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Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
‘Universal Language' leads film contenders heading into Canadian Screen Awards
An absurdist Winnipeg-set fever dream and a millennial identity dramedy are among the leading contenders heading into tonight's Canadian Screen Awards. Matthew Rankin's 'Universal Language' picked up five awards in the film categories at a ceremony over the weekend and will compete for several more tonight, capping off a multi-day celebration of Canadian film, television and digital storytelling. It's vying for the best film trophy against 'The Apprentice,' 'Darkest Miriam,' 'Gamma Rays,' 'Village Keeper' and 'Who Do I Belong To.' Jasmeet Raina's Crave dramedy series 'Late Bloomer' won four awards at a gala for scripted television on Saturday, and is in contention tonight for best comedy series. It's up against CTV's 'Children Ruin Everything,' CBC's 'One More Time' and Crave's 'Don't Even' and 'Office Movers.' Edmonton-born comedian Lisa Gilroy says there's no better time to spotlight homegrown talent as she hosts tonight's Canadian Screen Awards, airing live from Toronto on CBC and CBC Gem. 'I know how hard it is to get TV shows and movies made (in Canada), and I'm so excited to celebrate the stuff that has been made,' she said in an interview earlier this month. 'It is so good and so funny. And we deserve to party.' 'Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent,' which led all nominees overall with 20, is up for several trophies tonight. It won two awards on Saturday for best writing in a drama series and best sound in fiction. It will square off for best drama series against CBC's 'Allegiance' and 'Bones of Crows,' Hollywood Suite's 'Potluck Ladies' and CTV's 'Sight Unseen.' 'Law & Order Toronto' actors Kathleen Munroe and Aden Young compete for best lead performer in a drama series against Grace Dove of Crave's 'Bones of Crows,' Mayko Nguyen of Citytv's 'Hudson & Rex' and CBC stars Supinder Wraich of 'Allegiance,' Hélène Joy of 'Murdoch Mysteries, Michelle Morgan of 'Heartland' and Vinessa Antoine of 'Plan B.' 'Universal Language' stars Rojina Esmaeili and Pirouz Nemati are nominated for best performance in a leading comedy film role. They're up against Maïla Valentir of 'Ababooned,' Paul Spence of 'Deaner '89,' Taylor Olson of 'Look at Me,' Emily Lê from 'Paying for It,' Cate Blanchett of 'Rumours' and Kaniehtiio Horn of 'Seeds.' Up for best performance in a leading drama film role are Sebastian Stan of 'The Apprentice,' Oshim Ottawa of 'Atikamekw Suns,' Britt Lower of 'Darkest Miriam,' Carrie-Anne Moss of ':Die Alone,' Chaïmaa Zineddine Elidrissi of 'Gamma Rays,' Sean Dalton of 'Skeet,' Christine Beaulieu of 'The Thawing of Ice,' and Olunike Adeliyi of 'Village Keeper.' In a last-minute programming shift on Thursday, the Canadian Screen Awards announced it would broadcast live on television — reversing earlier plans for a streaming-only show. Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television CEO Tammy Frick previously said going online-only allowed the show to be more 'flexible.' Some top nominees had expressed disappointment in March, telling The Canadian Press that a televised broadcast is key to spotlighting Canadian talent. The Academy said the decision to return to CBC TV came down to NHL scheduling — with no playoff game on Sunday, the two-hour show could air live. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 1, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
‘Universal Language' leads film contenders heading into Canadian Screen Awards
An absurdist Winnipeg-set fever dream and a millennial identity dramedy are among the leading contenders heading into tonight's Canadian Screen Awards. Matthew Rankin's 'Universal Language' picked up five awards in the film categories at a ceremony over the weekend and will compete for several more tonight, capping off a multi-day celebration of Canadian film, television and digital storytelling. It's vying for the best film trophy against 'The Apprentice,' 'Darkest Miriam,' 'Gamma Rays,' 'Village Keeper' and 'Who Do I Belong To.' Jasmeet Raina's Crave dramedy series 'Late Bloomer' won four awards at a gala for scripted television on Saturday, and is in contention tonight for best comedy series. It's up against CTV's 'Children Ruin Everything,' CBC's 'One More Time' and Crave's 'Don't Even' and 'Office Movers.' Edmonton-born comedian Lisa Gilroy says there's no better time to spotlight homegrown talent as she hosts tonight's Canadian Screen Awards, airing live from Toronto on CBC and CBC Gem. 'I know how hard it is to get TV shows and movies made (in Canada), and I'm so excited to celebrate the stuff that has been made,' she said in an interview earlier this month. 'It is so good and so funny. And we deserve to party.' 'Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent,' which led all nominees overall with 20, is up for several trophies tonight. It won two awards on Saturday for best writing in a drama series and best sound in fiction. It will square off for best drama series against CBC's 'Allegiance' and 'Bones of Crows,' Hollywood Suite's 'Potluck Ladies' and CTV's 'Sight Unseen.' 'Law & Order Toronto' actors Kathleen Munroe and Aden Young compete for best lead performer in a drama series against Grace Dove of Crave's 'Bones of Crows,' Mayko Nguyen of Citytv's 'Hudson & Rex' and CBC stars Supinder Wraich of 'Allegiance,' Hélène Joy of 'Murdoch Mysteries, Michelle Morgan of 'Heartland' and Vinessa Antoine of 'Plan B.' 'Universal Language' stars Rojina Esmaeili and Pirouz Nemati are nominated for best performance in a leading comedy film role. They're up against Maïla Valentir of 'Ababooned,' Paul Spence of 'Deaner '89,' Taylor Olson of 'Look at Me,' Emily Lê from 'Paying for It,' Cate Blanchett of 'Rumours' and Kaniehtiio Horn of 'Seeds.' Up for best performance in a leading drama film role are Sebastian Stan of 'The Apprentice,' Oshim Ottawa of 'Atikamekw Suns,' Britt Lower of 'Darkest Miriam,' Carrie-Anne Moss of ':Die Alone,' Chaïmaa Zineddine Elidrissi of 'Gamma Rays,' Sean Dalton of 'Skeet,' Christine Beaulieu of 'The Thawing of Ice,' and Olunike Adeliyi of 'Village Keeper.' Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. In a last-minute programming shift on Thursday, the Canadian Screen Awards announced it would broadcast live on television — reversing earlier plans for a streaming-only show. Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television CEO Tammy Frick previously said going online-only allowed the show to be more 'flexible.' Some top nominees had expressed disappointment in March, telling The Canadian Press that a televised broadcast is key to spotlighting Canadian talent. The Academy said the decision to return to CBC TV came down to NHL scheduling — with no playoff game on Sunday, the two-hour show could air live. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 1, 2025.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
From giant star to your necklace: Indian-origin NASA scientist finds a billion-year-old alien connection to gold
A groundbreaking study led by Anirudh Patel suggests that magnetars—rare, highly magnetic neutron stars—played a key role in the formation of gold and other heavy elements in the universe. By re-examining 20-year-old space data, scientists found that intense magnetar flares could have contributed up to 10% of the heavy elements in our galaxy. This discovery opens a new frontier in astrophysics, revealing the cosmic origins of precious metals found on Earth and in modern technology. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Magnetars: The unlikely goldsmiths of the universe A closer look at the cosmic "starquakes" Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The role of Gamma Rays in unveiling element formation A game-changer for astrophysics The cosmic origins of gold and other precious metals The origin of heavy elements like gold, platinum, and uranium has long been one of the universe's greatest mysteries. While lighter elements were forged in stars, the source of these heavier elements remained unclear for decades. Now, scientists suggest that magnetars , a rare type of neutron star, might be the key to understanding how gold and other precious metals formed. New research based on decades-old space data offers a fresh perspective on how these elements might have been created in the depths of a recent study led by Anirudh Patel , a Ph.D. student at Columbia University , magnetars have been proposed as major contributors to the creation of heavy elements. Magnetars are highly magnetic remnants of supernova explosions, their magnetic fields trillions of times stronger than Earth's. These stars occasionally release massive bursts of energy—known as magnetar flares—during which they expel high-energy radiation capable of influencing Earth's to Patel, these flares could have played a crucial role in the formation of elements heavier than iron. "It's a fun puzzle that hasn't actually been solved," Patel said, reflecting on the mystery that has intrigued astronomers for years. His team discovered that magnetar flares could account for up to 10% of the heavy elements in our galaxy, including gold, platinum, and uranium. This would make magnetars among the first cosmic goldsmiths in the are more than just stellar oddities. These neutron stars are incredibly dense—just a teaspoon of their matter would weigh billions of tonnes on Earth. When they experience intense internal stresses, their crusts can crack open in what are known as "starquakes." These violent events unleash powerful magnetar flares that can be seen from Earth, even though they occur thousands of light-years Burns, a co-author of the study from Louisiana State University, described this discovery as a breakthrough in astrophysics . "It's like solving a century-old riddle using forgotten observations," he said. By re-examining old data from ESA and NASA telescopes, the team found that these violent outbursts could generate the conditions necessary for the rapid neutron capture process, or " r-process ," which is responsible for creating heavy elements like 2017, scientists witnessed the merger of two neutron stars, providing direct evidence of the r-process in action. However, such mergers are rare and occur too late in the universe's history to explain the formation of early elements. Patel's team, therefore, turned to magnetar flares, which are much more frequent and occur earlier in the universe's life suggested that gamma rays—rather than visible or ultraviolet light—might provide a clearer signal of element creation during magnetar flares. When they revisited data from a magnetar flare observed in 2004 by ESA's retired INTEGRAL satellite, the team was stunned to find a gamma-ray signal that matched their predictions. This finding was later confirmed by two additional NASA missions , RHESSI and Wind, which independently detected the same discovery opens a new chapter in astrophysics. NASA's upcoming COSI mission, launching in 2027, will provide an even more detailed view of cosmic explosions like magnetar flares. With a wide-field gamma-ray telescope, COSI could offer direct observations of the elements created during these stellar outbursts, potentially validating Patel's implications of this research extend beyond the academic world. "It's very cool to think about how some of the stuff in my phone or my laptop was forged in this extreme explosion," Patel mused, underscoring the cosmic journey that brought elements from distant stars into everyday platinum, and other precious metals have long been linked to meteorite bombardments and the cooling of Earth's core. However, this new research suggests a far more explosive origin. The heavy elements we value today might not have just arrived via meteorites, but were also forged in the intense flares of distant magnetars. The 2004 flare alone, according to Patel's team, could have produced the equivalent of a third of Earth's mass in heavy metals, shedding light on the incredible forces behind the creation of the precious materials that shape our research, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, presents a transformative shift in how we understand the formation of elements in the universe. By turning to older data with fresh insight, scientists have uncovered a surprising and profound source of some of the most precious materials in existence. The idea that gold—whether in wedding rings or smartphones—might have its origins in the violent death throes of a magnetar is a humbling thought. As we look to the future, researchers are eager to explore more ancient cosmic signals, hoping to uncover further secrets of the universe's hidden goldmines.
CBC
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Here's who is nominated for the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards
Social Sharing Nominations for the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards were announced Wednesday, with the crime series Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent dominating nominations in both television and overall categories while Universal Language led in the film category. Among its 20 nominations, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent received nods in the best lead performer (Kathleen Munroe), drama series and best direction categories. Based on its namesake American series, it follows an elite squad of Canadian police detectives as they investigate high-profile crimes and corruption in Canada's largest metropolis. Universal Language, the Oscar-shortlisted film directed by Matthew Rankin, received 13 nominations in categories including best motion picture and achievement in direction. David Cronenberg's The Shrouds followed with nine. Best motion picture The Apprentice Darkest Miriam Gamma Rays Universal Language Village Keeper Who Do I Belong To Achievement in direction, film Naomi Jaye, Darkest Miriam Henry Bernadet, Gamma Rays Ara Ball, L'Ouragan F.Y.T. Atom Egoyan, Seven Veils Matthew Rankin, Universal Language Meryam Joobeur, Who Do I Belong To Other television series with multiple nominations were the drama miniseries Bones of Crows and two comedy series, Children Ruin Everything and Run the Burbs. All three earned 12 nominations each. Comedy digital media series My Dead Mom scooped up eight nominations and children's sci-fi series Davey and Jonesie's Locker received 10 nominations. Best comedy series Children Ruin Everything Don't Even Late Bloomer The Office Movers One More Time Best drama series Allegiance Bones of Crows Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent Potluck Ladies Sight Unseen The annual event, which recognizes excellence in Canadian film, television and digital media, is scheduled to begin on May 30 and will culminate on June 1 with a show hosted by comedian Lisa Gilroy. It will air live on CBC Gem at 8 p.m. ET. In total, 265 feature, documentary and short films received nominations for this year's Canadian Screen Awards, while 433 television and digital media titles were nominated. WATCH | Heaviness and healing were involved in making Bones of Crows: Bones of Crows star Grace Dove says she became an actor 'to share hard stories' 2 years ago Duration 2:47 Dove says both heaviness and healing were involved in making the upcoming film and mini-series that deals with intergenerational trauma and residential schools. Other nominees: John Dunning award for best first feature film Deaner '89 Hunting Daze Mongrels Seeds Village Keeper Who Do I Belong To Performance in a leading role (film, drama) Sebastian Stan, The Apprentice Oshim Ottawa, Atikamekw Suns Britt Lower, Darkest Miriam Carrie-Anne Moss, Die Alone Chaïmaa Zineddine Elidrissi, Gamma Rays Sean Dalton, Skee t Christine Beaulieu, The Thawing of Ice Olunike Adeliyi, Village Keeper Performance in a leading role (film, comedy) Maïla Valentir, Ababooned Paul Spence, Deaner '89 Taylor Olson, Look at Me Emily Lê, Paying for It Cate Blanchett, Rumours Kaniehtiio Horn, Seeds Rojina Esmaeili, Universal Language Pirouz Nemati, Universal Language Best lead performer (drama series) Supinder Wraich, Allegiance Grace Dove, Bones of Crows Michelle Morgan, Heartland Mayko Nguyen, Hudson & Rex Kathleen Munroe, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent Aden Young, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent Hélène Joy, Murdoch Mysteries Vinessa Antoine, Plan B Best lead performer (comedy series) Aaron Abrams, Children Ruin Everything Meaghan Rath, Children Ruin Everything Mary Walsh, The Missus Downstairs Daniel Beirne, One More Time D.J. Demers, One More Time Rakhee Morzaria, Run the Burbs Andrew Phung, Run the Burbs Anastasia Phillips, The Trades Best factual series In Cold Water: The Shelter Bay Mystery Little Big Community PD True Who Killed WCW? Who Owns the World
