"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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024