Vancouver Magazine Cover, Pt. 1
An investigative piece on the mysterious origins of the Hollywood North sign.
An investigative piece on the mysterious origins of the Hollywood North sign.
TV mogul Aaron Spelling builds a production studio in a retired Vancouver brewery. Shayne and sidekick ‘Kino’ Klassen deliberately trespass to get a closer look. Script by Michael Klassen SFX: Music creepy ambience Shayne: Where’s Kino? comes the call. Prolonged absences by Hollywood North’s ace reporter and Showbiz Shayne sidekick, Kino Klassen, usually provoke calls […]
Droll comedy written and directed by MK in 1992. Performances by some of Vancouver’s most experienced improv actors, such as David C. Jones and Toby Berner. Dave Stanfield nails loser sitting in the back of the room, and lovely Laura Janeshewski plays the earnest instructor.
Kino forced into a “power viewing” session of video releases by Shayne. This must be how Roger Ebert feels most days of the week.
Radio Script by Michael Klassen Set-up: Hollywood North Report excitedly anticipating the “Movie Magic” showcase at BC Place Stadium. Shayne: Look out for the “Hollywood North” booth in BC Place. Michael “Kino” Klassen is looking after last-minute logistics down at the dome. Specifically, he’s overseeing the erecting of the Hollywood North sign within BC Place. […]
Pure radio whimsy, where cinephiles take inspiration from nature. Shayne and Kino daydream in a grassy meadow, looking for famous movie scenes recreated by the clouds. Script by Mike Klassen.
All that work making hors d’oeuvres, but only Kino shows up.
Segment from “Search for 60’s Kits” (1990). J.B. plays a loser ex-DJ who now runs a brussel sprout farm on Saltspring Island. J.B. Shayne, lead vocals Gavin Froome, guitar Toby, dog