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Scarlett Johansson in “Black Widow.” (Photo by Jay Maidment/Marvel Studios)

For Johansson, fans, ‘Black Widow’ is a decade in the making

Character introduced in the comics in 1964

  • Jul 6, 2021

 

FILE - Richard Donner arrives at the American Film Institute's 41st Lifetime Achievement Gala on June 6, 2013, in Los Angeles. The filmmaker, who helped create the modern superhero blockbuster with 1978’s “Superman” and mastered the buddy comedy with the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, has died. He was 91. Lauren Shuler Donner, his wife and producing partner, told the Hollywood trade "Deadline" that Donner died Monday, July 5, 2021. (Photo by Katy Winn/Invision/AP, File)

‘Superman,’ ‘Lethal Weapon’ director Richard Donner dies

‘Superman,’ ‘Lethal Weapon’ director Richard Donner dies

 

Members of the public walk in front of the Palais des Festival prior to the 74th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, July 5, 2021. The Cannes film festival runs from July 6 - July 17, 2021. (AP Photo/ Brynn Anderson)

Cannes reawakens, pins hopes on film festival’s return

Cannes reawakens, pins hopes on film festival’s return

 

FILE - Riley Keough, back row from left, Colman Domingo, Jeremy O. Harris, A'Ziah King, and fromt row from left, Taylour Paige, writer/director Janicza Bravo, and Nicholas Braun pose for a portrait to promote their film "Zola" during the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File)

In ‘Zola,’ Janicza Bravo’s cinema of ‘life at high volume’

In ‘Zola,’ Janicza Bravo’s cinema of ‘life at high volume’

FILE - Riley Keough, back row from left, Colman Domingo, Jeremy O. Harris, A'Ziah King, and fromt row from left, Taylour Paige, writer/director Janicza Bravo, and Nicholas Braun pose for a portrait to promote their film "Zola" during the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File)
This group of children attended Thunderchild Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan. (Contributed photo)

Residential school experiences recounted in Red Deer documentary film

‘A Historic Survival’ is available at the Red Deer museum

This group of children attended Thunderchild Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan. (Contributed photo)

A year later, Krasinski’s ‘Quiet Place’ ready to make noise

A year later, Krasinski’s ‘Quiet Place’ ready to make noise

Lisa MacLeod Ontario's Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport attends Ontario Premier Doug Ford's daily briefing in Toronto on June 15, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Ontario provides $3 million in one-time funding to the Canadian Film Centre

Ontario provides $3 million in one-time funding to the Canadian Film Centre

Lisa MacLeod Ontario's Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport attends Ontario Premier Doug Ford's daily briefing in Toronto on June 15, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
This image released by IFC Films shows Eric Bana in a scene from "The Dry." (Ben King/IFC Films via AP)

Review: Eric Bana riveting in Aussie crime drama ‘The Dry’

Review: Eric Bana riveting in Aussie crime drama ‘The Dry’

This image released by IFC Films shows Eric Bana in a scene from "The Dry." (Ben King/IFC Films via AP)

Sarah Polley, Jayne Eastwood among winners on night 2 of Canadian Screen Awards

Sarah Polley, Jayne Eastwood among winners on night 2 of Canadian Screen Awards

Mi’kmaq filmmaker Jeff Barnaby on pushing boundaries, pursuing his vision

Mi’kmaq filmmaker Jeff Barnaby on pushing boundaries, pursuing his vision

This image released by Netflix shows Ewan McGregor in a scene from "Halston," premiering Friday. (Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix via AP)

Ewan McGregor won’t soon forget his fashion turn as Halston

Ewan McGregor won’t soon forget his fashion turn as Halston

This image released by Netflix shows Ewan McGregor in a scene from "Halston," premiering Friday. (Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix via AP)
An attendant directs a car into Toronto International Film Festival’s Visa Skyline Drive-In at CityView venue for the TIFF drive-in premier of David Byrne’s American Utopia in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Toronto film festival plans return to in-person, digital hybrid model for 2021

TIFF runs Sept. 9 to 18

An attendant directs a car into Toronto International Film Festival’s Visa Skyline Drive-In at CityView venue for the TIFF drive-in premier of David Byrne’s American Utopia in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
FILE - David Oyelowo posing for a portrait in New York on April 8, 2019. Oyelowo makes his directorial debut in “The Water Man," which arrives in theaters Friday. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File)

David Oyelowo fulfills new directing passion in ‘Water Man’

David Oyelowo fulfills new directing passion in ‘Water Man’

FILE - David Oyelowo posing for a portrait in New York on April 8, 2019. Oyelowo makes his directorial debut in “The Water Man," which arrives in theaters Friday. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File)
This image released by Focus Features shows Carey Mulligan, left, Emerald Fennell and Laverne Cox on the set of "Promising Young Woman." (Focus Features via AP)

In possible Oscar preview, ‘Nomadland’ wins at Spirit Awards

In possible Oscar preview, ‘Nomadland’ wins at Spirit Awards

This image released by Focus Features shows Carey Mulligan, left, Emerald Fennell and Laverne Cox on the set of "Promising Young Woman." (Focus Features via AP)
FILE — In this July 12, 2016, file photo, Sam Suchmann, right, and Mattie Zufelt pose with ghoulish figures at Sam's home in Providence, R.I. The two young men with Down syndrome who caused a sensation four years ago when they created their own gory zombie movie are back, this time in a documentary championed by a Hollywood luminary that chronicles their tenacious, years-long effort to see their silver screen dream come to fruition. "Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie," was released Tuesday, April 6, 2021, on Apple TV. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

New film follows 2 zombie moviemakers with Down syndrome

New film follows 2 zombie moviemakers with Down syndrome

FILE — In this July 12, 2016, file photo, Sam Suchmann, right, and Mattie Zufelt pose with ghoulish figures at Sam's home in Providence, R.I. The two young men with Down syndrome who caused a sensation four years ago when they created their own gory zombie movie are back, this time in a documentary championed by a Hollywood luminary that chronicles their tenacious, years-long effort to see their silver screen dream come to fruition. "Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie," was released Tuesday, April 6, 2021, on Apple TV. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Red Deer’s Niek Theelan (left) and Jason Steele star in Legend of the Sandwich Master, made for the 2021 Easter Seals Film Challenge. (Contributed image).

Red Deer-made film challenges perceptions about people with disabilities

‘Legends of the Sandwich Master’ is part of the 2021 Easter Seals Film Challenge

Red Deer’s Niek Theelan (left) and Jason Steele star in Legend of the Sandwich Master, made for the 2021 Easter Seals Film Challenge. (Contributed image).
Film director Emma Seligman is photographed in Toronto on Thursday, September 10, 2020, as she promotes her film "Shiva Baby" ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Director Emma Seligman hopes ‘Shiva Baby’ will make ‘other young women feel seen’

Director Emma Seligman hopes ‘Shiva Baby’ will make ‘other young women feel seen’

Film director Emma Seligman is photographed in Toronto on Thursday, September 10, 2020, as she promotes her film "Shiva Baby" ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Actress Megan Park smiles during a press conference at the Toronto International Film Festival, in Toronto, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. Writer-director Megan Park is among several Canadian winners at the South by Southwest film festival. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Galit Rodan

Megan Park’s ‘The Fallout’ among Canadian winners at South by Southwest

Megan Park’s ‘The Fallout’ among Canadian winners at South by Southwest

Actress Megan Park smiles during a press conference at the Toronto International Film Festival, in Toronto, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. Writer-director Megan Park is among several Canadian winners at the South by Southwest film festival. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Galit Rodan
FILE - Director Pedro Almodovar, right, and actress Tilda Swinton pose during the photo call for the short film "The Human Voice" during the 77th edition of the Venice Film Festival at the Venice Lido, Italy, on Sept. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis, File)

Almodóvar returns to the female universe with Penélope Cruz

Almodóvar returns to the female universe with Penélope Cruz

FILE - Director Pedro Almodovar, right, and actress Tilda Swinton pose during the photo call for the short film "The Human Voice" during the 77th edition of the Venice Film Festival at the Venice Lido, Italy, on Sept. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis, File)
This image released by Apple TV+ shows Ciara Bravo, left, and Tom Holland in a scene from "Cherry." (Apple TV+ via AP)

Misguided ‘Cherry’ is flashy, look-at-me filmmaking

Misguided ‘Cherry’ is flashy, look-at-me filmmaking

This image released by Apple TV+ shows Ciara Bravo, left, and Tom Holland in a scene from "Cherry." (Apple TV+ via AP)