There has been a few new films in the opening weeks of 2013, but this weekend's fifth "Die Hard" movie - "A Good Day to Die Hard" - is the first true much-anticipated tentpole film to hit screens. There has been much talk about two things with this film - the return of an R rating after the PG-13 of the fourth entry, and this being the shortest … [Read more...]
Samsung details Innovation Centers in San Francisco and New York, focusing hard on software + hardware marriage
February 11, 2013 by
David Eun, presently serving as EVP at Samsung's Open Innovation Center after stints at AOL, Google, Time Warner and NBC Entertainment, just took the stage here in Dana Point, California during the opening night of D:Dive Into Media 2013. Given the media / content focus of the event, the conversation between Eun and host Kara Swisher revolved … [Read more...]
New “Die Hard” Runtime, Mural Unveiled
February 2, 2013 by
The much-anticipated action sequel "A Good Day To Die Hard" has reportedly scored a 97 minute runtime. That clocks in at nearly half an hour shorter than the previous shortest "Die Hard" film (the second) at 124 minutes. Meanwhile, Bruce Willis unveiled a massive mural this week on the 20th Century Fox lot. Said artwork showcases his character … [Read more...]
Seagate’s $200 Wireless Plus 1TB hard drive streams content everywhere, includes 10-hour battery
January 18, 2013 by
A (very) early slip through the FCC's database uncovered Seagate's Wireless Plus drive several months ago, but here at CES, the company is finally ready to take the official wraps off of the aforesaid drive. It's a portable 1TB affair, shipping with USB 3.0 support and offering up the ability to stream music and video to practically anything … [Read more...]
“Good Day to Die Hard” New Poster, Trailer
October 26, 2012 by
Fox has unleashed both a new poster (via EW) and an international trailer for the upcoming "A Good Day To Die Hard", the fifth film in the series. There's some actual dialogue in the preview this time around with Mary Elizabeth Winstead's Lucy McClane popping up at the start, and Jai Courtney's Jack McClane scoring a couple of lines. There's … [Read more...]
First Photo From The Fifth “Die Hard”
October 3, 2012 by
The first trailer for the upcoming "A Good Day to Die Hard" is going to hit the web later this week and cinemas on Friday with "Taken 2". Before that though, Fox has snuck out the first photo from the project. The story in this outing follows Bruce Willis’ John McClane teaming up with his estranged son (Jai Courtney) to take on criminals in … [Read more...]
Seagate Backup Plus hard drive: one-click backup with a social twist
June 12, 2012 by
Quick: what's more important? Your entire My Documents directory, or your Facebook / Flickr galleries? The answer seems fairly obvious, but for those too proud to admit it, Seagate's got a new hard drive that'll delicately handle both. The outfit's latest line of 2.5-inch mobile HDDs goes by the name Backup Plus, aiming to give consumers one-click … [Read more...]
Critic finds tourism numbers hard to believe
June 5, 2012 by
Predictions of a hundred thousand jobs in the tourism sector and the plan to fill them has the NDP accusing the BC Government of being confused. Tourism critic Spencer Chandra-Herbert says bringing in more immigrants to fill the jobs doesn't make sense, "Meanwhile, the immigrants who have arrived here are getting there adult basic education … [Read more...]
Two More Ready To “Die Hard”
May 15, 2012 by
Amaury Nolasco ("Prison Break") and Megalyn Echikunwoke ("House of Lies") have joined the supporting cast of John Moore's "A Good Day to Die Hard" at 20th Century Fox reports Variety. Bruce Willis and Jai Courtney as John McClane and his estranged son Jack who take on Russian villains. Cole Hauser, Sebastian Koch and Yulia Snigir co-star. Nolasco … [Read more...]
BC’s Attorney General will take a hard look at the hang gliding industry after a tragic death.
May 1, 2012 by
The hang gliding industry may be in for stricter regulations following a fatal fall in the Fraser Valley last Saturday. Attorney General Shirley Bond asked her staff to examine the issue after the death of 27 year old Lenami Godinez and says it appears the industry is self-regulating and Bond adds that may change once police and … [Read more...]
