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Fringe review: Fringe star Cervello in well-directed show but with often complicated Middle English

What: The Wyf of Bathe Where: Wood Hall, Victoria Conservatory of Music, 907 Pandora Ave. When: Aug. 26, 28, 31, Sept. 1 Rating: 3 stars (out of five) Julian Cervello聮s Canterbury Cocktails was a hit with Fringe audiences.

Sidney solves public-art conundrum

Public art is usually a problem. The committee and the public don't see eye to eye, what is chosen costs more than seems reasonable, and once you've got it, you can't get rid of it. But somehow, the people of Sidney have solved those conundrums.

Singer Travis cited in assault

Police say they're citing country star Randy Travis for simple assault after he got involved in a couple's argument. Police said Friday that a woman and her estranged husband were arguing Thursday night in a church parking lot.

Mila Kunis joins cast of Haggis drama

Mila Kunis is joining the cast of the Oscar-winning director-writer Paul Haggis's drama Third Person, with James Franco and Casey Affleck in negotiations to join.

Fringe review: French accents in Henry V not worthy of V stars

What: Henry V Where: Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra St. When: Today, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2 Rating: 3 stars (out of five) Henry V isn't usually what people bargain for when attending the Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival. Too heavy, too Shakespeare-y.

Musical team to produce Oscars

The production team that helped to create musicals such as Chicago and Hairspray is overseeing the next Academy Awards ceremony.

Fringe reviews: Plays tackle sickness and the surreal

sa国际传媒 reviewers Amy Smart, Cory Ruf and Adrian Chamberlain are covering the Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival, running to Sept. 2. All critiques use a five-star grading system. What: My Aim is True Where: Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St.

Living the life aquatic

Island-born cinematographer's work has revolutionized how researchers study whales

Actor charged in death threat

A man accused of trying to extort film magnate Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on charges that he threatened to kill the relative of a coal company owner unless he received $13 million.

Burton to open London film fest

London Film Festival organizers say this year's event will open in October with Tim Burton's canine monster movie, Frankenweenie.