
Birdman of Brittany: French pensioner befriends pigeon
Bouget befriended the bird when it was a chick and now it tags along with him everywhere.
Sat Jun 19 2021

'Birdman' director to put migrant boat 'tomb' on show
Academy award-winning director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu is planning to put on public show a boat which sank off Libya killing up to 900 people, Italy's La Repubblica reported Wednesday.
Wed Dec 14 2016

'The Revenant' an 'homage to great filmmaking'
"The Revenant" was filmed in Canada and Argentina; cast and crew endured tough outdoor locations and harsh weather conditions.
Wed Jan 13 2016

Amid label flap, Lil Wayne streams album
The rapper Lil Wayne on Saturday put out a new album as a streaming exclusive amid a heated dispute with his label over release of what he calls his career-capping work.
Sun Jul 05 2015

'Birdman' soars to Oscars glory
Dark comedy "Birdman" soared to Oscars glory on Sunday, taking four Academy Awards including best picture and best director honors on Hollywood's biggest night.
Mon Feb 23 2015

'Birdman' soars to new pre-Oscars triumph
Dark comedy "Birdman" triumphed Saturday at the Independent Spirit awards show.
Sun Feb 22 2015

Why do blockbusters rarely win top honors at Oscars?
Ethan Hawke, nominated for best supporting actor for his work on "Boyhood," said there is a crucial link between independent movies and awards season.
Sun Feb 22 2015

Could 'American Sniper' sneak up in two-horse Oscar race?
With only a week to go before the Oscars, the all-important Best Picture prize appears locked in a two-horse race between dark comedy "Birdman" and coming-of-age drama "Boyhood."
Tue Feb 17 2015

Could 'Sniper' sneak up in two-horse Oscar race?
'Boyhood' and 'Birdman' are the frontrunners, and 'American Sniper' is the dark horse for the upcoming Oscars 2015.
Sun Feb 15 2015

'Birdman' gets new Oscars boost with Directors Guild win
Dark comedy "Birdman" got another pre-Oscars boost Saturday as it took the top prize at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) awards.
Sun Feb 08 2015

'Birdman' soars to victory in Oscars bellwether
Dark comedy "Birdman" boosted its Oscars hopes Sunday after landing the top prize at the 21st Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Mon Jan 26 2015

Blockbusters making way for critical darlings at 2015 Oscars
Smaller-scope movies are now making its way to the Oscars as it is recognised by the academy.
Sat Jan 17 2015

'Birdman,' 'Grand Budapest Hotel' share most Oscar nods
Dark comedy "Birdman" and stylish crime caper "The Grand Budapest Hotel" topped the Oscars nominations list Thursday with nine nods each.
Thu Jan 15 2015

'Birdman' flying high as Hollywood gathers for Globes
The race to the Oscars begins in earnest Sunday when Hollywood's A-listers gather for the Golden Globes.
Sat Jan 10 2015

Hollywood spotlight on Golden Globe nominations
Hollywood is set to unveil the Golden Globe nominations Thursday, after dark comedy "Birdman" got an early pre-Oscars boost.
Thu Dec 11 2014

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025