April 26, 2024

Scripts: Evil Dead 2, Clerks 3, Cold, Monster

Evil Dead 2 The remake of "Evil Dead" isn't in cinemas yet, but director Fede Alvarez has confirmed that work has begun on the script for a sequel to said remake. The film premiered last night at SXSW to a rousing reception, with Sony obviously confident enough to proceed. [Source: STYD] Clerks III Filmmaker Kevin Smith has revealed that he has … [Read more...]

Cold one on the course?

Golfers at three city-owned courses in Vancouver may soon be able to crack a 'cold one.' Council agrees with a park board recommendation to allow liquor cart service at Fraserview, Langara and McCleery golf courses. The idea still needs approval from the liquor control and licensing branch. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]

Appeal for information in Chilliwack murder cold case

It's been 18 months since Karver Morford's murdered body was found by his father in his rural Ryder Lake home. His parents, Jim Morford and Judy McCormick, say their 35-year-old son’s death has “burned a hole” in their hearts. "I want to see justice. I can't imagine people that are so vile that do such cowardly things,” says … [Read more...]

“Anna,” “Ami,” “Cold,” “Lola” Set Dates

A couple of important U.S. film release dates were announced today. Magnolia Pictures has announced a June 8th U.S. theatrical release of "Bel Ami" starring Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman and Kristin Scott Thomas. Fox Searchlight has also scheduled the indie rom-com "Lola Versus" starring Greta Gerwig for a June 8th release. The pair will … [Read more...]

Left out in the cold

Reverend Ric Matthews is bracing for the worst. On Wednesday night, the First United Church — a longtime safe haven for homeless people in the Downtown Eastside — had to turn away people seeking shelter from the cold streets because city and fire inspectors began enforcing the building’s occupancy limit of 240 people. “The consequence was that … [Read more...]

Regulate marijuana and leave the gangs cold

A BC group that wants to regulate marijuana is trying to get the public talking about their cause.  The war on drugs is not working. Three experts against drug prohibition argued just that at a discussion at SFU Woodwards Thursday night. They say that with increased government spending to enforce drug laws, there's an increase in drug-related … [Read more...]

VPD to make announcement about cold case arrest

Vancouver Police believe they have solved a cold case dating back more than a decade. An arrest has been made in a high-profile 1999 murder. Details will be released during a 1 pm news conference at VPD headquarters. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]

VPD cold case arrest

     A 12 year investigation on both sides of the Canada - US border has ended with the arrest of a former BC man wanted for the 1999 shooting death of a popular 18 year old student at Vancouver's Churchill Secondary.  A day after her birthday in January of 1999 Poonam Randhawa was found shot to death near Granville and 47th … [Read more...]