Movies

Vernon’s Ashley Wadsworth was murdered in the U.K. Feb. 1, 2022, just days before she was scheduled to return home. (Ashley Wadsworth/Facebook photo)

Documentary on Vernon teen’s murder airs on British TV

‘It’s too late to save Ashley but it’s not too late to save yourself or someone you love,’ says Ashley Wadsworth’s mother

 

FILE - This aerial photo shows the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. A Santa Fe district attorney is prepared to announce whether to press charges in the fatal 2021 film-set shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies said a decision will be announced Thursday morning, Jan. 19, 2022, in a statement and on social media platforms. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Slain cinematographer’s Ukrainian relatives sue Alec Baldwin

Ukrainian relatives of a slain cinematographer are seeking damages in her death…

  • Feb 10, 2023

 

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2017, file photo, The Walt Disney Co. logo appears on a screen above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Disney is working on sequels for its “Toy Story,” “Frozen” and “Zootopia” franchises as the company concentrates more on brands that have continued to perform well. The Walt Disney Co. is working on a “strategic transformation,” announced by CEO Bob Iger on Wednesday, Feb. 8 2023. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

New “Toy Story,” “Frozen” and “Zootopia” movies on tap

Disney is working on sequels for “Toy Story,” “Frozen” and “Zootopia,” three…

 

In June, 1978, crews were in Summerland to film a movie. The movie filming included a parade along Main Street. Around 2,000 Summerland residents were part of the parade. This included a marching band, led by John Tamblyn. (Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum)

COLUMN: Lights, camera, action: Movie books at the library

Movies have been entertaining the masses since the late 1800s

  • Jan 31, 2023
In June, 1978, crews were in Summerland to film a movie. The movie filming included a parade along Main Street. Around 2,000 Summerland residents were part of the parade. This included a marching band, led by John Tamblyn. (Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum)
Cawston actor Joey Munroe, right, in a still shot opposite Bruce Willis in the recently released film Detective Knight: Independence. (Submitted)
Cawston actor Joey Munroe, right, in a still shot opposite Bruce Willis in the recently released film Detective Knight: Independence. (Submitted)
Customers can get free popcorn with Scene+ on Jan. 19 at a Cineplex theatre near them. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov)

Cineplex Odeon offering free popcorn – and Colonel Kernel tattoos – on Jan. 19

Cineplex’s free temporary tattoo for National Popcorn Day inspired by B.C. man

Customers can get free popcorn with Scene+ on Jan. 19 at a Cineplex theatre near them. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov)
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More eggnog: 10 terrible Christmas movies to torture your family with this holiday season

Be forewarned, these cinematic lumps of coal could potentially ruin the holiday season

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Bones of Crows will be screening at Penticton’s Cleland Theatre on Saturday night, Dec. 10. (Photo: supplied)

Penticton Indian Band members star in new B.C.-made movie about residential schools

A free screening of Bones of Crows plays at Penticton’s Cleland Theatre on Saturday night at 7 p.m.

Bones of Crows will be screening at Penticton’s Cleland Theatre on Saturday night, Dec. 10. (Photo: supplied)
Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara has died at age 63. (@Irene_Cara/Twitter photo)

‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63

Performer an Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winner

Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara has died at age 63. (@Irene_Cara/Twitter photo)
Penticton's Victory Church is bringing some Christmas cheer to the community by offering a free showing of It's a Wonderful Life Dec. 18.

Penticton church offers free theatre showing of It’s A Wonderful Life

The movie will play at Landmark Cinemas on Dec. 18

Penticton's Victory Church is bringing some Christmas cheer to the community by offering a free showing of It's a Wonderful Life Dec. 18.
Jimmy Kimmel, left, and Molly McNearney arrive at the 2022 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Jimmy Kimmel to host Oscars again: ‘Great honor or a trap’

Late-night talk show host last led the awards ceremony in 2018

Jimmy Kimmel, left, and Molly McNearney arrive at the 2022 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Penticton Landmark Cinemas has decided to extend the run of Penticton made movie Drinkwater. With huge local interest in the movie, the theatre decided to provide more showings. (Poster)

Landmark Cinemas extends showings of beloved Penticton-made movie Drinkwater

Landmark will extend the run in theatres as long as there is interest

Penticton Landmark Cinemas has decided to extend the run of Penticton made movie Drinkwater. With huge local interest in the movie, the theatre decided to provide more showings. (Poster)
Penticton made movie Drinkwater is as much about paying homage to Peach City as it is about a dorky teenager trying to survive high school. It’s been a big hit playing for two weeks on the big screen at Landmark Cinemas. (Movie poster)

Opinion: Drinkwater movie is an ode to Penticton and has all the feels

Thumbs up for sweet storyline, cameos from Steve King, Vees coach and many favourite landmarks

Penticton made movie Drinkwater is as much about paying homage to Peach City as it is about a dorky teenager trying to survive high school. It’s been a big hit playing for two weeks on the big screen at Landmark Cinemas. (Movie poster)
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10 more ‘Hidden Gem’ horror movies to watch this Halloween

Many great and entertaining horror films often end up flying under the radar, which is a real shame

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Landmark Cinemas Penticton has extended the show times of Drinkwater until Oct. 27. (Movie poster)

Penticton-made movie extends show times at Landmark Cinemas

Drinkwater, starring Eric McCormack, will play in theatres until Oct. 27

Landmark Cinemas Penticton has extended the show times of Drinkwater until Oct. 27. (Movie poster)
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VIDEO: Frights galore during Field of Screams at North Okanagan ranch

Field of Screams’ four haunted corn mazes will be scaring guests until Oct. 30

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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)
Lt. Clinton Morgen, played by actor Patrick Stack, leads an ill-fated pursuit of Rambo during the film Rambo: First Blood. Stack is coming to Hope to take part in Rambo 40th anniversary celebrations. (YouTube screenshot)

Patrick Stack brought humour to heavy Rambo film as Lt. Clinton Morgen

Hope celebrates the 40th anniversary of Rambo: First Blood over the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend

Lt. Clinton Morgen, played by actor Patrick Stack, leads an ill-fated pursuit of Rambo during the film Rambo: First Blood. Stack is coming to Hope to take part in Rambo 40th anniversary celebrations. (YouTube screenshot)
Actress Lucy Hale enjoying Okanagan Lake on a boat (Instagram)

A Pretty Little Liar is ‘krazy for Kelowna’

Lucy Hale announced that she is in Kelowna

Actress Lucy Hale enjoying Okanagan Lake on a boat (Instagram)
Tyler Scott Hoover, a professional Spider-Man cosplayer and model, is pictured in the classic costume of the Marvel comic superhero. In August 2022, as the iconic character marks 60 years in the vast, imaginative world of comic books, movies and merchandise, fans like Hoover reflect on Spider-Man’s appeal across race, gender and nationality. (Tyler Scott Hoover via AP)

As Spider-Man turns 60, fans reflect on diverse appeal

‘We should always be open to the possibilities’

Tyler Scott Hoover, a professional Spider-Man cosplayer and model, is pictured in the classic costume of the Marvel comic superhero. In August 2022, as the iconic character marks 60 years in the vast, imaginative world of comic books, movies and merchandise, fans like Hoover reflect on Spider-Man’s appeal across race, gender and nationality. (Tyler Scott Hoover via AP)