02 December, 2010

'Walking Dead' Writers Sacked?





Interesting developments taking place in Hollywood, as Deadline Hollywood is leading with a story that reveals Frank 'Shawshank' Darabont has sacked the whole writing staff for the already commissioned second season of 'The Walking Dead' based on Robert Kirkman’s black and white comic book!


The helmer apparently favours the “freelancer” option, and this isn't going to please the unions over in Tinseltown.


Is this a safe gamble? Having already secured a second season, maybe Darabont is being extra careful to keep up the momentum.

Whatever the decisions...I'm looking forward to the next and final episode, and to the next season.


Nolan Off The 'Superman' Reboot Creative Panel?



CENTURY CITY, CA - NOVEMBER 04: ( VERAGE) Director Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas attend the BAFTA Los Angeles 2010 Britannia Awards held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on November 4, 2010 in Century City, California. The BAFTA Los Angeles 2010 Brittania Awards will be aired on the TV Guide Channel on November 7th, 2010. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images For BAFTA Los Angeles)



Now that Christopher Nolan is scrambling to get the script for 'The Dark Knight Rises' ready, it appears that he can no longer creatively supervise on the upcoming 'Superman' reboot - Hitfix reports.


Nolan's wife and producing partner Emma Thomas (pictured with Nolan above) explained how Nolan prefers to concentrate on one project at a time, and with Zac Snyder in the director's chair on the 'Superman' reboot, Thomas confirms:

"...we are handing it off to him".


Thomas added that Nolan and David Goyer just had an idea they couldn't believe wasn't being explored by Warner Bros. so "they brought it to an appropriate screenplay and it's now Snyder's picture".



Does this mean that the picture looks set to trump 'Superman Returns'? Time will tell!


30 November, 2010

WORLD AIDS DAY - 1ST DECEMBER 2010.



SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: The Sydney Harbour Bridge is lit up red ahead of World AIDS Day 2010 on November 30, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. More than 80 iconic landmarks across 13 countries will join (RED) to promote awareness of the ongoing fight against the AIDS epidemic, by turning red to mark World AIDS Day on December 1. (Photo by Don Arnold/Getty Images for RED)


For those who didn't know (or forgot), tomorrow is the 1st December and also WORLD AIDS DAY.


It's a day to remember those lost to HIV and AIDS, to show your support for those living with the virus, educate those around you on how to protect themselves and others, and stand up to the prejudice still levelled toward people living with HIV.

I have done some outreach for two charities - the East London Out Project and The National AIDS Trust - both do fantastic work in supporting local communities and promote greater awareness of many issues that affect individuals who are discrimnated against because of their HIV status and/or sexuality.


Why do I help these wonderful charities?

Without donations from the public, charities such as these would not be able to carry on the with the wonderful work they have done so far. Over the past few weeks I have gone into bars in Soho, trying to collect donations for ELOP as part of World Aids Day, and last Saturday I braved a few hours of the bitter cold to stand with a collection bucket on the streets of the West End for The National Aids Trust.

I discovered that most who did donate were people who lived through the 80s, and they understood that the mission to overcome AIDS is still an on-going project. So the money to help sufferers all over the world is still needed, and my advice is this..

If you see a vendor / charity collector selling red ribbons, then please donate. In the U.K. the suggested donation is £1, but whatever you can give will be greatly appreciated.


I personally am not a HIV / AIDS patient, but on the 1st December 2010 I will be thinking about those who have lost loved ones, and those who are currently living with these conditions.

Although I'm neither a star nor an A-lister, I will also not be using any social networking sites for the whole of tomorrow.


Normal service will resume on the 2nd December!


Rowland Hit With IRS Demand!



HOLLYWOOD - NOVEMBER 21: Singer Kelly Rowland arrives at the VEVO and Compound Entertainment present Ne-Yo and Friends event at Avalon on November 21, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images)


Former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland is reportedly in trouble with U.S. tax officials after allegedly failing to hand over more than $98,000 (£65,300). Wow...how can someone "fail" to do that?


The Bills, Bills, Bills star was hit with a tax lien by bosses at America's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on 8 November 2010.

The papers, filed with the New York City Register and obtained by The Detroit News, suggest Rowland owes payments totalling $98,634 (£65,756).


Ouch!