“Mad Max: Fury Road” tops $300 million at worldwide box office

“Mad Max: Fury Road” tops $300 million at worldwide box office

June 8, 2015 - 12:11 AMT  08:11 GMT
“Fury Road” has launched three decades after Miller’s last Mad Max feature, “Beyond Thunderdome,” bowed in 1985.
America Ferrera, Vera Farmiga join Eric Bana in “Special Correspondents”

America Ferrera, Vera Farmiga join Eric Bana in “Special Correspondents”

June 8, 2015 - 12:08 AMT  08:08 GMT
The film follows struggling New York radio journalist Frank (Bana) who fakes frontline war reports from the comfort of his office.
S. Korea’s team KAIST wins 2015 DARPA Robotics Challenge

S. Korea’s team KAIST wins 2015 DARPA Robotics Challenge

June 8, 2015 - 12:01 AMT  08:01 GMT
The team’s humanoid robot, or HUBO, stands 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing in at 176 pounds. It works in bipedal mode.
“The Dark Horse” wins best film at Seattle Int’l Film Fest

“The Dark Horse” wins best film at Seattle Int’l Film Fest

June 8, 2015 - 11:46 AMT  07:46 GMT
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon won best director for “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl”; “Romeo Is Bleeding” won for documentary.
Israelis, Palestinians would gain billions from making peace: study

Israelis, Palestinians would gain billions from making peace: study

June 8, 2015 - 11:42 AMT  07:42 GMT
"A two-state solution produces by far the best economic outcomes for both Israelis and Palestinians," said Charles Ries.
“Guardians of the Galaxy” scribe to rewrite “Wool” sci-fi

“Guardians of the Galaxy” scribe to rewrite “Wool” sci-fi

June 8, 2015 - 11:00 AMT  07:00 GMT
“Wool” is a futuristic tale where Earth’s air is no longer breathable and the world’s last community lives underground in a giant silo.
Matt Damon introduces

Matt Damon introduces "The Martian" stellar cast in a promo (video)

 June 8, 2015 - 10:52 AMT  06:52 GMT
Adapted from Andy Weir's novel, the film follows a lone man who must figure out how to survive long enough to return to Earth.
Melissa McCarthy comedy “Spy” tops box office with $30 million

Melissa McCarthy comedy “Spy” tops box office with $30 million

June 8, 2015 - 10:44 AMT  06:44 GMT
McCarthy’s “Spy” opening is better than that of “Tammy,” her last starring role which opened to $21.5 million last July.
Full list of Tony Awards winners announced

Full list of Tony Awards winners announced

June 8, 2015 - 10:36 AMT  06:36 GMT
"Fun Home" musical took home the coveted title of Best Musical, presented by Jason Alexander and Larry David.
Russia, Qatar could be stripped of World Cup hosting rights

Russia, Qatar could be stripped of World Cup hosting rights

June 8, 2015 - 09:44 AMT  05:44 GMT
Russia and Qatar have previously denied wrongdoing in the conduct of their bids for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.
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