Venice film fest attracts top names despite Hollywood strikes
The world's oldest film festival features movies from 55 countries, including 23 titles running for the prestigious Golden Lion award.
Wed Jul 26 2023
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
French film on illegal abortion wins top prize at Venice festival
The awards ceremony wrapped up the 11-day movie marathon.
Sun Sep 12 2021
Maggie Gyllenhaal picks Ferrante novel for her directing debut
"The Lost Daughter" is one of 21 films vying for the Golden Lion top award at the Venice festival, which runs through Sept. 11.
Sat Sep 04 2021
With masks and tests, stars return to Venice for 'sold out' film fest
The Venice film festival opens with a rich line-up and the return of Hollywood stars who had largely deserted it last year due the pandemic.
Wed Sep 01 2021
"Nomadland" wins top prize at Venice film festival
Nomadland, an ode to American wanderlust and the highs and lows of the open road, won the Golden Lion in a competition billed as a relaunch of global cinema bruised by the coronavirus crisis.
Sun Sep 13 2020
Another Marx (his daughter) gets Venice Film Fest spotlight
There's been a lot of talk about gender parity, feminism and equality at the Venice Film Festival this year.
Mon Sep 07 2020
'The Crown' star Kirby in heartbreaking home birth role
"The Crown" star Vanessa Kirby said her latest role as a woman who loses her child after a home birth goes wrong was her scariest yet.
Mon Sep 07 2020
Female directors close to parity at Venice Film Festival
In recent years, films directed by women have been mostly excluded from vying for the coveted Golden Lion.
Wed Sep 02 2020
Swedish's 'A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence' shines at Venice Film Fest
Swedish's 'A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence' bags the Golden Lion trophy at the 2014 Venice Film Festival.
Sun Sep 07 2014
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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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
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 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
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
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
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
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