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'Pirates of the Caribbean' No. 1 at weekend box office
- June 12, 2017
The third highest opening for any Disney movie is partially attributed to the opening coinciding with the country's Dragon Boat Festival holidays. The R-rated adaptation of the classic TV show starred Dwayne Johnson , Zac Efron , Priyanka Chopra , and Alexandra Daddario in the lead roles. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The third highest opening for any Disney movie is partially attributed to the opening coinciding with the country's Dragon Boat Festival holidays. The R-rated adaptation of the classic TV show starred Dwayne Johnson , Zac Efron , Priyanka Chopra , and Alexandra Daddario in the lead roles. (more...)
Bill Cosby 'drugged friend then sexually assaulted her'
- June 12, 2017
Cosby ". If Cosby is found guilty, he could spend at least 10 years in prison. Prosecutors hope her testimony will show that Cosby had a pattern of assaulting women after befriending them. Agrusa also questioned why Constand allowed herself to be alone with Cosby after the comedian had made advances on two occasions - touching her thigh one time and trying to open her trousers another time. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Cosby ". If Cosby is found guilty, he could spend at least 10 years in prison. Prosecutors hope her testimony will show that Cosby had a pattern of assaulting women after befriending them. Agrusa also questioned why Constand allowed herself to be alone with Cosby after the comedian had made advances on two occasions - touching her thigh one time and trying to open her trousers another time. (more...)
Dem: We need to investigate whether Lynch gave cover to Clinton campaign
- June 12, 2017
The Republican questioned Comey during Thursday's Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, focussing on the FBI's investigation into alleged Russian interference during the 2016 election . Testifying before Congress last week, former FBI Director James Comey revealed that Lynch once pressured him to call the Clinton probe a "matter" rather than a formal investigation. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The Republican questioned Comey during Thursday's Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, focussing on the FBI's investigation into alleged Russian interference during the 2016 election . Testifying before Congress last week, former FBI Director James Comey revealed that Lynch once pressured him to call the Clinton probe a "matter" rather than a formal investigation. (more...)
Dragonball Fighters Coming To Xbox One
- June 12, 2017
Titled " Dragon Ball Fighters", the upcoming title features a three-versus-three team battle system that would allow players to assemble a team of fighters, whose compatibility with each other they can test in the same feature. As it is a real DBZ game, Saiyans in the game should be able to transform into Super Saiyans and use more powerful techniques. " Dragon Ball Fighters" will feature 2.5D style graphics. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Titled " Dragon Ball Fighters", the upcoming title features a three-versus-three team battle system that would allow players to assemble a team of fighters, whose compatibility with each other they can test in the same feature. As it is a real DBZ game, Saiyans in the game should be able to transform into Super Saiyans and use more powerful techniques. " Dragon Ball Fighters" will feature 2.5D style graphics. (more...)
Kevin Spacey will sing, dance and mock at Tonys
- June 12, 2017
Stephen Colbert and former Tony host Whoopi Goldberg both made a surprise appearance on stage to cheer Spacey on, while perennial awards show host Billy Crystal joked via video message that even he passed on the gig. "I'm Broadway bound", he sings before leading a line of high-kicking dancers in a top hat, a tuxedo and a cane. "I know they loved James Corden, but I'll show I came to play", Spacey sang. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Stephen Colbert and former Tony host Whoopi Goldberg both made a surprise appearance on stage to cheer Spacey on, while perennial awards show host Billy Crystal joked via video message that even he passed on the gig. "I'm Broadway bound", he sings before leading a line of high-kicking dancers in a top hat, a tuxedo and a cane. "I know they loved James Corden, but I'll show I came to play", Spacey sang. (more...)
Crisis-Hit Puerto Rico Set to Vote on Statehood
- June 12, 2017
New Yorker David Aldarondo, now living in Puerto Rico, shows his shirt of Puerto Rican nationalist Ramon Emeterio Betances, after voting in favour of independence during the fifth referendum on the island's status. Ricardo Rossello campaigned for statehood as the best avenue to boost future growth for the island, which has $70 billion in debt, a 45 percent poverty rate, woefully underperforming schools and near-insolvent pension and health systems. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
New Yorker David Aldarondo, now living in Puerto Rico, shows his shirt of Puerto Rican nationalist Ramon Emeterio Betances, after voting in favour of independence during the fifth referendum on the island's status. Ricardo Rossello campaigned for statehood as the best avenue to boost future growth for the island, which has $70 billion in debt, a 45 percent poverty rate, woefully underperforming schools and near-insolvent pension and health systems. (more...)
DOJ responds to Comey's testimony about Sessions
- June 12, 2017
In his testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee, Comey said he believes Trump fired him over the Russian Federation probe, and he accused the White House of lying about the details of the dismissal. TRUMP tweet: "Despite so many false statements and lies, total and complete vindication". WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump claimed Friday that James Comey cleared him of wrongdoing in his testimony to Congress. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
In his testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee, Comey said he believes Trump fired him over the Russian Federation probe, and he accused the White House of lying about the details of the dismissal. TRUMP tweet: "Despite so many false statements and lies, total and complete vindication". WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump claimed Friday that James Comey cleared him of wrongdoing in his testimony to Congress. (more...)
People finally figured out who Zendaya's playing in Spider-Man: Homecoming
- June 12, 2017
Though the Raimi films were clear that Peter Parker was a nerd, we never really got to see him have some fun with geek staples in pop-culture. Besides offering up age-appropriate web-spraying action for kids 8-12, the book-released earlier this week-reveals the full name of Zendaya's character: Michelle Toomes . (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Though the Raimi films were clear that Peter Parker was a nerd, we never really got to see him have some fun with geek staples in pop-culture. Besides offering up age-appropriate web-spraying action for kids 8-12, the book-released earlier this week-reveals the full name of Zendaya's character: Michelle Toomes . (more...)
SC asks CBSE to declare NEET results, stays Madras HC's interim order
- June 12, 2017
The Madras HC had on May 24 stayed the declaration of results on the ground that the NEET question papers for almost 10.5 lakh students who took examination in English and Hindi were same but it was different for those who appeared in the test in eight other vernacular languages, which was ordered for the first time this year by the SC. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The Madras HC had on May 24 stayed the declaration of results on the ground that the NEET question papers for almost 10.5 lakh students who took examination in English and Hindi were same but it was different for those who appeared in the test in eight other vernacular languages, which was ordered for the first time this year by the SC. (more...)
French counter-terrorism unit investigates attack on Notre Dame
- June 12, 2017
Interior Minister Gerard Collomb said preliminary information indicated the attacker had acted alone. The man was going to attack the officer with a hammer before one of his peers shot and "neutralised" him. She said police had sectioned off an area around the cathedral and down the street. "It was really scary, we had no idea if there were any accomplices inside", she said. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Interior Minister Gerard Collomb said preliminary information indicated the attacker had acted alone. The man was going to attack the officer with a hammer before one of his peers shot and "neutralised" him. She said police had sectioned off an area around the cathedral and down the street. "It was really scary, we had no idea if there were any accomplices inside", she said. (more...)
Hamilton wins in Canada for sixth time
- June 12, 2017
Asked if he felt Verstappen had been over-optimistic, Vettel replied: "I haven't seen from his point of view, but obviously I wasn't expecting it". Still chasing his first race win of 2017, Ricciardo heads to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix later this month, where he finished seventh previous year. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Asked if he felt Verstappen had been over-optimistic, Vettel replied: "I haven't seen from his point of view, but obviously I wasn't expecting it". Still chasing his first race win of 2017, Ricciardo heads to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix later this month, where he finished seventh previous year. (more...)
'Wonder Woman' sets out on her quest to transform Hollywood
- June 12, 2017
So when I started to really hunker in on the significance of No Man's Land, there were a couple people who were deeply confused, wondering, like, 'Well, what is she going to do? If this woman were running for any office at all, she would have my vote, writes Kurt Loder. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
So when I started to really hunker in on the significance of No Man's Land, there were a couple people who were deeply confused, wondering, like, 'Well, what is she going to do? If this woman were running for any office at all, she would have my vote, writes Kurt Loder. (more...)
Patty Jenkins reveals the setting for Wonder Woman 2
- June 12, 2017
The superhero movies above it on the list of opening-weekend box office earners better watch out too, because sequels are coming. Patty Jenkins holds the title for the biggest domestic debut for a female director after " Wonder Woman " smashed box office estimates over the weekend. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The superhero movies above it on the list of opening-weekend box office earners better watch out too, because sequels are coming. Patty Jenkins holds the title for the biggest domestic debut for a female director after " Wonder Woman " smashed box office estimates over the weekend. (more...)
Penguins beat Predators to repeat as Stanley Cup champs
- June 12, 2017
If the Penguins do win the Stanley Cup in Game 6, Crosby and Malkin will likely be the top two candidates for the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs. It was a feat Ken Dryden, Patrick Roy and Cam Ward could not accomplish - and Murray closed it out with back-to-back shutouts. The problem is the Predators didn't score in either of the final two games of the series - and Pekka was pulled from two of three starts in Pittsburgh in the Stanley Cup Final, where PPG Paints Arena became ... (more...)
- June 12, 2017
If the Penguins do win the Stanley Cup in Game 6, Crosby and Malkin will likely be the top two candidates for the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs. It was a feat Ken Dryden, Patrick Roy and Cam Ward could not accomplish - and Murray closed it out with back-to-back shutouts. The problem is the Predators didn't score in either of the final two games of the series - and Pekka was pulled from two of three starts in Pittsburgh in the Stanley Cup Final, where PPG Paints Arena became ... (more...)
Akshay Kumar on Toilet Ek Prem Katha posters..
- June 12, 2017
Going against all odds, Keshav and Jaya attempt to bring a change in their family's thought and take on a political battle over open defecation and sanitation. Being metropolitans it is perhaps hard to imagine a world where there are no toilets at home. The promising performances in the witty trailer have us excited for the 11 of August and we are doing to see how Akshay wins his love back! Clean India campaign, despite the government push, has failed to really fire people's imagination. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Going against all odds, Keshav and Jaya attempt to bring a change in their family's thought and take on a political battle over open defecation and sanitation. Being metropolitans it is perhaps hard to imagine a world where there are no toilets at home. The promising performances in the witty trailer have us excited for the 11 of August and we are doing to see how Akshay wins his love back! Clean India campaign, despite the government push, has failed to really fire people's imagination. (more...)
Lynda Carter Gives Gal Gadot Her Blessing for 'Wonder Woman' Role
- June 12, 2017
The comics certainly have plenty to offer in terms of story, and she is sure to be a hit in the upcoming Justice League as well. As the kick-off of what is nearly certainly destined to be a franchise, however, " Wonder Woman " is a promising start, delivering solid performances, a suspenseful story and plenty of excitement and spectacle. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The comics certainly have plenty to offer in terms of story, and she is sure to be a hit in the upcoming Justice League as well. As the kick-off of what is nearly certainly destined to be a franchise, however, " Wonder Woman " is a promising start, delivering solid performances, a suspenseful story and plenty of excitement and spectacle. (more...)
Netflix Responds to 'Sense8' Renewal Campaign
- June 12, 2017
Netflix announced earlier this month that Sense8's current Season 2 would be the last for the Lana and Lilly Wachowski/J. Sense8 will not be returning and at the Produced By conference this weekend, Netflix head honcho Ted Sarandos defended the company's decision to axe both the Wachowski's show as well as The Get Down , which also got cancelled recently. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Netflix announced earlier this month that Sense8's current Season 2 would be the last for the Lana and Lilly Wachowski/J. Sense8 will not be returning and at the Produced By conference this weekend, Netflix head honcho Ted Sarandos defended the company's decision to axe both the Wachowski's show as well as The Get Down , which also got cancelled recently. (more...)
All Eyes On Capitol Hill For Comey's Testimony Before Senate Committee
- June 12, 2017
President Donald Trump fired Comey, who was leading an investigation into his campaign's ties to Russian Federation, last month - setting off a flurry of leaked documents and increasing scrutiny of the Trump administration. I'll tell you about it over a very short period of time . Comey did give Trump's allies some ammunition. "If we've learned anything during these harrowing four and a half months, it's that Donald Trump is the malignant source of the defamations, distortions, ... (more...)
- June 12, 2017
President Donald Trump fired Comey, who was leading an investigation into his campaign's ties to Russian Federation, last month - setting off a flurry of leaked documents and increasing scrutiny of the Trump administration. I'll tell you about it over a very short period of time . Comey did give Trump's allies some ammunition. "If we've learned anything during these harrowing four and a half months, it's that Donald Trump is the malignant source of the defamations, distortions, ... (more...)
Movie poster and teaser trailer released for 'Black Panther'
- June 12, 2017
It nearly makes up for the obligatory shots of Black Panther walking fearlessly through a hail of bullets (henchmen never learn!) and doing a CGI flip from one speeding vehicle to another. Then later in 2018, the Black Panther will return to theaters again in part one of Avengers 3: Infinity War . In the comic book upon which " Black Panther " is based, Wakanda is a highly advanced civilization, and the only country on the continent never to have been colonized. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
It nearly makes up for the obligatory shots of Black Panther walking fearlessly through a hail of bullets (henchmen never learn!) and doing a CGI flip from one speeding vehicle to another. Then later in 2018, the Black Panther will return to theaters again in part one of Avengers 3: Infinity War . In the comic book upon which " Black Panther " is based, Wakanda is a highly advanced civilization, and the only country on the continent never to have been colonized. (more...)
Trump says US committed to NATO's Article 5 on common defense
- June 12, 2017
When Comey was asked directly whether he believes President Trump colluded with Russian Federation, he said he could only answer in a closed session with Senators later that day. "I'm committing the United States and have committed, but I'm committing the United States to Article 5". Donald Trump said on Friday that he backs the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation charter's demand that all members be prepared to defend each other, weeks after jarring allies by not restating US support for ... (more...)
- June 12, 2017
When Comey was asked directly whether he believes President Trump colluded with Russian Federation, he said he could only answer in a closed session with Senators later that day. "I'm committing the United States and have committed, but I'm committing the United States to Article 5". Donald Trump said on Friday that he backs the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation charter's demand that all members be prepared to defend each other, weeks after jarring allies by not restating US support for ... (more...)
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