Tom Hanks reteams with “Cloud Atlas” helmer for “Hologram For The King”

Tom Hanks reteams with “Cloud Atlas” helmer for “Hologram For The King”

June 13, 2013 - 10:17 AMT  06:17 GMT
Tom Tykwer has adapted the book, which was published last year by McSweeney’s and became a National Book Award finalist.
Japan to pledge $10mln humanitarian aid for Syria

Japan to pledge $10mln humanitarian aid for Syria

June 13, 2013 - 10:08 AMT  06:08 GMT
The PM will also seek support for his administration's efforts to resolve the abductions of Japanese nationals by North Korea.

"Harry Potter" helmer replaces Ang Lee to direct "Tyrant" pilot

June 13, 2013 - 10:03 AMT  06:03 GMT
The drama revolves around an unassuming American family drawn into the workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation.
France Télécom CEO placed under formal investigation

France Télécom CEO placed under formal investigation

June 13, 2013 - 10:00 AMT  06:00 GMT
Stéphane Richard plans to appeal the move to put him under formal investigation, his lawyer, Jean-Etienne Giamarchi, said.

"Les Miserables" star to play Stephen Hawking in "Theory of Everything"

June 13, 2013 - 09:59 AMT  05:59 GMT
A 2011 BAFTA Rising Star nominee, Redmayne gained recognition for his role as filmmaker Colin Clark in "My Week with Marilyn."
S. Korea's Incheon International Airport named world’s best

S. Korea's Incheon International Airport named world’s best

June 13, 2013 - 09:51 AMT  05:51 GMT
At this year's ASQ Awards, however, the ACI said it has decided not to award the title in consideration of other airports.
Emmys: “Family Guy” spoofs “Girls” in For Your Consideration ad

Emmys: “Family Guy” spoofs “Girls” in For Your Consideration ad

June 13, 2013 - 09:50 AMT  05:50 GMT
“Family Guy” hasn't scored a nomination in the category since 2009 - unlike “Girls,” which brought in a best comedy nom in 2012.
Oil prices fall after surprise uptick in U.S. crude stockpiles

Oil prices fall after surprise uptick in U.S. crude stockpiles

June 13, 2013 - 09:44 AMT  05:44 GMT
The U.S. Energy Information Administration said U.S. crude inventories rose 2.5 million barrels in the week ending June 7.
“Despicable Me 2” gets standing ovation at Annecy Animation Fest

“Despicable Me 2” gets standing ovation at Annecy Animation Fest (video)

 June 13, 2013 - 09:37 AMT  05:37 GMT
The first film was animated by the Paris-based Mac Guff, which was acquired by Illumination Entertainment in 2011.
Hamas to execute two Palestinians for ‘collaborating with Israel’

Hamas to execute two Palestinians for ‘collaborating with Israel’

June 13, 2013 - 09:36 AMT  05:36 GMT
The arrests were carried out after a deadline offered by Hamas to suspected collaborators to hand themselves in expired, Abu Sharkh said.
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