Dylan McDermott has joined the cast of Peter Cornwell's "Mercy," a fantasy-horror feature based on Stephen King's short story "Gramma". Published in the 1985 anthology "Skeleton Crew," the story follows two young boys who, along with their single mother (Frances O'Connor), take care of their elderly, senile grandmother. They discover she's a … [Read more...]
King, Chung Join “Sin City” Sequel
October 30, 2012 by
It has taken some time but at last, filming on Robert Rodriguez's "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" officially began today in Texas. Various casting announcements are expected over the coming weeks, with word today that Jaime King will reprise her role of Wendy (Goldie's twin sister) in the sequel. One person who isn't back is Devon Aoki, the … [Read more...]
Ben Kingsley To Play King Herod?
September 28, 2012 by
Ben Kingsley is reportedly circling the role of King Herod in Alister Grierson's “Mary Mother of Christ” project at Lionsgate reports The Wrap. An unofficial prequel of sorts to the events seen in Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ,” the story revolves around Mary’s attempts to defy King Herod in order to save her son, Jesus. Benedict … [Read more...]
“Magnificent Seven,” “Lizard King” Get Scribes
August 12, 2012 by
MGM has set newcomer Nic Pizzolatto (HBO's upcoming "True Detectives") to pen the remake of Western classic "The Magnificent Seven" to which Tom Cruise is currently attached says Variety. The original, itself a remake of the Kurosawa classic "Seven Samurai", follows a group of American gunmen hired to protect a small Mexican village from a group … [Read more...]
Copley Is King In Disney’s “Maleficent”
May 4, 2012 by
Sharlto Copley ("District 9," "The A-Team") is in negotiations to play the male lead opposite Angelina Jolie in Disney’s live-action "Maleficent" says Deadline. This revisionist take on "Sleeping Beauty" tells that film's backstory and why the evil queen (Jolie) cursed Princess Aurora in the first place. Copley will play King Stefan. Robert … [Read more...]
04/20/2012 – Deloitte Women of Influence Luncheon Series featuring, Annalisa King, SVP and CFO of Best Buy Canada
April 20, 2012 by
Annalisa KingSVP and CFO Best Buy Canada LtdLEADING BY EXAMPLEVANCOUVER APRIL 20, 2012It has been said that example is the main thing in influencing others, and Annalisa King proves this by spearheading the Women's Leadership Network (WLN) at Best Buy Canada. Mentorship is a key part of her agenda, both personally and professionally. In … [Read more...]
Naoki Maru’s Real King Kizer gets closer to Real Steel with motion sensing (video)
March 14, 2012 by
Naoki Maru's Real King Kizer, the boxing robot to end all boxing robots, has been around for a hot minute, but the latest upgrade is bound to make even Wolverine Hugh Jackman take notice. The Real Steel-like setup was created when an Xtion Pro Live sensor (hint: it's like Kinect) was thrown into the equation. The 3-foot, 2-inch boxer was then … [Read more...]
A touch of King Lear in Wiebo’s War
October 4, 2011 by
William Shakespeare would have a field day with Wiebo Ludwig. Equally vilified as a terrorist and hailed for his long-standing battle against oil and gas giants, the reclusive preacher at the centre of David York’s new documentary, Wiebo’s War, is as interesting, complicated and flawed as a protagonist gets. York uses King Lear to describe the … [Read more...]
TV News: Damned, Tightrope, King, Fringe
August 25, 2011 by
The Damned Showtime is planning to adapt Brian Hurtt and Cullen Bunn's comic book "The Damned" into a supernatural crime drama series. The prohibition-era comic follows Eddie, a man cursed and unable to rest who can't escape the city's most ruthless warring demon gangs. David Hayter will develop the writing on the series which will shift the … [Read more...]
D.C. Dispatch: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Opens
August 23, 2011 by
Forty-eight years after the famous "I Have a Dream" Speech, the much-anticipated Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial opens this Saturday, August 28th. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]
