Guillermo del Toro to helm “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark”

Guillermo del Toro to helm “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark”

January 15, 2016 - 12:28 AMT  08:28 GMT
His most recent film, haunted-house thriller “Crimson Peak,” grossed $31 mln at the domestic box office on a production budget of $55 mln.
Rachel McAdams to join stellar cast of “Collateral Beauty”

Rachel McAdams to join stellar cast of “Collateral Beauty”

January 15, 2016 - 12:17 AMT  08:17 GMT
“Collateral Beauty” follows a New York advertising executive (Will Smith) who experiences a personal tragedy.
Turkey detains seven people over Istanbul suicide attack

Turkey detains seven people over Istanbul suicide attack

January 15, 2016 - 12:06 AMT  08:06 GMT
Turkey, which is a member of the U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, has become a target for the radical Sunni militants.
Foundation executive pleads guilty in UN bribery scheme

Foundation executive pleads guilty in UN bribery scheme

January 15, 2016 - 12:01 AMT  08:01 GMT
Piao, who was finance director at the Global Sustainability Foundation, was among six people charged in the case last October.
GoPro announces layoffs as action camera sales dwindle

GoPro announces layoffs as action camera sales dwindle

January 15, 2016 - 11:57 AMT  07:57 GMT
The firm shed 7% of its workforce after downgrading its revenue forecast for the fourth quarter of 2015 from around $550 million to $435 million.
At least 1,150 killed in 60 Islamic State attacks in 20 countries

At least 1,150 killed in 60 Islamic State attacks in 20 countries

January 15, 2016 - 11:54 AMT  07:54 GMT
The deadly tentacles of ISIS have spread quickly, from the terrorist group's epicenter in parts of Iraq and Syria to points around the globe.
Jewish immigration from Western Europe hits record high

Jewish immigration from Western Europe hits record high

January 15, 2016 - 11:51 AMT  07:51 GMT
The vast majority came from France, where a rise in anti-Semitic attacks has shattered the security of the world's third-largest Jewish population.
iOS shipped to more homes in 2015 than Windows

iOS shipped to more homes in 2015 than Windows

January 15, 2016 - 11:27 AMT  07:27 GMT
Meanwhile, global sales of PCs dropped by 10.6% in 2015 - a 7.5% drop if you include detachable, tablet-style laptops.
“Alien: Covenant” aims for “pretty hard R” rating, Ridley Scott hints

“Alien: Covenant” aims for “pretty hard R” rating, Ridley Scott hints

January 15, 2016 - 11:10 AMT  07:10 GMT
In the film, the crew members of colony ship Covenant discover "what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world."
Jake Kasdan to helm

Jake Kasdan to helm "Jumanji" remake for Columbia Pictures

January 15, 2016 - 10:59 AMT  06:59 GMT
The original movie starring Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst and Bonnie Hunt was adapted from Chris Van Allsburg's children's book.
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