Peter Jackson's official Facebook page has scored a new posting from the filmmaker himself confirming that shooting has finally wrapped on the two "The Hobbit" films. Jackson says: "We made it! Shoot day 266 and the end of principal photography on The Hobbit. Thanks to our fantastic cast and crew for getting us this far, and to all of you for … [Read more...]
Inquest into case of woman who died waiting for long-term care wraps up tomorrow
June 15, 2012 by
An inquest into the case of a Vancouver Island woman who died while waiting for a room in long-term care is expected to wrap up Friday. Joan Andrews, a 76-year-old client of Community Living BC, died in February 2011 from a head injury after crawling over a bed railing. At the time, she was living in the Langford home of a caregiver who believed … [Read more...]
Teachers’ hearing to remove mediator wraps up
June 8, 2012 by
The BC Teachers Federation is now waiting for a decision after its two-day court effort to fire government-appointed mediator Dr. Charles Jago has wrapped up. President Susan Lambert says she isn't sure when the judge will decide the matter. "I am not sure how long this will take. Of course, we are asking for a quick decision because we are … [Read more...]
Strange gifting as MWI wraps up
June 6, 2012 by
Before the Missing Women Inquiry officially wrapped up, a bizarre gift was given to two prominent Toronto lawyers taking part. Vanessa Christie and Edward Greenspan represented former Vancouver Police Chief Terry Blythe and retired Deputy Chief John Unger. They received a framed cartoon from all the Inquiry's Vancouver-based lawyers. The … [Read more...]
“Skyfall” Wraps & New Blu-ray Details
May 23, 2012 by
Filming on "Skyfall", the much anticipated 23rd James Bond feature, wrapped this week in Turkey reports MI6. Daniel Craig reportedly finished his scenes this past Saturday and was spotted flying out to New York City on Sunday. Second unit photography is still taking place this week in Adana in southern Turkey where scenes for the pre-titles … [Read more...]
Premier Clark wraps up trade mission
May 21, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark has wrapped up her first trade visit to Japan, Korea and the Philippines with hope those countries will invest in British Columbia's liquefied natural gas resources. Since she left the province May 12th, Clark is reporting 25 business deals have been reached, with a focus on clean-energy. The agreements are collectively valued … [Read more...]
“Knight Rises” Wraps, Bale & Oldman Discuss
November 27, 2011 by
Christian Bale has hung up his Batcape for good. "I wrapped a few days ago so that will be the last time I'm taking that cowl off. I believe the whole production wrapped yesterday, so it's all done. Everything's finished. It's me and Chris - that will be the end of that Batman era" says Bale in an interview with the Philippine Daily … [Read more...]
