“Oldboy” helmer to direct “Fingersmith” crime novel adaptation

“Oldboy” helmer to direct “Fingersmith” crime novel adaptation

September 3, 2014 - 11:50 AMT  07:50 GMT
Waters’ novel is set in Victorian England and revolves around a young, female petty thief and an heiress who fall in love.
Vince Vaughn to topline Columbia comedy “The Politician”

Vince Vaughn to topline Columbia comedy “The Politician”

September 3, 2014 - 11:42 AMT  07:42 GMT
At the same time, Michael Dowse, who helmed the current Daniel Radcliffe-Zoe Kazan romantic comedy “What If” has signed on to direct the project.
Versatile to distribute “Dearest” Venice Fest child abduction drama

Versatile to distribute “Dearest” Venice Fest child abduction drama

September 3, 2014 - 11:28 AMT  07:28 GMT
The film is based on real events which Peter Chan uses to examine multiple layers of contemporary Chinese society.
Russian photojournalist confirmed dead in Ukraine

Russian photojournalist confirmed dead in Ukraine

September 3, 2014 - 11:11 AMT  07:11 GMT
Kiselev said in a statement that the remains in a charred car found outside the city of Donetsk have been identified as Stenin's.
“Nice Guys” Crowe-Gosling detective flick gets release date

“Nice Guys” Crowe-Gosling detective flick gets release date

September 3, 2014 - 11:06 AMT  07:06 GMT
The narrative takes place in 1970's Los Angeles, when a private eye and a hired leg-breaker must work together to solve the case of a missing girl.
Netflix acquires hotly-anticipated Batman prequel series

Netflix acquires hotly-anticipated Batman prequel series "Gotham"

September 3, 2014 - 10:58 AMT  06:58 GMT
Netflix recently landed exclusive streaming rights to NBC's "The Blacklist" for $2 million per episode.
Rio de Janeiro Film Festival main lineup announced

Rio de Janeiro Film Festival main lineup announced

September 3, 2014 - 10:49 AMT  06:49 GMT
The 2014 class of Premiere Brazil includes 10 feature-length fiction films, 10 feature-length documentaries, and 16 shorts in the main competition.
Millions of lives lost every year because of corruption: One

Millions of lives lost every year because of corruption: One

September 3, 2014 - 10:48 AMT  06:48 GMT
“Corruption inhibits private investment, reduces economic growth, increases the cost of doing business,” the report says.
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