Hi . Today is Monday, Aug 13 2012.  Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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B.C. TEEN TO CO-STAR WITH CHARLIE SHEEN
Daniela Bobadilla was born in Mexico City, but grew up in North Vancouver and Coquitlam. Two years ago she moved to Los Angeles, where she landed a role in the NBC series Awake. Before it had even aired, the 19-year-old was cast as Sheen's daughter in Anger Management.
http://www.vancouversun.com/teen+star+with+Charlie+Sheen/7043987/story.html

SOOK-YIN LEE PLAYS OLIVIA CHOW IN JACK LAYTON'S MADE-FOR-TV-MOVIE
Rick Roberts ("Republic of Doyle," "Cra$h & Burn") stars in "Smilin' Jack: The Jack Layton Story" as the former New Democrat leader while CBC radio personality Sook-Yin Lee plays his wife, Olivia Chow. Filming began earlier this week in Winnipeg.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Radio+host+SookYin+plays+Olivia+Chow+Jack+Layton/7053866/story.html

QUEER YOUTH FIND EXPRESSION THROUGH DANCE IN MACHiNENOiSY'S LAW OF PROXIMITY
In some ways, dance is the ultimate act of trust: someone else is holding you, catching you as you bend backward, or lifting you, and you need to know that they won't let you fall. That idea is being taken to new levels in a project MACHiNENOiSY is doing with a group of eight queer youths between 19 and 24 years old--a full spectrum of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, many of whom have never danced before.
http://www.straight.com/article-749416/vancouver/queer-youth-find-expression-through-dance

IN HOLLYWOOD, TIMING IS EVERYTHING - EVEN WITH STEVEN SPIELBERG AS A MENTOR
How good is Steven Spielberg, really, for a young up-and-comer's career? Ask Will Bigham, winner of the 2007 Fox reality show "On the Lot," who counts Spielberg as a mentor and Paramount chief Adam Goodman as a "big fan."
http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/hollywood-timing-everything-even-steven-spielberg-mentor-51141

DANGER GRAY, TO BE SHOT IN VANCOUVER THIS FALL
The 90-minute pilot, created by Jim Danger Gray, will be shot in Vancouver this fall, and comes one day after THR broke the news that Syfy will be teaming with M. Night Shyamalan for the Proof pilot, also likely to be produced in Canada.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/syfy-bryan-fuller-high-moon-pilot-358174

HEY! WHERE ARE THE SHOWS FOR US OTHER GIRLS?
Where were the stories about us? I felt the same disconnect after the April debut of HBO's now Emmy-nominated Girls. The show led to a collective Internet spewing over its varying degrees of myopia; loudest were those who felt let down by the lack of diversity. Created by and starring 26-year-old Lena Dunham, the show delineates the lives of four smart but cellulite-y, moneyed but struggling twentysomething white women in New York.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/hey-where-are-the-shows-for-us-other-girls/article4460912/

HOLLYWOOD FLEXIBLE WITH FILM TRILOGY MATH
Although three-and-out works as a baseball metaphor, basketball offers a more appropriate analogy, given the uneven application of the rule of three to studio franchises, creating headaches for those responsible for keeping money and merchandising flowing. Simply put, if the movie business is going to hit a higher percentage with its long-range game of extending franchises, studios are going to need some three-pointers.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118057581

WHY WE SHOULD BRING BACK THE ARTS OLYMPICS
From 1912 to 1948 the Olympic Games had a subdivision dedicated to handing out medals in arts events, like literature and architecture and visual arts and music (ironic for the latter, since this year musicians were barely paid to participate even on the sidelines.) Is it crazy to imagine us bringing them back?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lucas-kavner/we-used-to-have-an-arts-olympics_b_1744985.html

NETWORKS STRUGGLE TO APPEAL TO HISPANICS
The discrepancy between English and Spanish language shows is most acute among shows that are scripted in English. The issue, many viewers and critics argue, is that there still hasn't been the Hispanic equivalent of "The Cosby Show," meaning a show that deals with Latino culture in a way that doesn't offend viewers with crude stereotypes.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/06/business/media/networks-struggle-to-appeal-to-hispanics-without-using-stereotypes.html

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UPCOMING TRAINING

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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!
Contact: 604-418-1192, tonyalcantar1960@gmail.com

INTRODUCING LA ACTOR AND COACH JANE PIPER AT THE ACTOR'S CIRCLE
Jane's training stems from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, The Beverly Hills Playhouse, Groundlings, and Edgemar Theatre Group - just to name a few. The Actor's Circle incorporates Cold Reads, Audition Techniques, Improvisation, and Scene Study all into one class, so you can work on a variety of important, useful skills without having to sign up for a variety of different classes, saving you time and money.
Sign up today at http://www.theactorscircle.ca Space is limited.

MICHELLE DANNER LOS ANGELES ACTING SCHOOL
Study and work in Hollywood. M1 visa sponsorship available for the 6 and 12 month program. WELL ROUNDED ACTOR TRAINING INTENSIVE.
*The Actor's Golden Box: With Michelle Danner
*Audition for Film & Television: On-Camera Cold Reading
*Scene Study, Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced
*Improv Workout
*Casting Director Workshop
*Voice intensives level 1 & level 2
*Brad Garrett the Emmy Award winning star of Everybody Loves Raymond Teaching a sitcom/comedy intensive
TO REGISTER FOR THESE PROGRAMS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (310)392-0815 OR E-MAIL INFO@EDGEMAR.ORG. SPACE IS LIMITED. www.michelledanner.com or To see more about the Acting School : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LZ8ktUFpMA

INTRO TO ACTING (ITA) | VADA
The Intro To Acting (ITA) class is for beginners and those with a theater background who are looking to start in film and television. This class will give you a taste of what it takes to be a professional actor. We start with text analysis, breaking down the script, and preparing your work. You work with monologues, scenes and drills getting into emotions and characters. We film your work and show you camera technique and the technical aspect of acting on-set for the camera.
Next Start Date: September 17th-October 10th 2012
Program Details: Monday & Friday, 6:00pm-9:00pm (24 Hours)
info@vadastudios.com 604.633.1525 www.vadastudios.com

SOUNDSWRITE
INTRO TO VOICEOVER WEEKEND INTENSIVE | September 22 & 23
"I learned more in the two-day intensive at Soundswrite, than I did in weeks and weeks at a voiceover workshop in Los Angeles." Patrick Murray, comedian/ventriloquist, Holland America.
Learn from pros who cast voiceover gigs all the time. Practice voicing for commercials, narration, animation, audiobooks and WALLA for films. Learn what you need to set up your home studio. You'll also get a fully produced spot to start your demo. Five students per class = maximum booth time.
HOME STUDIO SETUP | Sept. 26th
Bring your computer and microphone and we'll teach you to record and edit so you can book those online jobs!
Register at: www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532

UPCOMING AT TARLINGTON TRAINING
-We are proud to announce our adult courses with acting coach Linda Darlow. Starting September 11th Linda will be teaching her "Twelve Choices" technique at Tarlington. Classes run Tues. evenings for twelve weeks.
-Tarlington's popular SUMMER INTENSIVE sessions are filling up! These week long courses are perfect for young actors. Space is available for Aug. 20th-24th and Aug. 27th-31st.
-Tarlington is hosting Michelle Allen's Casting Workshop for Aug. 18th. This day long intensive puts you in front of a working casting agent!
TO BOOK A CLASS PLEASE CALL 604-664-0315.

BIZ STUDIO SUMMER INTENSIVES
July & August Intensives for Kids (8-11) and Teens (12-17)
Two Casting Directors. Three Instructors. Five Days. A maximum of six students in each group, and a new intensive every week through July and August. The primary instructor for each intensive is Head Coach Michael Bean, with workshops like "Emotional Access" with Laura Bertram, "Actor Action: Intro to Stunts" with Patrick Sabongui, and intimate audition workshops with casting directors like Tiffany Mak, Michelle Allen, Candice Elzinga, and Jackie Lind. All in a working casting studio at 788 Beatty St., B2 Level, in downtown Vancouver.
Registration and info at www.bizstudio.ca

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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COLD READING SERIES
Thursdays, June 7 - Sept 6
Every Thursday night, all summer long, writers, actors, directors, producers, singer/songwriters and audience members crowd into The Billy Bishop Legion in Kitsilano for an exciting evening of brand new work. Every show ends with a party in the bar downstairs where you can meet up with other artists over a cold beer.
http://www.coldreadingseries.com

MEMBERS FILM & MEDIA SHOWCASE
August 22
Cineworks invites you to participate in our first monthly Film & Media Showcase! During the evening, three artist members from three different mediums will have the opportunity to show their work. After each project is presented, the artist will engage in thought provoking dialogue with the other members.
http://www.cineworks.ca/events/day/2012/08/22/

UNIVERSAL PICTURES: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
August 16-31 | Pacific Cinematheque
The Universal Film Manufacturing Company incorporated on April 30, 1912, the result of a merger between a number of independent companies that had been battling Thomas Edison's Motion Picture Patents Trust. Universal would go on to become the oldest continuously operating film producer and distributor in the United States. In an industry defined by change, Universal's spinning globe logo has remained, along with its back lot, and tour, in Universal City, California.
http://www.cinematheque.bc.ca/universal-pictures-celebrating-100-years

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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