Vancouver's police board has quickly approved recommendations stemming from B.C.’s Missing Women Inquiry, but any hope of a regional police force becoming a reality still rests with the provincial government. Several mayors, including Vancouver's Gregor Robertson, have urged the Clark government to set up regional forces for both the Lower … [Read more...]
“Mockingbird Lane” Officially Dead At NBC
December 29, 2012 by
Bryan Fuller, creator/executive producer of NBC’s "Munsters" reboot "Mockingbird Lane," says the project is now officially dead. He revealed on Twitter the other day: "I tweet with a heavy heart. NBC not moving forward with #MockingbirdLane. From producers and cast, thank you all for enthusiasm and support." Work on the project began two years … [Read more...]
The social filter war is officially on: Twitter adds free photo filters to Android and iPhone apps
December 29, 2012 by
We knew good and well it was coming, and come it has: Twitter has begun its all-out assault on Instagram (and in turn, Facebook) by including its own set of (free) photo filters. As of now, just the Android version has been updated with the new lenses, but we're expecting iOS and the rest to follow suit in short order. Much like Flickr did earlier … [Read more...]
Google officially lands deal with Warner Music Group
October 31, 2012 by
Make no mistake -- landing a deal for streaming with Warner Music Group is no easy chore. Search for 'Red Hot Chili Peppers' on programs like MOG, and you'll probably be sorely disappointed in what results are returned. Tucked within Google's Nexus blowout this morning was this nugget: the search giant has finally nailed down a deal with Warner, … [Read more...]
Microsoft officially offering Xbox 360 4GB console for $99, two-year Live Gold subscription required
May 19, 2012 by
Whoa, Nelly! As rumored, Microsoft is indeed shattering the home console pricing paradigm by trying something that US wireless carriers have been doing for years. As of now, the official Microsoft Store is hosting up a coupon that'll enable prospective Xbox buyers to snag a 4GB console bundle for just $ 99 (a $ 200 savings versus the outright … [Read more...]
LightSquared officially files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
May 14, 2012 by
As expected, May 14th is indeed a dark day for LightSquared. The company has just filed paperwork in order to initiate Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in Manhattan's US Bankruptcy Court, effectively killing its dream of providing a high-speed mobile wireless network to upwards of 260 million people. Not quite a year after Sprint and LightSquared … [Read more...]
“Prometheus” Officially Gets An R
May 7, 2012 by
Fox has confirmed that Ridley Scott's "Prometheus" has officially scored an R-rating. An IMDb posting over the weekend showed a pre-sales ticket for the film listed it as having an 'R' rating, though no announcement had been made by the MPAA. Now it has been confirmed to be an 'R' for "sci-fi violence including intense images, and brief … [Read more...]
“Game of Thrones” Officially Renewed
April 11, 2012 by
The surprise here is that the network waited a week to make the announcement - HBO has revealed in an official press release this morning that it has renewed its big-budget fantasy series "Game of Thrones" for a third season. The news follows on from the first two episode airings of the second season including a robust premiere which scored an … [Read more...]
“Suspiria” Remake Officially Underway
April 11, 2012 by
Despite his recent flops like "Your Highness" and "The Sitter", it looks as if filmmaker David Gordon Green has secured financing for his long-gestating remake of Dario Argento’s classic 1977 horror movie "Suspiria". Screen Daily reports that Crime Scene Pictures, who are also behind the upcoming "Gambit" remake, are set to finance the film and a … [Read more...]
“The Raid” Sequel Officially Underway
March 12, 2012 by
It has been pretty set for a while, but now it's official - a sequel is on the way to his Indonesian action hit "The Raid" for XYZ Films, PT Merantu and Sony Pictures Worldwide says Heat Vision. Filmmaker Gareth Evans is set to return as helmer on the film, as will leading man Iko Uwais. The pair have previously discussed the intention of making … [Read more...]
