By The Editors University police department officials have been issuing tickets recently for various parking violations. The department has jurisdiction over all property related to OCU and operates like most other police departments, able to give tickets for parking violations, expired tags, traffic violations, etc. Read more here. Students can easily avoid receiving parking tickets…
Archives for March 2013
Police department addresses parking issues
The university police department officials have been ticketing parking violations this semester.
Run hosted to raise awareness about distracted driving
The Distracted Driving 5K and Fun Run to benefit the Focus Driven Organization is scheduled for this weekend.
Police reports released March 4
Leaving the Scene of a Non-Injury Collision Saturday, 2-23-13 8:30am; West Fine Art parking lot; Incident # 13-02-032; driver # 1: student, vehicle: white 2012 Chevrolet van; owner of vehicle # 2: Meshal Munawir Almutari (ex-OCU student), vehicle: tan 1997 Toyota Camry; Officer Roland Garrett was dispatched to a non-injury vehicle collision at the West Fine Arts parking…
Police reports released March 6
DUI (.08 % or Greater) 3-6-13 2:15am; Draper Drive and N. Kentucky Avenue; Incident # 13-03-005; arrested: OCU student; vehicle: black 2000 Dodge pickup (not impounded); Sergeant Michael Kavenius set up surveillance on a black Dodge pickup that was slowly driving by parked vehicles and intermittently stopping while on Draper Drive. He thought the suspect was…
Police reports released March 7
Public Intoxication x2 Thursday, 3-7-13 1:40am; Kamp’s Lounge, NW 25th and Classen Boulevard; Incident # 13-03-006; arrested: 2 OCU students; reporting person: Security Officer Wendell Darnell Viney (no OCU affiliation); Officer Kiel Pepper was dispatched to Kamp’s Lounge in reference to a fight in progress. Upon arrival he met with Security Officer Wendell Viney who said that…
Emma Watson in talks for Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Cinderella’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Emma Watson is in early negotiations to play the title role in Kenneth Branagh’s upcoming live-action adaptation of “Cinderella.” Cate Blanchett is set to play the wicked stepmother. For more information on the project, click here.
Juliette Binoche in talks for ‘Godzilla’ film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Juliette Binoche is in negotiations to join the cast of Gareth Edwards’ upcoming reimagining of “Godzilla.” Binoche’s potential role in the film has not yet been named. For more information on the project, click here.
Students receive Gilman scholarships to study Japanese
Mark Zachery, biomedical science junior, and Bryne Harris, English junior, were awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships
‘Flatliners’ remake in the works
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” director Niels Arden Oplev is slated to helm the remake of Joel Schumacher’s “Flatliners.” Ben Ripley is set to write the screenplay. For more information on the project, click here.
‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ author polishes ‘Fantastic Four’ script
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Seth Grahame-Smith, author of “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” and “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,” has done rewrites on Josh Trank’s upcoming “Fantastic Four” reboot. Jeremy Slater wrote the initial script. For more information on the project, click here.
Coen brothers to rewrite Jolie’s ‘Unbroken’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Joel and Ethan Coen have signed on to rewrite “Unbroken,” Angelina Jolie’s upcoming adaptation of Laura Hillebrand’s book about World War II hero Lou Zamperini. For more information on the project, click here.
Marion Cotillard to star in next Dardenne brothers film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Marion Cotillard is set to star in Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne’s upcoming “Deux Jours, Un Nuit” (translated to “Two Days, One Night”). The Palme d’Or-winning filmmakers also penned the script for the project. For more information on the film, click here.
Gary Oldman signs on for ‘Planet of the Apes’ film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Gary Oldman has been cast in Matt Reeves’ upcoming “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” Oldman will play the leader of a human colony. For more information on the project, click here.
Spielberg to lead Cannes jury
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Steven Spielberg will serve as president of the jury at the 66th Cannes Film Festival. The festival will take place this May. For more information, click here.
Chris Cooper signs on for ‘Spider-Man’ sequel
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Chris Cooper has been cast in Marc Webb’s upcoming “The Amazing Spider-Man 2.” Cooper will play Norman Osborn, also known as the Green Goblin. For more information on the film, click here.
James McAvoy rumored for ‘The Crow’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic James McAvoy is reportedly in talks to play the title role in Relativity Media’s upcoming remake of “The Crow.” The film is a new adaptation of James O’Barr’s 1989 comic. For more information on the project, click here.
Paul Bettany joins ‘Transcendence’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Paul Bettany is in talks to join Johnny Depp in “Inception” cinematographer Wally Pfister’s upcoming “Transcendence.” The film marks Pfister’s directorial debut. For more information on the project, click here.
Joe Wright set to direct adaptation of new Neil Gaiman novel
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic “Anna Karenina” director Joe Wright is slated to direct Focus Features and Playtone’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s upcoming novel “The Ocean at the End of the Lane.” Gaiman’s book will be published in June. Fore more information on the project, click here.
‘Let Me In’ actor cast in new ‘Planet of the Apes’ movie
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Kodi Smit-McPhee has been cast in Matt Reeves’ upcoming “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” The film is slated for a May 2014 release. For more information on the project, click here.
‘Downton Abbey’ director to helm ‘The Blunderer
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Andy Goddard, director of the Season 3 finale of “Downton Abbey,” is slated to direct “The Blunderer,” an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1954 novel of the same name. Sierra Pictures will finance the project. For more information on the film, click here.
‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ star cast in ‘Annie’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Quvenzhané Wallis, star of “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” has been cast as the titular character in Will Gluck’s upcoming “Annie,” a new version of the popular Broadway musical. The film is slated for a 2014 release. For more information on the project, click here.
‘Rio’ sequel in the works
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic 20th Century Fox is planning a sequel to Rio, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Anne Hathaway, both of whom are returning for the new film. will.i.a.m, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann and Jaime Foxx will also be reprising their roles. For more information on the project, click here.
Megan Fox joins ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Megan Fox has been cast in producer Michael Bay’s upcoming reimagining of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” Her role in the film has not yet been announced. For more information on the project, click here.
Fox 2000 acquires Nicholas Sparks novel for $5 million
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Fox 2000 has acquired the film rights to Nicholas Sparks’ upcoming novel “The Longest Ride.” The film is slated for a February 2015 release. For more information on the project, click here.
Weinstein Co. acquires Mandela biopic
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic The Weinstein Company has acquired the distribution rights to “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,” a film based on the life of Nelson Mandela. The film stars Idris Elba as Mandela and Naomie Harris as his wife, Winnie. For more information on the project, click here.