DEADPOOL 2: VANCOUVER'S BLOCKBUSTER BY THE NUMBERS The Vancouver-filmed sequel to the surprise 2016 blockbuster earned more than $125 million domestically in its first weekend, down slightly from the first film’s $132.4
million launch. Worldwide, however, Vancouver movie star Ryan Reynolds’s passion project raked in more than $300 million last weekend, earning $175 million overseas, a record opening for an R-rated film. http://vancouversun.com/entertainment/movies/deadpool-2-vancouvers-blockbuster-by-the-numbers
DIRECTOR SUES ACTRESS FOR USING CLIPS OF UNRELEASED FILM ON HER DEMO REEL Director Robin Bain is suing an actress from her 2016 film Nowhereland, alleging the actress used clips from the project on her demo reel without permission. Bain is suing Jessica Taylor Haid, also
known as Jessica Cesaro, Film Independent and L.A. MediaWorks for copyright infringement, violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and conversion. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/director-sues-actress-using-clips-unreleased-film-her-demo-reel-1112871
HARVEY WEINSTEIN IS CHARGED WITH RAPE AND SEX ABUSE IN CASES INVOLVING 2 WOMEN Harvey Weinstein was arraigned Friday on charges of first- and third-degree rape and committing a criminal sexual act in the first degree, seven months after women began to
come forward with stories alleging sexual misconduct by the famed Hollywood producer. https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/25/entertainment/harvey-weinstein-to-surrender/index.html
WAYS TO BE A FEARLESS ACTOR The most successful actors in the world are the fearless ones. And they develop the ability to be fearless by taking risks. When you get out of your comfort zone and try new things, your acting becomes more alive, more exciting, and
more passionate. Safe acting is dull for you and your audience. https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/5-ways-be-fearless-actor/
UPCOMING TRAINING
DIALECT COACHING - TONY ALCANTAR Hollywood producers trust Tony with their stars: Oscar winners Mel Gibson, Halle Berry, Billy Bob Thornton, Emmy winner Martin Freeman plus A-listers Sam Rockwell, Vince Vaughn,
Joel Edgerton, Bob Odenkirk, Nathan Fillion, Stellan Skarsgard and MANY MORE. You can trust him too. * Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach recommended by agents and casting directors. Learn with confidence the most requested accents and dialects for the Vancouver market. Book that role! Contact: 778-773-1402, info@tonyalcantardialect.com, www.tonyalcantar.com
SCENE STUDY- PLAYWRIGHTS OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH at Rogues West Actors Studio AUDIT FOR FREE The second in our classics series, this session featuring plays from Sam Shepard, Tennessee Williams and James McLure. These masterful plays challenge actors to work on some of the most exciting material ever written for the modern theatre. Instructors: Christiane Hirt & Duncan
Ollerenshaw Experience the modern legacy of New York's studio-tradition of acting and discover why agents recommend us! Emailrogueswest@gmail.comto audit any class and for your no-obligation, one-on-one mentorship meeting today! Discover the RW Difference. https://youtu.be/ATHgqhykrrk | www.rogueswest.ca
KIDS+TEENS FILM+TV ACTING AT BIZ STUDIO Biz Studio students have about twice the one-on-one time with faculty as students at other schools, with a max of 6 students per class. We have a legacy of training young actors who go on to work in the industry, *outstanding* instructors, and a beautiful downtown campus inside a working film & TV casting studio. **Kids (ages 8-11) www.bizstudio.ca/kidsactingclasses **Teens (ages 12-17) www.bizstudio.ca/teensactingclasses
UPCOMING EVENTS
REVOLVER FESTIVAL
May 23 - June 3
Upintheair’s rEvolver Theatre Festival will present 12 days of new interdisciplinary live theatre works by emerging to early mid career Canadian artists. Highlights include a focus on women creators; a concerted reflection of today’s cultural and political climate; four world premieres; and works that play
with preconceived notions of contemporary theatre practice.
LEO AWARDS May 26 – June 3 The Leo Awards are the awards program for the British Columbia film and television industry. Held in Vancouver, the Leo Awards were founded by the Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Foundation of British Columbia in 1999. http://www.leoawards.com
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S
FESTIVAL
May 28 - June 3
The Vancouver International Children’s Festival inspires and motivates young minds with professional artistic experiences that transform a child’s understanding of the world around them and what is
creatively possible.
