The robot dolphin that could replace captive animals at theme parks one day
Edge Innovations, a U.S. engineering company with an animatronic and special effects division in California, designed a dolphin to be used at theme parks in the future.
Thu Oct 15 2020
India's biggest film franchise hot on Hollywood's heels
The makers of 'Baahubali 2' hope its top-notch visual effects will wean Indian audiences from Hollywood blockbusters.
Thu Apr 13 2017
'Walking Dead' FX guru spills blood, guts and tricks of the trade
A tour of Oscar-winner Greg Nicotero's workshop in Los Angeles is like dying and going to horror geek heaven.
Sun Jun 19 2016
YouTube is 10, but its top videos are not worth celebrating
YouTube is 10, but its top videos are not worth celebrating. Gone is the home-video meritocracy, replaced by high-definition special effects and choreography.
Sat Apr 25 2015
Hollywood revives Godzilla, Japan's 'king of monsters'
Godzilla gets eye-popping special effects in the latest Hollywood remake, combined with a reflection on the nuclear threat.
Tue May 13 2014
Local animator proud nominated for Oscar
Malaysian youngsters hard work paid off, when their project under Rhythm & Hues (R&H) on Life Of Pi was nominated for the best special effect category in the 85th Oscar awards.
Fri Jan 11 2013
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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