Union Pictures nabs “Ginger & Rosa” Toronto film fest hit

Union Pictures nabs “Ginger & Rosa” Toronto film fest hit

November 5, 2012 - 20:29 AMT  16:29 GMT
“Ginger & Rosa”, Sally Potter’s coming-of-age drama follows the lives of two teenage girls in 1962 London.
DiCaprio’s “The Twilight Zone” adaptation synopsis released

DiCaprio’s “The Twilight Zone” adaptation synopsis released

November 5, 2012 - 20:23 AMT  16:23 GMT
The remake will centre on a time-travel plotline, following "a test pilot who winds up breaking the speed of light.
“Escape from Planet Earth” animated comedy features new trailer

“Escape from Planet Earth” animated comedy features new trailer (video)

 November 5, 2012 - 20:13 AMT  16:13 GMT
The 3D pic centres around alien astronaut Scorch Supernova who becomes a prison in Area 51 on the 'dark planet', Earth.
Til Schweiger’s “Guardians” drama gets multiple offers from Asia buyers

Til Schweiger’s “Guardians” drama gets multiple offers from Asia buyers

November 5, 2012 - 19:59 AMT  15:59 GMT
The German superstar plays an Afghan war veteran and police operative who is assigned to protect the only witness in a gangland killing.
Syrian govt. forces kill 179 in one day, activists say

Syrian govt. forces kill 179 in one day, activists say

November 5, 2012 - 19:57 AMT  15:57 GMT
Most of the dead were civilians killed in shelling of Damascus suburbs and included 14 women and 20 children, the group said.
Armenian consulate only foreign outpost operating in Aleppo – FM

Armenian consulate only foreign outpost operating in Aleppo – FM

November 5, 2012 - 19:57 AMT  15:57 GMT
Edward Nalbandian: it’s important for Syria-based Armenians to know that our diplomatic representation is operating not only in Damascus.
Germany's ruling coalition decides to increase childcare benefits

Germany's ruling coalition decides to increase childcare benefits

November 5, 2012 - 19:51 AMT  15:51 GMT
Germany, Europe's biggest economy, overcame the slump of the 2008-2009 financial crisis with two years of strong growth.
Nigeria floods kill 363, displaces 2.1 million since July

Nigeria floods kill 363, displaces 2.1 million since July

November 5, 2012 - 19:45 AMT  15:45 GMT
The National Emergency Management Agency said in a statement that 7.7 million people had been affected.

"Searching for Sugar Man" doc lands nod for Cinema Eye Honors top award

November 5, 2012 - 19:43 AMT  15:43 GMT
Other nominees are "5 Broken Cameras," "Detropia," "The Imposter," "Marina Abramovich: The Artist Is Present" and "Only the Young."
Armenian-American film “HERE” featured at Florida festival

Armenian-American film “HERE” featured at Florida festival

November 5, 2012 - 19:40 AMT  15:40 GMT
Kaloustian-Rosenthal then introduced renowned Armenian musician Joe Zeytoonian, who played Armenian melodies with the Oud.
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