Hi . Today is Monday, Sep 17 2012.  Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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VANCOUVER ACTOR, WINSTON REKERT DIES AT 63
Actor Winston Rekert - who delighted Vancouver audiences on stage at the Arts Club Theatre and global audiences as the star of Neon Rider and Adderly - died early Friday of cancer at the age of 63. Born and raised in Vancouver, Rekert got his start at the Arts Club with a single line, "Did anyone order a taxi?" in a production of Hot L Baltimore. Rekert took that taxi to stardom, soon becoming one of the country's best-known actors.
http://www.vancouversun.com/Winston+Rekert+starred+Neon+Rider/7248096/story.html

'INNOCENCE OF MUSLIMS': ORIGINAL CASTING NOTICE USES MULTIPLE ALIASES, MAKES NO MENTION OF FILM'S CONTENT
A posting in the online archives of Backstage offers strong evidence that the actors cast in "The Innocence of Muslims" were misled by the film's producers about the project's content and intentions.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/14/innocence-of-muslims-orig_n_1883877.html

LOCAL FILMMAKER SEAN PATRICK SHAUL PREMIERS COMEDY DOC ALONE UP THERE
Blame Werner Herzog for documentary filmmakers going the extra mile these days to get their point across. Take Sean Patrick Shaul (please!), who recently ended up debuting five minutes of original material on-stage at a North Hollywood comedy club for his film Alone Up There. You can see the results when the doc debuts at the RIO Theatre next Thursday (September 20) as part of the Olio Festival.
http://www.straight.com/article-777051/vancouver/local-filmmaker-dies-there

DENMAN CINEMAS TO CLOSE AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER
Owners of the independent movie theatre Denman Cinemas in the West End say they will be closing their doors at the end of this month. The co-owners were told that a Dollarama would be taking the place of the cinema.
http://www.straight.com/article-775691/vancouver/denman-cinemas-vancouvers-west-end-close-end-september

CANADIAN FILM PANEL SPOTLIGHTS US BOX OFFICE TRACTION
A panel on Canadian films like Sarah Polley's Take This Waltz and David Cronenberg's A Dangerous Method gaining traction in the U.S. theatrical market on Monday came to a surprising conclusion: Americans don't perceive those films as Canadian.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/toronto-2012-canadian-film-panel-cosmopolis-cronenberg-369100

ROBERT REDFORD IS CRAZY ABOUT CANADA
Robert Redford is in the midst of a latent love affair - with Canada. The legendary sex symbol-cumhero of independent film says Canadians still have a basic respect, and sense of human decency, that his nation has lost during the past 50 years. "You can feel it," he says. "That's why I'm happy to be here, because I love Canada."
http://www.canada.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Robert+Redford+crazy+about+Canada/7223605/story.html

JOSHUA JACKSON EVOLVES FROM TEEN HEARTTHROB
Joshua Jackson was a child star who evolved into a teen heartthrob (courtesy of Dawson's Creek) and then graduated into adult life as a serious film actor. Born in Canada, Jackson, 34, now lives and works on both sides of the border; more recently, he's been in Vancouver where his hit series, Fringe, is filmed.
http://www.torontosun.com/2012/09/11/joshua-jackson-evolves-from-teen-heartthrob

2012 MAYOR'S ARTS AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Mayor Gregor Robertson has announced the winners of his office's annual arts awards, which will be celebrated at a gala event at 6 p.m. on September 20 at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre. Each person who wins is allowed to select an emerging artist in their area, which is a way of showcasing the next generation of cultural stars.
http://www.straight.com/article-779036/vancouver/2012-mayors-arts-awards-winners-announced

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UPCOMING TRAINING

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TWO WEEK INTENSIVE (TWI) | VADA
The Two Week Intensive (TWI) is great for beginners and those with a theatre background looking to start in film it's an intro to the professional level of on-camera acting. So, even those with previous training in high school drama, university theatre, or intro film classes/workshops, this course is for you! This is where you learn VADA's techniques and basics, covering all areas of film acting. Missing out on this foundation can stunt your growth in our more advanced classes or leave holes in your training.
Next Start Date: September 24th-October 5th 2012
Program Details: Monday-Friday, 10:00am-3:00pm (40 Hours)
info@vadastudios.com 604.633.1525 www.vadastudios.com

VOICE TECHNIQUE AND EXPRESSION WORKSHOPS
Unleash Your Voice September 21 - 23
Technique Weekend October 5 - 7
Price: $250 per workshop
In film, voice-over or stage, your voice is an integral part of your performance. Learn how to express yourself with an authentic confidence and strength! Voice Coach Danielle Benzon has created a fusion of successful techniques that will bring out the very best in your voice. All levels of experience welcome.
Weekend Schedule | Fri: 7pm - 10pm | Sat: 9:30am - 6pm | Sun: 9:30am - 5pm
Register or make an inquiry at 778 235 7696 or http://www.livingvoice.ca

VOICE ACTING/ SPEECH TRAINING WORKSHOP
Sunday September 16th 2012 | 11-5PM
$130 (2 FOR $200)
For more information please view her web site at http://www.maryse.org or call 604-220-9384. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgN7_wbHkLk&feature=youtu.be
PRIVATE LESSONS ALSO AVAILABLE/ ARTIST'S WAY COURSE STARTS SEPTEMBER 18TH

BIZ STUDIO SEPTEMBER CLASSES REGISTERING NOW
*Very Small Class Size
*On-Camera Acting & Audition Training
*Instructors are Working Actors
*In a Working Casting Studio
Kids (Ages 8-11): Tuesdays, Saturdays & Sundays
Teens (Ages 12-17): Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays
Info & Registration http://www.bizstudio.ca or call (604) 801-7050

DIALECT COACHING - TONY ALCANTAR
Book that role! Standard American English Workshop with Vancouver's #1 dialect coach, Tony Alcantar. Saturday, September 22. Go Studios. #210, 112 E. 3rd Ave., Vancouver. 10-4pm. $99 cash. 604-787-4530. Only 6 spots left.
Hollywood producers trust Tony Alcantar with their stars: Oscar-winner Halle Berry, Stellan Skarsgard, Sam Rockwell. You can trust him too!

SOUNDSWRITE
INTRO TO VOICEOVER WEEKEND INTENSIVE
September 22 & 23
We have people travelling from all over BC this weekend to take this course. There are only two spots left. Don't wait to learn to voice for commercials, narration, animation, audiobooks and WALLA for films and learn how to set up your home studio to book online voicing gigs. You'll also get a fully produced spot to start your demo plus ongoing phone support.
HOME STUDIO SETUP:
Sept. 26th
Bring your computer and microphone and we'll teach you to record and edit so you can audition for jobs all over the world.
Register at: www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532.
Soundswrite students work!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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