Movies

Polanski asks Swiss court to free him from custodyZURICH — The Swiss Criminal Court says imprisoned director Roman Polanski has filed a motion requesting to be released.

Review: James' 'Game' plays up feel-good clichesLOS ANGELES — "More Than a Game" is an inspiring story that works very hard to remind you it's an inspiring story at every opportunity.

Jackson films sells out screenings worldwideLOS ANGELES — The Michael Jackson music documentary is selling out theaters around the world.

Spain selects post-Pinochet film for OscarsMADRID — The Spanish Cinema Academy on Tuesday selected a film set in Chile after the Pinochet dictatorship as the country's nomination to compete for the Oscar for best foreign language film.

Bergman items sold at auction in SwedenSTOCKHOLM — A chipped and incomplete chess set believed to have featured in one of Ingmar Bergman's best known films fetched one of the highest bids at a special auction for the late director's belongings, auction house officials said Tuesday.