Box office: 'Bullet Train' arrives with so-so $30.1 million debut, 'Easter Sunday' stumbles
"Bullet Train" is trying to prove that an action flick that isn't based on a comic book or a toy-line can resonate with audiences.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Disney signs deal to stream 'Spider-Man,' other Sony films
This means Disney will be able to offer new Sony movies, including any new installments in Marvel's "Spider-Man" and "Venom" series.
Thu Apr 22 2021
Hollywood movie box office slumped to near 40-year low in 2020
Theatres have still to reopen in the biggest US markets of Los Angeles and New York City.
Wed Jan 13 2021
Plummer brings on the charm in reshot 'All the Money in the World'
When director Ridley Scott decided to remove Kevin Spacey from his film "All the Money in the World" and reshoot it with Christopher Plummer, he did not just pull off an extraordinary feat.
Tue Dec 19 2017
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly to team up on new 'Sherlock' film
The comedic duo are set to join forces yet again for a new film by Sony Pictures titled "Holmes & Watson".
Wed Aug 17 2016
'Ghostbusters' and Spider-Man to get animated treatment for TV
Sony Pictures is planning an animated TV series that will focus on a new generation of Ghostbusters in the year 2050 called "Ghostbuster: Ecto Force."
Tue Jun 21 2016
Cleopatra biopic starring Angelina Jolie could be back on track
Angelina Jolie still seems to be tipped for the lead role in Cleopatra biopic, despite the heated emails between the producer and the studio.
Fri Apr 08 2016
New Bond film 'Spectre' breaks box office records in UK
The latest James Bond movie "Spectre" is breaking records at the British box office, Sony Pictures Entertainment said on Wednesday.
Thu Oct 29 2015
Sony to pay up to $8 million in 'Interview' hacking lawsuit
Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc has agreed to pay up to $8 million to resolve a lawsuit by employees who claimed their personal data was stolen in a 2014 hacking.
Wed Oct 21 2015
'Hotel Transylvania 2' breaks September record with $47.5 million debut
"Hotel Transylvania 2" easily topped the weekend box office, sinking its teeth into an impressive $47.5 million.
Mon Sep 28 2015
Sony, former workers in deal to settle lawsuit over 'Interview' hacking
Sony reached a settlement agreement with employees who filed a lawsuit claiming that their personal data was stolen in a 2014 hacking.
Thu Sep 03 2015
Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, should be straight and white, says co-creator Stan Lee
Leaked emails revealed licensing agreement which stated Spider-Man's alter ego, Peter Parker, must be "Caucasian and heterosexual."
Fri Jun 26 2015
The first haunt is the scariest in Insidious: Chapter 3
The third chapter of Insidious takes its viewers to the beginning of this American supernatural horror films franchise
Fri Jun 05 2015
Matthew McConaughey to star in 'Billionaire's Vinegar'
The Oscar-winning actor has reportedly signed on to take the lead role in the upcoming Sony Pictures film about one of the biggest scandals to rock the world of fine wine collecting.
Fri Mar 27 2015
Conan Doyle and Houdini's friendship to be reimagined on the small screen
A drama based around the lives of two unlikely friends - crime writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and illusionist Harry Houdini - is set for TV.
Sun Mar 22 2015
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024