U.S. officials have determined that North Korea was indeed behind the cyber attack on Sony Pictures, according to CNN. The movie studio said on Wednesday (December 17) that it had decided to cancel the December 25 theatrical release of its North Korea comedy “The Interview.” The decision came after several major U.S. theater chains pulled out of showing the film following threats from hackers. “I think that when the threat moved from the virtual world to the physical world, that’s when […]
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New York premiere of North Korea comedy canceled after threats
The New York premiere of “The Interview”, a Sony Pictures comedy about the assassination of North Korean President Kim Jong-Un, has been canceled and a source said one theater chain had scrapped plans to show it, after threats from a hacking group. The hackers, who said they were also responsible for seizing control of Sony Corp’s computer system last month, on Tuesday warned people to stay away from cinemas showing the film starring James Franco […]
NET 25 Bags Anak TV Seal Awards for 2014
NET 25, Eagle Broadcasting Corporation’s very own TV channel, once again proved that it is a bastion of television programs that is not only full of family values but guaranteed kid-friendly as well. Four NET 25 programs won this singular honor. First is Spoon, our very own celebrity cooking and talk show, hosted by Ms. Janice De Belen, which gives us not only mouth-watering recipes but good and meaningful conversations as well. Landmarks, our travel […]
Bill Cosby’s attorney says comedian target of extortion
(Reuters) – Bill Cosby’s attorney on Thursday said a lawsuit accusing the comedian of sexually molesting a teenager four decades ago was meritless and alleged that the accuser tried to extort $250,000 from Cosby before filing the suit. Cosby attorney Marty Singer filed documents asking Los Angeles Superior Court to throw out a California woman’s claims, saying they did not meet legal requirements and were too old. Judy Huth has accused Cosby, 77, of sexually […]
Comedian Bill Cosby accused in lawsuit of molesting girl in 1974
(Reuters) – Bill Cosby was sued on Tuesday by a woman alleging he molested her in 1974 at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles when she was 15, in what is believed to be the first court case arising from a recent wave of sexual misconduct accusations against the comedian. The five-page complaint, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, charged that Cosby sexually abused plaintiff Judy Huth by putting his hand down her pants, and […]
Palace congratulates Jamie Herrell for winning this year’s ‘Miss Earth’ title
MANILA, Dec. 1 — Malacañang congratulated Cebu City’s Jamie Herrell for winning this year’s Miss Earth beauty title following a coronation held Saturday evening at the University of the Philippines Theater in Diliman, Quezon City. “Ikinagagalak po natin ang kanyang tagumpay at binabati natin siya sa paglalagay muli sa ating bansa sa world map ng pagkilala in terms of beauty and talent,” Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said over the state-run dzRB […]
Yoko Ono helps global launch of Unicef
Yoko Ono, noted activists and widow of musician John Lennon, helped in the global launching of the Unicef, giving permission for the use of the song “Imagine” to raise funds.
Dead Honduras beauty queen, laid to rest
The remains of Honduras beauty queen Maria Jose Alvarado and her sister were laid to rest before the start of the Miss World beauty pageant.
Mike Nichols, award-winning American director, dies at 83
(Reuters) – Mike Nichols, a nine-time Tony Award winner on Broadway and the Oscar-winning director of influential films such as “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf,” “The Graduate,” and “Carnal Knowledge,” died on Wednesday at age 83. The prolific director passed away at his home of cardiac arrest, his spokeswoman said. A private service for the family will be held this week, followed by a memorial at a future date. No director had ever moved between Broadway […]
Prague’s landmark Lennon Wall painted over by anonymous culprits
(Reuters) – Prague’s graffiti-covered John Lennon Wall, a favourite photo spot for tourists and a symbol of Western culture under the former Communist regime, was painted completely white on Tuesday. The wall had been a forum for anti-communist calls, love messages and hippie-style paintings even before Lennon’s death in 1980 when Prague was still the capital of communist Czechoslovakia. A group of anonymous students claiming to be from Prague art schools and calling themselves “Prague […]
NBC, Netflix cancel Bill Cosby’s shows after sex assault claims
(Reuters) – NBC said on Wednesday it has canceled an upcoming project with veteran comedian Bill Cosby, his second show to be pulled after accusations that he sexually assaulted women resurfaced in recent weeks. The move by NBC comes a day after online streaming companyNetflix Inc said it was postponing Cosby’s stand-up comedy special “Bill Cosby 77,” which was due to be released on Nov. 28. The 77-year-old Cosby is fighting to protect one of the […]
Japanese tough guy actor Ken Takakura dies at 83
(Reuters) – Ken Takakura, an actor known as “Japan’s Clint Eastwood” for his portrayal of tough but principled gangsters in over 100 movies and who gained international fame in director Ridley Scott’s “Black Rain,” has died at the age of 83. Takakura, who played alongside U.S. stars such as Tom Selleck and starred in movies directed by Sydney Pollack and China’s Zhang Yimou, died on Nov. 10 of lymphoma, his office said on Tuesday. Born […]
