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Hey folks, Harry here... about an hour ago a rumor came up in the AICN Bullpen - this link - which takes you to a COMIC BOOK MOVIE story that seems to say Sony may part with SPIDER-MAN. Then goes on to speculate about how Spidey would become part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Sony is now formally considering the proposal of hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb, who wants the company spin off part of its entertainment business.

Markets were mixed in Asia on Wednesday. Fueled by optimism surrounding central bank stimulus, Japan's Nikkei once again hit a fresh five-year high, and the yen weakened slightly to 102.9210 to the dollar.

In this image provided by Sony Computer Entertainment America, Kazuo Hirai, President and CEO, Sony Global, addresses the crowd during the Sony Playstation press conference at E3 on Monday, June 4, 2012 in Los Angeles.

Group's 50-day hacking spree compromised websites run by Sony, CIA, Arizona State Police, Westboro Baptist Church and more.

The first time we heard anything about a feature-length animated film coming from Rovio focusing on the hit video game Angry Birds was in December of 2012.

DANIEL LOEB'S hedge fund request that SONY spin off up to 20% of its entertainment division in an IPO has sparked a blowback from interested suitors and WALL STREET analysts alike.

"Sony impressed us with their great attitude, determination, and professionalism," says Mikael Hed , CEO of the Finland-based Rovio, in a statement.

Loeb, founder and CEO of Third Point, proposed in a letter first published in the New York Times that the Japanese company sell up to 20% of its entertainment business.

Orange Glen High seniors Magdaleno Mora and Francisca Martinez received $10,000 scholarships from Sony after participating in a two-year program.

Things are not looking good at Sony. The Japanese giant has been under pressure lately.

One of the main news stories over the last few months has been the devaluation of the yen, which contributed greatly to the 40% surge in Japanese equities so far this year.

Ordinarily, Michael Barker and Tom Bernard , co-presidents and co-founders of Sony Pictures Classics , win prizes for other people -- over 100 Oscar nominations and 31 wins.

Shoppers look at a Sony's product at a electronics store in Tokyo,Thursday, May 9, 2013.

The event was held at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, NV was attended by more than 6,000 theater owners and featured new hybrids of popcorn, the latest takes on stadium seats and clips from potential summer blockbusters including Brad Pitt's "World War Z", the "Hunger Games" sequel "Catching Fire", "Star Trek Into Darkness", and "Man of Steel". Some ... (more)

The fiscal year ended March 31 marks Sony 's first full fiscal year in the black since 2008.

As the director of the film with the second highest grossing opening weekend of all time, Iron Man 3 co-writer and helmer Shane Black has likely been inundated with a number of offers over the past few days.

The newly-restored, 50th Anniversary Directors Cut of David Lean's 1962 masterpiece Lawrence of Arabia took home the award for "Best Archive Restoration/Preservation Title" at the tenth FOCAL International Awards held May 2nd in London.

The romantic musical Funny Girl , celebrates its 45th anniversary with its debut in high definition after a meticulous restoration.