'Spotlight,' 'The Big Short' scoop Writers Guild wins
"Spotlight" and "The Big Short" won top prizes at the Writers Guild of America awards Saturday, two weeks ahead of the Oscars, the glittering climax of Hollywood's annual awards season.
Sun Feb 14 2016
Venice film puts spotlight on Boston's paedophile priests
The movie "Spotlight" of reporters investigating paedophile Roman Catholic priests deals with just a fraction sexual predation in the Church, its director Tom McCarthy says.
Fri Sep 04 2015
'Birdman' soars to new pre-Oscars triumph
Dark comedy "Birdman" triumphed Saturday at the Independent Spirit awards show.
Sun Feb 22 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
Tim Burton is writing the 'Beetlejuice' sequel
Michael Keaton is expected to reprise his role as the wacky ghost.
Tue Dec 16 2014
Michael Keaton will star in Irritu's next movie
The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Michael Keaton, who played Batman for Tim Burton, will star in "Birdman," a new project by Mexican director Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu.
Sat Mar 09 2013
Michael Keaton to star in "Need for Speed"
Former Batman star Michael Keaton will play an illegal car race organiser in the cinema adaptation of famous video game 'Need for Speed'.
Sat Feb 09 2013
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