Tracey Friesen, Veteran Canadian TV Producer, Dies at 58

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On their website, the Whistler Film Festival announced that Friesen passed away on Monday in Vancouver following a cancer diagnosis in September 2024. As a valued board member, her absence is deeply felt within our community. In a statement, Angela Heck, the executive director, expressed that this loss, both personally and professionally, echoes throughout us all. Friesen’s infectious enthusiasm and discerning, compassionate demeanor always managed to address issues with clarity, precision, and kindness. Her playful blue eyes and radiant smile will be fondly remembered. Our thoughts go out to her family during this difficult time; she will be greatly missed.

That Time Hugh Jackman Threatened To Leave The Greatest Showman, And How His Director Convinced Him To Stay

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Michael Gracey is currently promoting his newest musical project, “Better Man,” which is an extraordinary biopic about the renowned UK vocalist Robbie Williams. This film chronicles his journey from his initial days as a Take That band member, through some challenging times. In a recent, exclusive interview with TopMob, Gracey shared some details about his own professional struggles and recounted a tale of Hugh Jackman giving him a chance as a less experienced director, initially considering abandoning the project.

Everything to Know About January’s Full Wolf Moon and Mars Occultation

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As a moon enthusiast, I can’t help but marvel at the beauty of the full Moon that graces our skies nearly every month, often twice in a blue moon. Each lunar spectacle has its unique moniker, and in the United States, the January full Moon is affectionately called the Wolf Moon. This name is said to have originated from the ancient practice of wolves howling more frequently during this time of year. However, across different lands and cultures, it’s known by other names like the Ice Moon, Old Moon, Center Moon, Cold Moon, and a myriad of others.

Eaton Fire Puts L.A. Broadcast Towers at Risk

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The Eaton Fire, causing destruction in Altadena, is approaching Mount Wilson, a location that houses multiple broadcast towers. Notably, the NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, PBS, KTLA, and KMEX (Univision) stations all have transmitters on this mountain peak.

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The Eaton Fire, burning in Altadena, is moving towards Mount Wilson, a site with numerous broadcast towers at its summit. This location hosts the transmitters for NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, PBS, KTLA, and KMEX (Univision) stations.

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