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This image released by HBO Max shows Olivia Goncalves, left, and Diana Maria Riva in a scene from the canceled series “Gordita Chronicles.” (Laura Magruder/HBO Max via AP)

As streamers cut costs, TV shows – and residuals – vanish

Viewers and industry workers learning TV shows aren’t going to be available forever

This image released by HBO Max shows Olivia Goncalves, left, and Diana Maria Riva in a scene from the canceled series “Gordita Chronicles.” (Laura Magruder/HBO Max via AP)
FILE - Hilary Swank attends the Disney 2022 Upfront presentation at Basketball City Pier 36 on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in New York. Swank has given birth to twins — a boy and a girl. The 48-year-old “Million Dollar Baby” actor posted a photo of her and her twins looking at the sunset on Instagram Sunday. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Hilary Swank gives birth to twins, shares 1st photo

Hilary Swank has given birth to twins — a boy and a…

FILE - Hilary Swank attends the Disney 2022 Upfront presentation at Basketball City Pier 36 on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in New York. Swank has given birth to twins — a boy and a girl. The 48-year-old “Million Dollar Baby” actor posted a photo of her and her twins looking at the sunset on Instagram Sunday. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
This combination of photos shows album cover images for “Keep Your Courage,” by Natalie Merchant, left, and “72 Seasons,” by Metallica. (Nonesuch Records/Blackened Recordings via AP)

New this week: Jeremy Renner, Metallica and ‘Cocaine Bear’

Fresh entertainment releases for your streaming pleasure this week

This combination of photos shows album cover images for “Keep Your Courage,” by Natalie Merchant, left, and “72 Seasons,” by Metallica. (Nonesuch Records/Blackened Recordings via AP)
Glee Dango plays the part of Julie Graham-Chang, left, and Pitt Meadows actress Mia Bella will be playing the part of Lydia Goldblatt in the new television series <em>Popularity Papers</em>. (Special to The News)

Lower Mainland actress stars in YTV show Popularity Papers

Popularity Papers airs Mondays 3 p.m. PST on YTV beginning April 10

Glee Dango plays the part of Julie Graham-Chang, left, and Pitt Meadows actress Mia Bella will be playing the part of Lydia Goldblatt in the new television series <em>Popularity Papers</em>. (Special to The News)
This image released by Nintendo and Universal Studios shows Mario, voiced by Chris Pratt, left, and Luigi, voiced by Charlie Day in Nintendo’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” (Nintendo and Universal Studios via AP)

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is a box office smash

Animated film is an origin story of Brooklyn plumbers Mario and Luigi

This image released by Nintendo and Universal Studios shows Mario, voiced by Chris Pratt, left, and Luigi, voiced by Charlie Day in Nintendo’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” (Nintendo and Universal Studios via AP)
Kevin Banner is the featured comedian in the May 6 Fraser Valley Comedy show at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Kevin Banner Comedy/ Facebook)

Kevin Banner, Dave Harris take stage for next Fraser Valley Comedy show in Chilliwack

Banner has self-professed ‘dark’ sense of humour, Harris a self-described weirdo

Kevin Banner is the featured comedian in the May 6 Fraser Valley Comedy show at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Kevin Banner Comedy/ Facebook)
Diana Kolpak feels that clowns are a “powerful archetype in our psyches.” Photo by Ali Roddam

Clowning your way to truth: B.C. woman’s clown persona taps into comedy and drama

Comox Valley clown Diana Kolpak holding a subversive mirror to society

Diana Kolpak feels that clowns are a “powerful archetype in our psyches.” Photo by Ali Roddam
James Hill and Anne Janelle join the Bergmann Duo in an afternoon concert that blends the sounds of the ukulele, cello, and piano on April 14 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)

Strings blend with piano for matinee concert at Chilliwack Cultural Centre

Cellist Anne Janelle, James Hill on ukulele join Bergmann Duo for Bowed, Plucked, and Strummed

James Hill and Anne Janelle join the Bergmann Duo in an afternoon concert that blends the sounds of the ukulele, cello, and piano on April 14 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)
This image released by Neon shows Sasha Lane, from left, Jayme Lawson, and Ariela Barer in a scene from "How to Blow Up a Pipeline." (Neon via AP)

‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’ explores vigilante eco-sabotage

Director Daniel Goldhaber originally had in mind a very different movie than what was made

This image released by Neon shows Sasha Lane, from left, Jayme Lawson, and Ariela Barer in a scene from "How to Blow Up a Pipeline." (Neon via AP)
This image released by Nintendo and Universal Studios shows Mario, voiced by Chris Pratt, left, and Luigi, voiced by Charlie Day in Nintendo's "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." (Nintendo and Universal Studios via AP)

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is okey-dokey

April is the cruelest month, breeding lilacs out of the dead land,…

This image released by Nintendo and Universal Studios shows Mario, voiced by Chris Pratt, left, and Luigi, voiced by Charlie Day in Nintendo's "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." (Nintendo and Universal Studios via AP)
A view of “Frida Kahlo: The Immersive Biography," coming to the PNE Agrodome. (Photos courtesy of Frida Kahlo Corporation)

UPDATE: Frida Kahlo ‘Immersive Biography’ no longer coming to PNE Agrodome in Vancouver

Tandem Expositions event was set to open May 3

A view of “Frida Kahlo: The Immersive Biography," coming to the PNE Agrodome. (Photos courtesy of Frida Kahlo Corporation)
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Ryan Gosling as Ken, left, and Margo Robbie as Barbie in the upcoming film “Barbie.” Brampton, Ont. native Michael Cera has been announced for the upcoming “Barbie” movie, which stars fellow Canadian Gosling and Margot Robbie. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP

Michael Cera to appear in ‘Barbie’ movie as discontinued character Allan

Barbie, based on the iconic toy and starring Margot Robbie, is set to appear in theatres this July

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Ryan Gosling as Ken, left, and Margo Robbie as Barbie in the upcoming film “Barbie.” Brampton, Ont. native Michael Cera has been announced for the upcoming “Barbie” movie, which stars fellow Canadian Gosling and Margot Robbie. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP
This image released by ABC shows Evan Hofer, left, and Maurice Benard in a scene from "General Hospital." (Christine Bartolucci/ABC via AP)

‘General Hospital’ turns 60: A behind-the-scenes look

ABC’s “General Hospital” marks its 60th anniversary this week, making it the…

This image released by ABC shows Evan Hofer, left, and Maurice Benard in a scene from "General Hospital." (Christine Bartolucci/ABC via AP)
In this photo provided by WWE, social media star Logan Paul faces Seth Rollins during WrestleMania 39 on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. This was the second straight year Paul was in a match in WWE’s signature event. (WWE via AP)

Snoop Dogg steps in at last second during WrestleMania

World Wrestling Entertainment set a two-night attendance record for their signature event

In this photo provided by WWE, social media star Logan Paul faces Seth Rollins during WrestleMania 39 on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. This was the second straight year Paul was in a match in WWE’s signature event. (WWE via AP)
FILE - Kaley Cuoco arrives at the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Jan. 10, 2023, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Cuoco, star of “The Flight Attendant” and “The Big Bang Theory,” posted to Instagram on Saturday, April 1, 2023, that she and fellow actor Tom Pelphrey now have a daughter named Matilda Carmine Richie Pelphrey. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Kaley Cuoco has 1st child, a daughter, with Tom Pelphrey

Kaley Cuoco is flying high after giving birth to her first child.…

FILE - Kaley Cuoco arrives at the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Jan. 10, 2023, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Cuoco, star of “The Flight Attendant” and “The Big Bang Theory,” posted to Instagram on Saturday, April 1, 2023, that she and fellow actor Tom Pelphrey now have a daughter named Matilda Carmine Richie Pelphrey. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
This combination of album art images shows “Meteora” a 20th anniversary edition by Linkin Park, left, and “Hope,” a 13-track album by Michigan rapper NF. (Warner Records via AP, left, and NF Real Music/Virgin Music via AP)

New this week: Brooke Shields, ‘Grease’ prequel and NF album

What’s becoming available for your entertainment pleasure

This combination of album art images shows “Meteora” a 20th anniversary edition by Linkin Park, left, and “Hope,” a 13-track album by Michigan rapper NF. (Warner Records via AP, left, and NF Real Music/Virgin Music via AP)
FILE - Harrison Ford attends the premiere of “The Call of the Wild” in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, 2020. “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” the fifth film in the Harrison Ford adventure series, will make its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18, festival organizers announced Monday. Cannes will also pay a tribute to Harrison Ford for his career. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision via AP, File)

‘Indiana Jones’ to premiere at Cannes with tribute to Ford

Fifth installment of the adventuring archeologist premiers May 18

FILE - Harrison Ford attends the premiere of “The Call of the Wild” in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, 2020. “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” the fifth film in the Harrison Ford adventure series, will make its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18, festival organizers announced Monday. Cannes will also pay a tribute to Harrison Ford for his career. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision via AP, File)
This image released by HBO shows Pedro Pascal, left, and Bella Ramsey in a scene from the series “The Last of Us.” Season 2 of the series is set to be filmed in Vancouver. (Credit: HBO via AP)

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 to be filmed in Vancouver

Post-apocalyptic T.V. series shifting sets from Alberta to B.C.

This image released by HBO shows Pedro Pascal, left, and Bella Ramsey in a scene from the series “The Last of Us.” Season 2 of the series is set to be filmed in Vancouver. (Credit: HBO via AP)
Vancouver radio personality Red Robinson died April 1, 2023 at age 86. (Photo credit: Jonathan Cruz)

Vancouver radio personality Red Robinson has died at age 86, family says

Robinson was honoured with Order of B.C., Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal

Vancouver radio personality Red Robinson died April 1, 2023 at age 86. (Photo credit: Jonathan Cruz)
The Music Honours Performance for the 76th annual Chilliwack Music and Dance Festival is Saturday, April 15 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

Top young musical artists will take stage for Music Honours Performance in Chilliwack

Winners of Chilliwack Music and Dance Festival to perform together in concert to wrap up event

The Music Honours Performance for the 76th annual Chilliwack Music and Dance Festival is Saturday, April 15 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)