Hong Kong action filmmaking legend John Woo seems to have turned his attention away from remaking "Le Cercle Rouge" in favour of another classic Jean-Pierre Melville film - 1967's "Le Samouraï". Talking with Die Welt, Woo wants to shift the setting to Berlin as German financing is playing a considerable role in the production. The director also … [Read more...]
Rival John McAfee Project In The Works
January 23, 2013 by
Impact Future Media and Equinoxe Films have announced that they are developing multiple projects about millionaire fugitive and anti-virus software founder John McAfee. One is a $ 28 million feature biopic entitled "Running In The Background," while another is an animated documentary adaptation of McAfee's 'on-the-lam' blog "The Hinterland" run … [Read more...]
New unproven allegations of abuse made against John Furlong
January 21, 2013 by
The journalist accused of defaming the head of Vancouver's Olympic organizing team has made more allegations of abuse against John Furlong in her statement of defence. The 22-page document was filed Monday (Jan. 21st) in BC Supreme Court. An article first published by Laura Robinson in September (2012) reported eight First Nations children … [Read more...]
Liberal candiate replacing ousted MLA John Slater speaks
January 17, 2013 by
It is official an Oliver City Councillor, and former Mayor, will replace John Slater as the BC Liberals candidate in Boundary Similkameen. In light of the controversy of the Liberals ejecting John Slater, Linda Larson says she would have preferred a better route to the nomination. "That is true but I think you know controversy is one of those … [Read more...]
Awards: EFA, S&S Poll, John Waters
December 3, 2012 by
The various film critic associations have begun handing out their top honors for the year with the New York critics set to announce their winners over the next hour or two. Meanwhile, over the weekend: European Film Awards Michael Haneke’s "Amour" swept the 25th European Film Awards in Malta. The film took four of the top honors including best … [Read more...]
John Furlong follows through with civil action against reporter
November 27, 2012 by
John Furlong has now followed through on his promise to take legal action against the Georgia Straight and a reporter accused of making unfounded allegations against the head of Vancouver's 2010 Olympic organizing team. Furlong’s lawyer Marvin Storrow has now filed notice of civil claim against Laura robinson, Daniel McLeod, Charlie … [Read more...]
Apple executive shakeup: Scott Forstall and John Browett are leaving the company
October 31, 2012 by
Huge news out of Apple today, as its senior vice president of iOS software, Scott Forstall, will leave the company next year after putting in some 15 years. Furthermore, John Browett -- head of Apple retail -- is also on his way out. The memo was delivered late today, on a day that is littered with other news that the company may hope will bury the … [Read more...]
John Logan To Pen Bonds 24 & 25
October 26, 2012 by
The 23rd and latest James Bond film "Skyfall" hits cinemas in the UK today after a tidal wave of rave reviews from American and European media. With the MGM financial struggles behind them, producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson are quickly moving the pieces in place to ensure "Bond 24" will be ready for release as soon as possible. To … [Read more...]
UPDATED: John Cummins faces more internal dissent
October 5, 2012 by
Rumours of his leadership demise are greatly exaggerated according to the man who is the face of the BC Conservative party. In text message John Cummins called it "wishful thinking." An official with the BC Conservative party also said Cummins isn't going anywhere. Director of policy and research Christy Fredericks is casting … [Read more...]
Burns Lake first nation chief has own story about John Furlong
September 28, 2012 by
The chief of Lake Babine Nation is adding unproven allegations of abuse surrounding former VANOC boss John Furlong have been known for years. “Former citizens of LBN and other first nations in Burns Lake… they've known about this for quite a while.” Chief Wilf Adam claims he has his own story with Furlong, when he was a teacher … [Read more...]
