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[LETTER TO EDITOR] Empowering Malaysian creativity: Standing together against piracy
The prevalence and convenience of digital piracy now poses an even greater threat to the sustainability of the entertainment industry.
Mon May 06 2024
The uneasy state of screen media
Disney is celebrating 100 years, but the future of the entertainment industry is up in the air.
Sat Oct 21 2023
Walt Disney Co begins 7,000 layoffs
The entertainment industry has undergone a retrenchment since its early euphoric embrace of video streaming.
Tue Mar 28 2023
Sexual harassment: Don't turn issue into polemic, focus on further action - Annuar
Annuar said sexual harassment was not a trivial matter as it could also cause the victim to be traumatised and suffer from mental health disorders.
Tue Nov 23 2021
What if 'The Simpsons' were voiced by artificial intelligence?
The emergence of deepfake technology could well upend the entertainment industry.
Sun Aug 22 2021
George Clooney and friends open school to train film crews
The school is aimed at diversifying the entertainment industry by providing a path to well-paid jobs that have few formal entry ways.
Tue Jun 22 2021
Media, entertainment industry loses RM3 bln annually through piracy
It has also resulted in the government losing an estimated RM500 million in tax revenue and leaving thousands of jobs at risk.
Wed Feb 24 2021
'Love Story' stars Ali MacGraw, Ryan O'Neal honored on Hollywood's Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame has honored influential figures in the entertainment industry since 1960.
Mon Feb 15 2021
Singer Jennifer Holliday pulls out of Trump inauguration event
The Tony Award-winning singer announces the cancellation in a letter first published by The Wrap, an entertainment industry news website.
Sun Jan 15 2017
China's Wanda buys Golden Globes rights owner for US$1 bil
The latest deal marks its entry into television production, it said in a statement, calling it "a big step forward in expanding Wandas map in the entertainment industry".
Fri Nov 04 2016
'Roots' actor among BAFTA's new 'Breakthrough Brits'
Kirby, who stars in the remake of the 1977 blockbuster TV series that tells the story of an African slave sold to America, says he was pleased to receive the recognition.
Thu Oct 27 2016
Demi Lovato announces break from showbiz
Demi Lovato plans to say adieu from the entertainment industry after her 'Future Now Tour' concludes in 2017.
Wed Oct 05 2016
India parliament passes controversial child labour law
The Lok Sabha or the lower house approved a ban on all children under 14 from working, except if employed in family businesses or in the sports and entertainment industry.
Wed Jul 27 2016
Late Harun Salim Bachik conferred 'Anugerah Pohon Beringin'
The late comedian, Harun Salim Bachik, who died in March, was conferred the 'Anugerah Pohon Beringin' in recognition of his dedicated service and contribution to the entertainment industry.
Wed Dec 16 2015
Finas poised to forge more international partnerships at ATF 2015
The Asia TV Forum and Market 2015 is the go-to market to experience the dynamism of Asia's expanding content entertainment industry.
Sat Nov 28 2015
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024