"Super Troopers" director and Broken Lizard funny man Jay Chandrasekhar has come onboard to rewrite and direct the "Yogi Bear" sequel at Warner Bros. Pictures says Deadline. Eric Brevig helmed the 2010 first feature, based on the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon series, which grossed just over $ 200 million worldwide. No word on what the story … [Read more...]
Burnaby bear sent packing
September 14, 2012 by
The forest surrounding Harrison Lake is the new home for a three-year old black bear that roamed neighbourhoods in North Burnaby for much of yesterday. Conservation Officer Jack Trudgin says the animal was released there last evening after being found in a tree near Springer and Lougheed. "This is the first time this bear has been seen in the … [Read more...]
Experts warn public after bear gets into North Vancouver house
August 5, 2012 by
A warning for those living in black bear areas after a frightening incident in North Vancouver: keep your doors and windows closed. Tony Webb with the North Shore Black Bear Network says a bear got into a home, causing the person inside to flee. The animal rummaged around, ate some food and escaped out a window. "They just follow their noses. And … [Read more...]
Strange bear behaviour has puzzled Minister
June 5, 2012 by
Two strange bear attack stories in the news over the last week has BC's Environment Minister shaking his head, "Every year we seem to have incidents that are somewhat bizarre; although this past week has been a little stranger than normal." Terry Lake says despite the bad press, bears aren't an animal people should view as being threatening to … [Read more...]
Bear attack in Whistler
June 4, 2012 by
A 55 year old Coquitlam man is recovering from a bear attack in Whistler. Police say the man was in a backyard hot tub yesterday afternoon at a home in the 4800 block of Casabella Crescent when he felt a heavy blow to the back of his head. It knocked him forward in the tub and when he turned around he was looking into the face of a black … [Read more...]
“Paddington Bear” Becomes A Movie
May 10, 2012 by
"Harry Potter" series producer David Heyman and Studiocanal are teaming for a combination computer animated and live-action adaptation of classic children's book character Paddington Bear says Deadline. Paul King ("Bunny And The Bull") has come onboard to direct the film which follows the curious but polite young bear who travels from darkest Peru … [Read more...]
Marsden, Jane, Thornton vs. A Bear
January 20, 2012 by
James Marsden, Thomas Jane and Billy Bob Thornton have all joined the cast of the thriller "Red Machine" at Indomitable Entertainment and Paul Schiff Productions says Variety. Marsden and Jane play estranged brothers who reconcile on a camping trip in the remote wilderness with their girlfriends. Things go awry when they are attacked and … [Read more...]
Nap time for wayward bear!
December 12, 2011 by
Strange story coming to us from the downtown core. A bear that ended up in the heart of downtown Vancouver is now taking a little nap. The young black bear took a trip to the city today and wowed crowds on Cambie Street. The bear stowed away in a garbage bin making the trip from North Vancouver before a conservation officer had to … [Read more...]
Giants Teddy Bear Toss
December 12, 2011 by
The Vancouver Giants held their 10th annual Teddy Bear Toss on Friday night. The toys go to children in need. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Bear cub rescue
October 12, 2011 by
A delicate rescue operation is underway this hour at a school in Coquitlam's Westwood Plateau. RCMP and Conservation Officers are here at Summit Middle School and Community Centre, where 2 bear cubs are trapped in a garbage bin with their mother nearby. Mounties got the call at 2:40am and it's been a tricky situation since. Right now the attention … [Read more...]
