“Censors for Qatar, Bahrain and the UAE (United Arab Emirates) officially confirmed this week that Noah will not release in their countries,” a representative of Paramount Pictures told Reuters. “The official statement they offered in confirming this news is because ‘it contradicts the teachings of Islam’,” the representative said, adding the studio expected a similar…

People Magazine celebrated their 40th anniversary on March 4th. The magazine premiered in March 1974 featuring Mia Farrow, from “The Great Gatsby,” on the cover. The publication is an mix of celebrity and human interests pieces. Between online and mail subscribers the magazine has over 46.6 million adult readers. People Magazine is also known for their annual lists…

Leading the box office for the second straight week, The Lego Movie has already become the most unexpected Hollywood hit of 2014. What’s most surprising about the movie’s success is the warm reception it’s received from children and adults, casual viewers and critics alike. The LEGO company has already released countless movies, video games, books,…

The Chronicle of Philanthropy puts out a list each year of the most generous people – topping the list for 2013 is Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan. The couple gave 18 million shares of Facebook, equating to roughly $992.2 million, to the Silicon Valley Communication Fund. The top 50 contributors made donations that totaled $7.7…

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