LeVision Entertainment developing alien-abduction movie “Harvest”

LeVision Entertainment developing alien-abduction movie “Harvest”

December 17, 2016 - 12:55 AMT  08:55 GMT
LeVision said the spec is in the vein of 2008’s “Cloverfield” and Ridley Scott’s 1986 sequel “Aliens.”
Felicity Jones’ Jyn Erso has a

Felicity Jones’ Jyn Erso has a "Star Wars" sequel option

December 17, 2016 - 12:37 AMT  08:37 GMT
Jones is reportedly the highest-paid cast member of "Rogue One" - she was able to negotiate for a seven-figure upfront salary.
Apple, Google, Uber say they would refuse to build Muslim registry

Apple, Google, Uber say they would refuse to build Muslim registry

December 17, 2016 - 12:33 AMT  08:33 GMT
Google, Apple, and Uber clarified their positions on President-elect Donald Trump’s comments about a possible Muslim registry.
Netflix's “Seven Second” crime drama finds its leading lady

Netflix's “Seven Second” crime drama finds its leading lady

December 17, 2016 - 12:22 AMT  08:22 GMT
British actress Clare-Hope Ashitey has signed on to star in the forthcoming crime drama from “Killing” creator Veena Sud.
Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn abducted in

Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn abducted in "Snatched" comedy trailer (video)

 December 17, 2016 - 12:04 AMT  08:04 GMT
Directed by Jonathan Levine, the comedy was co-written by Schumer and her sister Kim Caramele.
Ban says UN failed Syria, Aleppo now

Ban says UN failed Syria, Aleppo now "synonym for hell"

December 17, 2016 - 11:52 AMT  07:52 GMT
“Most immediately, my Special Adviser [on the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng] has warned of the risk of genocide,” he said.
“Rogue One,” “The Jungle Book” advance in visual effects Oscar race

“Rogue One,” “The Jungle Book” advance in visual effects Oscar race

December 17, 2016 - 11:44 AMT  07:44 GMT
Also notable is “Kubo and the Two Strings,” as to find animated film that was nominated in the VFX category.

"XXX: The Return of Xander Cage" new trailer hits the web (video)

 December 17, 2016 - 11:35 AMT  07:35 GMT
It contains lots of explosive sequences, including some scenes which show Nina Dobrev's four-eyed smart character, Becky, firing a huge firearm.
U.S. offers $25 mln reward for information on Islamic State chief

U.S. offers $25 mln reward for information on Islamic State chief

December 17, 2016 - 11:29 AMT  07:29 GMT
The U.S. State Department's Rewards for Justice program previously offered $10 million for information on Baghdadi.
Explosion hits public bus in Turkey's Kayseri, casualties reported

Explosion hits public bus in Turkey's Kayseri, casualties reported

December 17, 2016 - 11:26 AMT  07:26 GMT
Initial television pictures showed that the bus had been reduced to a smouldering wreck by the impact of the blast in Kayseri.
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