Jack Black leads star-studded cast for "Jumanji" reboot
Black said that he only watched the original film after being cast in the follow-up. He described Williams as a "genius" who was "at the peak of his powers" in the movie.
Tue Jun 20 2017
'The hardest role of his life': Widow describes disease that drove Robin Williams to suicide
Susan Schneider Williams wrote at length about her loss and the months when her husband's mind deteriorated because of a disease he didn't know he had.
Mon Oct 03 2016
Garry Marshall, creator of 'Happy Days' and director of 'Pretty Woman,' dead at 81
Through his work, Marshall helped launch the careers of screen legends like Ron Howard, Henry Winkler and Robin Williams.
Wed Jul 20 2016
Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart in talks to revive 'Jumanji'
Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart are reportedly in talks to star in a "Jumanji" remake.
Tue Apr 19 2016
Robin Williams suffered from dementia, widow says
The late actor apparently suffered from Lewy body dementia, a neurodegenerative disease that alters mood, movement and provokes hallucinations.
Wed Nov 04 2015
Family of late actor Robin Williams reach settlement in legal dispute
The widow and children of late Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams, who died by suicide last year, have reached a proposed settlement after a bitter dispute over his estate, according to court papers.
Tue Oct 06 2015
Ten things to look out for on Oscars night
Here are 10 things to look out for at the 87th Oscars on Sunday.
Sun Feb 22 2015
Local celebs nabbed over drugs
Amy Winehouse, Robin Williams and Whitney Houston were among international artistes who fell victims of drugs. The same goes here in Malaysia. Drug abuse among celebs is not a new phenomenon.
Thu Jan 22 2015
Robin Williams paranoid before suicide: coroner
According to an autopsy report, there were signs that Williams, who had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, had tried to cut his wrist.
Sat Nov 08 2014
Robin Williams had early stage Parkinson's: wife
Hollywood actor Robin Williams, found dead this week after an apparent suicide, was suffering from depression and the early stages of Parkinson's disease.
Fri Aug 15 2014
The dangers of sharing 'Genie, you're free'
What is the problem? It violates well-established public health standards for how we talk about suicide.
Thu Aug 14 2014
Remembering Robin Williams
People around the world paid tribute to legendary actor Robin Williams, who died on Aug 11.
Wed Aug 13 2014
Robin Williams hanged by belt in apparent suicide
Williams was found "in a seated position unresponsive with a belt secured around his neck with the other end of the belt wedged between the clothes closet door and the door frame".
Wed Aug 13 2014
Real 'Patch Adams' pays tribute to Robin Williams
The doctor and clown whose life story formed the basis of the movie "Patch Adams" paid tribute Tuesday to its star Robin Williams after he was found dead of an apparent suicide.
Wed Aug 13 2014
Robin Williams: Through the years
Robin Williams, whose free-form comedy and adept impressions dazzled audiences for decades, has died in an apparent suicide. He was 63.
Tue Aug 12 2014
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024