Entertainment, Media & Sports
Covering all issues relating to the arts, music, sports, film and TV in Vancouver, British Columbia and Canada as a whole
Georgia Straight newspaper to be sold in $1.25m deal
What happened: Media Central set to acquire long-standing Vancouver weekly newspaper Why it matters: The move comes amid other notable shifts in the city’s newspaper landscape Another media shakeup...
What are we reading? January 2, 2020
Each week, BIV staff will share with you some of the interesting stories we have found from around the web. Glen Korstrom, reporter: Former Vancouverite Rick Antonson’s latest book, Walking with...
What are we reading? December 19, 2019
Each week, BIV staff will share with you some of the interesting stories we have found from around the web. Nelson Bennett, reporter: IBM is claiming to have made a significant breakthrough in...
B.C. film sector caught in ‘streaming war’ crossfire
Local producers under increased pressure to meet booming demand for content
What are we reading? December 12, 2019
Each week, BIV staff will share with you some of the interesting stories we have found from around the web. Kirk LaPointe, editor-in-chief: Marriage Story is one of the best movies of the year. A...
Santa’s gift to B.C.’s film sector: Christmas movies
Cable TV, streaming services are boosting annual demand for festive film productions
What are we reading? December 5, 2019
Each week, BIV staff will share with you some of the interesting stories we have found from around the web. Kirk LaPointe, editor-in-chief: The internet isn’t what it used to be. Don’t despair....
Ben Silverman
Forty Under 40 winner, 2019; Managing director, co-founder, Integral Artists Inc., Age 39
B.C. special effects firm offers film industry chance to go green with licensing deal
What happened: North Vancouver’ Thomas FX is launching new licensing deal to allow other firms to use its brand to sell eco-friendly products Why it matters: The move comes as the film industry...