Alchemy nabs Anthony Hopkins crime thriller “Kidnapping Mr. Heineken”

Alchemy nabs Anthony Hopkins crime thriller “Kidnapping Mr. Heineken”

January 14, 2015 - 12:33 AMT  08:33 GMT
The screenplay is based on Peter R. de Vries’ book, which has been on top of the Netherlands bestsellers list for more than two decades.
9.1% of Turks believe govt. must apologize for Armenian Genocide: poll

9.1% of Turks believe govt. must apologize for Armenian Genocide: poll

January 14, 2015 - 12:26 AMT  08:26 GMT
12 percent said the government should express its regret for the Armenians who lost their lives in 1915 but not apologize.
“Many Wars Ago” Berlinale screening to commemorate Francesco Rosi

“Many Wars Ago” Berlinale screening to commemorate Francesco Rosi

January 14, 2015 - 12:18 AMT  08:18 GMT
Rosi, winner of Cannes' Palme d'Or in 1972 for The Mattei Affair and the Golden Lion in Venice for Hands Over City in 1963, died Jan 10.
Wes Anderson, Richard Linklater nommed for Directors Guild Award

Wes Anderson, Richard Linklater nommed for Directors Guild Award

January 14, 2015 - 12:05 AMT  08:05 GMT
Linklater whose film "Boyhood" won best film and earned him best directing at the Golden Globes is a DGA first-timer.
Armenian communities across East Asia gather in Bangkok

Armenian communities across East Asia gather in Bangkok

January 14, 2015 - 11:57 AMT  07:57 GMT
Henri Arslanian, President of the Armenian Community of China, updated the attendees on the various regional initiatives taking place.
Woody Allen’s first TV series to premiere on Amazon

Woody Allen’s first TV series to premiere on Amazon

January 14, 2015 - 11:49 AMT  07:49 GMT
The Untitled Woody Allen Project, a half-hour series, has received a full season order with episodes written and directed by Allen.
Alibaba takes majority stake in China's digital marketing platform

Alibaba takes majority stake in China's digital marketing platform

January 14, 2015 - 11:42 AMT  07:42 GMT
Alibaba is often described as the Chinese version of eBay, and like the U.S. company has its own payments system.
Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling to star in “The Big Short”

Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling to star in “The Big Short”

January 14, 2015 - 11:39 AMT  07:39 GMT
The film tells the story of the build-up of the housing and credit bubble during the 2000s that led to the financial crisis of 2007-2010.
Rodrigo Santoro to portray Christ in MGM’s “Ben-Hur” remake

Rodrigo Santoro to portray Christ in MGM’s “Ben-Hur” remake

January 14, 2015 - 11:21 AMT  07:21 GMT
Jack Huston is starring as the Jewish prince who is betrayed into slavery by his onetime friend, Messala, played by Toby Kebbell.
Ben Affleck, David Fincher to reunite for

Ben Affleck, David Fincher to reunite for "Strangers on a Train" remake

January 14, 2015 - 11:19 AMT  07:19 GMT
The Alfred Hitchcock classic centers on two strangers, one of whom is a tennis star, who meet on a train and discuss the idea of exchanging murders.
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