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Timothy Webber
Timothy Webber is a Canadian television, film, and stage actor best known for his performance as Djordje in the film '' My Father's Angel'' (1999), for which he was a Best Supporting Actor nominee at the 21st Genie Awards."Arctic Air actor loves his role" ''Coast Reporter'', January 17, 2014. Career Webber's television roles have included Willie in '' War Brides'', Cece Cooper in '''', Jerome Robinsky in '' |
Newfoundland
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada, in the country's Atlantic region. The province comprises the island of Newfoundland and the continental region of Labrador, having a total size of . As of 2025 the population of Newfoundland and Labrador was estimated to be 545,579. The island of Newfoundland (and its smaller neighbouring islands) is home to around 94 per cent of the province's population, with more than half residing in the Avalon Peninsula. Labrador has a land border with both the province of Quebec, as well as a short border with the territory of Nunavut on Killiniq Island. The French overseas collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon lies about west of the Burin Peninsula. According to the 2016 census, 97.0% of residents reported English as their native language, making Newfoundland and Labrador Canada's most linguistically homogeneous province. Much of the population is descended from English and Irish settlers, with the majority ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kent Stetson
Kent Stetson, (born July 5, 1948) is a Canadian playwright and novelist. Stetson is best known for the plays ''Warm Wind in China'' (1988), one of the first and most prominent AIDS-themed plays produced in Canada; ''As I Am'' (1986), a noted gay-themed work; and the Governor General's Award-winning ''The Harps of God'' (1997). His other plays include ''Queen of the Cadillac'' (1990), ''Just Plain Murder'' (1992), ''Sweet Magdalena'' (1994), ''The Eyes of the Gull'' (2000), ''New Arcadia'' (2001) and ''Horse High, Bull Strong, Pig Tight'' (2004). He has also published two novels, ''The World Above the Sky'' (2010) and ''Meat Cove'' (2013). ''The Harps of God'' received the 2001 Governor General's Literary Award for English language drama, and the 2001 Canadian Authors Association's inaugural Carol Bolt Award. He won the Herman Voaden Playwriting Competition for ''New Arcadia'', the Prince Edward Island Literary Award for outstanding contributions to the literature of Prince E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wars (film)
''The Wars'' is a Canadian historical drama, directed by Robin Phillips and released in 1983.Gerald Pratley, ''A Century of Canadian Cinema''. Lynx Images, 2003. . p. 234. An adaptation of the Governor General's Award-winning novel ''The Wars'' by Timothy Findley, the film centres on Robert Ross (Brent Carver), the immature and closeted gay son of an upper class Rosedale family who enlists to serve in the Canadian Army during World War I. The film's original musical score was composed by Glenn Gould prior to his death. As with the novel, the film blends a number of scenes set at war with depictions of the formative experiences from childhood that have led Robert to enlist, including his relationships with his disabled sister Rowena (Ann-Marie MacDonald) and their parents ( William Hutt and Martha Henry). The cast was drawn predominantly from the ensemble of actors Phillips had worked with at the Stratford Festival. Cast * Brent Carver as Robert Ross * Martha Henry as Mrs. R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Grey Fox
''The Grey Fox'' is a 1982 Canadian biographical Western film directed by Phillip Borsos and written by John Hunter. It is based on the true story of Bill Miner, an American stagecoach robber who staged his first Canadian train robbery on 10 September 1904. The film stars Richard Farnsworth as Miner. The cast also features Jackie Burroughs, Ken Pogue, Wayne Robson, Gary Reineke and Timothy Webber. Plot Stagecoach robber Bill Miner is caught and sent to prison for 33 years. He is finally released in 1901. He wanders around, a man out of place in the new century, until he sees one of the first films, '' The Great Train Robbery'', and is inspired to copy it in real life. After a couple of unsuccessful attempts, he successfully robs a train and hides from the law in a mining town in British Columbia, becoming a respectable resident. There, he meets and falls in love with early feminist and photographer Katherine Flynn. He considers settling down with her, but one la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terror Train
''Terror Train'' is a 1980 slasher film directed by Roger Spottiswoode — in his directorial debut — written by Thomas Y. Drake, and starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Johnson, and Hart Bochner. The film follows a group of pre-medical school students holding a New Year's Eve costume party on a moving train who are targeted by a killer who dons their costumes. It features supporting performances from Sandee Currie, Anthony Sherwood, and David Copperfield. The concept for the film was based on an idea by executive producer Daniel Grodnik, who sought to make a movie inspired by ''Halloween'' (1978) set on a train. A full-length script for the film was composed by T. Y. Drake, and production began within four months. The film was shot in Montreal between late November and late December 1979, shortly after Curtis had completed filming for '' Prom Night'' (1980). ''Terror Train'' had to have a primarily Canadian cast and crew to qualify for a tax credit. An independently produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hog Wild (1980 Film)
''Hog Wild'' is a 1980 Canadian comedy film directed by Les Rose and written by Andrew Peter Marin. The film stars Patti D'Arbanville, Michael Biehn, Tony Rosato, Angelo Rizacos, Martin Doyle and Claude Philippe. The film was released on June 1, 1980, by Embassy Pictures. Plot A Canadian (Michael Biehn) defends his old campus against an outlaw biker (Tony Rosato) and his motorcycle gang. Cast * Patti D'Arbanville as Angie Barnes * Michael Biehn as Tim Warner * Tony Rosato as "Bull" * Angelo Rizacos as "Bean" * Martin Doyle as "Shadow" * Claude Philippe as "Indian" * Matt Craven as "Chrome" * Jack Blum as Gil Lasky * Keith Knight as Vern Jones * Michael Zelniker as Pete Crenshaw * Robin McCulloch as "Stiff" Curd * Sean McCann as Colonel Warner * John Rutter as Sheriff Earl Ramble * Bronwen Mantel Bronwen Mantel (born 29 October 1948) is a Canadian actress. Mantel has appeared in numerous movies and has done extensive voice acting in animated films and television series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Prize Fighter
''The Prize Fighter'' is an American comedy film starring Tim Conway and Don Knotts. Directed by Michael Preece, it was written by Tim Conway and John Myhers, based on a story by Conway. It was released by New World Pictures in November 1979. Plot Set in the 1930s, Bags, an ex-boxer and Shake, his manager have bottomed out as fight trainers. Their latest fighter has lost and fired them. Without a home or even money for food. Bags tells Shake about getting back into the ring, despite Bags' record of 20 losses by knockout (out of 20 fights). One night, while at a carnival, Shake talks Bags into appearing at a $50 amateur fight. Unbeknownst to them, in the crowd is a local mobster known as Mr. Mike. Spotting opportunity, Mr. Mike arranges for Bags' opponent to take a dive in the round. Bags knocks the other boxer with a right hook, winning the money. Afterwards, Mr. Mike approaches Bags and Shake, introducing himself as a local businessman, and invites them to his mansion for dinner. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Situated in the Pacific Northwest between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, the province has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, forests, lakes, mountains, inland deserts and grassy plains. British Columbia borders the province of Alberta to the east; the territories of Yukon and Northwest Territories to the north; the U.S. states of Washington (state), Washington, Idaho and Montana to the south, and Alaska to the northwest. With an estimated population of over 5.7million as of 2025, it is Canada's Population of Canada by province and territory, third-most populous province. The capital of British Columbia is Victoria, British Columbia, Victoria, while the province's largest city is Vancouver. Vancouver and its suburbs together make up List of census metropolitan areas and agglomerations in Canada, the third-largest metropolit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canadian Press
The Canadian Press (CP; , ) is a Canadian national news agency headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Established in 1917 as a vehicle for Canadian newspapers to exchange news and information, The Canadian Press has been a private, not-for-profit cooperative owned and operated by its member newspapers for most of its history. In mid-2010, however, it announced plans to become a for-profit business owned by three media companies once certain conditions were met. Over the years, The Canadian Press and its affiliates have adapted to reflect changes in the media industry, including technological changes and the growing demand for rapid news updates. It currently offers a wide variety of text, audio, photographic, video, and graphic content to websites, radio, television, and commercial clients in addition to newspapers and its longstanding ally, the Associated Press (AP), a global news service based in the United States. History Initially, Canada had only regional news associations, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toronto Star
The ''Toronto Star'' is a Canadian English-language broadsheet daily newspaper. It is owned by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, a subsidiary of Torstar Corporation and part of Torstar's Daily News Brands (Torstar), Daily News Brands division. The newspaper was established in 1892 as the ''Evening Star'' and was later renamed the ''Toronto Daily Star'' in 1900, under Joseph E. Atkinson. Atkinson was a major influence in shaping the editorial stance of the paper, with the paper reflecting his principles until his death in 1948. His son-in-law, Harry C. Hindmarsh, shared those principles as the paper's longtime managing editor while also helping to build circulation with sensational stories, bold headlines and dramatic photos. The paper was renamed the ''Toronto Star'' in 1971 and introduced a Sunday edition in 1977. History The ''Star'' was created in 1892 by striking ''Toronto News'' printers and writers, led by future mayor of Toronto and social reformer Horatio Clarence Hocke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
14th Gemini Awards
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television's 14th Gemini Awards were held on November 7, 1999, to honour achievements in Canadian television. The awards show, which was hosted by Rick Mercer, took place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and was broadcast on CBC Television. Awards Best Dramatic Series * ''Da Vinci's Inquest'' - Haddock Entertainment, Barna-Alper Productions, Alliance Atlantis Productions, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Producers: Chris Haddock, Laszlo Barna * ''Tales of the City (1993 miniseries), More Tales of the City'' - Working Title Films. Producers: Kevin Tierney, Suzanne Girard, Alan Poul, Tim Bevan * ''Foolish Heart (TV series), Foolish Heart'' - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Producers: Ken Finkleman, Brian Dennis * ''La Femme Nikita (TV series), La Femme Nikita'' - Baton Broadcasting, Fireworks Entertainment. Producers: Jamie Paul Rock, Jay Firestone * ''Traders (TV series), Traders'' - Atlantis Films. Producers: Seaton McLean, Sandie Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
11th Gemini Awards
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television's 11th Gemini Awards was held on June 6, 1997, to honour achievements in Canadian television. The awards show, which was hosted by Albert Schultz, took place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and was broadcast on CBC Television. Awards Best Dramatic Series * ''Due South'' - Alliance Communications. Producers: George Bloomfield, Jeff King, Robert Wertheimer * ''Forever Knight'' - Paragon Entertainment. Producers: Richard Borchiver, James D. Parriott, Jon Slan * ''North of 60'' - Seven24 Films. Producers: Tom Cox, Peter David Lauterman, Doug MacLeod * ''Road to Avonlea: The Final Season'' - Sullivan Entertainment. Producers: Trudy Grant, John Ryan, Kevin Sullivan * '' Traders'' - Atlantis Films. Producers: Alyson Feltes, Mary Kahn, Seaton McLean, David Shore Best Short Dramatic Program * ''The Outer Limits - A Stitch in Time'' - Atlantis Films, Trilogy Entertainment. Producers: Pen Densham, Brent Karl Jackson, James Nadler, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
