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Arts | Oct 2, 2012 | 3:08

GG Lit Award contenders

The Canada Council has unveiled the list of 2012 nominees for the Governor General's Literary Awards, with Vincent Lam, Linda Spalding, Wade Davis and Nahlah Ayed and among the contenders. Eli Glasner reports.

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Film - Projecting The Hobbit in High Frame Rate 3DDec 11, 2012 | 2:23Film Projecting The Hobbit in High Frame Rate 3D Video
Film Projecting The Hobbit in High Frame Rate 3D Dec 11, 2012 | 2:23Paul Salvini of Christie offers a peek at the digital projector required to screen HFR Rate 3D films like The Hobbit and explains how it works.
Film - Critic explains The Hobbit's High Frame Rate 3DDec 11, 2012 | 2:48Film Critic explains The Hobbit's High Frame Rate 3D Video
Film Critic explains The Hobbit's High Frame Rate 3D Dec 11, 2012 | 2:48Movie writer Jason Gorber breaks down what audiences will see in High Frame Rate 3D films and what the new tech does for The Hobbit.
Arts - Don't Tell the NewfoundlandersDec 10, 2012 | 6:44Arts Don't Tell the Newfoundlanders Video
Arts Don't Tell the Newfoundlanders Dec 10, 2012 | 6:44Comedian and writer Greg Malone has a new book that explores the secret documents behind Newfoundland and Labrador joining Canada. He talks to CBC's Kamala Rao.
Music - Jenni Rivera dies in plane crashDec 10, 2012 | 2:44Music Jenni Rivera dies in plane crash Video
Music Jenni Rivera dies in plane crash Dec 10, 2012 | 2:44U.S. authorities confirm that Mexican-American music superstar Jenni Rivera has died in a plane crash in northern Mexico
Film - Quentin Tarantino on Django UnchainedDec 10, 2012 | 7:14Film Quentin Tarantino on Django Unchained Video
Film Quentin Tarantino on Django Unchained Dec 10, 2012 | 7:14The famed director of Pulp Fiction and Inglourious Basterds talks to CBC about the different shades of violence in his forthcoming Django Unchained, making tales of revenge and telling stories of operatic proportion. (Note: some language)
The National - Horseshoe Tavern at 65Dec 10, 2012 | 2:46The National Horseshoe Tavern at 65 Video
The National Horseshoe Tavern at 65 Dec 10, 2012 | 2:46Deana Sumanac looks back at the history of music mecca the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto as the venerable club turns 65.
Books - Don't tell NewfoundlandersDec 9, 2012 | 2:58Books Don't tell Newfoundlanders Video
Books Don't tell Newfoundlanders Dec 9, 2012 | 2:58A new book by satirist Greg Malone titled 'Dont Tell The Newfoundlanders' posits the theory that Newfoundland and Labrador entered confederation through a rigged vote and a constitutional coup
Entertainment - Viral video recordDec 9, 2012 | 2:45Entertainment Viral video record Video
Entertainment Viral video record Dec 9, 2012 | 2:45Homemade video has set a viral record. Charlie Bit My Finger has over 500 million views.
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Film Cirque Du Soleil 3D Dec 9, 2012 | 3:19The Cirque du Soleil's first theatrical film, Worlds Away, premiered in Montreal. Laura Thompson reports.
Arts - Horseshoe Tavern turns 65Dec 8, 2012 | 3:09Arts Horseshoe Tavern turns 65 Video
Arts Horseshoe Tavern turns 65 Dec 8, 2012 | 3:09Major musical acts like The Rolling Stones and Bryan Adams have played 'The Shoe'. The storied venue turns 65. Laura Thompson reports.
Music - Simple PlanDec 8, 2012 | 2:38Music Simple Plan Video
Music Simple Plan Dec 8, 2012 | 2:38A new book marks Simple Plan's 10th anniversary with photos, stories, and tour memorabilia. Laura Thompson explains.
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Music Playing for Keeps Dec 8, 2012 | 2:58The romantic comedy Playing for Keeps has been panned by critics. But if it's so bad, why would someone like Gerard Butler sign on to the film? Laura Thompson reports.
The National - Kid Koala sings the bluesDec 7, 2012 | 4:48The National Kid Koala sings the blues Video
The National Kid Koala sings the blues Dec 7, 2012 | 4:48With his latest album 12 Bit Blues, the Montreal DJ taps into the deep emotions of the music he discovered in traditional blues music. Eli Glasner reports.
Arts - Simple Plan looks backDec 7, 2012 | 6:18Arts Simple Plan looks back Video
Arts Simple Plan looks back Dec 7, 2012 | 6:18The Montreal band talks about its 10-year anniversary and its new book Simple Plan: The Official Story.
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Music Sounds of the Season Dec 7, 2012 | 3:19Eli Glasner reports from Toronto as CBC listeners join in the annual celebration of the season with Nelly Furtado, Matt Galloway and others.

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