Despite the dismal failure of the first outing, things are still progressing on "Atlas Shrugged – Part 2" with an October 12th release being announced says The Hollywood Reporter. Distribution exec Bill Lewis ("The Twilight Saga") and marketing maven Russell Schwartz ("The Lord of the Rings" trilogy) - have come onboard the project to help push … [Read more...]
University researchers develop 50 gigapixel camera, hope it hits the mainstream in five years
June 21, 2012 by
Gigapixel cameras aren't exactly hot-off-the-presses, but a few wizards at Duke and the University of Arizona may be close to getting that sort of technology into your future point-and-shoot. Reportedly, electrical engineers with gobs of free time and an imagination the size of Coach K's ego have managed to synchronize 98 minuscule cameras in a … [Read more...]
Fire hits another Interior BC mill
June 7, 2012 by
Fire at the Tolko Mill in Merritt is now under control. RCMP and emergency services were called to the scene at 9 pm Wednesday. Cst. Tracy Dunsmore says the fire was contained to the main building and is now under control. No injuries have been reported and the fire is not considered suspicious. Meanwhile, BC's Jobs … [Read more...]
Greenpeace protest hits Lions Gate
May 29, 2012 by
A demonstration from environmentalists on the Lions Gate Bridge. Greenpeace Canada activists are rapelling from the bridge, with an anti-oil pipeline banner. It says "save our coast, no tar sands pipelines." In a news release, the organization says the goal is to send a message to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Abbotsford officer hits pregnant woman’s car
May 21, 2012 by
A pregnant woman is okay after her car was struck by an Abbotsford Police officer Sunday afternoon.Constable Ian MacDonald says the officer was responding to an emergency call - and wasn't able to stop in-time at a red light at Riverside Street and Harris Road.as for the condition of the unborn child? "The latest update is that there have been … [Read more...]
“Evil Dead” Reboot Films As Lawsuit Hits
May 5, 2012 by
Shooting kicked off this week in New Zealand on the remake of "Evil Dead", the same time a lawsuit regarding the franchise has been filed. Renaissance Pictures, the company Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert formed in 1979 to produce the original "Evil Dead", is suing Award Pictures for trademark infringement and further counts over Award's intention to … [Read more...]
“Skyfall” Trailer Hits May 25th
April 6, 2012 by
Sony Pictures reportedly took delivery earlier this week of the trailer for the upcoming 23rd James Bond film "Skyfall" according to The Daily Mail. Said trailer will be attached to all the prints of "Men In Black III" in the United States when it opens May 25th. An online debut will no doubt take place on or around that date. In other Bond … [Read more...]
Apple WALT prototype hits eBay, reminds us of a life with landlines
March 11, 2012 by
As it turns out, Apple too used to announce products at trade shows... only to never actually ship them. Back in the halcyon days of the early '90s, Apple revealed the WALT (Wizzy Active Lifestyle Telephone) at Macworld Boston, touting a fairly amazing feature set. Things like a touchscreen, handwriting recognition, fax support, an address book, … [Read more...]
“Indiana Jones” Hits Blu-ray This Fall
March 3, 2012 by
It has been talked about for months but at last it has been confirmed - Paramount Home Media Distribution and Lucasfilm Ltd. will release 'The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-ray Collection' worldwide later this year. No specific release date however was stated other than a generic sometime this Fall in the northern hemisphere. A trailer promoting the … [Read more...]
Finning Q4 profit up 27%, revenue hits record
February 16, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Heavy truck and equipment dealer Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) reported Thursday a fourth-quarter profit of $ 71 million, up rises 27 per cent from a year-earlier $ 55 million as revenues hit a record $ 1.8 billion on robust activity in mining and heavy construction.The Vancouver based company, the world's largest dealer of … [Read more...]
