Oscar-nommed “Kon-Tiki” helmers to direct “Winter’s Knight”

Oscar-nommed “Kon-Tiki” helmers to direct “Winter’s Knight”

March 1, 2014 - 14:32 AMT  10:32 GMT
Ending a bidding war that saw many of the major studios in play, Sony has landed the Saint Nick-Christmas origins spec script.
Robert Pattinson’s “The Rover,” Keira Knightley's “Laggies” release dates set

Robert Pattinson’s “The Rover,” Keira Knightley's “Laggies” release dates set

March 1, 2014 - 14:22 AMT  10:22 GMT
“Laggies” stars Knightley as a woman so resistant to growing up that she befriends a high school student, played by Chloe Moretz.

"Veronica Mars" Kickstarter hit unveils sneak peak (video)

 March 1, 2014 - 14:07 AMT  10:07 GMT
The adaptation of neo-noir mystery drama series of the same name is set to make its way out in the United States on March 14.
“Me, Myself and Mum” box-office hit wins big at France's Cesar Awards

“Me, Myself and Mum” box-office hit wins big at France's Cesar Awards

March 1, 2014 - 13:52 AMT  09:52 GMT
Best foreign film went to “Broken Circle Breakdown,” which is also in the running for a best foreign-film Oscar.
Bitcoin exchange MtGox files for bankruptcy protection

Bitcoin exchange MtGox files for bankruptcy protection

March 1, 2014 - 13:41 AMT  09:41 GMT
The company's lawyer said 750,000 Bitcoins belonging to customers had gone, along with MtGox's own store of the currency.
Amazon to offer Spotify-like music subscription service?

Amazon to offer Spotify-like music subscription service?

March 1, 2014 - 13:26 AMT  09:26 GMT
Amazon has been beefing up its roster of executives with digital music experience in the last few years.
Russia’s Gazprom mulls cancelling gas discount amid Ukraine crisis

Russia’s Gazprom mulls cancelling gas discount amid Ukraine crisis

March 1, 2014 - 12:57 AMT  08:57 GMT
Ukraine’s Interim PM has warned of his country’s desperate financial state and that unpopular decisions would urgently need to be taken.
Kerry urges mediation after 17 killed in Venezuela unrests

Kerry urges mediation after 17 killed in Venezuela unrests

March 1, 2014 - 12:41 AMT  08:41 GMT
Kerry said the way forward for Venezuela was through "dialogue" not "arrests, violence" and "persecution against young people".
Yanukovych says “ashamed and guilty” for not preventing chaos

Yanukovych says “ashamed and guilty” for not preventing chaos

March 1, 2014 - 12:20 AMT  08:20 GMT
Yanukovych made it clear he was “categorically against any intervention into Ukraine and breach of its territorial integrity.”
U.S. Congressmen commemorate Sumgait and Baku massacres

U.S. Congressmen commemorate Sumgait and Baku massacres

March 1, 2014 - 12:01 AMT  08:01 GMT
"Without our recognition and our forceful condemnation, the cycle of violence will continue,” Rep. Anna Eshoo said.
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