Theatre

Neighboring Edmonton Business Sues Roxy Theatre Over Alleged Structural Damage Amidst Construction Dispute

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EDMONTON, Alberta — A contentious legal battle has unfolded between the historic Roxy Theatre and its neighboring building after construction activities allegedly caused damage to the adjacent structure. The neighboring property owner claims in a lawsuit that the theatre’s construction efforts led to physical damage during the Roxy’s rebuild following a devastating fire in 2015. Last month, a ruling by Alberta Court of King’s Bench Justice Donald Lee denied the Roxy Theatre an easement that would have allowed access to the neighboring property to complete construction of its still unfinished south wall. The decision has … Read more

Joanna Hogg to Champion Theatre of Cinema as Jury President at Venice’s 2024 Giornate degli Autori

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VENICE, Italy — Acclaimed British filmmaker Joanna Hopper, known for her introspective works such as “The Souvenir” and “The Eternal Daughter,” has been appointed as the president of the jury for the Giornate degli Autori section at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. This announcement places Hogg at the forefront of a showcase that parallels the prestigious Venice Film Festival by celebrating independent voices in cinema. Joanna Hogg will lead the panel in selecting the winner of the Giornate degli Autori’s Directors’ Award, which this year celebrates a decade since its inception. The award highlights one … Read more