Entertainment

LOS ANGELES—Kathryn Bigelow made history last night by becoming the first-ever woman to win the best director trophy at the Academy Awards for “The Hurt Locker,” which also won best picture.
“There’s no other way to describe it, it’s the moment of a lifetime,” said Bigelow.

Looking for something fun—and free—to do this evening?
How about seeing a movie at the Fort Frances Public Library.
“Fantastic Mr. Fox” is being shown today (March 5) at 6:30 p.m. as part of its monthly “Family Movie Night.”
The film, based on Roald Dahl’s novel of the same name, features the voice talents of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, and others.

Muskie Theatre is getting ready to bring the dark musical comedy, “Little Shop of Horrors,” to the Townshend Theatre stage in early April.
“It’s a little bit of a dark comedy,” admitted Fort High teacher Susan De Gagne.
“So it’s way different from what we did last year [‘Aida’]—but that’s good,” she added. “We’re trying out something new.”

Putting their education into practice, Fanshawe College marketing students Adam Armit and Joel Popoff have been working hard to get their video for the Doritos “Viralocity” contest seen by as many people as possible for a shot at winning $250,000.

VANCOUVER — After weeks of Canadians gritting their teeth in the hunt for Olympic gold, the closing ceremonies of the Vancouver Games were the equivalent of a country-wide gap-toothed grin.

After most recently performing at the annual business awards gala held here Feb. 13, Diane Maxey said the “Fort Harmonies” are eager to perform more concerts in Fort Frances and across Rainy River District.

While she’s not sure at this point whether she’ll get a seat to watch the 82nd-annual Academy Awards on March 7, Lori DelBo definitely will be rubbing elbows with celebrities while on business in Hollywood.

NEW YORK—A rare copy of the first comic book featuring Superman sold yesterday for $1 million—smashing the previous record price for a comic book.
A 1938 edition of Action Comics No. 1, widely considered the Holy Grail of comic books, was sold by a private seller to a private buyer, neither of whom released their names.

TORONTO—A false rumour about the death of Gordon Lightfoot spread like wildfire online yesterday, prompting the bemused folk legend to address his fans on a live TV news channel to dispute the reports.
“I’m fine, everything is good,” Lightfoot, 71, assured the Toronto all-news station CP24.

VANCOUVER—In a sport that finds itself struggling for self-respect and legitimacy, sometimes any publicity is good publicity.
Curling is followed rabidly by fans in Canada but when it comes to the world stage, it’s often misunderstood and the target of good-natured, and sometimes not-so-good-natured, humour.