April 26, 2024

Elderly man goes missing

Langley Mounties are looking for an elderly Chinese national who's gone missing from his son's home. Around 11am yesterday, 80-year old Shengyun Song went for a walk in the area of 93rd avenue and 206-B Street. He hasn't been heard from since. Song doesn't speak English. He's wearing a blue puffy jacket and brown shoes with white stripes. If you … [Read more...]

“Fast & Furious” Goes IMAX, Gets Spin-Off

IMAX Corp. and Universal Pictures have confirmed that the upcoming "Fast and Furious 6" will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX format and released in select IMAX theatres internationally starting May 22nd. Meanwhile, Universal is reportedly working on not just a seventh installment, but a possible spin-off focusing on Dwayne … [Read more...]

“Tomb Raider” Film Reboot Goes Young

With the release today of Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics' high-profile reboot of the "Tomb Raider" game franchise, talk has turned again to the spin-off film franchise which has been sitting and gathering dust since the release of "Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life" ten years ago. The game reboots the franchise (ala "Batman Begins," "Casino … [Read more...]

Charlie Rowe Goes “Walking With Dinosaurs”

Charlie Rowe ("Never Let Me Go," "The Boat That Rocked") has landed the lead role in the feature "Walking With Dinosaurs 3D" at 20th Century Fox A cinematic reboot of the BBC's documentary franchise, the story follows two brothers looking to follow in their father's footsteps. This leads them to a showdown with dinosaurs in the Arctic. Neil … [Read more...]

Premier goes online to try and save Kits Coast Guard

The Premier has taken to Youtube to denounce the Federal Government decision to close the Kitsilano Coast Guard Base.  In the video Christy Clark calls the decision 'disappointing" and adds response times will increase threatening the safety of those in harbour.  Clark also says the new inshore rescue boat in Stanley Park still leaves … [Read more...]

Casino proposal goes to Council Monday evening

It's expected to be a marathon meeting Monday night when a casino proposal goes before Surrey Council. City staff estimate more than one hundred people will want to speak on the issue. Mayor Dianne watts believes the meeting will drag into the small hours of Tuesday morning. "I'll take one individual to come forward from the opposing position, … [Read more...]

“The Normal Heart” Goes Direct To HBO

Thought to be headed for a theatrical release, HBO has now opted to bring the Ryan Murphy-directed "The Normal Heart" directly to the network where it will premiere as a telemovie in 2014. An adaptation of Larry Kramer's Tony-winning autobiographical play, the story details the rise of HIV/AIDS in New York’s gay community in the 1980's. Mark … [Read more...]

Josh Hutcherson Goes To “Paradise”

Josh Hutcherson has joined the cast of the romantic thriller "Paradise Lost" at Chapter 2, Studio 37, and Pathe. Inspired by true events, the story follows a young surfer (Hutcherson) who visits his brother in Colombia and falls madly in love with a beautiful local girl. Their romance seems idyllic until he meets her uncle, Pablo Escobar … [Read more...]

Feuerstein Goes “Gaye” For Steward Comedy

Mark Feuerstein, Stanley Tucci, Marcia Gay Harden, Molly Shannon, Taye Diggs and Henry Winkler are all set to star in the low-budget comedy "Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant" at Night & Day Pictures and Kish Productions. The story follows Larry, a womanizing, self-anointed 'renegade' male flight attendant who must save the day when … [Read more...]

Adele’s “Skyfall” Theme Goes Online

Adele has premiered the full version of her official single for the latest 007 movie "Skyfall", a slightly cut down version of which will be heard over the opening credits. Rave reviews have been flooding both the social media and entertainment blogs in reaction to it. Take a listen below: How do you think it compares with the previous Bond … [Read more...]