Film industry

Film crews are once again present at Colwood’s Hatley Castle to film Jonathon Baker’s upcoming movie Fate, which has a star-studded cast including Harvey Keitel Andrew McCarthy. (Bailey Seymour/Black Press)

Hollywood taps Vancouver Island castle for another movie shoot

Filming wraps up at Colwood’s Hatley Castle for romance starring Harvey Keitel, Faye Dunaway

 

FILE - Francis Ford Coppola arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Coppola’s film, “Megalopolis” will compete at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

A combustible Cannes is set to unfurl

Film fest happening as war and protest continue around the world and #MeToo upheaval begins in France

 

The first soundstages of Martini Film Studios were opened in North Langley in 2017. A plan to build a complex of more than 700,000 square feet has led to a legal action against Langley Township. (Langley Advance Times files)

Film studio takes Langley Township to court

Mayor hopes trial over land-use changes can be avoided

 

FILE - Tom Wilkinson arrives at the “Denial” premiere on day 4 of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Princess of Wales Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Toronto. Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty,” “Michael Clayton” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” has died, his family said Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. He was 75. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, file)

British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for ‘The Full Monty,’ dies at 75

Wilkinson also recognizable for ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’

FILE - Tom Wilkinson arrives at the “Denial” premiere on day 4 of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Princess of Wales Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Toronto. Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty,” “Michael Clayton” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” has died, his family said Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. He was 75. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, file)
Using a portion of Peace Arch Hospital for filming is ‘completely unacceptable’ when health care should be the priority, says Surrey White Rock MLA Trevor Halford. (Black Press Media file photo)

MLAs slam use of Lower Mainland hospital for filming instead of health care

‘Our health system is not in great shape. It’s never been worse’: Trevor Halford

Using a portion of Peace Arch Hospital for filming is ‘completely unacceptable’ when health care should be the priority, says Surrey White Rock MLA Trevor Halford. (Black Press Media file photo)
A production called <em>The Painter</em> was filmed at Mission Trailhead in Maple Ridge on Dec. 12, 2022. (City of Maple Ridge/Special to The News)

B.C.-filmed ‘The Night Agent’ was Netflix’s most watched title this year

Series was filmed in Golden Ears Provincial Park and along Maple Ridge’s Abernethy Way

A production called <em>The Painter</em> was filmed at Mission Trailhead in Maple Ridge on Dec. 12, 2022. (City of Maple Ridge/Special to The News)
Andy Fillion, left, and his grandson Nicholas Fillion, 9, watch the movie Trolls World Tour at Caprice Cinemas, in Surrey, B.C., on Sunday, June 28, 2020. The B.C. film indutry may be past COVID and two Hollywood strikes, but a rebound has yet to arrive. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Cameras gone cold for B.C.’s Hollywood North film industry

Hollywood strikes might be over but it could be some time before B.C. industry rebounds

  • Nov 15, 2023
Andy Fillion, left, and his grandson Nicholas Fillion, 9, watch the movie Trolls World Tour at Caprice Cinemas, in Surrey, B.C., on Sunday, June 28, 2020. The B.C. film indutry may be past COVID and two Hollywood strikes, but a rebound has yet to arrive. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
For the first time, the Martini Town backlot in Aldergrove will be open to the public, as part of a holiday “merry and bright” event with Christmas lights, live entertainment and vendors. An image released by Martini shows what the diner will look like. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: B.C. film backlot will be ‘Merry and Bright’ for visitors this Christmas

Lights, live music and more

For the first time, the Martini Town backlot in Aldergrove will be open to the public, as part of a holiday “merry and bright” event with Christmas lights, live entertainment and vendors. An image released by Martini shows what the diner will look like. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Television personality Pamela Anderson will star in a new vegan cooking show that will be filmed in the Cowichan Valley. (Black Press photo)

Pamela Anderson to star in vegan cooking series filmed in Cowichan

Filming set for late August

Television personality Pamela Anderson will star in a new vegan cooking show that will be filmed in the Cowichan Valley. (Black Press photo)
Writers Guild of America West member Victor Duenas pickets with others at an entrance to Paramount Pictures, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

B.C. film industry watching the writers’ strike closely

Strike started May 2, the first in 15 years

Writers Guild of America West member Victor Duenas pickets with others at an entrance to Paramount Pictures, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Logan Red Crow of the Siksika First Nation in Alberta with Sally who are featured in the documentary Aitamaako’tamisskapi Natosi: Before The Sun directed by Banchi Hanuse of Bella Coola. (Taxam Films photo)

Films from two Bella Coola directors part of Hot Docs Festival 2023 lineup in Toronto

Banchi Hanuse and Jean-Philippe Marquis will be attending the screenings

Logan Red Crow of the Siksika First Nation in Alberta with Sally who are featured in the documentary Aitamaako’tamisskapi Natosi: Before The Sun directed by Banchi Hanuse of Bella Coola. (Taxam Films photo)
This image released by HBO shows Pedro Pascal, left, and Bella Ramsey in a scene from the series “The Last of Us.” Season 2 of the series is set to be filmed in Vancouver. (Credit: HBO via AP)

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 to be filmed in Vancouver

Post-apocalyptic T.V. series shifting sets from Alberta to B.C.

This image released by HBO shows Pedro Pascal, left, and Bella Ramsey in a scene from the series “The Last of Us.” Season 2 of the series is set to be filmed in Vancouver. (Credit: HBO via AP)
A buyer headed for the checkout at the movie set sale held in Lumiere Film Studios in Langley on Saturday, Feb. 11. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Movie magic for sale produces long lineups at Langley studio

Props, furniture and more were up for grabs

A buyer headed for the checkout at the movie set sale held in Lumiere Film Studios in Langley on Saturday, Feb. 11. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Christina Sing and her creative partner Bobby James. The duo perform as DESTINEAK and have now filmed a number of projects with support from TELUS STORYHIVE. Applications for the 2023 Anniversary Documentary Edition are open now! Chris Hutchison photo.

With support from TELUS STORYHIVE, musician Christina Sing launched her content creation career

STORYHIVE marks its 10-year anniversary and is calling all new and emerging content creators

  • Jan 20, 2023
Christina Sing and her creative partner Bobby James. The duo perform as DESTINEAK and have now filmed a number of projects with support from TELUS STORYHIVE. Applications for the 2023 Anniversary Documentary Edition are open now! Chris Hutchison photo.
Florence Kasumba, from left, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright and Lupita Nyong’o pose for photographers upon arrival for the premiere of the film ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ in London, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

‘Black Panther’ sequel scores 2nd biggest debut of 2022

Second biggest opening of the year

Florence Kasumba, from left, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright and Lupita Nyong’o pose for photographers upon arrival for the premiere of the film ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ in London, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
As Captain America and Steve Rogers, Chris Evans shows off his muscles and determination. (Credit: Zade Rosenthal, Marvel)

Chris Evans named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine

Evans best known for role as Captain American

As Captain America and Steve Rogers, Chris Evans shows off his muscles and determination. (Credit: Zade Rosenthal, Marvel)
Campbell River Chef Jade Berg stars in the new series Chefs Vs. Wild, which was filmed on Vancouver Island. Photo courtesy Hulu

‘‘Embracing the suck’: B.C. chef takes on the wild for Disney+ series

Four nights trying to make a 5-star dinner in the woods an eye-opener for chef Jade Berg

  • Oct 14, 2022
Campbell River Chef Jade Berg stars in the new series Chefs Vs. Wild, which was filmed on Vancouver Island. Photo courtesy Hulu
Elizabeth Dennehy (left) and Kathleen Dennehy (right) pose with a fan in front of the newly unveiled Sheriff Will Teasle carving (played by actor Brian Dennehy) during the Rambo First Blood 40th Anniversary celebrations in Hope on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Dennehys are the daughters of Brian Dennehy who starred in the 1982 film alongside Sylvester Stallone. (Jenna Hauck/ Black Press Media)

PHOTOS: Rambo-themed carving unveiled at 40th anniversary celebration in Hope

Carving of Sheriff Will Teasle, Rambo First Blood actor, movie props all part of 4-day celebrations

Elizabeth Dennehy (left) and Kathleen Dennehy (right) pose with a fan in front of the newly unveiled Sheriff Will Teasle carving (played by actor Brian Dennehy) during the Rambo First Blood 40th Anniversary celebrations in Hope on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Dennehys are the daughters of Brian Dennehy who starred in the 1982 film alongside Sylvester Stallone. (Jenna Hauck/ Black Press Media)
Writer-producer Kraig Wenman in a set representing a Canadian bank constructed in Georgia for the film Bandit. Contributed photo

New feature film by B.C. writer tells true story of Canada’s ‘Flying Bandit’

Project a labour of love for White Rock screenwriter Kraig Wenman

Writer-producer Kraig Wenman in a set representing a Canadian bank constructed in Georgia for the film Bandit. Contributed photo
Michelle Asgarali, shown in a handout photo, is the producer of the new show “Breaking Character,” which follows a cast of disabled actors trying to make it. THE CANADIAN PRESS/-HO-AMI

‘Breaking Character’ is breaking boundaries in the world of disability representation

Docu-series tells the stories of 6 performers with disabilities

Michelle Asgarali, shown in a handout photo, is the producer of the new show “Breaking Character,” which follows a cast of disabled actors trying to make it. THE CANADIAN PRESS/-HO-AMI