March 28, 2024

Metro Vancouver directors defend move to maintain pay rate for attending conferences

Directors on Metro Vancouver boards are defending their unanimous decision made Friday to maintain existing pay rates, instead of lowering them, for attending conferences and conventions. Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie says dropping the current pay of $ 346 per meeting to $ 100 wouldn't be in line with other boards. "I'm not aware of any that get … [Read more...]

“Crazy” Directors Helm McAfee Drama

John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, the writing and directing team from "Crazy Stupid Love," will re-team for this biopic based on the recent Wired Magazine article "John McAfee's Last Stand." Warner Bros. Pictures is in final negotiations to acquire the project which the duo will write, direct and produce. A former NASA programmer, McAfee is the … [Read more...]

“Sunshine” Directors Smoke A “Big Cigar”

"Little Miss Sunshine" helmers Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris are attached to direct "The Big Cigar" at Sony Pictures. Based on a Playboy Magazine article, the story revolves around Black Panthers co-founder Huey Newton and a successful covert effort to smuggle him out of the U.S. and into Cuba to avoid prosecution for murder and a second … [Read more...]

Directors: Yates, McQuarrie, Pink, Favreau

A bunch of interesting director-related talk today via Deadline and Moviehole. First up, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" director David Yates is said to be considering helming the "Tarzan" reboot in development at Warner Bros. Pictures. Paramount is reportedly courting Christopher McQuarrie to helm their adaptation of the Tom Clancy … [Read more...]

“Jersey Boys,” “Wicked” Score Directors

Two film adaptations of stage musicals have just dealt with the issue of who will take the helm of each project reports Deadline. First up, Jon Favreau is confirmed to in negotiations to direct the film version of the Frankie Valli-themed musical "Jersey Boys". John Logan penned the most recent draft. Favreau has been in the running for some … [Read more...]

Directors: Slade, Waller, Farrellys, Pearson

Villain "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" and "30 Days of Night" director David Slade will helm the psychological thriller "Villain" at Wayfare Entertainment. Josh Zetumer ("Robocop") penned the script which follows two brothers as they confront their dark past in an unforgiving wilderness. Ben Browning, Sarah Shepard and Jeremy Kipp Walker will … [Read more...]

Emergency Management Director’s job still open

It's the middle of Emergency Preparedness Week in the Province, but the City of Vancouver still doesn't have a permanent replacement for its former Director of Emergency Management. Kevin Wallinger was let go in mid-March, and the city has confirmed the search for his replacement is on-going. Daniel Stevens who was the Manager of Emergency … [Read more...]

ISS backs move to add new directors at Baja

VANCOUVER - Proxy advisory firm ISS is recommending shareholders of Baja Mining (TSX:BAJ) support a push to add two new directors to the company's board who are backed by dissident shareholder Mount Kellet Capital Management.However, ISS is also encouraging shareholders to vote against a plan by Mount Kellet that would remove two … [Read more...]

Mount Kellett seeking new directors at Baja

VANCOUVER - Mount Kellett Capital Management LP, which has accused the board and management of Baja Mining Corp. of failing to represent shareholders, is seeking to have two new independent directors added to the company's board.The investment manager, which holds a 19.9 per cent stake in Baja Mining Corp., said Friday that it is concerned that the … [Read more...]

“Thor 2” Closing In On “Thrones” Directors

Alan Taylor and Daniel Minahan are reportedly both under consideration to take over the helm of the "Thor" sequel at Marvel Studios reports Heat Vision. Patty Jenkins was previously attached as director until last Tuesday when she suddenly left due to "creative differences". Both Taylor and Minahan are regular directors of various HBO show … [Read more...]