VANCOUVER’S LAST INDEPENDENT THEATRES FACE AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE
High property taxes and the dominance of Toronto-headquartered Cineplex are forcing those still standing to diversify or
close.
https://www.biv.com/news/entertainment-media-sports/vancouvers-last-independent-theatres-face-an-uncertain-future-9649308
B.C. ACTOR ADDS ANOTHER HOLLYWOOD HEAVYWEIGHT TO HIS RESUME: SNL'S LORNE
MICHAELS
West Vancouver actor Gabriel LaBelle, who plays SNL's creator in Saturday Night, also played a teenage Steven Spielberg in the director’s semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans.
https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/bc-actor-gabriel-labelle-saturday-night-live-lorne-michaels 'MAZE RUNNER' ALUM DYLAN O'BRIEN SAYS HIS SAFETY CONCERNS "WERE NOT RESPECTED" While filming Maze Runner: The Death Cure in Vancouver in 2016,
O’Brien suffered an accident while performing a stunt. The accident left the actor with a concussion and other physical injuries. https://deadline.com/2024/10/dylan-obrien-concerns-not-respected-set-maze-runner-near-death-accident-1236111466/ DESPITE HIS ICONIC ACTING CAREER, VICTOR GARBER IS STILL WAITING FOR HIS BIG FILM BREAK Canadian actor, Victor Garber has enjoyed an incredible career on stage and screen. While Garber has taken on plenty of lead roles in small screen and stage productions, his big break in
film has yet to come. "I haven't really had that experience," he says. https://www.cbc.ca/arts/q/despite-his-iconic-acting-career-victor-garber-is-still-waiting-for-his-big-film-break-1.7342781
ROGERS TO LAUNCH WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY CHANNELS IN CANADA AFTER BELL DROPS LEGAL CHALLENGE
Bell also renewed a long-standing HBO/Max streaming content deal with the Hollywood studio.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/rogers-warner-bros-discovery-bell-1236026862/
IS BEING TYPECAST BAD FOR YOUR CAREER? ACTORS WHO FOUND SUCCESS BY MASTERING AN ARCHETYPE
Is having a “type” something to avoid altogether? Below are seven actors who knew how to turn typecasting to their benefit, whether by leaning into an onscreen persona or
reigniting a stagnating career by purposely upending a pre-established image.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/typecast-actors-77809/
GERSH TALENT AGENT GABY COHEN REVEALS WHAT EVERY ACTOR SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FINDING REPRESENTATION
Whether you’re getting ready for auditions or in need of professional guidance, this interview will help you navigate the path to securing a great talent agent with confidence.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/gersh-talent-agent-gaby-cohen-reveals-what-every-actor-should-know-about-finding-representation/
WHY SOCIAL MEDIA IS NOT NECESSARY FOR A SUCCESSFUL ACTING CAREER
Social media a powerful marketing tool, but it’s just one way to create those genuine connections, but by no means is it the only one. If you focus on those goals, your
fanbase will grow organically.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/why-social-media-is-not-necessary-for-a-successful-acting-career/
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October 18 - 27
The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival is back bigger, better, and scarier than ever. Join us for two full weekends of screenings,
filmmaker Q&A sessions, panel discussions, parties, awards and more. VHS 2024 will present 9 feature films, 47 shorts, 4 panel discussions, parties, awards, and more! Get ready to get scared.
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NEW WEST FILM FEST
October 25 -
27
This year's festival features local, Canadian, and international independent films from New Westminster and across Canada, USA, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Türkiye, and Iran. In our 14th year, join us for the film screenings and Q&As with filmmakers.
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HEARTH OF THE CITY FESTIVAL October 30 - November 10 For 21 years, the festival has been grounded in the Downtown Eastside and focused on listening and learning from the community's cultural practices. This year's festival features 100+ live and online events showcased at 40+ local venues including music, stories,
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October 31 - November 3
Spark Animation is Western Canada’s premiere animation festival and the largest presentation and gathering of animation in British Columbia. It presents a wide range of programming for all ages including family-friendly screenings, late-night presentations for more mature audiences, as well as talks and opportunities for attendees to meet, interact and learn from
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https://sparkcg.org/festivals/information.php?SA24-G CHUTZPAH! FESTIVAL November 1 - 10 The Chutzpah! Festival returns with a vibrant lineup of performances, presenting music, theatre, comedy, dance, and multimedia arts showcasing excitinginternational artists through a multicultural Jewish lens. For over two decades the Chutzpah! Festival has been an eagerly anticipated and annual highlight of Greater Vancouver’s arts season. https://chutzpahfestival.com |
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