Guillermo del Toro says that he and another writer, whom he won't reveal just yet, are about to pitch to Warner Brothers their take on the DC Comics "Dark Universe" ensemble project. As previously suggested, the project will see the various magical beings from the DC Comics universe coming together "The Avengers" style. Del Toro says: "I am … [Read more...]
McRae didn’t know-Education Minister in the dark
January 28, 2013 by
A surprising admission from Education Minister Don McRae - he says he didn't know the B-C Teachers Federation and the Public School Employers Association were reaching a deal on how to carry out bargaining for a new contract, at the same time his government was coming up with its 10-year contract plan. McRae told CKNW's Bill Good this morning, "We … [Read more...]
A look back at a dark day
December 6, 2012 by
As Canadians remember women who have suffered violence against them, a Vancouver women's group says British Columbia is not doing enough for those who need protection. Hilla Kerner with Vancouver rape relief and women's shelter says the goverment fails women by keeping them poor with unliveable welfare rates. She says the justice system is not any … [Read more...]
“Thor: The Dark World” Set Photos & Video
November 17, 2012 by
Filming has been happening around the UK's University of Greenwich this week on "Thor: The Dark World." Chris Hemsworth's Thor is seen fighting Christopher Eccleston's key villain Malekith the Accursed and his army of Dark Elves. Now, numerous photos and videos are out of the shooting which you can see below. Click the photos to access still … [Read more...]
Dark Horizons Visits “The Hobbit” Set
October 25, 2012 by
In June this year I, and several other online journalists, visited the set of "The Hobbit" trilogy in New Zealand and spoke with everyone involved. We went through all the assorted departments and conducted a bunch of interviews with the focus predominantly on 'An Unexpected Journey'. Today comes the result of that trip, a guide to the making of … [Read more...]
How “Dark Knight” Influenced “Skyfall”
October 19, 2012 by
The claim that the "Bourne" films had a big influence on "Casino Royale" has always been a specious one, and more accurately about that franchise's box-office success than its actual content. The link however could not be denied in "Quantum of Solace" which was far more Bourne than Bond right down to its frantic camera work and the guilt-ridden … [Read more...]
August Talks Original “Dark Shadows” Take
October 3, 2012 by
Tim Burton's film adaptation of the gothic soap opera "Dark Shadows" earlier this Summer was not well received by the critics. Now frequent Burton collaborator John August has revealed to STYD that the previous incarnation of the project was quite different to the product we ended up with. August, who penned the first draft of "Dark Shadows" a … [Read more...]
“The Dark Tower” Falls At Warners
August 21, 2012 by
It collapsed at Universal, now it looks like the ambitious film and television adaptations of Stephen King’s "The Dark Tower" series has fallen apart at Warner Bros. Pictures as well. Variety reports that Warners has passed on the expensive project despite the latest draft of the script by Akiva Goldsman attracting interest from Russell … [Read more...]
Local man accused of “Dark Knight Rises” style threat
August 8, 2012 by
A 34 year old man is appearing in North Vancouver Provincial Court today accused of threatening to carry out a shooting similar to the "Dark Knight Rises" movie theatre massacre in Colorado. Ryan John Lewis first appeared in court August 2nd. Lewis is charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm for statements and threats … [Read more...]
Crowe Up For “The Dark Tower” Role?
August 3, 2012 by
Javier Bardem is out while Russell Crowe is being rumoured as the potential replacement to play Roland Deschain in the adaptation of Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" fantasy series reports Deadline. The ambitious project, which at one point included a film trilogy and a two season TV series, famously fell apart back in 2010 at Universal over … [Read more...]
