Sony Pictures Classics nabs Daisy Ridley’s “The Eagle Huntress”

Sony Pictures Classics nabs Daisy Ridley’s “The Eagle Huntress”

February 2, 2016 - 13:19 AMT  09:19 GMT
The film follows a Mongolian teenager named Ashol-Pan who learns the art of falconry in a remote mountain region of her native country.
CBS orders pilot for “Training Day” TV series

CBS orders pilot for “Training Day” TV series

February 2, 2016 - 13:08 AMT  09:08 GMT
In this reimagining, an idealistic young African-American police officer is appointed to an elite squad of the LAPD.
BP slumps into $6.5 bn loss for 2015 as oil prices collapse

BP slumps into $6.5 bn loss for 2015 as oil prices collapse

February 2, 2016 - 12:50 AMT  08:50 GMT
BP plans to axe 4,000 jobs this year in its upstream division, and up to 3,000 positions in its downstream business by the end of 2017.
Nokia designs NetGuard platform to boost network security

Nokia designs NetGuard platform to boost network security

February 2, 2016 - 12:49 AMT  08:49 GMT
NetGuard is a new product that builds on the concept behind Nokia's Mobile Guard system for securing mobile phones.
“Twin Peaks” reboot adds Naomi Watts, David Lynch may also star

“Twin Peaks” reboot adds Naomi Watts, David Lynch may also star

February 2, 2016 - 12:48 AMT  08:48 GMT
Lynch will likely reprise his recurring role from the original series as FBI Regional Bureau Chief Gordon Cole.
U.S. airstrikes destroy IS radio station in Afghanistan, kill 21 militants

U.S. airstrikes destroy IS radio station in Afghanistan, kill 21 militants

February 2, 2016 - 12:43 AMT  08:43 GMT
The radio station issued threats to journalists in the provincial capital Jalalabad and attempted to recruit young men to its cause.
Azerbaijan’s feudal elite seeks help from western taxpayers: OCCRP

Azerbaijan’s feudal elite seeks help from western taxpayers: OCCRP

February 2, 2016 - 12:35 AMT  08:35 GMT
The Azeri finance minister’s claim that there is no “urgent” need for support betrays a desire to avoid a loan with too many strings attached, the article says.
EasyJet to trial world's first hydrogen hybrid plane

EasyJet to trial world's first hydrogen hybrid plane

February 2, 2016 - 12:32 AMT  08:32 GMT
A reduction in fuel consumption, courtesy of energy-absorbing breaks and hybrid engines, will mean reduced carbon emissions.
Emilia Clarke says “Game of Thrones” season 6 “almost killed us”

Emilia Clarke says “Game of Thrones” season 6 “almost killed us”

February 2, 2016 - 12:20 AMT  08:20 GMT
Also at the at the 2016 SAG Awards, Sophie Turner teased her character Sansa Stark's arc in the next installment.
Matt Damon, Julianne Moore to star in George Clooney’s “Suburbicon”

Matt Damon, Julianne Moore to star in George Clooney’s “Suburbicon”

February 2, 2016 - 12:05 AMT  08:05 GMT
Clooney next stars in the Coen brothers’ showbiz comedy “Hail, Caesar!,” which will open the 2016 Berlin International Film Festival.
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