Did you catch Own Canada's "Gastown Gamble"? It's arguably the most anticipated new show the network has rolled out since it debuted last spring. So what's all the fuss about? Well, it's a completely unique concept, for one. It blends elements from all of the most popular reality genres out there right now -- cooking, massive renovations, risky small business ventures and even a little relationship drama to boot.
"Gastown Gamble" follows prominent Vancouver chef Mark Brand and his wife Nico as they attempt to prevent their beloved, rough-around-the-edges neighbourhood of Gastown from becoming completely gentrified. Sound ambitious? That's because it is. Their first step is saving the iconic Save-On-Meats building from being demolished and turned into condos. They succeed, and proceed to transform the old building into a vibrant, modern butcher shop/diner named, yes, Save-On-Meats.
It's a massive undertaking, but that's not all they're up to. The Brands...
"Gastown Gamble" follows prominent Vancouver chef Mark Brand and his wife Nico as they attempt to prevent their beloved, rough-around-the-edges neighbourhood of Gastown from becoming completely gentrified. Sound ambitious? That's because it is. Their first step is saving the iconic Save-On-Meats building from being demolished and turned into condos. They succeed, and proceed to transform the old building into a vibrant, modern butcher shop/diner named, yes, Save-On-Meats.
It's a massive undertaking, but that's not all they're up to. The Brands...
- 1/19/2012
- by The Huffington Post TV Canada
- Aol TV.
We can’t fight this feeling anymore, PopWatchers: the ever-expanding line-up for the Rock of Ages feature has got us pretty stoked. While New Line confirmed to EW that Oscar nominee/all-around busy lady Amy Adams unfortunately won’t be joining the all-star cast (which, thus far, includes Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Paul Giamatti, and more) on the big screen for the adaptation of the Broadway musical, Russell Brand will.
Adam Shankman, who will be at the helm of Rock of Ages, told followers via his Twitter Wednesday, “I can officially announce Russell Brand as your Lonny in #rockofagesmovie ! I...
Adam Shankman, who will be at the helm of Rock of Ages, told followers via his Twitter Wednesday, “I can officially announce Russell Brand as your Lonny in #rockofagesmovie ! I...
- 4/13/2011
- by Aly Semigran
- EW.com - PopWatch
If this film adaptation of the shameless Broadway hit Rock of Ages actually gets made, it’ll be nothing if not star-studded. Warner Bros. has approached everyone from Tom Cruise (to play rocker Stacee Jax no less) to Katy Perry to Taylor Swift to Will Ferrell to star in the musical, which tells the tale of a small town girl, living in a lonely world, who meets a rock star… going everywhere. Their tall of love is told to the ballads of the 1980s.
Now Russell Brand, who played a rock star quite convincingly in last year’s Get Him To The Greek, has been approached and is ‘circling the project.’ Adam Shankman (Hairspray) is still slated to direct the feature. Brand would play Lonny, who runs 80s rock club The Bourbon, where all the love gets going. [The Playlist]
Brand fits well into the hoped-for group of performers already approached for the film.
Now Russell Brand, who played a rock star quite convincingly in last year’s Get Him To The Greek, has been approached and is ‘circling the project.’ Adam Shankman (Hairspray) is still slated to direct the feature. Brand would play Lonny, who runs 80s rock club The Bourbon, where all the love gets going. [The Playlist]
Brand fits well into the hoped-for group of performers already approached for the film.
- 1/20/2011
- by Dan Mecca
- The Film Stage
The Visual Effects Society (Ves) has announced the nominees for the 9th Annual Ves Awards ceremony recognizing outstanding visual effects artistry in 24 categories of film, animation, television,
commercials and video games.
Christopher Nolan's "Inception" dominated the nominations receiving four nods. Nolan will also be honored at the event with the inaugural Ves Visionary Award. Ray Harryhausen will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Ves Awards will take place on Tuesday, February 1 and will air exclusively on Reelzchannel Saturday, February 19 at 10p Et/Pt with encore presentations throughout February.
Here's the complete list of nominees for the 9th Annual Ves Awards:
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual-Effects Driven Feature Motion
Picture
Inception
Paul Franklin Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Corbould Special Effects Supervisor
Mike Chambers Visual Effects Producer
Matthew Plummer Visual Effects Producer
Iron Man 2
Ben Snow VFX Supervisor
Ged Wright VFX Supervisor
Janek Sirrs VFX Supervisor
Susan Pickett VFX...
commercials and video games.
Christopher Nolan's "Inception" dominated the nominations receiving four nods. Nolan will also be honored at the event with the inaugural Ves Visionary Award. Ray Harryhausen will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Ves Awards will take place on Tuesday, February 1 and will air exclusively on Reelzchannel Saturday, February 19 at 10p Et/Pt with encore presentations throughout February.
Here's the complete list of nominees for the 9th Annual Ves Awards:
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual-Effects Driven Feature Motion
Picture
Inception
Paul Franklin Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Corbould Special Effects Supervisor
Mike Chambers Visual Effects Producer
Matthew Plummer Visual Effects Producer
Iron Man 2
Ben Snow VFX Supervisor
Ged Wright VFX Supervisor
Janek Sirrs VFX Supervisor
Susan Pickett VFX...
- 1/10/2011
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
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