AFTER REINVENTING HER CAREER WITH THE LAST SHOWGIRL, PAMELA ANDERSON FINALLY RECOGNIZES HERSELF
Earlier this month, the Canadian-born actor and model earned her first Golden Globe nomination for her critically acclaimed
performance as a fading Las Vegas showgirl in Gia Coppola's new film, The Last Showgirl. https://www.cbc.ca/arts/q/after-reinventing-her-career-with-the-last-showgirl-pamela-anderson-finally-recognizes-herself-1.7432953 KELOWNA, PEACHLAND FEATURED IN LIFETIME MURDER MYSTERY The Bear Lake Murders was filmed in the Kelowna and Peachland areas. directed by Danny J. Boyle, it stars Mercedes de la Zerda, Tom Stevens, Blake Williams and Quebec born and raised Vancouverite Magalie. https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/527176/Kelowna-Peachland-featured-in-Lifetime-murder-mystery WHERE HAS HOLLYWOOD GONE?
MONTREAL FILM CREWS ARE HURING
Players in the industry say it’s partly due to a global downturn in Hollywood filming post-pandemic, but most also say the city administration has to do much more to entice producers to make movies and TV shows here. https://www.montrealgazette.com/entertainment-life/article683170.html
TIE VOTE KILLS THEATRE GROUP'S REQUEST FOR $250K CITY GRANT FOR ARTS VENUE
The Other Guise Theatre Company had sought the money in its efforts to open a new downtown arts hub in the
former Tomley’s Market on Johnson Street.
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/tie-vote-kills-theatre-groups-request-for-250k-city-grant-for-arts-venue-10089315 MORE EDMONTONIANS ATTENDING ARTS EVENTS, BUT PARTICIPATION BARRIERS AFFECT MANY, SURVEY SUGGESTS
77% of respondents in Edmonton Arts Council survey reported barriers to accessing opportunities.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/arts-events-participation-edmonton-survey-1.7432529
CANADIAN DIRECTOR MATTHEW RANKIN ON HIS SURREAL DARK HORSE BID FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM: “PEOPLE FEEL IT”
Matthew Rankin’s second feature, Universal Language, is something of an anomaly on this year’s Oscar shortlist for International Feature Film. It shouldn’t work
but it does. Here, he gives some vital backstory that helps to make (more) sense of one of the strangest films of the year.
https://deadline.com/2025/01/universal-language-director-matthew-rankin-on-his-surreal-international-oscar-bid-1236255087/
OSCAR NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCEMENT DELAYED AGAIN BECAUSE OF LOS ANGELES WILDFIRES
The Academy is extending the voting period for Oscars nominations. It will announce Oscars nominations virtually on Thursday, January 23, at 5:30 a.m. Pacific.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oscars-nominations-announcement-delayed-wildfires/
COMMERCIAL VOICEOVER: 10 COMMERCIAL TONES TO CULTIVATE
The type of product being promoted will make a big difference in the vocal personality casting directors and other industry professionals are looking for. As with any other acting skill, it’s good to know and be able to describe your
vocal type.
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/commercial-vo-commercial-tones-to-cultivate/
YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO MICROPHONE PLACEMENT: SINGING, VOICEOVERS, AND PODCASTING
Whether singing your heart out like Bailey,
giving life to an animated character, or sparking an engaging conversation on a podcast, the key to great sound isn’t just about the gear; it’s also about how you position the mic. The right placement can totally change the game.
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January 23 - February 9
This year’s festival features dynamic and radical genre-bending works in dance, theatre, multimedia and music at
venues across the city. This year's festival includes more than 25 presentations including: 20 original performance-based productions; five animated parties and cabaret-style events; two film events; and two artist residencies.
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MENA FILM FESTIVAL
January
25 - 30
Join us for over 43 shorts and feature films over six days, beginning with our famous Opening Ceremony on Saturday, January 25, and ending on January 30 with a closing screening and the MENA New Wave Sounds – The After Party, with industry events, panel discussions and movies from the latest talent from the MENA/SWANA region.
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HOLD ON LET GO
February 4 - 8
We’re excited to be presenting 7 deviceful, experimental performances, by artists whose practices bound outside of convention — asking our audiences to take new looks at long-time subjects and conversations.
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