![Study finds diversity stunted in theatrical film roles but better in streaming Study finds diversity stunted in theatrical film roles but better in streaming](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71680256795_TBMichelleYeoh.jpg)
Study finds diversity stunted in theatrical film roles but better in streaming
More than 33 percent of lead actors in 99 streaming films were minorities, the researchers said.
Fri Mar 31 2023
![Diverse talent in Hollywood takes reins to speed up change Diverse talent in Hollywood takes reins to speed up change](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71678175516_AngelaBassett.jpg)
Diverse talent in Hollywood takes reins to speed up change
Diverse creators are building incubators, their own production pipelines and venues where they can screen work and support each other.
Tue Mar 07 2023
![China lets Marvel movies back in, sets dates for Black Panther, Ant-Man sequels China lets Marvel movies back in, sets dates for Black Panther, Ant-Man sequels](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674026287_WAKANDA.jpg)
China lets Marvel movies back in, sets dates for Black Panther, Ant-Man sequels
For the first time in nearly four years China has allowed Marvel movies into its cinemas.
Wed Jan 18 2023
![Mexico's 'Black Panther' star fights racism at home Mexico's 'Black Panther' star fights racism at home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61669377021_BlackPanther.jpg)
Mexico's 'Black Panther' star fights racism at home
Tenoch Huerta strives to break the tradition of Mexican actors of Indigenous origin being cast in the roles of thieves and villains.
Sun Nov 27 2022
![New 'Avatar' film gets rare China release New 'Avatar' film gets rare China release](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41615682678_Avatar.jpg)
New 'Avatar' film gets rare China release
"Avatar: The Way of Water" will be released in China on the same day as its global release, the studio said on its official Weibo account.
Thu Nov 24 2022
!['Black Panther' sequel ignites box office with $330 million global debut 'Black Panther' sequel ignites box office with $330 million global debut](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668400946_WakandaForever.jpg)
'Black Panther' sequel ignites box office with $330 million global debut
The results provided a boost to movie theaters, which have struggled to return to pre-pandemic levels of ticket sales.
Mon Nov 14 2022
!['Black Panther' fights on without Chadwick Boseman 'Black Panther' fights on without Chadwick Boseman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51668161655_BlackPanther.jpg)
'Black Panther' fights on without Chadwick Boseman
The real-life grief of the filmmakers is reflected in the film as Wakanda struggles to survive following the death of Boseman's character.
Sat Nov 12 2022
![Women lead Wakanda through turmoil in 'Black Panther' sequel Women lead Wakanda through turmoil in 'Black Panther' sequel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667875443_LetitiaWright.jpg)
Women lead Wakanda through turmoil in 'Black Panther' sequel
T'Challa surrounded himself with powerful women, actor Letitia Wright said.
Tue Nov 08 2022
![Black Panther stars say film changed perceptions of Africa Black Panther stars say film changed perceptions of Africa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41667620354_LONDON.jpg)
Black Panther stars say film changed perceptions of Africa
For cast members of Wakanda Forever, the Marvel blockbuster had a positive impact on perceptions of the continent.
Sat Nov 05 2022
!['Black Panther' sequel stars on late Chadwick Boseman: 'We made him proud' 'Black Panther' sequel stars on late Chadwick Boseman: 'We made him proud'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-02/61519345218_BlackPanther.jpg)
'Black Panther' sequel stars on late Chadwick Boseman: 'We made him proud'
Lupita Nyongo said it was breath of relief as director Ryan Coogler incorporated the loss into the story.
Fri Oct 28 2022
![Rihanna to make music return with track for 'Black Panther' Rihanna to make music return with track for 'Black Panther'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666864741_Rihanna.jpg)
Rihanna to make music return with track for 'Black Panther'
After six years without releasing a new solo song, Rihanna will drop a new single entitled "Lift Me Up".
Thu Oct 27 2022
!['Black Panther 2' teaser trailer tops 170 million views in 24 hours 'Black Panther 2' teaser trailer tops 170 million views in 24 hours](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41658887714_BlackPanther.jpg)
'Black Panther 2' teaser trailer tops 170 million views in 24 hours
This makes it a major hit, ranking among the Marvel universe's top trailer launches.
Wed Jul 27 2022
!['Black Panther' cast remember Boseman ahead of 'Wakanda Forever' 'Black Panther' cast remember Boseman ahead of 'Wakanda Forever'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61606698388_BlackPanther.jpg)
'Black Panther' cast remember Boseman ahead of 'Wakanda Forever'
Boseman, who played the title character in the 2018 film, died of cancer at age 43 two years after the movie's release.
Mon Jul 25 2022
![Black Panther director Coogler mistaken for bank robber Black Panther director Coogler mistaken for bank robber](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61646895677_RyanCoogler.jpg)
Black Panther director Coogler mistaken for bank robber
The bank teller misinterpreted the situation as an attempted robbery when the transaction amount exceeded $10,000.
Thu Mar 10 2022
![Filming on 'Black Panther' sequel paused after Letitia Wright set injury Filming on 'Black Panther' sequel paused after Letitia Wright set injury](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81636170534_Letitia.png)
Filming on 'Black Panther' sequel paused after Letitia Wright set injury
The halt in production is not expected to affect the release of the movie, which is scheduled for November 2022.
Sat Nov 06 2021
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025