‘The Boy and the Heron’ wins best animated feature film Oscar
Hayao Miyazaki won his second Oscar for his semi-autobiographical Japanese animated feature film.
Mon Mar 11 2024
Didi & Friends The Movie, an outstanding animated film that's bound to be a hit with the whole family
The first movie from Malaysia's famous animation brand, Didi & Friends, boasting outstanding animation quality.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Decision to cancel screening of 'Lightyear' movie made by distributor - LPF
The decision to cancel the screenings of the animated movie 'Lightyear' in Malaysia was made by its distributor, said Film Censorship Board (LPF).
Fri Jun 17 2022
EXCLUSIVE - Disney/Pixar's 'Lightyear,' with same-sex couple, will not play in 14 countries; China in question
The animated film depicts a same-sex couple who share a brief kiss, which prompted the United Arab Emirates to ban the film.
Tue Jun 14 2022
Surprise hit 'Flee' tells human story of refugees
"Flee", an animated film which is up for three Academy Awards, is in the spotlight of the Oscars ceremony.
Mon Mar 28 2022
Matilda, Willy Wonka join Netflix catalog as it buys Roald Dahl's works
The deal expands Netflix's existing licensing agreement with The Roald Dahl Story Co to create animated series based on the author's books.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Actor Ed Asner, star of 'Mary Tyler Moore,' 'Lou Grant' dies at age 91 - Family
Asner, whose diverse credits included a key voice role in the acclaimed 2009 animated film "Up," died at his home surrounded by his family.
Mon Aug 30 2021
Monsta produces Papa Pipi video to encourage public to get vaccinated
Monsta, a company behind animated series BoBoiboy, has taken the initiative to produce a short video featuring Papa Pipi, encouraging the public to get vaccinated.
Tue Jul 20 2021
HBO Max considering animated 'Game of Thrones' series - Report
Executives at HBO Max have started holding meetings with writers about a possible animated drama series for an adult audience.
Thu Jan 28 2021
Viral TikTok concept celebrating 'Ratatouille' becomes virtual musical
The 2007 Disney-Pixar animated film "Ratatouille" has inspired thousands of TikTok creators to post original songs, dances, set designs.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Prince Harry and Meghan sign production deal with Netflix
The couple already have several projects in development, including a nature documentary series and an animated series.
Thu Sep 03 2020
'The Simpsons' actress finds her own voice 'In Search for Fellini'
For most fans of "The Simpsons," the name Nancy Cartwright may ring a bell as the voice of 10-year-old troublemaker Bart Simpson over 28 seasons of the Fox animated show.
Sun Sep 17 2017
'Boss Baby' unseats 'Beauty and the Beast' in surprise box office tussle
The Boss Baby" knocked Walt Disney Co.'s "Beauty and the Beast" from the top of the North American box office this weekend, resulting in a surprise win for the new animated release.
Mon Apr 03 2017
'The Boss Baby': Grown-up life lessons in a family-friendly animated comedy
Who needs a movie about a tyrannical infant - or an infantile tyrant - anyway? You might be surprised to learn that you do.
Thu Mar 30 2017
Disney's 'Zootopia' wins Oscar for best animated film
The movie from Walt Disney Co's Disney Animation Studios was one of year's biggest box-office hits, selling more than $1 billion in tickets worldwide.
Mon Feb 27 2017
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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