Entertainment
British Columbia is abuzz with film production year round. However, late-fall and winter usually see a slight decline in filming. Nevertheless, here are some highlights of films currently being shot in British Columbia, upcoming productions, and other industry news:
The A-Team and 2012
Formerly in pre-production in Vancouver, The
A-Team (2010), starring Bradley Cooper, Liam Neeson, and Jessica Biel is now filming in several British Columbia locations, including
Ashcroft,
Cache Creek, and
Kamloops. Too bad filming requires such tight schedules, as cast and crew could have taken advantage of the
Thompson Okanagan’s action-packed outdoors.
Ashcroft and
Cache Creek and the surrounding Gold Country area are the only places in BC where visitors can participate in geocaching, a sport involving GPS locations, letterboxing, and orienteering. The grassland and alpine terrain of
Kamloops ensures a
golfing challenge at any one of 13 local courses. Kamloop’s Tobiano Golf Course was voted Canada’s best new course in 2008 by
Golf Digest and
ScoreGolf Magazine.
Ashcroft,
Cache Creek, and
Kamloops were also served as locales for Roland Emmerich’s
2012 (2009), starring John Cusack and Woody Harrelson.
Not Just Vancouver: Nelson
Remember
Roxanne (1987), starring Steve Martin and Daryl Hannah? It was shot in
Nelson, an eclectic artistic town in the
Kootenay Rockies region. Of the more than 350
heritage buildings in Nelson, those located in the downtown core such as the Fire Hall (constructed in 1894), are prominently featured in the film. As is Baker Street, which having undergone extensive restoration is now home to antique and collectible shops, art galleries, and funky cafes. With information provided by the Nelson
Visitor Centre, take a self-guided tour of town and check out some
Roxanne locales.
Have you spotted a film set or a star while visiting BC? Share your stories and photos with other travellers on the Hellobc.com blogs, (select "Theatre & Performing Arts when you file it) and your photos and blogs might be used on upcoming film pages!
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