'Lightyear' makers unfazed by bans in places with 'backward beliefs'
More than a dozen Muslim-majority countries have refused to show "Lightyear".
Sat Jun 18 2022
EXCLUSIVE - Disney/Pixar's 'Lightyear,' with same-sex couple, will not play in 14 countries; China in question
The animated film depicts a same-sex couple who share a brief kiss, which prompted the United Arab Emirates to ban the film.
Tue Jun 14 2022
Viral TikTok concept celebrating 'Ratatouille' becomes virtual musical
The 2007 Disney-Pixar animated film "Ratatouille" has inspired thousands of TikTok creators to post original songs, dances, set designs.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Coco Breathes Life to Death
Movie buff Amanda Ho ploughed through a box of kleenex nonetheless as she sat through almost two-hours of Coco. It might change your aversion to the subject of 'el muerte'.
Sat Dec 23 2017
Parenting expert sues Disney, says it stole 'Inside Out' idea
She said the film mirrors a children's programme called "The Moodsters" that she conceived and pitched to Disney every year from 2005 to 2009.
Wed Jun 21 2017
Facebook's virtual reality unit Oculus shutters film studio
Oculus, which makes virtual reality headsets Rift and Gear VR, will allocate $50 million to directly fund creators of non-gaming VR content, Jason Rubin.
Fri May 05 2017
Box Office: 'Beauty and the Beast' smashes records with towering $170 million debut
"Beauty and the Beast," the studio's latest live action update of a cartoon classic, waltzed its way to a towering $170 million debut this weekend.
Mon Mar 20 2017
Chinese firms ordered to pay Disney, Pixar $194,000 for copying 'Cars'
The ruling is the latest in a slew of intellectual property wins for large foreign firms, who have complained about widespread copyright infringement in China.
Sat Dec 31 2016
Finding Dory now showing in cinemas
Finding Dory
Mon Jun 20 2016
Pixar's 'Finding Dory' tops worldwide box office
'Finding Dory' has taken US$136.2m on its opening weekend - making it the most successful launch for an animated film in US box office history.
Mon Jun 20 2016
Box Office: 'Hunger Games' leads Thanksgiving pack, 'Creed' scores
Moviegoers said goodbye to Katniss Everdeen and welcomed back Rocky Balboa, a series of farewells and reunions that powered Thanksgiving box office receipts above last year's holiday.
Mon Nov 30 2015
The Good Dinosaur movie review
This image released by Pixar-Disney shows Spot, voiced by Jack Bright, left, and Arlo, voiced by Raymond Ochoa. "The Good Dinosaur"
Tue Nov 24 2015
To infinity and beyond: Disney to make 'Toy Story 4'
Animated film pioneer and original "Toy Story" creator John Lasseter is returning to make "Toy Story 4".
Fri Nov 07 2014
'Frozen' PlayStation 4 console announced for Japan
A branded PlayStation 4 featuring lead characters Elsa and Anna from Frozen will be launched in July in Japan.
Sun Jul 13 2014
What can Andy's mum teach the Malaysian animation industry?
Can Malaysia's animation film industry generate a conspiracy theory as cool as Pixar's?
Fri Feb 28 2014
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024