March 28, 2024

Three Ladies Vie For “Captain America 2”

Anna Kendrick, Imogen Poots and Felicity Jones have emerged as the current front-runners to play the female lead in the upcoming superhero sequel "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" says The New York Post. Joe and Anthony Russo are directing the follow-up to 2011's 'First Avenger' launch film in the series. This chapter sees the return of … [Read more...]

SPCA wants animal cruelty charges laid in Captain death

Animal Cruelty charges are being recommended after a dog was found in a Vancouver dumpster last week. The SPCA says it can't reveal the identity of the accused until the charges are approved by crown counsel. "Captain",  a 2-year old German shepherd, was found badly injured in a Kitsilano dumpster last week and later … [Read more...]

Vigil for ‘Captain’ well attended

Several hundred people gathered last night to remember 'Captain,' the German Shepherd who died after being found badly injured in a dumpster. The group had a moment of silence before marching down Arbutus Street towards the beach.   There was relief Captain's owner was taken in custody, even if it was for an unrelated matter, "Absolutely, and … [Read more...]

Owner of dumpster-dog “Captain” taken into custody

Vancouver Police have detained the man believed to be the owner of a German shepherd that died after being dumped in a Kitsilano dumpster last week, but he's not facing any charges involving the dog's death. He's been picked up involving a domestic dispute and naming him could identify the alleged victim. Marcie Moriarty with BC's SPCA says now … [Read more...]

Mackie To Be Falcon In “Captain” Sequel?

Anthony Mackie is in negotiations to join Chris Evans in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" at Marvel Studios says Heat Vision. Joe and Anthony Russo's sequel, currently targeting a April 2014 release, is expected to follow the acclaimed comic storyline in which Captain America's sidekick Bucky is resurrected as a brainwashed super-assassin … [Read more...]

Russo Brothers Helm “Captain America 2”

Joe and Anthony Russo have reportedly entered negotiations to direct the upcoming sequel to "Captain America: The First Avenger" at Marvel Studios reports THR. Though they helmed 2007's Owen Wilson comedy "You, Me and Dupree", the Russo brothers are better known for their TV work on the sitcoms "Community" and "Happy Endings". The Russos beat … [Read more...]

Casting: Land, Old Boy, Intertia, Captain

Promised Land "Monsters" star Scoot McNairy has joined Gus Van Sant's "Promised Land" and Lynn Shelton's "Touchy Feely". In 'Land', McNairy leads a group of farmers that stand up when Matt Damon’s character tries to drill on their land. [Source: Deadline] Old Boy "District 9" and "The A-Team" star Sharlto Copley has been offered the role of the … [Read more...]

“Captain 2,” “Mortal,” “Perry” Set Dates

A couple of key release date announcements this week, kicking off with one that has literally just broken. Marvel has just announced that its proposed sequel to "Captain America: The First Avenger" is now set for an April 4th 2014 release. A studio log line confirms it'll take place post-"Avengers", saying "Steve Rogers continues his … [Read more...]

Avengers, Captain America, Iron Man 3 News

The Avengers Marvel has released five photos from the superhero team-up film, some higher res versions of previously released scans along with some brand new ones - mostly of Nick Fury. Click here to check out the gallery. Meanwhile writer/director Joss Whedon and cast members Tom Hiddleston and Clark Gregg will be participating in a Global … [Read more...]

Captain of sunken ferry won’t get job back

VANCOUVER - The captain of a B.C. Ferry that slammed into an island and sank with the loss of two lives in 2006 has lost an appeal to get his job back.Colin Henthorne was not on the bridge of the Queen of the North when junior officers became distracted and failed to make a course change, allowing the ship to run into Gil island on the north B.C. … [Read more...]