Some critics said director Ben Affleck distorted Canada’s role in “Argo” story The thriller “Argo” that features a story about Canadian efforts to rescue six American hostages from 1979 Iran won best picture from the Academy Awards – and the Oscar was presented by a surprise guest beamed in by video from the White House. It’s [...]
Director says movie’s backers were leery of Charlie Sheen after public drug-fuelled behaviour in 2012 Canadian Press – by Michael Oliveira When director Roman Coppola first envisioned Charlie Sheen for the lead role in his new film “A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III,” the actor was still one of the most [...]
Postponed dates of Lady Gaga “Born This Way Ball” tour will be rescheduled Lady Gaga says she’s “heartsick” to postpone four shows after sustaining an injury that’s left her unable to walk. A Tuesday news release says performances set for Feb. 13-14 in Chicago, Feb. 16 in Detroit and Feb. 17 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, [...]
Astronaut Chris Hadfield speaks with fellow famous Canadian “Captain Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is set to have a conversation with another famous Canadian space traveller. The 53-year-old Sarnia native speak live with legendary Canadian actor William Shatner while in the midst of his tour in the International Space Station. Twitter follow the conversation. Hadfield has [...]
Vancouver excited to host inaugural ceremony for India film awards The 2013 Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) are coming to Vancouver in April as the city has been chosen for the inaugural hosting of the awards. The TOIFA awards will be held between April 4 and 6 across several locations in the Lower Mainland. [...]
Higher percentage of gaming revenues will go to BC horse racing sector The BC government has announced that horse racing will be given a greater percentage of gaming revenues effective next season. The decision was made to support horse racing as it is an important employment generator not just in the gaming sector but also [...]
Six Canadian cities planned for 2013 Fleetwood Mac tour Beacon Staff Reporter The British-American band Fleetwood Mac has confirmed a 34-city North American tour beginning next spring, with six Canadian stops included. Their Canadian stops are; Toronto (April 16), Ottawa (April 23), Winnipeg (May 12), Saskatoon (May 14), Calgary (May 17) and Vancouver (May 19). This [...]
Silver Lining Playbook fun and easy-to-watch Troy Media – Glenn Wilkinson Silver Lining Playbook is an easy-to-watch film that most people will enjoy at a superficial level and that’s unfortunate because it is a complex film that raises some very interesting and important issues prevalent in contemporary society. The film cleverly, [...]
Major media attention strengthens BC tourism Beacon Staff Reporter ET Canada is in the province this week for daily broadcasts that will help BC tourism. On Monday, Nov. 19, ET Canada is in Vancouver for daily broadcasts throughout the week. Host Cheryl Hickey will be based in Vancouver filming at a different location each day. [...]
Sharkwater director Rob Stewart launches latest film ‘Revolution’
‘Revolution’ documentary is anticipated follow-up to Rob Stewart’s ‘Sharkwater’ Canadian filmmaker Rob Stewart was in Calgary yesterday promoting a follow-up film to his award-winning documentary Sharkwater. Stewart spoke to The Beacon News about his latest film Revolution. Stewart’s mission is simple, if a little ambitious – save humanity. The Canadian conservationist has expanded the scope of his [...]
The Arts must innovate to survive in today’s world
Giving value to the arts and culture By Shawna Stirrett Traditional arts groups such as orchestras, ballets, operas and theatres that neglect to think about how they fit into the broader social context and respond accordingly will fail. This might not happen today or the next day, but the writing is on the wall. While [...]
Historic Barkerville exhibit to tour British Columbia and China
Barkerville exhibit captures Chinese experience during Cariboo Gold Rush An exhibit depicting the lives of Chinese immigrants during the Cariboo Gold Rush will travel to China next year thanks to a $20,000 grant from the B.C. government. The Barkerville exhibit is put together from archives kept in the historic gold rush town, which capture the [...]
