Aliens invade New York in tense Quiet Place prequel

Is your favourite show CanCon enough? Here’s why the definition of Canadian content may get a reboot

What’s your favourite bit of CanCon? Maybe Schitt’s Creek, which aired on CBC but also streamed on Netflix, comes to mind. Perhaps some iteration of Anne of Green Gables. Or maybe a classic David Cronenberg flick like Dead Ringers? These are all considered to be CanCon — shorthand for Canadian content, it refers to film and television productions made […]

FireAid combines music’s biggest acts and stories of loss for LA wildfire relief

Pop stars, first responders, rock stars and those who’ve lost everything in the devastating L.A.-area wildfires came together for FireAid on Thursday night, a benefit concert at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome that combined spectacular performances with moving storytelling from survivors and reminders of the destruction. In a night full of surprises, a reunion […]

Musicians fight uphill battle as AI infiltrates streaming platforms, cutting into royalties

Musicians are calling for regulations and finding creative ways to fight back as AI “bands” climb the charts on streaming platforms, soaking up already meagre royalty payments. But as a major musicians’ union works for legal change, a copyright expert says the law is failing to keep up with artificial intelligence. This comes as an act called The Velvet Sundown has hit […]