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The WrapDec 9 2016 Oscar Isaac Armenian Genocide Film ‘The Promise’ Goes to Open RoadTerry George historical romance will hit theaters on April 28Matt Pressberg | December 9, 2016 Open Road Films has acquired the U.S. rights for “The Promise,” a Terry George love story set during the Armenian genocide, TheWrap has learned. The movie will come out on April 28, 2017. “The Force Awakens” star Oscar Isaac headlines the film, playing Michael Boghosian, an ethnic Armenian medical student living and studying in Constantinople. Christian Bale plays Chris Myers, a photojournalist in love with Armenian artist Ana (Charlotte Le Bon). The two men form a romantic rivalry over Ana, but as the Ottoman Empire aligns with Germany and starts cracking down on minorities, they have to work together to survive. “The Promise” also features Shohreh Aghdashloo, Angela Sarafyan, Jean Reno, James Cromwell, Daniel Gimenez Cacho and Marwan Kenzari. It was produced by Eric Esrailian, Mike Medavoy and William Horberg. Also Read:'The Promise': Oscar Isaac Brings a Human Face to the Armenian Genocide “We are proud to add this prestigious film to our 2017 slate,” Open Road President Tom Ortenberg said in a statement. “An epic love story set against a turning point in world history, ‘The Promise’ features top notch performances and first class filmmaking and we are looking forward to sharing the movie with audiences across the country.” The deal was negotiated on behalf of Open Road Films by Ortenberg, Elliott Kleinberg, the studio’s chief operating officer and general counsel, and SVP of acquisitions Lejo Pet. WME and David Boyle handled the negotiations on behalf of Survival Pictures. http://www.thewrap.com/oscar-isaac-armenian-genocide-film-promise-goes-open-road/

00:56 AMT, December 9, 2016 Europa League: Mkhitaryan is recognized Man of the MatchAs a result of an online voting on the Manchester United (a.k.a. Red Devils) official Twitter account, midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been recognized Man of the Match in the English club’s last Europa League group match Thursday against FC Zorya Luhansk (Ukraine). In the game that was played in Odessa, Ukraine, the 27-year-old Armenia international was in Man United’s starting eleven, and he scored his first goal for the Red Devils who won the match by a score of 2-0. Manchester United have advanced to the Europa League playoffs. https://sport.news.am/eng/news/73712/

Ibrahimovic ‘super happy’ for rejuvenated Mkhitaryan13:26, 09 Dec 2016Siranush Ghazanchyan http://www.armradio.am/en/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Mkhitaryan-Ibrahimovic-620x300.jpg The Red Devils striker hailed a “beautiful” goal from his Armenian team-mate in Thursday’s Europa League win at Zorya, according to Goal.com. Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes Henrikh Mkhitaryan is poised to make his mark on Manchester United after playing a starring role in Thursday’s 2-0 win at Zorya. Armenia playmaker Mkhitaryan scored his first goal since leaving Borussia Dortmund for Old Trafford in the Europa League success, which secured Jose Mourinho’s side a place in the knockout rounds. After a shaky start to life at United – including being hooked at half-time on his first start, a Manchester derby defeat – Mkhitaryan has blossomed in recent games. He offered a glimpse of his true quality in sub-zero Ukrainian conditions, charging from the centre circle before nutmegging Rafael Forster and finishing smartly. Ibrahimovic rounded off the win with a late breakaway goal – his 13th of the campaign – but the Swedish icon was quick to put the limelight on Mkhitaryan. “The first goal was magnificent,” Ibrahimovic told MUTV. “Henrikh had speed and control all the way, and the timing to put it through the defender’s legs… it was beautiful. “Henrikh had speed and control all the way, and the timing to put it through the defender’s legs… it was beautiful. “He killed the game off by scoring the goal and did a great job tonight. “I’m very happy for him because he’s a quality player and I hope he continues; I know he will. I’m super happy for him.” http://www.armradio.am/en/2016/12/09/ibrahimovic-super-happy-for-rejuvenated-mkhitaryan/

Gulf News (United Arab Emirates) December 5, 2016 Monday GM Vladimir Akopian wins 45th UAE National Day Rapid Chess Tournament Grandmasters dominate 180-player event at Dubai Chess and Culture Club Staff Report Dubai: Former world championship contender Grandmaster (GM) Vladimir Akopian of Armenia won seven straight games before cruising with back-to-back draws in the final two rounds to rule 45th UAE National Day Rapid Chess Tournament over the weekend at the Shaikh Saeed Bin Hamdan Al Maktoum Hall of the Dubai Chess and Culture Club. Akopian, a finalist in the 1999 Fide World Chess Championship, scored eight points to win the tournament, which served as Dubai’s centerpiece chess event commemorating the 45th founding year of the UAE. After seven straight wins, Akopian settled for draws with GM Elmar Magerramov of Azerbaijan in the eighth round and GM Igors Rausis in the ninth round. Mohammad Al Husseini, Executive Director of Dubai Chess and Culture Club, and International Arbiter (IA) Saeed Yousuf Shakari, the tournament director and chief arbiter, handed out the championship cup to Akopian and the Dh5,000 cash prize. GM Viktor Moskalenko of Spain also scored eight points but dropped to second place after the tiebreak was applied. Moskalenko lost to Akopian in the seventh round but bounced back with wins over International Master (IM) Iva Videnova of Bulgaria and the Philippines Dennis San Juan in the eighth and ninth round respectively. Rausis and Magerramov, who defeated IM Njili of Tunisia in the final round, shared the third and fourth spots with 7.5 points apiece. GM Walter Arencibia of Cuba occupied fifth place as he led a big group of players with five points each, which included, in order of ranking, Woman Grandmaster (WGM) Andjelija Stojanovic of Serbia, Fide Master (FM) Saeed Ishaq of the UAE, Romany Salah of Egypt, Anusweud Sasikumar of India, and the Philippines’ FM Antonio Molina and Mark Matutina, and Ali Rashid Ghanem of the UAE. Ali Rashid Ghanem and Bashaier Khalil received the special awards as the best male and female UAE players. IM Sultan Ibrahim and Aisha Jihad took the awards as the best Dubai players. Anusweud Sasikumar was the top player in the under-2200 rating category, while Iran’s Nader Nowroozian picked up the prize in the under-1800 rating category. A total of Dh22,000 in cash prizes were awarded to the top eight players and special awardees. The tournament, Dubai’s centerpiece chess event commemorating the 45th founding year of the UAE, attracted a multinational field of more than 180 players from 24 countries, including five other grandmasters and 18 titled players. The nine-round Swiss system event allotted a thinking time of 15 minutes plus five seconds per move. Officiating the tournament were IA Jamal Qasim of Yemen, IA Walid Abu Obaid of Jordan, IA Augusto Marcel of the Philippines and the UAE’s Isa Marzouki and Majid Ali Abdouly. https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gulfnews.com_sport_more-2Dsport_gm-2Dvladimir-2Dakopian-2Dwins-2D45th-2Duae-2Dnational-2Dday-2Drapid-2Dchess-2Dtournament-2D1.1940076&d=DgIFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=LVw5zH6C4LHpVQcGEdVcrQ&m=9NEpOn8MJ2g_JmtWiFNy-ZyJRgUr526DaBef3T2A8qk&s=OFLiapnQ6--TlVD-pnmztKNPOCAJz-bnAbKT3UOyJO0&e=