With Marvel Deal, Sony Opts to Lease Rather Than Sell Spider-Man

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Columbia Pictures Given the ho-hum performance of last year’s Amazing Spider-Man 2, speculation had been mounting that Sony might sell the superhero back to Marvel and Disney. Instead, it made a move no one expected: opting to lease the rights to the web-slinger to its rival for a single film. It was a savvy move for a beleaguered studio still feeling the aftershocks...

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How will the new King Salman change Saudi Arabia?

Continue reading the main story Related Stories Saudi king reshuffles cabinet New Saudi king promises continuity Saudi Arabia profile When the 79-year-old King Salman took over the Saudi throne in January, he promised security and stability. "We will adhere to the path this nation has followed since it was established," he said. But where will that path take the kingdom? Onwards towards further limited reform or a retreat...

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Grammys 2015: Beyonce, Jay Z, Kanye, Pharrell Hit Up Roc Nation Pre-Awards Brunch

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian arrive at the Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch Off the chain. Those three words are all you need to describe the chill yet fun atmosphere surrounding Roc Nation's annual Pre-Grammy Brunch 2015. Major names on both sides of the industry fence — artists and executives — didn't let a little rain dampen the party spirit. Held at the same sprawling Beverly Hills residence as last year's brunch, this year's...

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Ukraine crisis: Leaders plan new Minsk peace talks

The Ukraine conflict has killed more than 5,300 people since April last year Continue reading the main story The leaders of Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France aim to meet in Belarus's capital Minsk on Wednesday to discuss a peace plan for eastern Ukraine. It comes after leaders of the four countries discussed the ongoing conflict by telephone on Sunday. More than 5,300 people have been killed by fighting between Ukrainian forces and...

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Ukraine crisis: 'Last chance' for peace says Hollande

Angela Merkel says a peace plan is worth trying, as Emily Buchanan reports Continue reading the main story Ukraine crisis Baptism of fire Inside embattled townWatch Why is east hit by conflict? Crisis mapped A peace plan drawn up by France and Germany is "one of the last chances" to end the conflict in east Ukraine, French leader Francois Hollande says. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said it was unclear if the plan would succeed,...

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