
"12 Years" star Ejiofor named for Bond villain role
Oscar-nominated actor Chiwetel Ejiofor is in the frame to become the villain of James Bond film number 24, directed by Sam Mendes.
Wed Apr 09 2014

A roundup of the Oscars: Big wins for "12 Years a Slave" and "Gravity"
True-life AIDS activist drama "Dallas Buyers Club" won three Oscars including best actor for Matthew McConaughey, while Australia's Cate Blanchett won best actress for Woody Allen's "Blue Jasmine."
Mon Mar 03 2014

'12 Years a Slave' wins best picture Oscar
Harrowing historical drama "12 Years a Slave" won the coveted best picture Oscar on Sunday, at the climax of the 86th Academy Awards.
Mon Mar 03 2014

At halfway point, Gravity & Dallas Buyers Club wins big
At the halfway point, "Gravity" had won five awards, all in technical categories, "Dallas Buyers Club" took two and "12 Years a Slave" earned a key acting prize at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Mon Mar 03 2014

Lupita Nyong'o wins best supporting actress Oscar
The top Oscar favourite emerged victorious for her role in for '12 Years a Slave'
Mon Mar 03 2014

Why do so many foreign directors win Oscars?
When the best director Oscar winner is announced Sunday, chances are it will once again be a non-American.
Sun Mar 02 2014

For best picture, it has to be '12 Years a Slave'
This year's crop of best picture Oscar nominees were of such exceptional quality that it's possible to accept almost all of them as the finest of 2013; but the winner should be "12 Years a Slave."
Sat Mar 01 2014

Oscar campaigns may be over-the-top, but they keep otherwise-endangered movies alive
As the Academy Awards ceremony approaches on Sunday, the race for best picture seems more wide open than ever.
Wed Feb 26 2014

The 2014 BAFTA Awards
12 Years A Slave won best film while Chiwetel Ejiofor and Cate Blanchett took top acting honours at the EE British Academy Film Awards.
Mon Feb 17 2014

Slave epic big BAFTA winner as Hollywood descends on London
The British capital has recently suffered freak storms, but conditions were fine allowing stars to dazzle on the red carpet.
Mon Feb 17 2014

"12 Years a Slave" big winner at Baftas
"12 Years a Slave", the distressing tale of a man sold into slavery, was the big winner at the Baftas on Sunday, giving the Steve McQueen directed picture a huge pre-Oscars boost.
Mon Feb 17 2014

"12 Years a Slave" wins best picture at Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Harrowing historical drama "12 Years a Slave" won best picture at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards late Thursday, while 3D space spectacular "Gravity" took seven prizes.
Fri Jan 17 2014

Oscar snubs: 'Inside Llewyn Davis,' Redford and Winfrey deserved better
"Gravity," "American Hustle" and "12 Years a Slave" dominating nominations for acting, writing, directing and best picture? No big surprises there, and all as it should be.
Fri Jan 17 2014

Golden Globe: Who will win, who should win, and who could surprise us all?
Hollywood awards season kicks off with the 71st Golden Globe Awards and here's a rundown of this year's major movie and TV categories.
Sun Jan 12 2014

2014's Golden Globes spotlight spectrum of black films
The Golden Globes unofficially begin an awards season that will formally conclude at the Academy Awards ceremony on March 2.
Sun Jan 12 2014

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025