Cate Blanchett calls for focus on education, refugee experience at forum
It's important to focus on the education quadrant and really supporting host communities, said Cate Blanchett.
Mon Dec 11 2023
Women's stories stand out in Oscars race, but Hollywood lagging in gender parity
Wide-ranging stories led by female actors fill the list of movies vying for Academy Awards on Sunday.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Cate Blanchett on film 'TAR': 'We were standing on the edge of a cliff every day'
The movie delves deep into the world of classical music and the complexities of orchestra life.
Wed Oct 05 2022
From Cruz to Blanchett: Venice serves up film festival stars
A total of 23 movies are in competition for the Golden Lion on the glitzy Venice Lido running from August 31 to September 10.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Cate Blanchett sees pandemic as chance for reflection on plight of refugees
World Refugee Day honours those who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict or persecution.
Mon Jun 21 2021
The Rohingya Plight: Cate Blanchett Tells Suu Kyi To Start Acting
Australian actress Cate Blanchett uses her star pulling power to draw attention to the callous disregard for life and humanity of the Rohingyas Myanmars persecuted minority.
Wed Aug 29 2018
Midler, Groban score Tony nominations, 'Sunset Boulevard' snubbed
Cate Blanchett, Sally Field and Bette Midler received acting nominations for Broadway's Tony Awards on Tuesday, while "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812" led the pack with 12 nods.
Wed May 03 2017
Lesbian romance 'Carol' tops Golden Globes nominations
In 'Carol', Cate Blanchett plays a housewife who falls for a store clerk played by Rooney Mara.
Fri Dec 11 2015
Cate Blanchett poses more questions in journalism drama 'Truth'
'Truth' is based on journalist Mary Mapes' 2005 memoir "Truth and Duty: The Press, the President and the Privilege of Power".
Sun Oct 18 2015
Cate Blanchett, actress at very top of Hollywood A-list
Cate Blanchett reputation as possibly the greatest actresses of her generation is being cemented further at Cannes, where the premiere of her latest movie "Carol" has won rave reviews.
Sun May 17 2015
Cate Blanchett, Rachel Weisz, Matthew McConaughey movies to compete at Cannes
The movies "Carol", "La Giovinezza", "The Lobster" and "The Sea of Trees" are among those competing at the annual awards event next month.
Thu Apr 16 2015
'Cinderella' fits into top US box office spot
The Disney movie, featuring Lily James as enchanted princess Ella and Cate Blanchett as her cruel stepmother, took in $70 million.
Mon Mar 16 2015
New Cinderella Trailer Released
New ‘Cinderella’ Trailer Shows Off Cate Blanchett as Wicked Stepmother! And she does it flawlessly.
Mon Feb 16 2015
Robert Redford and Cate Blanchett join 'Truth'
For a directorial debut, "Truth" is managing to assemble a heavyweight cast, as Redford and Blanchett take lead roles in a biopic from the "White House Down" screenwriter.
Fri Jul 11 2014
A roundup of the Oscars: Big wins for "12 Years a Slave" and "Gravity"
True-life AIDS activist drama "Dallas Buyers Club" won three Oscars including best actor for Matthew McConaughey, while Australia's Cate Blanchett won best actress for Woody Allen's "Blue Jasmine."
Mon Mar 03 2014
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin
South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke
The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case
Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative
The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024
12 probe papers opened on GISB, 7 brought to court - Aminuddin
Aminuddin Harun says police are awaiting further instruction for five more investigation papers from the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the expenses, amounting to RM1.6 million, were fully borne by the government.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January 2025
A special pass is a document issued to foreigners to grant the holder the right to enter and stay in Malaysia for no more than thirty days.
Mon Nov 25 2024