Guillermo del Toro says that he and another writer, whom he won't reveal just yet, are about to pitch to Warner Brothers their take on the DC Comics "Dark Universe" ensemble project. As previously suggested, the project will see the various magical beings from the DC Comics universe coming together "The Avengers" style. Del Toro says: "I am … [Read more...]
Taylor Kitsch Set To Take “Exit 147”
February 24, 2013 by
Taylor Kitsch ("John Carter," "Battleship") is reportedly attached to topline the serial killer thriller "Exit 147" at Mandalay Vision. The story follows a man driving across the desert at night who is arrested by a small town sheriff (Kitsch) and held captive as part of his own sadistic game. Julian Jarrold ("Red Riding") is attached to direct … [Read more...]
Film/TV take issues to their MLA
February 6, 2013 by
People in the film and TV industry are taking their concerns over jobs leaving BC to local MLA's. Health Minister and Vancouver-Fairview MLA Margaret MacDiarmid says she met with a group in her riding this week, "They were talking about the same things that others of their colleagues have been taking about. They are concerned about the … [Read more...]
Vancouver Park Board showdown over take over proposal
February 4, 2013 by
It's beyond standing room only at the Vancouver Park Board meeting in the Westend tonight. On the agenda is the controverisal proposal for the board to take control of the city's community centres. 73 people signed up to address the board. In it's presentation, the board says the move would not be a cash grab. The rowdy and vocal crowd … [Read more...]
Community Centre vs Park Board battle will take to the media
January 29, 2013 by
The battle between the Parks Board and some Vancouver Community Centre's over control and revenue is about to become a pricey ad campaign. CKNW has obtained a media campaign overview from Fusion Communications Group on behalf of a group of unhappy community centres. The 16 page document lays out three different ad campaigns with … [Read more...]
Province and Feds talking about who will take responsibility for dredging the Fraser River
January 27, 2013 by
Federal Minister James Moore says dredging sediment in the Fraser River needs to be a priority in order to mitigate flooding. Moore says economic activity upstream causes sediment to build up in the Fraser, resulting in flooding in Richmond, Delta, Port Coquilam and Surrey as the riverbed becomes elevated. He says the Federal Government did provide … [Read more...]
Darabont Talks His Take On “Godzilla”
January 23, 2013 by
A few weeks ago came word that "The Shawshank Redemption" director and "Walking Dead" creator Frank Darabont had come onboard Legendary Pictures' "Godzilla" reboot to revise the screenplay. Talking with io9 about his approach to the material, Darabont reassures us that both his and director Gareth Edwards' aim is to deliver a much darker and more … [Read more...]
BC Woman tries to keep home as lawyer tries to take it away
December 12, 2012 by
A Pemberton woman is looking for a Christmas miracle to save her home before a legal bill - that's not supposed to be hers - takes it away. Dale Fotsch received forclosure documents this week. The lawyer who represented her in a settlement case she won -- is going after her home to cover her legal bill which her ex-husband was ordered to … [Read more...]
BC Energy minister welcomes foreign take over of Canadian oil and gas companies
December 7, 2012 by
BC's Energy minister is welcoming news the federal government has allowed the sale of two Canadian gas and oil giants to Asian state owned companies. Rich Coleman says the Petronas takeover of Progress Energy Resources is great for BC as they have a stake in a liquified natural gas plant proposal in Prince Rupert. Colemans ays the company had … [Read more...]
Liquor stores told to take down Christmas decorations after bugs found
November 22, 2012 by
Employees at public liquor stores have been asked to take down Christmas decorations after bugs were found in them at one location. Oliver Rohls, a spokesman with the BC Government and Service Employees Union, says the order came down this morning from the main office as a precaution after insects were found in a container. “I don't know how … [Read more...]
