The federal opposition is urging the Conservative government to act on the recomendations in the Cohen Inquiry report. However West Coast Fisheries critic Finn Donnelly says the Conservative government was undermining the report long before it ever came out. "But the Conservatives have been dismantling environmental protections and regulations … [Read more...]
Cohen report says future “uncertain” for Fraser River sockeye
October 31, 2012 by
More than three years after the worst returns in British Columbia in decades, review that took more than two years to complete has determined the future of Fraser River sockeye salmon is 'uncertain.' Commissioner Bruce Cohen was hired in November of 2009, to investigate stock declines and suggest changes to ensure the fishery survives. While … [Read more...]
Sacha Baron Cohen Seduces “The Lesbian”
October 5, 2012 by
Sacha Baron Cohen's Four By Two Films is developing the true story comedy feature "The Lesbian" for Paramount Pictures says Deadline. The story is inspired by Hong Kong billionaire Cecil Chao Sze-Tsung, a man who offered $ 65 million bounty to any man who succeeded in marrying his lesbian daughter. The offer was made after the daughter and her … [Read more...]
Lynn Cohen Is Mags In “Catching Fire”
August 5, 2012 by
Lionsgate has announced that Lynn Cohen ("Munich," "Sex and the City") has been cast in the role of Mags in Francis Lawrence's much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ worldwide smash hit novel "Catching Fire". In this follow-up to "The Hunger Games", Mags is an eighty year old Hunger Games victor from District 4 and a former mentor … [Read more...]
Cohen Develops Isaac Newton: Action Hero
June 10, 2012 by
We've got a vampire-hunting Abraham Lincoln, now how about one of history's foremost scientists as an action hero? Rob Cohen ("Stealth," "The Fast and the Furious") is set to direct an action tentpole feature based on the life of Sir Isaac Newton for BiteSize Entertainment says Variety. The 17th century physicist, mathematician, astronomer, … [Read more...]
Casting: Evans, Bardem, Cohen, Polley
May 10, 2012 by
Fast Six He was previously offered, but now Luke Evans ("The Raven," "Immortals") is in negotiations (and close to a deal) to play a villain in the upcoming "Fast Six" at Universal Pictures. Evans would play the leader of a rival crew of hoods trying to pull off the same heist as Vin Diesel and Paul Walker's crew. The actor is currently in New … [Read more...]
Waiting on the Cohen Commision before fishing
May 1, 2012 by
While commercial fishermen in BC wait to hear when or if they'll be allowed to drop their nets this summer, everyone has to wait until this fall for the results of the Cohen Commission. The Public Inquiry examining the 2009 collapse of Fraser River sockeye salmon stocks wrapped up in December with the final report due by the end of … [Read more...]
Casting: Campbell, Cohen, Glover, Bernal
December 9, 2011 by
Sworn to Silence Neve Campbell is set to star in and produce "Sworn to Silence", a new Lifetime two-hour TV movie which could serve as a back door pilot and is based on the novel by Linda Castillo. Campbell will play an Amish girl whose childhood was rocked by "brutal murders" in her quiet Amish farming community. Burkholder then returns to the … [Read more...]
Casting: Campbell, Brand, Cohen, Korine
November 14, 2011 by
Oz: The Great and Powerful Bruce Campbell has confirmed that he will NOT be appearing in friend Sam Raimi's "Oz: The Great and Powerful" for Disney Pictures. Campbell says "My scene in Oz has been cut before shooting. It happens on epic flicks. Disappointed, but all good w/Sam. On to the next adventure!". Campbell adds he and Oz star James Franco … [Read more...]
Rob Cohen Directs Korean War Tale “1950”
July 30, 2011 by
Rob Cohen ("The Fast and the Furious," "XXX") has signed on to direct the $ 100 million Korean War tale "1950" for CJ E&M Pictures and Grapevine Entertainment says the trades. The story will chronicle New York Herald Tribune correspondent Marguerite Higgins' journey across the Korean peninsula with a platoon of marines. The journey ended … [Read more...]
