What we learned from 10 of the year's biggest box office failures
This being the last week of December, there's no time like the present to survey the year's most catastrophic misfires and find the teachable moments within Mortdecai, Aloha and a handful of others.
Wed Dec 30 2015
'Fantastic Four' bombs with $26.2 million weekend
Scathing reviews and an indiscreet tweet left "Fantastic Four" on the slab after the franchise reboot flopped at the weekend box office.
Mon Aug 10 2015
Fantastic Four: A plain and hasty reboot
A line-up of considerably younger cast, 2015's Fantastic Four feels like they are trying too hard to lure the audience to re-envision the birth of this amazing quartet
Thu Aug 06 2015
Josh Trank speaks to 'Star Wars' departure
Leaving the 2018 "Star Wars" spin-off project was "the hardest decision I've ever had to make in my life," Trank said of his May 2015 departure after 10 months on board.
Sat Jun 06 2015
'Fantastic Four' delivers international trailer
A new "Fantastic Four" trailer offers a selection of additional material as it is recut for international audiences.
Sun Apr 05 2015
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
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