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ABC News
a day ago
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- ABC News
Moa De-extinction
The US company Colossal Biosciences has announced plans to bring back the Moa - an extinct giant bird that once called New Zealand home. It's got the backing of a famous Kiwi filmmaker. But not everyone is convinced that we can resurrect extinct animals or that we should be trying. Join Justina on an epic adventure to discover what it takes to bring something back from extinction.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Filmmaker Michael Melski dead at 56
Atlantic Watch Family and friends of award-winning playwright and filmmaker Michael Melski, from Sydney, N.S., have shared news of his death.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Award-winning filmmaker and playwright Michael Melski dies at 56
Award-winning playwright and filmmaker Michael Melski, from Sydney, N.S., is pictured. (Source: IMDB) Family and friends of award-winning playwright and filmmaker Michael Melski, from Sydney, N.S., have shared news of his death and messages of condolence on social media after he died Friday. He was 56. Melski's plays were featured on stages across Canada, including his 2001 Merritt and Dora-nominated play, 'Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad', which was named one of Canada's top 10 plays of the year by the Toronto Star. His award-winning films included 'The Child Remains', 'Charlie Zone', and the documentary 'Perfume War'. He served as an artist-in-residence at the Shaw Festival, Neptune Theatre and Eastern Front Theatre, where his play 'Creepy and Little Manson' debuted in 2016. In addition to his other achievements in film, television and theatre, Melski received the Halifax Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre in 2006. Family members said they were surprised and saddened by his passing and that funeral arrangements will be announced soon. Michael Melski Award-winning playwright and filmmaker Michael Melski from Sydny, N.S., is pictured performing outside with a guitar and a microphone. (Source: Facebook) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Farhan Akhtar condoles demise of 'Don' director Chandra Barot
Bollywood actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has mourned the death of Don director Chandra Barot, who died on July 20 in Mumbai. Barot was 86. Taking to Instagram, Akhtar paid tribute to the filmmaker by calling him the "OG Don". He also expressed his condolences to Barot's family. His post read, "Saddened to learn that the director of the OG Don is no more. RIP Chandra Barot-ji. Deepest condolences to the family." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Farhan Akhtar (@faroutakhtar) Chandra Barot made his directorial debut with Don in 1978. The film, starring Amitabh Bachchan in the lead, gained cult status over the years. The movie's popularity led to several remakes and sequels, including the Don franchise featuring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead. The remake was directed by Akhtar, and also starred Priyanka Chopra. A sequel followed, also helmed by Akhtar, in 2011.
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE He was the Hollywood nepo baby who had everything. But he hid a dark secret that turned him into a killer
Sam Haskell seemed to have it all and was no stranger to the Hollywood limelight. The aspiring filmmaker lived in a $2.6 million home in the quiet Los Angeles suburb of Tarzana with his wife, Mei Li Haskell, and their three young sons.
