They call him "Super Mario..." Locally-trained jockey Mario Gutierrez has returned to Hastings Park. It's his first appearance on Canadian soil since his magical run at horse racing's Triple Crown. Gutierrez rode horse "I'll Have Another" to wins in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes , before injury forced the horse to retire before the … [Read more...]
Cassel Returns For “Eastern Promises” Sequel
June 9, 2012 by
Vincent Cassel is said to be in negotiations to join Viggo Mortensen in reprising their roles in the sequel to David Cronenberg’s 2007 gangster drama "Eastern Promises" reports Vulture. Steven Knight ("Dirty Pretty Things") helms the follow-up which picks up where the first film left off. SPOILERS AHEAD Cassel's incompetent Kirill and his … [Read more...]
Hamilton Set, Favreau Returns For “Iron”
May 25, 2012 by
Ashley Hamilton is in talks to play a supporting villain character, the government cyborg Firepower, in Shane Black's "Iron Man 3" says Variety. In the comics the character is the pilot of an experimental armored suit which he eventually uses the suit to battle Iron Man. Meanwhile Heat Vision reports that while he may not be directing it, Jon … [Read more...]
“Blade Runner” Scribe Returns For Sequel
May 19, 2012 by
"Blade Runner" co-scribe Hampton Fancher is in talks to pen an idea for Ridley Scott's currently in early development untitled sequel to his classic 1982 sci-fi film reports Heat Vision. Alcon Entertainment and Scott remain dead quiet on the film's details, but confirm it will be set "some years after the first film concluded". Fancher and David … [Read more...]
“Star Trek 2” Returns, TNG S1 Blu News
May 1, 2012 by
Busy news day on the "Star Trek" front. Let's get to it. SPOILERS BEGIN Several bits of potential casting from the currently filming "Star Trek" reboot sequel via AICN. First up it's confirmed that not only is Leonard Nimoy back as Spock, he has already completed his work for the film. It's an appearance expected to be shorter than his role in … [Read more...]
Comedy club returns to the city
March 24, 2012 by
Yuk Yuk’s is back for more belly laughs after a two-year hiatus in Vancouver. “For over 35 years, we have been responsible for the biggest names in comedy,” said Mark Breslin, founder of the comedy-club chain. “That’s a tradition that needs to continue.” The popular club was forced to close its doors in 2010 after disagreements arose within the … [Read more...]
Hero dog Rumble returns home after being shot
March 7, 2012 by
Though he spent his recovery surrounded by his favourite toys and blankets, Rumble will no doubt appreciate the chance to sleep in his own bed for the first time since he was shot while trying to protect his home during a break-in last weekend. The four-year-old American Staffordshire terrier suffered a shattered humerus bone and numerous other … [Read more...]
Badge Dale Returns To “Lone Ranger”
January 12, 2012 by
James Badge Dale ("Shame," "24," "Rubicon") has re-emerged as the frontrunner to play the older brother of the title character in Gore Verbinski's big-budget "The Lone Ranger" production at Disney Pictures reports Deadline. Armie Hammer plays a Texas Ranger left for dead who dons the masked identity known as the Lone Ranger and is helped along the … [Read more...]
Wilkinson In, Wilson Returns To “Ranger”
December 7, 2011 by
The previously attached Ruth Wilson ("Luther") has now closed her deal to play the female lead alongside Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer in Gore Verbinski’s "The Lone Ranger" adaptation for Disney Pictures says Deadline. Meanwhile Tom Wilkinson ("Batman Begins") is also reportedly closing in on a deal to play lead villain Latham Cole while the likes … [Read more...]
“Absolutely Fabulous” Returns For Specials
August 29, 2011 by
UK sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous" is making a comeback with three new 30-minute specials currently in production to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the award-winning comedy series reports The Sydney Morning Herald. The show ran for three seasons and a special from 1992 to 1996, followed by two more seasons and two more specials from 2001 to … [Read more...]
