April 26, 2024

Craig, Weisz, Watson Out Of Projects

A couple of actors are NOT doing projects that they have previously been linked to. Daniel Craig will no longer be a part of George Clooney's WW2 stolen art hunt ensemble project "The Monuments Men". Clooney, Bill Murray, Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett, Jean Dujardin, John Goodman, Hugh Bonneville, and Bob Balaban remain attached to star. Meanwhile, … [Read more...]

James McAvoy Talks Upcoming Projects

Out doing publicity for the London-set crime thriller "Welcome to the Punch," actor James McAvoy recently gave comments about his upcoming projects and cleared up one or two rumors. Asked about reports that he is in talks to star in the upcoming "The Crow" reboot, the Scotsman says: "It's not for real. I don't think it's materialized into … [Read more...]

Johnny Depp’s Rep Confirms Next Projects

In an unexpected move, Johnny Depp's representatives have come forward to end speculation and confirm the actor's next three projects. First up is "Transcendence," the directorial debut of "The Dark Knight" cinematographer Wally Pfister, at Alcon Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures. Shooting begins in April. Depp will follow that with … [Read more...]

David Cronenberg On Scrapped Projects

Two projects that filmmaker David Cronenberg was linked to and ultimately dropped out of over the past year was both a sequel to "Eastern Promises" and a remake of his own classic "The Fly." Now, talking with The Playlist, Cronenberg has revealed that Fox shot down the project immediately after it was pitched - "it was a budget problem, … [Read more...]

Gemma Arterton Set For Three Projects

Gemma Arterton is certainly keeping busy as the British actress has been linked to three upcoming features. First up, she and "Downton Abbey" star Hugh Bonneville are pairing on Jonathan Lynn's new rom-com "The Pre-Nup". On the night before his wedding, an American man suggests to his British bride they get a pre-nup. If she doesn't sign the … [Read more...]

Nature artists talk shark fin, pipeline projects at conservation festival

More than 40 of the world's leading "nature artists" and experts are on Grouse Mountain -- taking part in the 1st annual "Artists for Conservation" festival. Organizer Feff Whiting says it's a mixture of art displays, lectures and discussions. "It's a world-class art exhibit and sale and benefit for wildlife conservation... but wrapped around that … [Read more...]

Carey Mulligan Lines Up Two New Projects

Carey Mulligan has scored the female lead in the Coen Brothers' "Inside Llewyn Davis" at StudioCanal, and is in negotiations for the lead female role in an untitled feature from Spike Jonze at Annapurna Pictures says Variety. In 'Davis', Oscar Isaac plays a musician who tries to make it in the New York music scene in the 1960s. Scott Rudin is … [Read more...]

Regional mayors meeting today to discuss future transit projects

The regional mayors, on the Translink Council, will be talking money today when they meet to discuss how to pay for transit expansion.Langley City mayor Peter Fassbender says they can proceed on other fronts, while they wait for a proposed gas tax hike to arrive in the BC legislature. He says,  "this time, the minister is coming. We are … [Read more...]

School Projects at Walt Disney World: An Age-by-Age Guide

If the idea of working on a school project while on a trip to Walt Disney World has your kids groaning, take heart. Disney is full of educational opportunities—some more obvious than others, but all of them packed with fun! Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]