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Geithner Presses Euro Zone to Leverage Bailout Fund
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner pressed euro zone ministers on Friday to leverage their 440 billion euro bailout fund and free up more resources to tackle a two-year-old debt crisis, a senior euro zone official said.
What’s Hot at the Tokyo Game Show 2011 – Day 1 (Photos)
Tokyo Game Show (TGS), Japan's biggest gaming event which began Thursday at Chiba's Makuhari Messe convention center, will continue through Sept. 18.
Sony yet to grab new Monster Hunter for PS Vita
Sony Corp has yet to secure the next generation of Capcom's popular Monster Hunter game for its new handheld games device, company executives said on Thursday, after the developer said it would offer the game on a rival gadget.
AT&T-carried PS Vita Set to Launch with Host of 26 New Video Games
Sony has announced 26 game titles that will arrive with the launch of the PlayStation Vita.
Former Hollywood executive John Calley dies at 81
Hollywood executive John Calley, who held high-level positions at three studios and later produced The Da Vinci Code movie among many others, died on Tuesday at age 81, his representatives said.
Avatar, Wizard of Oz top BFCA's Blu-Ray list
The greatest Blu-Ray discs of all time, according to the Broadcast Film Critics Assn., are Apocalypse Now, Avatar, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the Planet of the Apes box set, The Wizard of Oz and the complete Lord of the Rings set.
Polish Drama In Darkness Sheds Light on Holocaust
With her new drama In Darkness Agnieszka Holland has returned to her native Poland to produce a haunting portrait of the Holocaust that could net the veteran director another Oscar nod.
Sony to start PS Vita global rollout in Japan on December 17
Sony Corp will launch its new PlayStation Vita handheld games device on December 17 in Japan, kicking off a global rollout, and insisted it will not reduce the price in the face of discounting by rival Nintendo.
Sony says to launch new handheld device on December 17 in Japan
Sony Corp will launch its new PlayStation Vita handheld games device on December 17 in Japan, and will not discount the price, the head of its Japanese games unit said on Wednesday.
Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks in Sparkle remake
Whitney Houston is negotiating to return to the big screen in Sony's remake of the 1976 film Sparkle, TheWrap has confirmed.
Six Android Handset Features that iPhone 5 Could Lack
Apple is gearing up to introduce the most-anticipated device of the year iPhone 5 to hungry consumer crowd. A new report from Bloomberg has emerged suggesting Sprint will begin selling Apple's fabled iPhone 5 this October.
Contagion Catches Box Office Lead
Contagion gripped filmgoers as the thriller about the race to contain a deadly virus took hold of the top spot at the domestic box office and knocked hit drama The Help to second place.
The Biggest Threat to Apple could be HTML5
In the world of consumer electronics, Apple has emerged as the leader, redefining a number of industries and generating revenue and margins competitors could only dream for, but that delicate lead may be coming to an end.
Artists Set to Win European Music Copyright Battle
Musicians are likely to win longer copyright protection of their work in Europe next week, helping artists and record labels as music revenues decline, and bringing Europe closer into line with the United States.
Could Samsung’s 4-inch Stratosphere 4G be a Reason of Heartache for iPhone 5 and Droid Bionic?
Samsung’s upcoming QWERTY smartphone, Stratosphere 4G, recently raised its head.
Six Reasons Why Motorola Droid Bionic will Beat Apple iPhone 5
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 5 has not yet been officially announced, but rumors emerged suggesting an early October release was likely. However, the arrival will not go unchallenged, thanks to players like Motorola’s Droid Bionic, which is expected to be the biggest threat to the iPhone 5.
Does Court Ruling Give Wal-Mart’s Vudu Access to Netflix’s Streaming Subscribers?
Take it from Wal-Mart: Losing can be winning, as the company stands to get some major benefits from a class action lawsuit filed by angry consumers regarding its agreement with Netflix.
Toronto Film Fest Offers Oscar Bids in Strong Market
Coming off a robust first half of 2011 for independent films, the Toronto film festival kicks off on Thursday with expectations for a generous amount of business deals, Hollywood star power and Oscar hopefuls.
Top-Rumored Features of iPhone 5 as Early October Release Gains Credibility
When will the next generation of Apple iPhone, iPhone 5, be launched? Although Apple’s next-generation smartphone has not yet officially announced, new rumors have emerged suggesting that an early October release was likely.
After Playstation Network Hacking Debacle, Sony Beefs Up Security Team
Sony hires a new security chief in the wake of the PSN hacking scandal.
Sony recruits information security boss after hacking
Sony Corp picked a former official at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the new post of chief information security officer, months after a massive hacking attack leaked information on 100 million user accounts on its games networks.
iPhone 5: As Release Date Nears, 5 Must Have Features
Here are five features that the iPhone 5 should include for the best competitive interests of Apple.
Can Apple’s iPhone 5 Survive the Motorola Droid Bionic Test?
Here are the reasons why Motorola Droid Bionic could be iPhone 5’s biggest smartphone rival this fall.
Droid Bionic Release Confirmed, Will iPhone 5 Still be Waited For?
Verizon Wireless confirmed on its Twitter page that the Motorola Droid Bionic will be unleashed on September 8, while the other anticipated smartphone, iPhone 5 is still stuck in rumors about its release date.
Irresistible Reasons Why iPhone 5 Will be the Best-Selling Smartphone
Here are the reasons why iPhone 5 will be the best selling smartphone.
Labor Day Weekend Sale for Home Projects and Electronics
The three-day weekend is here and it's time for you do-it-yourselfers to get those long-awaited home projects done. The good news is, if you choose to get things done this weekend it is the perfect time because there are lots of sales going on.
4 New Phones that Can Hinder Apple iPhone 5's Road to Smartphone Battle Win
While Apple is still not making any announcement regarding the iPhone 5 release, IFA Germany has taken the wraps off some latest smartphones that can pose a major threat to the impending next generation iPhone.
Hulu Sale Could Fetch $2 Billion for Disney, News Corp.
Hulu's sale could fetch $2 billion for Disney, News and Comcast
Inside Revolution Studios' library: where Roth went wrong
Joe Roth has risen again to be one of Hollywood's most prolific producers, so it's easy to forget that he undertook one of the most: disastrous studio ventures in recent times with Revolution Studios.
Joe Roth on Revolution: I would do everything differently
In a rare interview about his eight-year attempt to mount an independent movie production studio, producer Joe Roth reflected on what went wrong at Revolution Studios and why.