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Should they pray or should they go?

TIFF's 2013 dates overlap with Jewish High Holy Days

23rd Bond film attracts royalty

The latest James Bond movie got its world première in London on Tuesday, with Prince Charles on hand to give it a royal seal of approval.

Singer Adele gives birth to baby boy

British singer Adele has given birth to a baby boy, British media reported. There was no statement on her official website and her spokesman said "no comment" on Monday in reply to a request for confirmation.

X Factor gets another season

The X Factor has earned a third season from Fox, the network said Monday. The singing competition underwent a major upheaval following its first season, with judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger being ousted, along with host Steve Jones.

CW renews superhero series

The CW announced Monday that it has given Arrow a full-season order. The superhero drama, parts of which were filmed at Hatley Castle in Colwood, is based on DC Comics' Green Arrow. Its première earlier this month drew 4.

Art burglars breached security

Paintings taken from Dutch gallery after locks automatically opened

Paranormal Activity shows box office strength

Scary movie fans are still into Paranormal Activity, though the horror franchise looks as though it's starting to run out of steam at the box office. Paramount's Paranormal Activity 4 debuted at No. 1 with $30.

Practice closing its doors

ABC's Private Practice is shutting down. ABC Entertainment spokeswoman Alison Rou said Monday that the Grey's Anatomy spinoff will be ending after 13 episodes this season, most likely in January.

It's Hammer time: Victoria-made comedy three years in the making ready for rollout to movie theatres

The Hammer nails it. That was the consensus Saturday night at Langford's Svelte Lounge during the "wrap party" and hometown screening of Jackhammer, Mike Hanus's raucous, outrageously funny comedy set in the world of male stripping.

10 Things: Movies that scare you, without even trying

Movies that are meant to go bump in the night are staples of the Halloween season. But the movies that qualify as truly scary are often ones hardly anyone sees coming.