As TIFF tightens restrictions, why do world premieres matter so much?

TORONTO—It almost seems inconceivable now, but 27 years ago the very first audience to witness Rob Reiner’s beloved swashbuckling fantasy “The Princess Bride” was in Toronto....

Philippine de Rothschild, ex-actress who became grande dame of Bordeaux wine, dies at 80

PARIS—Philippine de Rothschild, an energetic and self-certain grande dame of Bordeaux wine who halted an acting career to run vineyards owned by the family dynasty, has died,...

10 new fall TV shows worthy of a first-night look

NEW YORK — It’s a time-honored rite harking back to an era of black-and-white TVs and the trio of networks whose programs they delivered: the grand...

Leo DiCaprio nominates PM Stephen Harper to do ice bucket

EDMONTON — Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has nominated Prime Minister Stephen Harper to do the ice bucket challenge. DiCaprio was in northern Alberta last week visiting the...

China courts documentaries as it limits expression

BEIJING — China is wooing filmmakers at the same time as it’s cracking down on them. Authorities are handing more slots to documentaries, giving even independent...

Remember that child star?

Save for some of those kids whose parents didn’t allow to watch TV when they were young, I’m sure you know some of the celebrities you’ll...

Actor-Director Richard Attenborough dies at 90

Alabama hunters haul in 1,000-pound alligator

CAMDEN, Alabama — A group of Alabama hunters is celebrating the catch of a lifetime: A 15-foot-long alligator weighing more than 1,000 pounds. Al.com reports the...