April 19, 2024

Martian Passport Watch mixes Bluetooth and class, ships by March for $299 (hands-on)

The world of Bluetooth watches is getting immensely crowded. After years of trying, it seems as if Bluetooth watch makers finally have a captive audience. The Pebble smartwatch seems to be leading the charge in the here and now, but for those looking for something a bit less Jetsons and a bit more Dick Tracy, there's the Martian Passport. At a … [Read more...]

Celebrity Introduces Reflection, Newest Solstice Class Ship

Celebrity completes the launch of its Solstice line with the new Reflection. Old favorites and new additions (pop-out, over-the-sea glass showers, anyone?), the new ship is sure to impress. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

“Hobbit” Poster aka. Dwarf Class Photo

A brand new poster for Peter Jackson's upcoming "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" has gone online. The other day the one-sheet was Bilbo-centric, this time it's all about the dwarves in what is essentially a 'class photo'. Dark Horizons - News … [Read more...]

“X-Men: First Class” Sequel Title Set

Out doing promotion for his new online web series "H+", filmmaker Bryan Singer has confirmed some old scoopage and added some fresh details about the much anticipated sequel to "X-Men: First Class". Speaking with IGN (via The Playlist), Singer says the film is going by the title "Days Of Future Past" which ain't a shock considering reports the … [Read more...]

“X-Men: First Class 2” Shoots In January

Fox is informing talent agencies that the studio plans to begin shooting its in-development sequel to "X-Men: First Class" in January says Heat Vision. The news seems to provide an end to a potential dispute over the availability of actress Jennifer Lawrence who played Mystique in 'X-Men' and Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games" - the actress is … [Read more...]

“X-Men: First Class 2” Is Magneto-Centric

Screenwriter Simon Kinberg is working with Matthew Vaughn over the next few months on the much anticipated sequel to last year's "X-Men: First Class" and reveals to MTV News that Michael Fassbender's Magneto and his relationship with James McAvoy's Charles X. Xavier will take on more prominence in the follow-up. "That’s what was so cool about the … [Read more...]

Vaughn, Cast Sign For “X-Men: First Class 2”

20th Century Fox has closed deals with director Matthew Vaughn and the cast of "X-Men: First Class" to return for a forthcoming sequel says Heat Vision. Last year's 'First Class' was one of the best reviewed tentpole films of the year with critics scoring similar marks to the franchise's previous best effort "X2". It also pulled in a solid $ 353 … [Read more...]

Talks over class size and composition have broken off between teachers and the government.

Talks between the BC Teachers Federation and the provincial government over a recent court ruling on class size and composition have broken off.  BCTF President Susan Lambert says government negotiators have told the federation they will not discuss any proposal that has guarantees when it comes to class size or composition.  Lambert is … [Read more...]

Kinberg Hired For “X-Men: First Class” Sequel

Simon Kinberg ("Mr. & Mrs Smith," "X-Men: The Last Stand," "Sherlock Holmes") has been hired to pen the first draft of a sequel to this past summer's "X-Men: First Class" at 20th Century Fox says Superhero Hype. Kinberg served as a producer on the 60's set prequel which starred Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy. After strong reviews but … [Read more...]

BC teachers leave talks about class size laws

VANCOUVER - British Columbia teachers plan to ask a judge to clarify a key Supreme Court ruling on their bargaining rights, a move that will likely prolong job action that started on the first day of school last week and set back work toward a new collective agreement.The teachers and the government have been in court-ordered talks aimed at … [Read more...]