ON SET OF 'THE GOOD DOCTOR' AS FREDDIE HIGHMORE TACKLES BEING AN "AUTISTIC
SUPERHERO"
The series, which is set in San Jose, California, and shot its 18 episodes primarily in Vancouver, averaged more than 15 million viewers a week, making it the top freshman show of the 2017-18 season.
PAUL HOGAN TO STAR AS HIMSELF IN VANCOUVER-FILMED 'THE VERY EXCELLENT MR DUNDEE'
The Australian actor rose to global fame following his performance as outback adventurer Michael “Crocodile”
Dundee in the 1986 hit, the first in the film series. Interest in the movies was reignited in February when Hogan fronted a short film which aired during the Super Bowl, an advertisement for Tourism Australia.
My take is, it doesn’t matter. If the goal is advocating for social justice, I think we move into dangerous territory if we start forgiving things like sexual assault in an attempt to right past wrongs
against people of colour – and if we chose to keep celebrating Cosby’s work after all of his horrible deeds, we are, in a way, forgiving his criminal behaviour, or at least ignoring it, and saying it isn’t a deal breaker.
BANFF: NETFLIX LAUNCHES CANADIAN CHARM OFFENSIVE AMID BID TO REGULATE U.S.
DIGITAL PLAYERS
The streamer is battling local TV producers and broadcasters looking to level the playing field with the U.S. video titan: "Global internet giants should not be allowed to write their own rules."
We remain dismayed that the awards continue to marginalize the roles of playwrights, composers, and lyricists in forging the American theater. This is especially ironic because without dramatists, there would be no theater to celebrate.
Hollywood Reporter columnist Marc Bernardin argues that writing for television used to be about the cliffhangers that would entice the viewer to come back for more. Now, it's all about how to break the
"10-hour movie."
A TV set is full of traps for actors. If you don’t have your wits about you and know what you’re getting into, it’s easy to let it get in the way of your work. But with a little research and a deeper understanding of how it all works, you can make any TV set your
home.
Nominations for the 2018 Emmy Awards are just around the corner, and it could be heightening your desire to get a television acting gig. In many ways, acting for TV is the same as acting in all other mediums—and in many ways, it’s not. Here’s what you need to know to become a king or queen of the small
screen.
There are hundreds of ways poor nutrition can hinder your potential as an actor. Luckily, there are also hundreds of ways good nutrition and the right health hacks can supercharge your potential, giving you the best shot of living your best life and booking more along the
way.
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
WEEKEND INTENSIVE WITH DEAN ARMSTRONG Dean Armstrong, founder of Armstrong Acting Studios, has launched the careers of Nina Dobrev (The Vampire Diaries), Marshall Williams (Glee), Devon Bostick (The 100) + countless other actors over the past 20+ years and is finally available in Vancouver for a very limited time. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to work with Dean, have him diagnose
your work in the audition room and help you book more this season! "Dean helped prepare me for the industry in every aspect" - Nina Dobrev https://www.armstrongactingstudios.com/workwdean
MEISNER IMMERSION at Rogues West Actors Studio AUDIT FOR FREE Immersion is designed for actors looking to intensify their training in the Meisner Technique. Actors empower their work by applying Word Repetition - the foundation of active listening - to Advanced Improv techniques. These principles culminate
in working with speeches from Edgar Lee Master’s, Spoon River Anthology. Instructor: Christiane Hirt 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
UCLA FESTIVAL OF PRESERVATION TOUR June 7-21 The UCLA Film & Television Archive’s important work is showcased in its biennial UCLA Festival of Preservation, featuring glorious new 35mm restorations of important classics, nearly-lost masterworks,
neglected treasures, and rediscovered rarities spanning more than a century of film history in the United States and elsewhere. http://www.thecinematheque.ca/ucla-festival-of-preservation-tour-2018
QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL June 16-28 The Queer Arts Festival (QAF) is an annual artist-run professional multidisciplinary arts festival at the Roundhouse in Vancouver, BC. Recognized as one of the top 5 festivals of its kind worldwide, QAF produces, presents and exhibits with a curatorial vision favouring challenging, thought-provoking work that pushes boundaries and initiates dialogue. http://queerartsfestival.com
WOMEN IN FILM SPOTLIGHT AWARDS GALA June 19 Since 1999, the Spotlight Awards have annually honoured individuals in the B.C. film community. This year we will celebrate 12 women who lead by example through their outstanding work, commitment, or contributions to advancing opportunities for women in
screen-based media. http://www.womeninfilm.ca/cgi/page.cgi/_evtcal.html?evt=380
VAGRANT PLAYERS PRESENTS: KILL ALL POLITICIANS
June 20-23
The Canadian premiere of "Kill All Politicians" by Thomas Yungerberg is an award-winning, dark comedy about two roommates in their late twenties who, fed up with the current political climate, decide to take matters into their own hands.
VANCOUVER TAIWANESE FILM FESTIVAL June 22 – 24 Vancouver Taiwanese Film Festival features three days of high-quality Taiwanese films, including Li-Chou Yang’s documentary, Father, as the opening film with filmmaker Q&A. http://twff.ca
