ACTRA AND ICA GOING BACK TO THE TABLE
After months of angry rhetoric and no outward signs of progress, both the Institute of Canadian Agencies and ACTRA, the union representing most of Canada’s actors,
unexpectedly notified members that the two sides would return to the bargaining table next week to try and negotiate a new National Commercial Agreement.
https://the-message.ca/2023/01/04/actra-and-ica-going-back-to-the-table/
DISTANCE BETWEEN SET AND HOME HELPS KEEP DISTANCE BETWEEN NORTH VANCOUVER ACTOR AND CHARACTER
North Vancouver's Sophia Powers returns for season two of hit CBC comedy Son of a Critch, which marks Powers’ first TV gig. Fox is a complicated, tough, defended kid who leans into an insult reflex to protect herself and keep others at arm’s length.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/television/actor-says-distance-between-set-and-home-helps-keep-distance-between-her-and-character
MICHELLE VAN BEUSEKOM NAMED NEW
CEO OF B.C.’S KNOWLEDGE NETWORK
van Beusekom has had a more than 25-year career in broadcasting and film production, including stints with the National Film Board as Head of English Language Production, Executive Director of the Documentary Organization of Canada, and as a senior advisor working behind-the-scenes of the launch of Inuktut language broadcaster, Uvagut TV.
https://broadcastdialogue.com/michelle-van-beusekom-named-new-ceo-of-b-c-s-knowledge-network/
TV’S DECADE-LONG SPENDING SPLURGE IS OVER, TOP ANALYST PREDICTS
The global television industry’s breathless spending splurge is set to slow to a crawl over the next 12
months, as a top UK research group signalled the end of a decade-long content boom.
https://deadline.com/2023/01/tv-spending-spree-over-analyst-predicts-ampere-analysis-1235210222/
THIS LGBTQ-AFFIRMING ACTING CLASS IS FOSTERING ‘THE NEW HOLLYWOOD’
For Rain Valdez’s students, this class’ potency goes beyond the talent of its instructor — it also allows queer and trans actors to be themselves. “The space is more home than home feels like, because at home, we haven’t been able to be ourselves. This is why it’s so healing. It’s like, finally, we have the permission to completely be
ourselves.”
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-01-05/lgbtq-actors-act-now-safe-space
FRANCE’S CÉSAR AWARDS TO BAN INDIVIDUALS UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE
The
French Academy said the decision was taken “out of respect for the victims.” Under the new rules, any person facing allegations will be barred from all events associated with and organized by the Academy. If a barred nominee wins an award, no person in attendance will be allowed to speak on their behalf.
https://deadline.com/2023/01/cesar-awards-to-ban-individuals-under-investigation-for-sexual-violence-1235210205/
'ROMEO & JULIET' STARS SUE OVER 1968 FILM'S TEEN NUDE SCENE
The two stars of 1968's "Romeo and Juliet"
sued Paramount Pictures for more than US$500 million on Tuesday over a nude scene in the film shot when they were teens. Olivia Hussey, then 15 and now 71, and Leonard Whiting, then 16 now 72, filed the suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleging sexual abuse, sexual harassment and fraud.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/romeo-juliet-stars-sue-over-1968-film-s-teen-nude-scene-1.6216460
THE DAVE BAUTISTA METHOD
Even now, he’s laser-focused on mastering his craft, not burnishing his brand. “Honestly, I could give a f*** [about being a movie star],” he says. “I don't live a great big glamorous life. I don't care about the spotlight, I don't care about
fame. I just want to be a better actor. I want respect from my peers. I don’t need accolades."
https://www.gq.com/story/gq-hype-dave-bautista
KEY FOCUS AREAS FOR NEW ACTORS TO ELEVATE THEIR CAREER
Starting out as an actor can be
scary—especially if you don’t know where to begin. Here are important areas to focus on as you set out on your journey.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/actor-key-areas-advice-sponsored-75815/
THE ACTOR’S START-OF-THE-YEAR
CHECKLIST
It might have been easier for actors to find the time for this in previous years due to the pandemic, when productions were forced to pause operations. This January will most likely be quicker than it has been in recent years for actors in every market as the return to normalcy continues. That said, actors will have to make time to evaluate certain business and marketing aspects of their careers.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/the-actors-start-of-the-year-checklist/
