Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Apr 4 2011
Published: Mon, 04/04/11
Hi . Today is Monday, April 4 2011. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
ROGER ABBOTT OF ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FARCE DIES AT 64
Canadian actor and comedian Roger Abbott, who captivated the country with his hilarious take on the nation's newsmakers for decades, has died. He was 64. The man best known for co-creating and starring on "The Royal Canadian Air Farce" lost a 14-year-battle with leukemia at Toronto General Hospital on Saturday.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/television/roger-abbott-of-royal-canadian-air-farce-dies-at-64/article1958538/
VANCOUVER TURNS 125: TOP 10 PIONEERS OF VANCOUVER'S SCREEN SCENE
The story of moviemaking here, as with everything else in Vancouver's first century-plus, is full of folks who never got the regular playbook. Now, as we finally retire the term Hollywood North, we can look back, in roughly chronological order, at 10 individuals who helped shape who we are today.
http://www.straight.com/article-383932/vancouver/top-10-pioneers-vancouvers-screen-scene
NETFLIX BROADENS CANADIAN MOVIE TURF
Online moviestreaming service Netflix Inc. has locked up the Canadian rights to hundreds of movies from Paramount Pictures, the companies said Monday.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Netflix+broadens+Canadian+movie+turf/4521646/story.html
MOVIE OUTLET CLOSURES: RICHMOND CENTRE 6 CINEMAS, HAPPY BATS CINEMA
This past weekend has not been kind to local movie buffs, who have lost two movie outlets: a Richmond theatre and an East Vancouver video store.
http://www.straight.com/article-383691/vancouver/movie-outlet-closures-richmond-centre-6-cinemas-happy-bats-cinemas
GETTING UP TO SPEEDMAN
Kirk D'Amico and Daniel Iron recently wrapped principal photography on the new feature, but lead star Scott Speedman (Barney's Version) says while the movie may have an outlaw at the centre of the story and plays to big-screen theatrics, it's still steeped in Canadian culture.
http://www.canada.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Getting+Speedman/4536003/story.html
WHY MUST ACTION HERIONES WEAR S&M STRIPPER OUTFITS TO KICK BUTT?
Zack Snyder's adolescent Sucker Punch makes one wonder why female action stars can't have a happy medium between drab boiler suits and stay-up stockings.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/mar/31/action-heroine-outfits-sucker-punch
SLASH AND EARN: THE BLOOD-SOAKED RISE OF SOUTH KOREAN CINEMA
Kim Jee-woon's I Saw the Devil is only the latest revenge fable to hit the world from the studios of Seoul. Why all the anger?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmblog/2011/mar/31/south-korean-cinema-blood-saw-devil
MARYSE | VOICE ACTING / SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Sunday April 10 This very popular workshop consists of vocal training that includes breathing, voice development, enunciation, and voice projection. You will also have an opportunity to work on narratives, commercials, and news reports. Impromptu speaking will also be touched upon. Only 6 people per class! For more information please visit http://www.maryse.org or call 604-220-9384
ACTING FOR THE CAMERA WORKSHOP | TARLINGTON TRAINING
Langley | April 12 - May 17
Instructors are: Carole Tarlington and Megan Mackenzie, and includes Carole's FREE workshop on the industry. To Register, call Velma at 604 664 0315
Canadian actor and comedian Roger Abbott, who captivated the country with his hilarious take on the nation's newsmakers for decades, has died. He was 64. The man best known for co-creating and starring on "The Royal Canadian Air Farce" lost a 14-year-battle with leukemia at Toronto General Hospital on Saturday.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/television/roger-abbott-of-royal-canadian-air-farce-dies-at-64/article1958538/
VANCOUVER TURNS 125: TOP 10 PIONEERS OF VANCOUVER'S SCREEN SCENE
The story of moviemaking here, as with everything else in Vancouver's first century-plus, is full of folks who never got the regular playbook. Now, as we finally retire the term Hollywood North, we can look back, in roughly chronological order, at 10 individuals who helped shape who we are today.
http://www.straight.com/article-383932/vancouver/top-10-pioneers-vancouvers-screen-scene
NETFLIX BROADENS CANADIAN MOVIE TURF
Online moviestreaming service Netflix Inc. has locked up the Canadian rights to hundreds of movies from Paramount Pictures, the companies said Monday.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Netflix+broadens+Canadian+movie+turf/4521646/story.html
MOVIE OUTLET CLOSURES: RICHMOND CENTRE 6 CINEMAS, HAPPY BATS CINEMA
This past weekend has not been kind to local movie buffs, who have lost two movie outlets: a Richmond theatre and an East Vancouver video store.
http://www.straight.com/article-383691/vancouver/movie-outlet-closures-richmond-centre-6-cinemas-happy-bats-cinemas
GETTING UP TO SPEEDMAN
Kirk D'Amico and Daniel Iron recently wrapped principal photography on the new feature, but lead star Scott Speedman (Barney's Version) says while the movie may have an outlaw at the centre of the story and plays to big-screen theatrics, it's still steeped in Canadian culture.
http://www.canada.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Getting+Speedman/4536003/story.html
WHY MUST ACTION HERIONES WEAR S&M STRIPPER OUTFITS TO KICK BUTT?
Zack Snyder's adolescent Sucker Punch makes one wonder why female action stars can't have a happy medium between drab boiler suits and stay-up stockings.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/mar/31/action-heroine-outfits-sucker-punch
SLASH AND EARN: THE BLOOD-SOAKED RISE OF SOUTH KOREAN CINEMA
Kim Jee-woon's I Saw the Devil is only the latest revenge fable to hit the world from the studios of Seoul. Why all the anger?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmblog/2011/mar/31/south-korean-cinema-blood-saw-devil
UPCOMING TRAINING
MARYSE | VOICE ACTING / SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Sunday April 10 This very popular workshop consists of vocal training that includes breathing, voice development, enunciation, and voice projection. You will also have an opportunity to work on narratives, commercials, and news reports. Impromptu speaking will also be touched upon. Only 6 people per class! For more information please visit http://www.maryse.org or call 604-220-9384
ACTING FOR THE CAMERA WORKSHOP | TARLINGTON TRAINING
Langley | April 12 - May 17
Instructors are: Carole Tarlington and Megan Mackenzie, and includes Carole's FREE workshop on the industry. To Register, call Velma at 604 664 0315
http://www.tarlingtontraining.com
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
* INTRO TO VOICEOVER: One of Vancouver's most popular intro classes. Commercials, narrations, cartoons, voicing for movies, where to get work and much more. Only 5 students. April 16/17.
* STACK THE DECK DEMO CLASS: This is the affordable way to build your demo. Get one fully produced spot per week in a coached session. Every Monday.
* HOME TECH COURSE: Bring your laptop and USB microphone and we'll load up free editing software and teach you to use it April 20th.
CRAZY8s GALA SCREENING & PARTY
April 9 7pm | Vogue Theatre
Now in it's 12th year Crazy8s challenges filmmakers to create a short film in 8 days and with $800. With the help from a professional story editor and thousands of dollars of production support, they are currently in the middle of their production week ending April 1. Join the screening with hundreds of others in our community.
http://www.crazy8s.cc
REEL 2 REAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH
April 9-15
Educational and entertaining, Reel 2 Real offers children and youth the opportunity to learn about film and cultures from around the world. Activities include internationally acclaimed films and workshops on animation, sound design, digital filmmaking, and much more. This exciting program is sure to delight, move and amaze audiences of all ages!
http://2011.r2rfestival.org
CENTERING THE TANGENT
Saturday April 9th | 9:30am - 7:00pm | Langara College, 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver
A day-long all ages gathering and celebration to explore the critical role of arts, culture, and creativity in community empowerment and movement building!
http://www.centeringthetangent.wordpress.com
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
* INTRO TO VOICEOVER: One of Vancouver's most popular intro classes. Commercials, narrations, cartoons, voicing for movies, where to get work and much more. Only 5 students. April 16/17.
* STACK THE DECK DEMO CLASS: This is the affordable way to build your demo. Get one fully produced spot per week in a coached session. Every Monday.
* HOME TECH COURSE: Bring your laptop and USB microphone and we'll load up free editing software and teach you to use it April 20th.
http://www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532
DIALECT COACHING | TONY ALCANTAR
Hollywood producers trust Tony Alcantar with their stars: Oscar-winner Halle Berry, Stellan Skarsgard, Zhang Ziyi. You can trust him too! Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach, recommended by agents, casting directors and other industry professionals. Learn with confidence the most requested dialects and accents required for the Vancouver market. Book that role!
DIALECT COACHING | TONY ALCANTAR
Hollywood producers trust Tony Alcantar with their stars: Oscar-winner Halle Berry, Stellan Skarsgard, Zhang Ziyi. You can trust him too! Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach, recommended by agents, casting directors and other industry professionals. Learn with confidence the most requested dialects and accents required for the Vancouver market. Book that role!
CRAZY8s GALA SCREENING & PARTY
April 9 7pm | Vogue Theatre
Now in it's 12th year Crazy8s challenges filmmakers to create a short film in 8 days and with $800. With the help from a professional story editor and thousands of dollars of production support, they are currently in the middle of their production week ending April 1. Join the screening with hundreds of others in our community.
http://www.crazy8s.cc
REEL 2 REAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH
April 9-15
Educational and entertaining, Reel 2 Real offers children and youth the opportunity to learn about film and cultures from around the world. Activities include internationally acclaimed films and workshops on animation, sound design, digital filmmaking, and much more. This exciting program is sure to delight, move and amaze audiences of all ages!
http://2011.r2rfestival.org
CENTERING THE TANGENT
Saturday April 9th | 9:30am - 7:00pm | Langara College, 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver
A day-long all ages gathering and celebration to explore the critical role of arts, culture, and creativity in community empowerment and movement building!
http://www.centeringthetangent.wordpress.com
Do you have an event or news item you think would be of interest to the Vancouver acting community? Would you like to include a notice about an upcoming class or workshop? For more information email Kenji Maeda at kenji@productionheads.com.
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