Birdman of Brittany: French pensioner befriends pigeon
Bouget befriended the bird when it was a chick and now it tags along with him everywhere.
Sat Jun 19 2021
'Birdman' director to put migrant boat 'tomb' on show
Academy award-winning director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu is planning to put on public show a boat which sank off Libya killing up to 900 people, Italy's La Repubblica reported Wednesday.
Wed Dec 14 2016
'The Revenant' an 'homage to great filmmaking'
"The Revenant" was filmed in Canada and Argentina; cast and crew endured tough outdoor locations and harsh weather conditions.
Wed Jan 13 2016
Amid label flap, Lil Wayne streams album
The rapper Lil Wayne on Saturday put out a new album as a streaming exclusive amid a heated dispute with his label over release of what he calls his career-capping work.
Sun Jul 05 2015
'Birdman' soars to Oscars glory
Dark comedy "Birdman" soared to Oscars glory on Sunday, taking four Academy Awards including best picture and best director honors on Hollywood's biggest night.
Mon Feb 23 2015
'Birdman' soars to new pre-Oscars triumph
Dark comedy "Birdman" triumphed Saturday at the Independent Spirit awards show.
Sun Feb 22 2015
Why do blockbusters rarely win top honors at Oscars?
Ethan Hawke, nominated for best supporting actor for his work on "Boyhood," said there is a crucial link between independent movies and awards season.
Sun Feb 22 2015
Could 'American Sniper' sneak up in two-horse Oscar race?
With only a week to go before the Oscars, the all-important Best Picture prize appears locked in a two-horse race between dark comedy "Birdman" and coming-of-age drama "Boyhood."
Tue Feb 17 2015
Could 'Sniper' sneak up in two-horse Oscar race?
'Boyhood' and 'Birdman' are the frontrunners, and 'American Sniper' is the dark horse for the upcoming Oscars 2015.
Sun Feb 15 2015
'Birdman' gets new Oscars boost with Directors Guild win
Dark comedy "Birdman" got another pre-Oscars boost Saturday as it took the top prize at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) awards.
Sun Feb 08 2015
'Birdman' soars to victory in Oscars bellwether
Dark comedy "Birdman" boosted its Oscars hopes Sunday after landing the top prize at the 21st Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Mon Jan 26 2015
Blockbusters making way for critical darlings at 2015 Oscars
Smaller-scope movies are now making its way to the Oscars as it is recognised by the academy.
Sat Jan 17 2015
'Birdman,' 'Grand Budapest Hotel' share most Oscar nods
Dark comedy "Birdman" and stylish crime caper "The Grand Budapest Hotel" topped the Oscars nominations list Thursday with nine nods each.
Thu Jan 15 2015
'Birdman' flying high as Hollywood gathers for Globes
The race to the Oscars begins in earnest Sunday when Hollywood's A-listers gather for the Golden Globes.
Sat Jan 10 2015
Hollywood spotlight on Golden Globe nominations
Hollywood is set to unveil the Golden Globe nominations Thursday, after dark comedy "Birdman" got an early pre-Oscars boost.
Thu Dec 11 2014
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024