“Into The Woods” all-star musical closes Dubai Film Fest

“Into The Woods” all-star musical closes Dubai Film Fest

December 18, 2014 - 11:33 AMT  07:33 GMT
Following last year’s 10th anniv. celebrations, the festival was quieter this time around, with the industry section significantly trimmed.
HBO Europe to launch Romanian crime series “Umbre”

HBO Europe to launch Romanian crime series “Umbre”

December 18, 2014 - 11:18 AMT  07:18 GMT
The series star Romanian actor Serban Pavlu as a rugged family man and Bucharest taxi driver who leads a double life as a mafia debt collector.
Andy Serkis teases his role in

Andy Serkis teases his role in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

December 18, 2014 - 11:08 AMT  07:08 GMT
He previously was reported to play two characters in the highly-anticipated movie, but in the interview he denied it.
Mass grave found in Syrian province

Mass grave found in Syrian province

December 18, 2014 - 10:58 AMT  06:58 GMT
Video published online also indicated that IS fighters had conducted mass beheadings of fighting-age Sheitat tribesmen.
Sony cancels “The Interview” N. Korea spoof release after hack attack

Sony cancels “The Interview” N. Korea spoof release after hack attack

December 18, 2014 - 10:55 AMT  06:55 GMT
The latest note from the hacker group said, “The world will be full of fear. Remember the 11th of September 2001.”
Twitter transparency report available in 10 languages

Twitter transparency report available in 10 languages

December 18, 2014 - 10:50 AMT  06:50 GMT
The company naturally took to Twitter to announce the update, noting that individual country pages will follow in early 2015.
IBM says 2014 ‘breakthrough year’ for its cloud computing business

IBM says 2014 ‘breakthrough year’ for its cloud computing business

December 18, 2014 - 10:39 AMT  06:39 GMT
In addition, the company is opening up three new cloud computer facilities of its own in Germany, Mexico and Japan.
Hidely mobile app now available for Android

Hidely mobile app now available for Android

December 18, 2014 - 10:28 AMT  06:28 GMT
Like the iOS version, all photos shot with the Android version of Hidely are encrypted and invisible on the device’s photo gallery.
EU summit to focus on investment plan, Russia

EU summit to focus on investment plan, Russia

December 18, 2014 - 10:21 AMT  06:21 GMT
The fund will be managed by the European Investment Bank, which aims to provide guarantees for private investors.
Iraqi Kurdish forces launch offensive to recapture IS-held areas

Iraqi Kurdish forces launch offensive to recapture IS-held areas

December 18, 2014 - 09:21 AMT  05:21 GMT
Sinjar was the scene in August of one of the most dramatic episodes of the assault on Iraq the jihadists launched in early June.
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