Son Of The South Rafe Spall ("Prometheus") has scored the lead role in the Spike Lee-produced, Barry Alexander Brown-directed indie drama "Son of the South". The story follows a white author who grew up in Alabama as the son of a minister and grandson of a KKK member, and who later joined the Civil Rights Movement. [Source: The Playlist] White … [Read more...]
Casting News: McConaughey, Esper, Green
June 10, 2012 by
The Butler Though previously linked, Matthew McConaughey has had to drop out of Lee Daniels' "The Butler" due to a scheduling conflict with the long-gestating AIDS drama "The Dallas Buyer's Club". McConaughey is working with filmmaker Jean Marc-Vallée on the script with shooting to begin this Fall. McConaughey denies the horrible reviews for … [Read more...]
Green Councillor worries about amendment to her motion
May 30, 2012 by
A Vancouver City Councillor is hoping her original plan doesn't get lost in the shuffle. Adriane Carr says her motion to crack down on cigarette butts was passed at City Council but only after a Vision Vancouver amendment to expand the plans to all litter,"The motion is much more complicated, but I voted for it because embedded in it, in the … [Read more...]
Casting: Green, Cassidy, Hamm, Culkin
May 10, 2012 by
Lonely Hunter Logan Marshall Green ("Prometheus," "Across the Universe") is set to play playwright Tennessee Williams in Deborah Kampmeier's "Lonely Hunter" at Full Moon Films. The biopic follows the life of Southern gothic novelist Carson McCullers (Jena Malone) with whom Williams was a longtime confidante. Shooting will kick off later this … [Read more...]
The leader of the BC Green party says both Clark & Cummins will try to block an effort to unite the right.
April 23, 2012 by
The leader of the BC Green Party is throwing more wood on the fire when it comes to merging the BC Liberals and BC Conservatives. Jane Sterk says momentum might build to unite the right, despite the feelings of the two party leaders. She said "I do think that we are going to see more impetus particularily from the busines backers … [Read more...]
Vancouver community leader Green celebrated at memorial
April 14, 2012 by
Hundreds have flocked to the Vancouver Orpheum to share memories and reflect on a local icon. The public memorial for Jim Green saw family, friends and associates gather to celebrate the former city coucillor's life. They were treated to several musical performances by Green's favourite artists, such as Bughouse Five and the Woodwards … [Read more...]
Jim Green to be remembered Saturday afternoon
April 13, 2012 by
The public memorial for Vancouver community leader Jim Green is set for Saturday afternoon at the Orpheum Theatre. City Councillor and friend Geoff Meggs says it's a chance for people to come together and celebrate Green's contributions. "There are a lot of people out there who were close to Jim who have not had a chance to get together and share … [Read more...]
Government invests in green schools
April 6, 2012 by
The BC Government is putting five million dollars on the table to help schools become energy efficient, but one critic says the money is not nearly enough. If schools are not carbon neutral in BC they must buy offsetting carbon credits from the Pacific Carbon Trust, a thorn in the side of many Districts in the last few years. Environment … [Read more...]
Jim Green remembered as passionate activist
February 29, 2012 by
Former Vancouver city councillor Jim Green died at the age of 68 after losing his battle with lung cancer. He passed away peacefully in his home at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday surrounded by family members, according to a statement released by Mayor Gregor Robertson’s office. “Jim’s record was one of consistent and tireless activism for social justice, … [Read more...]
Vancouver activist, city councillor Jim Green dies
February 28, 2012 by
Former Vancouver city councillor Jim Green has died at the age of 68 after losing his battle with lung cancer. He passed away peacefully in his home at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday surrounded by family members. “Jim's record was one of consistent and tireless activism for social justice, democracy, the arts and the shaping of a fair, inclusive and … [Read more...]
