65-year-old legendary British actor Richard Griffiths has died after complications following heart surgery. Though widely known for his role as Harry's pompous uncle Vernon Dursley in the "Harry Potter" films, Griffith's career has been one of much acclaim and some stunning films, and shows such as his starring role as Henry Crabbe in the … [Read more...]
Apple’s Eddy Cue reportedly fires Richard Williamson, who oversaw the iOS 6 Maps team
November 28, 2012 by
We aren't apt to ever hear this in official fashion, but Bloomberg has it on good authority that Apple's newly-promoted Eddy Cue has just fired the guy who was unfortunately leading the Maps team at the time of iOS 6's release. If you'll recall, Cue was placed in charge of both Siri and Maps during an executive shakeup back in October, and it seems … [Read more...]
Sir Richard; Mayor Watts share philosophy
October 4, 2012 by
Richard Branson is the featured guest at this year's Surrey Regional Economic Summit. Mayor Dianne Watts says she and the British billionaire share the same motto. "When we want to get something done... and it's, 'screw it, let's just do it.' And what i found very interesting is when I came across this book that Sir Richard Branson wrote, I thought … [Read more...]
Richard Walton on Port Mann Bridge tolls
September 13, 2012 by
There have long been calls to not only toll the new Port Mann Bridge, but other structures across the region to make it fair and equitable."No way" says the Chair of the Translink Mayor's Council.Richard Walton is also North Vancouver District Mayor.He says tolling all structures "doesn't make any sense." "If the intent is to try and share the cost … [Read more...]
Richard Jenkins Takes McQuarrie’s “One Shot”
September 23, 2011 by
Richard Jenkins has joined the cast of Christopher McQuarrie's "One Shot" for Paramount Pictures says Variety. Adapted from the Lee Child novel, Tom Cruise plays former military police officer Jack who investigates the case of a sniper accused of murdering five people at a mall. Jenkins will play the district attorney prosecuting the sniper. … [Read more...]
