
'Anora' crowned best picture at the Academy Awards
Winners of the gold Oscar statuettes are chosen by the roughly 11,000 actors, producers, directors and film craftspeople.
Mon Mar 03 2025

Mikey Madison wins best actress Oscar for 'Anora'
Mikey Madison claims her first Academy Award, winning best actress for her role as a sex worker in the film "Anora."
Mon Mar 03 2025

'Anora' filmmaker Sean Baker wins Oscar for Best Director
"Anora" is about an exotic dancer and sex worker who has the chance of a Cinderella story when she marries the son of a Russian oligarh.
Mon Mar 03 2025

Israeli-Palestinian film 'No Other Land' wins best documentary feature
The film shows Israeli soldiers tearing down homes and evicting residents to create a military training zone.
Mon Mar 03 2025

‘Flow’ wins best animated feature film Oscar
"Flow" follows a cat that finds refuge on a boat along with other animals that join together after a flood destroys their homes.
Mon Mar 03 2025

Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez arrive at unpredictable Oscars
This year's Oscars race features twists and turns, and no movie has dominated the precursor film awards.
Sun Mar 02 2025

Animated films seek to find a place in best picture Oscar race
Animated filmmakers now aim to be included to the best picture race after being shut out for several years.
Sun Feb 23 2025

Warner Bros to build 'Harry Potter Studio Tour' with Chinese group in Shanghai
The proposed amusement park would give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the Harry Potter films and recreate well-known scenes.
Thu Feb 13 2025

China captures scam centre suspect with Thailand's help
Police detains a man suspected of involvement in the case of a Chinese actor who was duped into travelling to Thailand for a film job.
Mon Jan 27 2025

Oscar nominations postponed for second time because of wildfires
The nominations for the film industry's highest honors will now be announced on Jan. 23.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Shogun win big
The 2025 Golden Globe Awards highlighted a remarkable year in film and television, emphasising global representation and diverse cultural narratives.
Mon Jan 06 2025

'The Brutalist,' 'Emilia Perez' triumph at Golden Globes
Voters for the Globes named "The Brutalist" best movie drama and star Adrien Brody the best drama film actor.
Mon Jan 06 2025

Golden Globes honor Demi Moore, Sebastian Stan in film awards
The Golden Globe honorees were chosen by 334 entertainment journalists from 85 countries.
Mon Jan 06 2025

Teo: 100 creative industry players to receive Ziarah MADANI@Finas aid next year
The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) is targeting at least 100 industry players to receive assistance through the Ziarah MADANI@Finas initiative, next year.
Fri Dec 27 2024

Selangor exco apologises over incident involving singer, local council officers
Datuk Ng Suee Lim apologises after a female singer alleged she was filmed by PBT officers during a massage at a beauty centre operation.
Mon Dec 09 2024

Malaysia’s EPF Spotlighted in WEF Longevity Economy Report as global model for retirement reform
Malaysia gains WEF 2025 spotlight for leading inclusive, tech-driven retirement reforms amid global ageing challenges.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Amendment to Education Act: Reduce student dropout rate, increase enrolment
MOE adds a rule holding parents accountable for ensuring kids complete primary and secondary education.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Trump orders elimination of 'anti-American ideology' from Smithsonian institutions
The Republican president, in an executive order, directed that Vice President JD Vance undertake the action.
Fri Mar 28 2025

US Defense Secretary reaffirms 'ironclad commitment' to the Philippines
Pete Hegseth, Marcos Jr. reaffirm strong US-Philippines ties, stressing peace amid China's growing threats in the Indo-Pacific.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Myanmar junta declares state of emergency in multiple regions following strong earthquake
Ruling military says will make inquiries on the situation quickly and conduct rescue operations along with providing humanitarian aid.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Detention of South Sudan's VP Machar cancels peace deal, his party says
The U.N. peacekeeping mission in South Sudan called for restraint, saying the country stood on the brink of relapsing into widespread conflict.
Fri Mar 28 2025

At least three dead after mosque partially collapses in Myanmar earthquake, eyewitnesses say
A mosque in Myanmar partially collapsed when the strong earthquake struck the Southeast Asian nation.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Thai capital declared disaster area after quake, city hall says
The Bangkok governor has been placed in charge of coordinating the disaster response, it's city hall says.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Aidilfitri: Taxpayers advised to check, settle tax arrears before planning overseas travel
Individuals and businesses with unpaid tax arrears may face restrictions on their ability to leave Malaysia.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Putin suggests temporary administration for Ukraine to end war
Vladimir Putin proposes temporary administration in Ukraine for new elections and key accords to settle the war.
Fri Mar 28 2025