FILM SETS, CELEBRITIES AND MOCK EXPLOSIONS COMING TO A VANCOUVER STREET NEAR YOU
Vancouver's film industry revs up for a busy summer. Here are a few highlights.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Film+sets+celebrities+mock+explosions+coming+Vancouver+street+near/8589861/story.html

EADWEARD MUYBRIDGE MOVIE SHOOTS IN VANCOUVER
Sara Canning, Ian Tracey and Jodi Balfour have joined the cast of the untitled psychological drama centered on Eadweard Muybridge. The movie begins principal photography next week in Vancouver.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/vampire-diaries-continuum-actors-join-577304

FROM "ESPRESSO" TO THE "HUMAN LIBRARY"
Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in Canada, but spends the least on the arts. Despite this dismal statistic, marvelous playwrights and theater creators make this city their home. We make work in bathrooms and on mountaintops. We have to. We want to.
http://www.howlround.com/from-expresso-to-the-human-library

ALAN THICKE, CHRISTINE SINCLAIR AMONG LATEST CANADIAN WALK OF FAME INDUCTEES
"We've got a great balance of Canadians from many disciplines. We don't just focus on just music, or just the arts, and it's really people who have made a difference in Canada," Dan McGrath, chair of the Canadian Walk of Fame's board of directors, told a news conference Tuesday.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/awards-and-festivals/alan-thicke-christine-sinclair-among-latest-canadian-walk-of-fame-inductees/article12799267/

EMPIRE LEAVES MOVIE THEATRE BUSINESS WITH SALE TO CINEPLEX AND LANDMARK
In the wake of numerous changes in the Lower Mainland movie exhibition scene, Empire Company announced on June 27 that it is leaving the movie theatre business.
http://www.straight.com/movies/396131/empire-leaves-movie-theatre-business-sale-cineplex-and-landmark

TV PILOT PRODUCTION INCREASES AS CALIFORNIA LOSES MARKET SHARE: STUDY
"The scary thing for the Los Angeles region is we continue to lose ground in our share of work to other states and countries," Film L.A. president Paul Audley says.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tv-pilot-production-increases-as-574337

STAND-IN FOR THE STARS - THE ART OF THE DUBBING SINGER
Soprano Marni Nixon speaks about her not-so-secret roles in some of Hollywood's best-known musicals
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2013/jun/25/marni-nixon-hepburn-musicals-monroe

L.A.'S ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY RECORDS FEWER JOBS IN MAY
Hollywood's job market dimmed last month. After three consecutive months of year-over-year job gains, the entertainment industry posted a nearly 4% decline in jobs in May, state employment figures show.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-entertainment-jobs-20130626,0,5062237.story

3 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR LUCK AS AN ACTOR
Like it or not, "luck" plays a very big role in the world of show business-and thinking about it can drive you crazy. Unfortunately, acting is a gambler's business with absolutely no guarantees of success. That said, there are a few common sense things we can do to improve your chances.
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/3-ways-improve-your-luck-actor/

BIZ STUDIO SUMMER INTENSIVES | KIDS+TEENS
Five days of small-group on-camera acting and audition technique. Students work on a new scene each day with Biz Studio owner+head coach Michael Bean, and every week features two superstar guest instructors and workshops with two of Vancouver's busiest casting directors. Classes have a maximum of six students, the best student-staff ratio in town, so we can keep each student at their edge and cover a lot of ground in five days. Kids classes are Monday to Friday 9:00-12:00, $395+GST. Teens classes are Monday to Friday 1:00-5:00, $495+GST.  
Dates, details and registration online at www.bizstudio.ca

DIALECT COACHING | TONY ALCANTAR
Hollywood producers trust Tony Alcantar with their stars: Oscar-winner Halle Berry, Stellan Skarsgard, Sam Rockwell, Joel Edgerton, Elizabeth Banks, etc. You can trust him too! Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach, recommended by agents and casting directors. Learn with confidence the most requested dialects and accents required for the Vancouver market. Book that role!
Contact: 604-418-1192, tonyalcantar1960@gmail.com

SOUNDSWRITE VOICEOVER INTENSIVE
JULY 20 & 21
Why are some of Canada's top TV series talent coming to voiceover classes and recording demos at Soundswrite? Because being able to voice projects from home is a great way to increase your income. Learn to voice for commercials, narration, animation, audiobooks and do ADR for film. Find out where to get work and get started on your voiceover career with a professionally produced spot to send to potential clients.
Register now at www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532.

COLD READING SERIES SEASON
Every Monday, until Sept 2 | The Backstage Lounge
No event on July 1
Tonight we are kicking off the 20th season at the Backstage Lounge!  We have a fantastic first night planned with some crafty veterans and bright eyed newcomers sharing their work with us.
http://www.coldreadingseries.com

MONDAY NIGHT LIVE
Every Monday | East of Main Cafe
No event on July 1
East of Main Cafe and Project Limelight Society present Monday Night Live, a unique series of storytelling nights featuring film industry professionals. Everyone has a story to tell. We provide the topic and up to 7 minutes to tell a true story, in front of a live audience.
https://www.facebook.com/events/485729518160833

CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB
July 17 | Anza Club
The next Celluloid Social Club will feature screenings of Leo Awards winners and nominees (replacing the screening from last time that we had to cancel and postpone due to circumstances beyond our control). Those that were at the screening June 19 will get in for free.
http://www.celluloidsocialclub.com