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...]
Zack Snyder Talks “Man of Steel” Tone
November 13, 2012 by
As both the teaser trailer and the Comic Con trailer indicated, Zack Snyder’s upcoming reboot of the Superman franchise, "Man of Steel," will have a serious and grounded tone. The influence of producer Chris Nolan was definitely felt in that footage, and now Snyder has talked about the tone he's adopting for the final feature: "It’s a more … [Read more...]
The BC Government may be softening their tone ahead of legislation to end teachers dispute.
February 27, 2012 by
Education Minister George Abbott appears to be softening his stance on the contract dispute with BC teachers. Abbott now says mediation may be a possibility, although the government will not move off its net-zero wage mandate. He also suggests legislation this week may lead to a cooling off period rather than an imposed … [Read more...]
Some Occupy Vancouver protesters say tone starting to change, but vow to stay
October 22, 2011 by
As the "Occupy Vancouver" demonstration moves into its second-week, some on the lawn of the Vancouver Art Gallery say the protest's tone is beginning to change. This food cart owner on Georgia Street says she's seen a 50% decrease in business since the tent city popped up. "They actually weren't very accommodating, they didn't want us to … [Read more...]
Find out where you can tighten and tone during your next layover
September 26, 2011 by
Long layovers don't have to be only about sitting around or shopping. These days they can be about burning off vacation calories. Check out http://www.airportgyms.com for lists of health clubs that are in or near many U.S. and Canadian airports. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
