“Get On Up” James Brown biopic unveils 1st trailer

“Get On Up” James Brown biopic unveils 1st trailer (video)

 March 14, 2014 - 10:53 AMT  06:53 GMT
Chadwick Boseman portrays the Godfather of Soul in the film that recounts his impoverished childhood and ascendancy to super-stardom.
CBS renews 18 series including

CBS renews 18 series including "Two and a Half Men," "Elementary"

March 14, 2014 - 10:44 AMT  06:44 GMT
Meanwhile, the fates of "The Crazy Ones", "The Mentalist" and "Intelligence" are still up in the air.
Cult helmer Alejandro Jodorowsky to turn “Son of El Topo” into comics

Cult helmer Alejandro Jodorowsky to turn “Son of El Topo” into comics

March 14, 2014 - 10:40 AMT  06:40 GMT
Sony will soon release a documentary about the director’s fabled-but-failed attempt to turn the novel “Dune” into a massive space epic picture.
NBC shares 1st look at detective John Constantine in DC Comics adaptation

NBC shares 1st look at detective John Constantine in DC Comics adaptation

March 14, 2014 - 10:34 AMT  06:34 GMT
Constantine is a reluctant supernatural detective, who is thrust into the role of defending the human race against dark forces from beyond.
U.S. Rep. recalls then-senator Kerry's support on Armenian Genocide

U.S. Rep. recalls then-senator Kerry's support on Armenian Genocide

March 14, 2014 - 10:24 AMT  06:24 GMT
"We commend Congressman Sherman for raising these critically important issues with Secretary Kerry," Bryan Ardouny said.
“Nymphomaniac” stars support Lars von Trier at film’s premiere

“Nymphomaniac” stars support Lars von Trier at film’s premiere

March 14, 2014 - 10:19 AMT  06:19 GMT
Von Trier himself was missing, perhaps in keeping with his decision to refrain from making public comments after his remarks about "understanding Hitler."
Wyoming House votes down consideration of pro-Azeri resolution

Wyoming House votes down consideration of pro-Azeri resolution

March 14, 2014 - 10:01 AMT  06:01 GMT
“This government has become more active in controlling religion; fewer and fewer churches can function legally,” Winters said.
Facebook CEO ‘frustrated’ over U.S. digital surveillance

Facebook CEO ‘frustrated’ over U.S. digital surveillance

March 14, 2014 - 09:55 AMT  05:55 GMT
“They need to be much more transparent about what they're doing, or otherwise people will believe the worst,” Mark Zuckerberg said.
Int’l envoy says Syria election won’t contribute to peace talks

Int’l envoy says Syria election won’t contribute to peace talks

March 14, 2014 - 09:26 AMT  05:26 GMT
Assad has not yet announced whether he will stand for a third term, in defiance of protesters, rebel fighters and Western foes.
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