BRYAN CRANSTON ALMOST TURNED DOWN 'GODZILLA' ROLE Cranston, who's currently playing President Lyndon B. Johnson in the Broadway play "All the Way," says he read the "Godzilla" script at his agent's urging and that's what changed his mind. "I was surprised by
what I read. I didn't anticipate that," he said. http://metronews.ca/scene/1036330/bryan-cranston-almost-turned-down-godzilla-role/
PROPOSED NEW FILM & TV TAX CREDIT BILL
TAKES SECOND STEP FORWARD IN SACRAMENTO As expected, the bid to expand California's current $100 million Film and TV Tax Credit program passed its second legislative test in Sacramento today. The state Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee voted 8-0 to move forward the multi-sponsored Film and Television Job Creation and Retention Act. http://www.deadline.com/2014/05/california-state-new-film-tv-tax-credit-bill-asembly-committee-sacramento-vote-jerry-brown/
4 WAYS TO DEAL WITH A FRIEND'S SUCCESS You need actor friends. But when one of your acting comrades strikes gold and books a big job while you're still deep in the struggle, friendships can change. Even the most centered
actor can feel jealous or self-loathing when someone from their circle of friends hits the big time. Here are four ways to deal with your friend's success (if generosity isn't coming easily): http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/4-ways-deal-friends-success/
JASON PRIESTLEY GOES FROM TV HUNK TO AUTHOR Priestley and twin sister Justine began acting as kids in Vancouver. From commercials as a child, he graduated to TV shows such as 21 Jump Street and Beans Baxter and a producer convinced him to try
his luck in L.A. Jason Priestley: A Memoir, brought the actor to Toronto recently, where he talked about his career-changing run on Beverly Hills 90210 and the life-changing racing accident that happened in 2002. http://www.simcoereformer.ca/2014/05/15/jason-priestley-goes-from-tv-hunk-to-author
7 TIPS FOR PERFORMING BETTER UNDER PRESSURE Do you get nervous when a big audition or performance comes up? Does the feeling of your heart pounding, breathing getting faster, and breaking out into a sweat freak you out? Performing well under pressure
is a goal of every performer, and a better understanding of the psychology of our brain and how it works can help you thrive under pressure. http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/7-tips-performing-better-under-pressure/
AS IT UNLEASHES 'GODZILLA,' LEGENDARY PICTURES MAKES BIG MOVES The $165 million-budgeted return of the giant lizard marks the second major in-house production from Legendary -- which oversaw development as well as the physical shoot
in Vancouver and Hawaii -- following last summer's Pacific Rim. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/godzilla-legendary-pictures-makes-big-702098
UPCOMING TRAINING
BECOME AN ACTION HERO: ACADEMIE DUELLO FDC CERTIFICATION COURSE This intensive 2-week stage combat course starts June 9 and runs Monday through Friday from
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. By the end of the 60 structured hours of performance fighting lessons, partner practice and supervised rehearsal, you will perform three scenes for your evaluation by Fight Directors Canada National standards to earn your Basic Actor-Combatant certification: sword, quarterstaff and unarmed. Minimum 6 participants, maximum 12 participants. Contact info@academieduello.com to reserve your spot today! LearnSwordplay.com
ANTHONY MEINDL'S 2-DAY ACTING INTENSIVE
Join Anthony Meindl for a weekend intensive of cold reading, scene study, and audition technique. Saturday
May 3 and Sunday May 4, 10am-5pm. $395USD per student, $150USD to observe. At 788 Beatty Street, B2 lv, Studio A, Vancouver, BC, V6B 4P4. Anthony is the author of the best-selling acting book At Left Brain Turn Right and the brand new release, Alphabet Soup for Grownups, both available now on amazon.com. To Register: barbara@anthonymeindl.com or 323.852.6963
DIALECT COACHING | TONY ALCANTAR
Hollywood producers trust Tony Alcantar with their stars: Oscar-winners Halle Berry, Billy-Bob Thornton plus A-list stars Stellan Skarsgard, Sam Rockwell, Joel Edgerton, Bob Odenkirk, Martin Freeman, 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, tonyalcantar@icloud.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
REVOLVER THEATRE FESTIVAL May 13 - 25 | The Cultch rEvolver builds on the success of the
Walking Fish and Neanderthal Arts Festivals, and takes place each May at The Cultch in East Vancouver. rEvolver: brings audiences the full range of contemporary theatrical practice, from script-based theatre to devised and site-specific works, staged readings of work-in-progress, and in-depth discussions with artists. Expect everything EXCEPT the Kitchen Sink. http://www.upintheairtheatre.com/festival-about
WILLIAM F. WHITE NETWORKING BREAKFAST May 20 | Grind & Gallery Coffee Bar You just became a member of Women in Film! Yay! Now what? This month's FREE
breakfast is focusing on how to make the most of your membership. Whether you've been a member for years, recently joined, or are still wondering if you want to be a member, this event is a must attend! Our Board Members will be there to talk about workshops, mentorships, events and answer any questions you may have.. http://www.womeninfilm.ca/cgi/page.cgi/zine_service.html/What_s_New-2012-09-28/WILLIAM_F._WHITE_NETWORKING_BREAKFAST_-2014-04-01
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL May 27 - June 1 |
Granville Island A world-renowned festival of performing arts for young audiences, the Vancouver International Children's Festival has been educating, entertaining and inspiring young audiences since 1978. http://www.childrensfestival.ca
2014 LEO AWARDS May 30 - June 1 | The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver "Celebrating Excellence in British Columbia Film & Television." 102 LEO AWARDS will be handed out this year, necessitating the addition of a third evening to allow
for the appropriate recognition of all nominees and award recipients. http://leoawards.com
TICKET GIVEAWAY
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO THE ADVANCE SCREENING OF X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
When: Wednesday, May 21, 7pm Where: Scotiabank Theatre, 900 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Two ways to enter:
Email your full name to info@vancouveractorsguide.com with subject line "X-MEN TICKETS"
BONUS ENTRY: Tweet your favourite X-Men character using this format: "Ticket Giveaway: @kenjimaeda + @interact_com My favourite #XMEN character
is..."
Deadline to enter is 8:00pm, Monday, May 19.
Vancouver Actor's
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