'DEADPOOL 2' OUTSCORES ORIGINAL IN TEST SCREENINGS

The Ryan Reynolds-fronted sequel has been tested three times, with the scores for the first two screenings coming in at 91 and 97. The final test, which occurred in Dallas, tested two separate cuts simultaneously, which scored a 98 and a 94.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/deadpool-2-outscores-original-test-screenings-1095838

GRIP FROM VANCOUVER-SHOT THE ARROW SHARES SEFLIE STUNT MONTAGE

During his time on set in Vancouver for seasons 2-5 of The Arrow he managed to gather “some solid footage of stunts” with himself in the foreground, and has edited his clips together into a comedic four-minute video.

http://www.vancourier.com/entertainment/grip-from-vancouver-shot-the-arrow-shares-selfie-stunt-montage-1.23210460

SHE STARTED ACTING AT 88. FOUR YEARS LATER, SHE’S RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE FOR ‘BLACK PANTHER.’

“Hopefully, somebody who at 55 or 60 has decided, ‘This is all I can do,’ they will realize they have 35 more years to get things together. Start now. It’s never too late. … Keep your mind open and keep faith in yourself that you can do this thing. All you have to do is step out there.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2018/03/23/she-started-acting-at-88-four-years-later-shes-recognized-everywhere-for-black-panther/

NORMAN ARMOUR STEPPING DOWN AS ARTISTIC AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

After 14 years of visionary leadership and tireless dedication at the helm of one of Canada’s leading international performing arts festivals, Norman Armour is stepping down as our Artistic and Executive Director, effective April 27, 2018.

https://pushfestival.ca/norman-armour-stepping-artistic-executive-director/

JOSH RADNOR REVEALS HE WAS STILL LIVING IN A $750 SUBLET WHILE STARRING ON 'HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER' — HERE'S WHY

Despite the show being a hit and racking up a number of Emmys and People's Choice awards, Radnor was nervous. "You don't know, as an actor, how sustainable things are going to be, how long things are going to last.”

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/21/how-rise-and-how-i-met-your-mother-star-josh-radnor-spends-money.html

ARTS UMBRELLA RECEIVES $7 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR NEW BUILDING ON GRANVILLE ISLAND

The financial support will go toward upgrading Arts Umbrella’s new facility at 1400 Johnston Street (formerly Emily Carr University of Art + Design’s South Building). The renovated building will be home to seven dance studios, four theatre and music studios, eight visual, applied and media arts studios, a 160-seat professional theatre, a publicly accessible exhibition gallery, and new workshop spaces.

https://www.straight.com/arts/1048836/arts-umbrella-receives-7-million-funding-new-building-granville-island

VANCOUVER WEEK IN WIDESCREEN: MAPLE RIDGE ACCEPTS NO RESERVATIONS

Originally made for the Crazy 8s short film competition in 2017, “No Reservations” is the kind of agitprop we like: pointed as fuck, and funny as hell.

https://www.straight.com/movies/1047086/vancouver-week-widescreen-maple-ridge-accepts-no-reservations

NETFLIX’S DEAL TERMS POSE A CONUNDRUM FOR TV STUDIOS

A U.S. TV company recently signed a deal with Netflix for a new original drama series. Under the terms of the arrangement, both the TV company and Netflix are funding the show and collaborating on distribution: The TV company will release it in the U.S., and Netflix will get global streaming distribution rights. The TV company retains the ownership rights to the show, which means it can find other licensing partners for the program in the U.S. and abroad.

https://digiday.com/media/netflixs-deal-terms-pose-a-conundrum-for-tv-studios/

WEINSTEIN COMPANY FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY, ENDS ALL NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS

U.S. film and TV studio The Weinstein Company, whose ex-chair Harvey Weinstein has been accused of sexual harassment and assault, said on Monday it filed for bankruptcy and was ending all non-disclosure agreements that may have silenced some women.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/weinstein-company-bankruptcy-non-disclosure-agreements-1.4583724

TAKE 2 FOR UTAH’S FILM INDUSTRY

Hollywood is returning for incentives, professional crews and, of course, jaw-dropping scenery.

https://www.saltlakemagazine.com/take-2-for-utahs-film-industry/

ARTS ORGANISATIONS REVEAL THEIR GENDER PAY GAPS

Arts Council England (ACE)’s gender pay gap is closing, but women at the organisation still earn on average 2.6% less than men, new data has shown.

https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/arts-organisations-reveal-their-gender-pay-gaps

YAY! YOU ARE ON HOLD! SO… WHEN OH WHEN CAN YOU BREATHE AGAIN?!

YASSSSS!!!  You had your callback and it felt Good!  You were in the zone, reactions from the Director and Agency were positive, everyone was smiling and you had a little pep in your step when you left the room!  You Know you did a great job because you Got Put on Hold!!  Congratulations!  But the big question is always…what happens now??  And when the heck can you breathe again?!

http://www.vancouvercasting.com/blog/yay-you-are-on-hold-sowhen-oh-when-can-you-breathe-again

CHECKLIST TO ANALYZE YOUR CURRENT FINANCIAL SITUATION, PART I

Getting control of your finances can seem like an insurmountable task. There are so many factors to consider and so much advice out there that it’s hard to figure out the right moves for you. Here are a few steps you can take to quickly become more educated and, therefore, more powerful with your money.

https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/7-point-checklist-analyze-your-current-financial-situation-part-i/