Mexico: Violent protests hit Acapulco’s tourism

November 13, 2014 0

Mexico’s president has tried to keep the issue of violence issue separate from his focus on the economy, but the two are converging as violent protests over 43 disappeared students squelch tourism in Acapulco …

Warhol, de Kooning highlight New York art auction

November 13, 2014 0

NEW YORK (AP) — Extremely rare portraits by Andy Warhol of Hollywood superstars Elvis Presley and Marlon Brando were among the highlights at a record-breaking auction of postwar and contemporary art on Wednesday.

Warhol, de Kooning highlight New York art auction

November 13, 2014 0

NEW YORK (AP) — Extremely rare portraits by Andy Warhol of Hollywood superstars Elvis Presley and Marlon Brando were among the highlights at a record-breaking auction of postwar and contemporary art on Wednesday.

Hasbro in talks to buy DreamWorks Animation – NYT

November 13, 2014 0
DreamWorks Animation SKG banners at New York Stock Exchange mark IPO.

REUTERS – Toymaker Hasbro Inc is in talks to buy Hollywood studio DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc, the New York Times reported, citing people briefed on the matter. Under the proposed deal, Hasbro would pay a mix of cash and stock, though an exact price has not been determined yet, the newspaper reported. (http://nyti.ms/1Ew7UTa) DreamWorks spokesman Matthew Lifson and Hasbro spokeswoman Julie Duffy said separately that the companies do not comment on rumors and speculation. …

Mexico: Violent protests hit Acapulco’s tourism

November 13, 2014 0
Teachers flip a vehicle during a clash with riot police in Chilpancingo, Mexico, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014. Supporters of the missing 43 college rural students, refusing to believe they are dead, have kept up the protests that have blocked major highways and set government buildings ablaze in recent weeks. The students disappeared at the hands of a city police force on Sept. 26 in the town of Iguala. (AP Photo/Alejandrino Gonzalez)

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president has tried to keep the issue of violence issue separate from his focus on the economy, but the two are converging as violent protests over 43 disappeared students squelch tourism in Acapulco just before a major holiday weekend.

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Alfie Allen, Jamie Winstone back together?

November 12, 2014 0

Los Angeles, Nov 13 (IANS) Actor Alfie Allen, who is known for his role in “Game of Thrones” as Theon Greyjoy, and actress Jaime Winstone are back together reportedly.

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Nawazuddin, Anupam Kher share ideas at Indian cinema conclave

November 12, 2014 0

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Comparison of Indian cinema with international is common. To discuss the issue, a conclave was held here Wednesday, with actor Anupam Kher calling the comparison unfair and Nawazuddin Siddiqui stressing the need to try out new subjects.

Warhol, de Kooning highlight NYC auction

November 12, 2014 0

Extremely rare portraits by Andy Warhol of two Hollywood superstars — Elvis Presley and Marlon Brando — and a life-size sculpture by Willem de Kooning are among the major works at auction Wednesday of …

Warhol, de Kooning highlight NYC auction

November 12, 2014 0
This undated photo provided by Christie's shows “Clamdigger,” a life-size sculpture by Willem de Kooning. The sculpture, which graced the artist's Long Island studio for about four decades, is to be auctioned by Christie's in New York on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, and is expected to sell for $25 million to $35 million. (AP Photo/Christie's)

NEW YORK (AP) — Extremely rare portraits by Andy Warhol of two Hollywood superstars — Elvis Presley and Marlon Brando — and a life-size sculpture by Willem de Kooning are among the major works at auction Wednesday of postwar and contemporary art.