Movies

The cheering section for the Flying Trout. (Bowen Assman Photo)

Christmas in July: Hallmark movie begins filming in Vernon

The film, Christmas Goals, shot hockey scenes on Monday at Kal Tire Place

 

An opportunity to be an extra in a Hallmark movie is happening this Monday. (Contributed)

Extra, Extra! Now’s the chance to be in a movie

There are two opportunities to be an extra in a Christmas hockey movie this week

 

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

 

Trail Ninjas are a part of the North Okanagan Cycling Society. (Trail Ninjas Photo)

Trail Ninjas ride into theatre for movie fundraiser

Towne Theatre hosts the North Okanagan Cycling Society’s Trail Ninjas first ever movie night

Trail Ninjas are a part of the North Okanagan Cycling Society. (Trail Ninjas Photo)
Vernon’s Melissa Jacobs of Inspire Kindness Productions,right, with her mom, Phyllis Dyck, is nominated for an Okanagan Screen Award for her documentary Women Lead Through Adversity. A special screening of the film will be held in Vernon Sunday, April 2, at the Towne Theatre, raising money for Inspire Kindness’ Christmas in July event. (Facebook photo)

Special screening of Vernon award-nominated film to raise funds

Women Lead Through Adversity, a documentary from Inspire Kndess Productions, set for April 2

Vernon’s Melissa Jacobs of Inspire Kindness Productions,right, with her mom, Phyllis Dyck, is nominated for an Okanagan Screen Award for her documentary Women Lead Through Adversity. A special screening of the film will be held in Vernon Sunday, April 2, at the Towne Theatre, raising money for Inspire Kindness’ Christmas in July event. (Facebook photo)
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 - 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)
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…

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)
Cawston actor Joey Munroe, right, in a still shot opposite Bruce Willis in the recently released film Detective Knight: Independence. (Submitted)

From small town Cawston to co-starring with Bruce Willis; Joey Munroe is living his dream

The actor has continued to push further to inspire kids just like he was

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

Pixabay photo/blende12
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)
The Monashee Mountains are featured in Warren Millers's film Daymaker. (Video still)

Skiers get pumped for season with Vernon film showing

Warren Miller’s film, Daymaker, features Monashee Mountains

The Monashee Mountains are featured in Warren Millers's film Daymaker. (Video still)
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)
A movie night at the Vernon Towne Theatre will raise funds for the Bring Sveva Home project Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Movie night raising funds to maintain late Vernon artist’s paintings

A screening of Sveva Imprisoned will support the Caetani Centre’s ‘Bring Sveva Home’ project

A movie night at the Vernon Towne Theatre will raise funds for the Bring Sveva Home project Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
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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Vernon creator Mariel Belanger has received $20,000 to create a film project through the second Telus Storyhive Indigenous Storyteller Edition. (Mariel Belanger/Facebook)

Indigenous Vernon creator receives $20K to produce film

Mariel Belanger is the creator of the short film Wild Horses Brought Her Home

Vernon creator Mariel Belanger has received $20,000 to create a film project through the second Telus Storyhive Indigenous Storyteller Edition. (Mariel Belanger/Facebook)
Field of Screams will be scaring people silly at Historic O’Keefe Ranch until Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

VIDEO: Frights galore during Field of Screams at Spallumcheen ranch

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

Field of Screams will be scaring people silly at Historic O’Keefe Ranch until Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
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)
Young Ronin, filmed in Vernon featuring local talent, premiers at the Towne Theatre Oct. 14. (Movie still)

Film shot entirely in Vernon breaks through

Young Ronin screened at Towne Theatre Oct. 14

Young Ronin, filmed in Vernon featuring local talent, premiers at the Towne Theatre Oct. 14. (Movie still)
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