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Vancouver Sun
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
In production: What's filming in Metro Vancouver this summer and fall
Another year, another blast of headwinds in Hollywood North. B.C.'s production professionals have been hit first by COVID lockdowns, then a pair of disruptive strikes among writers and actors in 2023, then a post-strike recalibration in the industry that saw the number and scale of film, TV and streaming productions drop worldwide. This year's tariff threats from Trump, though hardly coherent, are just another headache adding to the uncertainty and general hesitancy to pull the trigger on new ventures in the business. It's been a struggle for those trying to maintain their careers in B.C., but those who have stuck it out are powering along and remain among the world's leaders in terms of skill and professionalism. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Are things turning around? Perhaps slowly, but the local scene could use a few more big announcements like 2024's second season of The Last of Us. Here are some highlights of what's on set and heading into production around Metro Vancouver and B.C., according to Creative B.C. and the Directors Guild of Canada. Julia Garner — who burst on the scene in Ozark and is a superhero this summer in The Fantastic Four: First Steps — takes on the female lead in the story of crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried. She'll play his girlfriend Caroline Ellison, who testified in the case after being nabbed as a co-conspirator. The limited series for Netflix is on set until November. A release date hasn't been set. One of the few feature films in the works this summer, this thriller directed by Takashi Doscher has Isabel May (of the Yellowstone prequel 1883) and Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) in the cast. Shooting is set to wrap up in early August. The reimagining of Sherlock Holmes's sidekick Dr. Watson stars Morris Chestnut back in his medical career after Sherlock's death. While studying rare diseases at a Pittsburgh centre — with Vancouver standing in for everything but the external shots — he finds his old sleuth life intruding. The second season debut is now set for Oct. 13, after CBS originally pushed it to 2026. It airs on Global in Canada. Justin Hartley stars in this hit show about a survivalist and missing persons hunter based on the Jeffrey Deaver novel The Never Game, which had its debut on CBS in 2023. It's been a ratings leader for the network, duelling with Watson for top spot. Shooting for Season 3 just got underway and runs into April 2026. While Hollywood remains a source for many splashy productions here, CBC came to Surrey for its cop drama Allegiance and recently renewed the show for a third season. It will be on set until early November. Joel McHale's good-natured sitcom about human hijinks at an animal control centre is back for a fourth season. The shoot starts in late August and runs into November. The first three seasons aired on Fox and CBC, and can be seen on CBC Gem. Another CBC show coming back for a third season — and fourth — is this comedic procedural in which a detective and con artist team up to solve crimes. Leads Giacomo Gianniotti as the cop and Vanessa Morgan as the con woman return. Shooting is set for late August to early December. Call this saga about wildfire crews timely. It debuted in 2022 after devastating seasons in both B.C. and California and has found an audience on both Global TV and CBS. The third season ran through April and Max Theriot and cast are back on set now through March 2026. The Paramount+ show that blends the supernatural with high school drama, which debuted in 2023, is back for a third season. Production began last week and is set to run into October. It will be released next year. Jason Priestley and Cindy Sampson return as the leads in this spinoff of Global's Private Eyes, which ran from 2016 to 2021 and was set in Toronto. The reboot is shooting in Victoria until early September. Based on the 2022 young-adult novel Every Summer After by Canadian author Carley Fortune, it tells the story of two teens whose summers of puppy love might actually be the real thing. It's being produced for Amazon Prime Video, which had a hit in the same vein with The Summer I Turned Pretty. Shooting is set to run all summer and wrap up in early October. There's no release date or trailer yet. Set to launch next year, this horror series once again follows the awkward, bullied telekinetic teen from the Stephen King novel and classic 1976 movie starring Sissy Spacek (and John Travolta!). Filming is due to wrap in October. Jonathan Glatzer, who's produced prestige television like Succession, Bad Sisters and Better Call Saul, is attached to this Silicon Valley drama. Shooting wraps up in early August, with a 2026 release planned on streamer AMC. This Netflix thriller about a politically compromised naval officer (Gugu Mbatha-Raw of Loki) just went into production and will be on set until November. Richard Madden (Robb Stark on Game of Thrones) and Marcia Gay Harden (So Help Me Todd) are the other leads. The fantasy adventure series based on the grade-schooler novels of the same name by Rick Riordan is already shooting a third season, even as the second is awaiting its December debut on Disney+. Shooting starts in early August and is set to continue into March. A romantic drama based on Elle Kennedy's books about a star college hockey player and his unlikely romance with a music student has been on set since June and shooting continues through September. (There was a local casting call this spring for dudes who can skate.) The show is being developed for Prime Video but there's no release date yet. Like long-running Metro Vancouver-shot shows Smallville and Supernatural, this wholesome romance series set in a small mining town just keeps on ticking. Say what you will about some of the cheesier material, Hallmark Channel is a mainstay and brings lots of work to Hollywood North year after year. When Calls the Heart has established a dedicated fan base and the 13th season will be back on set until late October. jruttle@
BBC News
a day ago
- Health
- BBC News
Trainee hearing puppy saves trainer's life in Southampton
A trainee hearing dog saved his trainer's life with his "quick actions" when she suffered a heart a 15-month-old cocker spaniel is being taught by Jeannette Godsell, 58, from Southampton, who began feeling unwell after a training began nudging Ms Godsell, a volunteer for Hearing Dogs for deaf people, before barking the get the attention of a said: It might sound dramatic, but he literally saved my life. I want the world to know how amazing he is." Ms Godsell had returned home from Totton railway station where Watson had been learning how to settle on a train journey and recalled sitting on the sofa feeling unwell."Watson is usually a really chilled dog", she explained, "so I couldn't understand why he wouldn't stop nudging me" which he was trained to do in an said: "I tried to go upstairs and lie down, but he blocked the stairs by standing in front of them. In the end, I gave up and sat back down on the sofa."Watson went into the garden and started barking persistently, something she said is "completely out of character for him" but "it got my neighbour, Sue's, attention"."Sue knew that Watson didn't usually bark, so came round to investigate, she told me I didn't look well and, despite me protesting that it was just indigestion, she called an ambulance."Paramedics arrived and confirmed she was having a heart attack before she was taken to hospital for emergency surgery to have a stent fitted. Ms Godsell said: "The doctors told me that there is a golden hour when you have a heart attack and that, if I had got to hospital half an hour later, there could've been a very different outcome."It's terrifying to think what would've happened if Watson hadn't stopped me from going upstairs, where I would've been alone."Watson will soon be matched with a deaf partner for the next stage of his Godsell said: "He'll always have a piece of my heart - the heart he helped protect." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Niemann breezes to fifth LIV Golf success of season
Joaquin Niemann captured his fifth victory of the season with a three- stroke win at LIV Golf United Kingdom. Niemann carded a three-under 68 on Sunday to finish with a 17-under 196 for the tournament at the JCB Golf and Country Club in Rocester, England. The Torque GC captain collected five birdies against two bogeys to add his to his titles at Adelaide, Singapore, Mexico City and Virginia. Sunday's victory served as a $4 million payday for Niemann, who began the week by firing his caddie and coach after missing the cut at the 2025 Open Championship. Niemann's Torque GC, however, were unable to hold their three-stroke lead over Legion XIII in their bid for a first team title since 2023. Legion XIII shot a staggering 14-under on Sunday to finish at 35-under for the tournament, eight strokes better than Torque GC. Niemann wasn't too interested in talking about his individual play on Sunday. He said: "Well, I'm going to talk for the first two days because today I didn't feel like I had my best. Yeah, it was great. I was able to flow on tough situations. "I felt like today I was pretty calm, pretty chill, until Bubba (Watson) started playing golf. He made it tough for me. I was actually feeling the pressure on 13, 14, but, yeah, just stay in the present. Yeah, was able to hit a great shot on 15. After that put me back into my place." Watson had a stretch of four birdies and two eagles from No.9 to No.14. He rolled in six birdies overall to finish in second place at 14-under after a third-round 65. Niemann put a halt to his charge after sending a shot within five feet of the cup on the 15th hole. "I was pretty happy to see that ball go in that close, and making that birdie I think was huge for the next three holes," he said. Caleb Surratt (65 on Sunday) sank six birdies during his bogey-free round to finish at 13-under for the tournament, followed by Talor Gooch (66) at 11-under. As for team play, Legion XIII captain Jon Rahm was thrilled after his team captured their fourth title of the season. "With all four scores counting this year I thought we played to our advantage. It showed early on and it's showing now," Rahm said. Cameron Smith was the highest placed Australian, finishing 10th, nine shots off the lead. Marc Leishman was a shot behind with Lucas Herbert 34th and Matt Jones 40th.
Fox Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
LIV Golf UK: Joaquin Niemann Wins Solo Title, Legion XIII Finishes as Top Team
ROCESTER, England – Joaquin Niemann continued his stellar season with a commanding wire-to-wire victory at LIV Golf UK by JCB Golf & Country Club, marking his fifth win of the 2025 season and seventh LIV Golf win overall — both LIV Golf records. The Chilean posted rounds of 65-63-68, finishing at 17-under, three shots ahead of his closest challenger. The triumph followed his decision to part ways with his coach and caddie after missing the cut at The Open Championship, a change he seamlessly overcame. On the team side, Legion XIII surged to a team victory for the second consecutive week and the fifth time this season. Niemann's dominance at JCB was a masterclass, excelling in all major statistical categories. He was exceptional from tee to green and among the week's top putters. The Torque GC captain's relentless performance in LIV Golf victories remains nothing short of jaw-dropping. It felt as though Niemann would not be threatened all day, but Bubba Watson made a strong charge on the back nine. The RangeGoats GC captain was scorching hot, going birdie-eagle-birdie-birdie-eagle-birdie on holes 9-14. The remarkable run was vintage Watson, and the 44-year-old cut the deficit to two shots with four holes to play. A birdie for Niemann on the 15th hole would stretch the lead back to three, but Watson made things interesting for a short time. He finished the week at 14-under par, good for solo second place and his best-ever LIV Golf finish. Caleb Surratt, 21, continued his rapid ascension as one of the league's brightest young players. He led the way for Legion XIII's come-from-behind team victory on Sunday when he recorded rounds of 67-68-65 to finish at 13-under and in third place, the best LIV Golf finish of his career. In fourth place was Talor Gooch of Smash GC, who shot a 5-under 66 to finish at 11-under and continue his strong form after winning his last start at LIV Golf Andalucia. On the team leaderboard, Legion XIII's victory was claimed by seven shots. The win marks their fourth of the season and eighth in the last two years. The champagne shower extends their stranglehold on the No. 1 seed in the standings as the Team Championship in Michigan inches closer. Surratt led the charge, but it was the consistency of the team, top-to-bottom, that ensured another victory. Jon Rahm charged on Sunday, shooting a 6-under 65 to finish tied for fifth. Tom McKibbin (T11) and Tyrrell Hatton (T21) both played solidly to contribute to the win. Despite a strong effort from Torque GC as they pursued their first team victory since 2023, they weren't able to overcome a tough round for Carlos Ortiz, who shot a 2-over 73. Sebastian Munoz shot a 2-under 69 and Mito Pereira shot an even par 70, which simply wasn't enough to hold off the hard-charging Legion XIII. JCB was easier in Round 3 than in the first two rounds, playing to an average of –1.87. Next up is LIV Golf Chicago at Bolingbrook Golf Club from Aug. 8-10. TEAM SCORES LIV Golf's new scoring format this season now involves all four scores now counting in every round in the team competition. Here are the scores and final results after Sunday's Round 3 at LIV Golf UK. This piece is courtesy of Mike McAllister in partnership with LIV Golf . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily . FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience LIV Golf recommended Item 1 of 2 Get more from the LIV Golf Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
After firing coach and caddie, Joaquin Niemann runs away with 2025 LIV Golf UK title
Joaquin Niemann started the week by firing his caddie and coach after missing the cut at the 2025 Open Championship. He ended it in a similar fashion to how he has four other LIV Golf events this season: on top. Niemann won for the fifth time in 2025, running away with the title at LIV Golf UK at JCB Golf and Country Club. He finished at 17-under 196 for the week, beating Bubba Watson by three shots for the title. It's another $4 million payday for Niemann, who increases his lead on top of the LIV Golf individual standings with only two events left in the season, coming in Chicago and Indianapolis. LIV Golf's season finale in Michigan is the team championship. Watson made a run at Niemann in the latter stages of the final round, going 8 under in a six-hole stretch that included a pair of eagles on par 5s. He was within two shots of Niemann with four holes to play but bogeyed the par-4 15th when Niemann made birdie, and the lead was back to four with three holes to go. Watson's second-place finish was his best since joining LIV Golf. Caleb Surratt had his first podium finish for LIV Golf, placing third at 13 under.
