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Kevin Costner jokes about blocking Cannes yachts to finance 'Horizon' films

Kevin Costner jokes about blocking Cannes yachts to finance 'Horizon' films

The Hollywood star has already taken out a mortgage on 10 acres of his waterfront property in California to help fund the film project.
Tue May 21 2024
Greta Gerwig at Cannes: #MeToo has changed things for the better

Greta Gerwig at Cannes: #MeToo has changed things for the better

The global #MeToo movement has exposed men accused of sexual harassment in fields including entertainment, politics and business.
Thu May 16 2024
For Malaysian filmmakers, censorship stifles optimism after overseas glory

For Malaysian filmmakers, censorship stifles optimism after overseas glory

Under Malaysian law, films intended for public viewing must be approved by the Film Censorship Board.
Sat Feb 10 2024
Fahmi Fadzil congratulates Tiger Stripes for winning Cannes Film Festival Award

Fahmi Fadzil congratulates Tiger Stripes for winning Cannes Film Festival Award

The film directed by Amanda Nell Eu is a coming-of-age story that explores the tale of a teenager in a stifling society as she hits puberty.
Thu May 25 2023
India's Sunny Leone on Cannes premiere: Can't take this one away from me

India's Sunny Leone on Cannes premiere: Can't take this one away from me

Sunny Leone knows the significance of being in a film that premieres at the Cannes Film Festival.
Thu May 25 2023
Director of Cannes' first Sudanese film: I walk red carpet as people flee bullets

Director of Cannes' first Sudanese film: I walk red carpet as people flee bullets

Mohamed Kordofani directed the first Sudanese film to be included in the Cannes Film Festival's official selection.
Tue May 23 2023
Jennifer Lawrence-produced Afghan documentary premieres at Cannes

Jennifer Lawrence-produced Afghan documentary premieres at Cannes

"Bread and Roses," director Sahra Mani's documentary is about the daily lives of three women after the Taliban's resurgence.
Mon May 22 2023
76th Cannes Film Festival kicks off

76th Cannes Film Festival kicks off

The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Tuesday evening, with 21 films selected to compete for the Palme d'Or top prize.
Wed May 17 2023
Cannes Film Festival 2023 kicks off with 'all killer, no filler' line-up

Cannes Film Festival 2023 kicks off with 'all killer, no filler' line-up

In total, 21 films are competing for the Palme d'Or, with a record number of women directors in competition.
Mon May 15 2023
Makeup artist who fled Ukraine lands Cannes dream

Makeup artist who fled Ukraine lands Cannes dream

Aliona Antonova finds herself doing cosmetics for guests bound for the festival's vaunted red carpet.
Sat May 28 2022
Ukrainian director explores war trauma in Cannes debut 'Butterfly Vision'

Ukrainian director explores war trauma in Cannes debut 'Butterfly Vision'

Maksym Nakonechnyi gives a raw and timely representation of post-traumatic stress disorder in his Cannes debut.
Fri May 27 2022
'Pushing boundaries': Indian film industry seeks new horizons in Cannes

'Pushing boundaries': Indian film industry seeks new horizons in Cannes

India's film industry, the world's most prolific, is taking centre stage at the Cannes Film Festival.
Fri May 27 2022
Trans-themed film dazzles Cannes in Pakistan debut

Trans-themed film dazzles Cannes in Pakistan debut

"Joyland" makes clear that the challenges for the trans community are broadly similar to those faced by cisgender women in Pakistan.
Thu May 26 2022
Elvis fever set to shake Cannes

Elvis fever set to shake Cannes

The world premiere of "Elvis" rocks at the film festival is proving a vintage year for music-lovers.
Thu May 26 2022
'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae steps behind the camera for 'Hunt'

'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae steps behind the camera for 'Hunt'

Lee's directorial and screenwriting debut received its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it is screening out of competition.
Mon May 23 2022
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

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

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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024