With the pilot having wrapped, "The Avengers" director Joss Whedon talked a bit about Marvel's much-anticipated "S.H.I.E.L.D." TV series with TV Line. Whedon co-wrote and directed the pilot, and says the tone is more optimistic than you might expect: "I’m excited about the show because it’s a very hopeful show. It’s not about murder, and it’s not … [Read more...]
Wes Anderson Reveals “Budapest” Cast
December 27, 2012 by
"Moonrise Kingdom" filmmaker Wes Anderson is still not forthcoming about the plot for his next project "The Grand Budapest Hotel," other than saying it's set in Europe and is a period picture. He has, however, confirmed some of the names that will be participating. Speaking with THR this week, Anderson said: "I can tell you properly who it is: … [Read more...]
Motorola reveals Atrix HD Developer Edition, highlights unlockable bootloader
November 7, 2012 by
Digging the idea of picking up an Atrix HD, but bummed about that whole "locked bootloader" situation? Problem solved. Motorola has just introduced the Atrix HD Developer Edition, which offers up the exact same specifications as the original, but allows near infinite customizations thanks to an unlockable bootloader. For the laypeople in … [Read more...]
“Thor” Filming Reveals Massive Battle
September 11, 2012 by
Shooting began in Bourne Wood, Surrey on Monday for Marvel's much anticipated sequel "Thor: The Dark World". The Daily Mail has posted some truly impressive set photos of a massive army battle underway replete with explosions, warriors on horseback and elaborate armour. Jaimie Alexander’s Sif character is seen in the first round of photos … [Read more...]
Microsoft reveals new logo after 25 years, proves that it’s (still) okay to be square
August 24, 2012 by
Remember that time Microsoft teased what most sane humans thought were new logos? That was right around two years ago, but the branding you see above is no mistake -- that's the new Microsoft logo, landing just months after Windows 8's new flag and merely weeks before the aforesaid operating system takes the planet by storm. Astoundingly, it has … [Read more...]
LeapFrog reveals LeapPad 2 and Leapster GS learning tablets, priced at $70 and $100
July 1, 2012 by
Got a youngster who ain't keen on waiting for his or her Surface of choice to ship? There's a LeapFrog for that. The name in educational slates has just revealed a pair of refreshed gizmos, the LeapPad 2 and Leapster GS. Boasting higher resolution front and rear cameras / video recorders, twice the memory (4GB) compared to the original and an even … [Read more...]
Concerned Citizens for B.C. reveals more of its mandate
June 10, 2012 by
The head of the new Concerned Citizens for British Columbia group is revealing more of its campaign strategy for the upcoming provincial election. The organization was formed by Premier Christy Clark's former economic advisor, Jim Shepard, with one clear goal: re-elect the B.C. Liberals. "This is going to be a volunteer army, and it's going to be … [Read more...]
Lekstrom reveals details of Translink audit
April 10, 2012 by
Details into the upcoming audit of Translink are finally being released. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom has written a letter to the Mayors' Council, saying the process will be conducted by the Ministry of Finance, and will be similar to audits of BC Hydro and ICBC. As for future sources, Lekstrom says the public needs to be part of … [Read more...]
“Knight Rises” Rejection Reveals Spoiler?
December 12, 2011 by
News of a casting offer being turned down has lead to a possible character spoiler leaking out in regards to Chris Nolan's highly secretive "The Dark Knight Rises". ! ! ! ! POTENTIAL MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD ! ! ! ! The Surrey Comet reports that eight-year-old actress Leilah De Meza was offered a role in the film but turned it down as the producers … [Read more...]
Netflix reveals new user interface experience for Android tablets, iPad counterpart coming soon
December 6, 2011 by
You've already had a peek at it in the Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet, but it seems that redesigned user interface is going to be hitting more than just the holiday's most-talked about duo. Netflix has made official a newly redesigned user interface experience for Android tablets -- one that "makes browsing and instantly watching unlimited TV shows … [Read more...]
