March 29, 2024

Scott Waugh To Direct Some “Merry Men”

"Act Of Valor" co-director Scott Waugh is attached to direct "Merry Men," a revisionist take on Robin Hood for DreamWorks, Original Film and Bandito Bros. The film is described as a tentpole re-imagining of the Robin Hood legend with a "high-concept revenge angle". It's also more an ensemble 'mission' piece (ala "Ocean’s Eleven," "The Dirty … [Read more...]

Fare evaders scott free, so far

It appears BC's efforts to better enforce fines for transit fare evaders have yet to yield any results.  It's been six months since new laws came into effect that, among other things, allowed ICBC to withold renewing your insurance or driver's licence if you didn't pay your fine.  ICBC officials say they have put a hold on 583 files, but … [Read more...]

Apple executive shakeup: Scott Forstall and John Browett are leaving the company

Huge news out of Apple today, as its senior vice president of iOS software, Scott Forstall, will leave the company next year after putting in some 15 years. Furthermore, John Browett -- head of Apple retail -- is also on his way out. The memo was delivered late today, on a day that is littered with other news that the company may hope will bury the … [Read more...]

R.I.P. Tony Scott

68-year-old filmmaker Tony Scott has died in an apparent suicide attempt on Sunday reports The Wrap. He was 68. A suicide note was found inside Scott's black Toyota Prius, which was parked on one of the eastbound lanes of Vincent Thomas Bridge near Long Beach, California. Scott climbed a fence on the south side of the suspension bridge's apex … [Read more...]

“The Day Britain Stopped” For Ridley Scott

"American Gangster" director Ridley Scott and scribe Steve Zaillian have acquired feature film rights to the 2003 BBC pseudo-documentary "The Day Britain Stopped" which their Scott Free and Film Rites companies are setting up at 20th Century Fox says The Hollywood Reporter. Gabriel Range's original BBC2 telemovie took place around a fictional … [Read more...]

Madison Scott is still missing

The family of a young woman who disappeared from a campsite near Vanderhoof one year ago wants everyone to know she is still missing. 20-year old Madison Scott had gone camping with friends at Hogsback Lake last May 28. She was reported missing the next day, but a police search only turned up her tent and Ford pick-up. RCMP Constable Lesley Smith … [Read more...]

05/17/2012 – LINDT BRINGS THE CHOCOLATE DREAM TO VANCOUVER WITH SPECIAL GUESTS TESSA VIRTUE AND SCOTT MOIR

On Thursday May 17, fans are invited to join Lindt to help make dreams come true at a very special celebration event. The first 75 guests will get the chance to meet Canada’s skating darlings, 2010 Olympic Gold Medalists & 2012 World Champions, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir from Stars on Ice.This unique event brings Vancouver chocolate lovers … [Read more...]

ATD: Yahoo’s CEO Scott Thompson to step down amidst degree scandal (update: confirmed)

While thousands upon thousands of Americans are celebrating graduation weekend with degree in hand, it looks as if the CEO of one particular internet company will be wondering why he lied about his. After weeks of investigating, word on the street has it that freshly appointed (as in January 4th) CEO Scott Thompson will be "stepping down." In other … [Read more...]

Ken Scott Remakes His Own “Starbuck”

Ken Scott will direct and helm a remake of his own 2011 French-Canadian comedy hit "Starbuck" for Dreamworks Pictures says Variety. The story follows a middle-aged man who learns he has fathered over five-hundred children through sperm donation. When a few hundred of them express an irrepressible need to meet their father, he must decide whether … [Read more...]

Scott, Vaughn Team For “Lucky Strike”

Vince Vaughn and filmmaker Tony Scott looking to team for the $ 80 million action thriller "Lucky Strike" at Emmett/Furla Films, Scott Free and 20th Century Fox says Deadline. Henry Bean scripted the film which follows a DEA agent who teams with a drug runner to take down a cartel. Production is aiming for a potential late Summer or early Fall … [Read more...]