honour of late singer Vera Lynn

WWII-era planes make flyby in honour of late singer Vera Lynn

LONDON — World War II-era aircraft flew over the late singer Vera Lynn’s village in southeastern England on Friday, offering a final tribute to the “Forces’ Sweetheart” who buoyed the morale of Britain during the conflict and beyond.
Authorities search for 'Glee' star believed to have drowned

Authorities search for 'Glee' star believed to have drowned

Authorities planned Friday to renew the search for “Glee” star Naya Rivera, who is believed to have drowned in a Southern California lake while boating with her 4-year-old son.
'These kind of issues are out here': New doc examines police violence in Calgary

'These kind of issues are out here': New doc examines police violence in Calgary

For years, Godfred Addai-Nyamekye felt like he was alone in his trauma from being a victim of police violence in Calgary. "Three years ago, four years ago, I was in the wilderness, screaming by myself," Addai-Nyamekye says in a phone interview.
Parades, close-ups with Mickey out as Disney World reopens

Parades, close-ups with Mickey out as Disney World reopens

ORLANDO, Fla. — Forget about up-close “meet-and-greet" sessions with Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck when Walt Disney World parks reopen.
In court, Depp denies violence during 'tailspin' marriage

In court, Depp denies violence during 'tailspin' marriage

LONDON — Johnny Depp said Thursday that his relationship with Amber Heard was “a crime scene waiting to happen,” but denied assaulting her during a drug-fueled rampage in Australia while he was filming a “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie.
Teams search for 'Glee' star Naya Rivera at California lake

Teams search for 'Glee' star Naya Rivera at California lake

LOS ANGELES — Authorities were searching a Southern California lake Thursday for “Glee” star Naya Rivera a day after her 4-year-old son was found alone on a rented boat.