20th Century Fox has picked up Frank Moll's historical epic script "Arminius," a biopic about the Germanic chieftain. Arminius trained as a Roman warrior before defecting back to his homeland. At just 25 years of age he managed to unite the separate German tribes and lead them into the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. Said fight annihilated an … [Read more...]
Golden Spike unveils ambitious plans for $1.5 billion trips to the moon
December 7, 2012 by
Space tourism? Yeah, been there, doing that. But in the world of private travel, there's really no such thing as too much competition. Today, the newly formed Golden Spike Company took the wraps off of an exceedingly ambitious plan that would eventually see pairs of citizens hoisted up to the moon for a cool $ 1.5 billion. Before you brush it off … [Read more...]
Jackson Talks “Hobbit” 48FPS, Trilogy Plans
December 6, 2012 by
Following on from the rough reviews for the 48 frames-per-second HFR technology at recent press screenings for "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey", filmmaker Peter Jackson attended the New York press conference for the film this week and says he's been fascinated by the reactions to it. Here's his extended answer to the question asked: "I'm … [Read more...]
BBC1 Plans “Jonathan Strange” TV Series
December 1, 2012 by
BBC One has commissioned three new series for 2013, one of which is an ambitious six-part series based on Susanna Clarke acclaimed best-selling 2004 period fantasy drama "Jonathan Strange And Mr Norrell". Set in an alternate England during the Napoleonic Wars, the story follows a magician and his apprentice who use their powers to help the … [Read more...]
Families of in-care residents object to facility’s cost saving plans
November 22, 2012 by
The son of a resident at Burnaby's George Derby Care Home is hoping families will come together to rally against the plan for some services to be contracted out. A meeting for families was hosted by the Hospital Employees Union Wednesday night. Dale Gebhard says there is strength in numbers and says they want to passionately convey their … [Read more...]
Plans for formation of an advocacy group
November 22, 2012 by
The families of British Columbians killed or seriously hurt by police are meeting this weekend with hopes of setting up an advocacy group for people like them. "I don't think they should be investigating themselves and I mean, I think they should just go through the system like every other citizen does." Al Wright's son Alvin was 22 when he was … [Read more...]
Residents get a look at proposed redevelopment plans for Oakridge Centre
November 17, 2012 by
Residents had a chance to look at plans for a proposed re-development of Oakridge Centre at an open house today. The development proposes 2,800 residential units in buildings as high as 45 storeys. Resident Randall MacKinnon says this will be a drastic change for a neighbourhood dominated by single-storey family homes. "when they're on little, mini … [Read more...]
BC Health Minister not disclosing plans for Burnaby Hospital
November 11, 2012 by
BC's Health Minister is staying mum on plans for Burnaby Hospital. Margaret MacDiarmid acknowledges the facility is out-dated and needs to be redeveloped, but the government will wait for a report from the Fraser Health Authority before moving forward. "There are a number of hospitals, and I know of a handful more, that are around that 50-60 years … [Read more...]
Stone Plans Fourth Cut of “Alexander”
November 8, 2012 by
So much for "Alexander: The Final Cut" being the actual final cut. Doing publicity for the disc release of "Savages" this week, filmmaker Oliver Stone revealed to Collider that he's been asked by Warner Brothers to cut together a fourth version of his historical epic biopic "Alexander" for a future disc release. Stone's original theatrical cut … [Read more...]
Alex Proyas Plans “Evolve” TV Series
November 4, 2012 by
"I, Robot" and "Dark City" helmer Alex Proyas is set to direct and executive produce the ABC sci-fi drama series "Evolve" which was penned by "Eureka" co-creator Jaime Paglia. The series is based on Tim Lebbon's "Toxic City" trilogy of novels and is set two years after a mysterious biological agent released over Los Angeles has rendered it so … [Read more...]
