Movie Notes

Vancouver career fair for screen-based industries proves the city’s leadership in animation, effects, and gaming

There’s a good reason why Vancouver is known colloquially as Hollywood North.

Free screenings abound in Vancouver on National Canadian Film Day

National Canadian Film Day is a celebration of Canadian cinema with our own stories on our own screens.

Fundraising campaign to buy Vancouver’s Rio Theatre raises more than $500,000

Leaseholders of the single-screen theatre need to come up with a down payment of $3 million to purchase the property.

Director Miloš Forman left a lasting mark on American and Czech cinema

His movies included multiple Oscar winners One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Amadeus.

Vaisakhi greetings offered by Bollywood stars, including a turbaned Akshay Kumar

To promote his upcoming film, Kesari, the Punjabi actor wore a saffron turban and a full beard in a newly released photo.

More than 500 jobs available at the country's largest professional careers fair for digital entertainment

The event will feature 35 top local businesses all looking for new employees.

Indian Horse filmmakers to attend opening weekend screenings in Vancouver

Vancouverites have an opportunity to learn more about Indian Horse this weekend.

Vancouver Week in Widescreen: Here comes National Canadian Film Day!

Check out these free National Canadian Film Day events on April 18.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is supposed to be in Vancouver on Canada Day, but right now he's in jail

The star of such films as Sultan and Jai Ho has been sentenced to five years in prison for violating the country's tough anti-poaching laws.

Ryan Reynolds auctions foul-mouthed superhero's suit to benefit Fuck Cancer

The world's top-grossing R-rated movie has hooked up with a charity that's equally comfortable with the F word...and both have a strong Vancouver connection.

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Movie Notes

Vancouver career fair for screen-based industries proves the city’s leadership in animation, effects, and gaming

Free screenings abound in Vancouver on National Canadian Film Day

Fundraising campaign to buy Vancouver’s Rio Theatre raises more than $500,000

Director Miloš Forman left a lasting mark on American and Czech cinema

Vaisakhi greetings offered by Bollywood stars, including a turbaned Akshay Kumar

More than 500 jobs available at the country's largest professional careers fair for digital entertainment

Indian Horse filmmakers to attend opening weekend screenings in Vancouver

Vancouver Week in Widescreen: Here comes National Canadian Film Day!

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is supposed to be in Vancouver on Canada Day, but right now he's in jail

Ryan Reynolds auctions foul-mouthed superhero's suit to benefit Fuck Cancer

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