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Growing Pains star Andrew Koenig believed to be found dead in Vancouver

Growing Pains star Andrew Koenig believed to be found dead in Vancouver

By Stephen Hui | February 25, 2010
The Vancouver Police Department believes the body of Andrew Koenig has been found in Stanley Park.
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Stephen Colbert no problem for Vancouver South MP Ujjal Dosanjh

Stephen Colbert no problem for Vancouver South MP Ujjal Dosanjh

By Travis Lupick | February 23, 2010
The Vancouver South MP made it through his interview with Stephen Colbert without go on the record stating that hookers and cocaine are “fun things to do”.
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Olympic films tackle discrimination

By Craig Takeuchi | February 18, 2010
Sexism, racism, homophobia—several upcoming film events will examine these destructive forces, and explore what is being done about them, in the world of sport.

Olympic-related movie events: Slovak films, Made in Vancouver

By Craig Takeuchi | February 10, 2010
Amid the flurry of activity associated with the 2010 Winter Olympics, there are a number of related cinematic events this week.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians' Erica Cerra loves sci-fi world

Percy Jackson & the Olympians' Erica Cerra loves sci-fi world

By Shadi Elien | February 10, 2010
Looking through Vancouver actor Erica Cerra’s TV and film credits one thing is obvious—this girl has done a lot of sci-fi shows.

25@25 contest winners reveal Canada's future with Asia

By Craig Takeuchi | February 10, 2010
What does Canada’s future with Asia look like?
B.C. finance minister announces tax credit changes for film and digital media

B.C. finance minister announces tax credit changes for film and digital media

By Craig Takeuchi | February 3, 2010
Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced new tax measures for B.C.'s film and video game industries at a press conference held at Rainmaker Studio this afternoon.
B.C. film industry beset by multiple challenges

B.C. film industry beset by multiple challenges

By Craig Takeuchi | February 2, 2010
Although the NDP and film-industry leaders have drawn attention to B.C.’s failure to match the expanded tax credits of other Canadian provinces, this is only one of many challenges that Hollywood North is facing.
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2010 Oscar nominees from Vancouver: District 9, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

2010 Oscar nominees from Vancouver: District 9, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

By Craig Takeuchi | February 2, 2010
This year’s Oscar nominations, announced on February 2, have given Vancouver plenty to be excited about.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon boosts New Westminster's film revenue

The Twilight Saga: New Moon boosts New Westminster's film revenue

By Craig Takeuchi | January 14, 2010
In a report presented to the New Westminster city council on January 11, Dean Gibson, director of parks, culture, and recreation, reported that 2009 was a record year for issuing film permits, thanks in part to The Twilight Saga: New Moon.
VFCC Achievement Award winners Nettie Wild, Leonard Schein express industry concerns

VFCC Achievement Award winners Nettie Wild, Leonard Schein express industry concerns

By Craig Takeuchi | January 12, 2010
Local filmmaker Nettie Wild is sounding the alarm about the state of Canadian independent documentary filmmaking.
Vancouver Film Critics Circle: Up in the Air, J'ai tué ma mère lead nominations

Vancouver Film Critics Circle: Up in the Air, J'ai tué ma mère lead nominations

By Craig Takeuchi | January 4, 2010
With six nominations, Up in the Air leads the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards' international categories, while J'ai tué ma mère (I Killed My Mother) leads in the Canadian categories with five nominations.

Film financier Robert Strother must pay interest on $1-million award

By Charlie Smith | December 22, 2009
Strother's final bill will be considerably less than the $32-million B.C. Court of Appeal judgment issued in 2005.

Whistler Film Festival wants to provoke thought

By Shadi Elien | November 26, 2009
The ninth annual Whistler Film Festival will inspire and educate people while providing a platform to discuss the changing landscapes of cinema.

Director Miro Cernetig follows the (carbon) money in Carbon Hunters

By Matthew Burrows | November 26, 2009
Vancouver journalist Miro Cernetig said he thought Premier Gordon Campbell’s climate-change initiatives were “a little crazy” until he had a few stories on them under his belt. Now he has parlayed his knowledge into his fifth documentary.
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