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How the 'Fast and the Furious' franchise became one of the few things the world could agree on

How the 'Fast and the Furious' franchise became one of the few things the world could agree on

This weekend, the eighth movie, "The Fate of the Furious," beat out "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" to become the reigning global box-office champ, opening to an estimated $532.5 million worldwide.
Mon Apr 17 2017
Carrie Fisher will appear posthumously in 'Star Wars: Episode VIII'

Carrie Fisher will appear posthumously in 'Star Wars: Episode VIII'

Late actress Carrie Fisher had "completely finished" filming on "Star Wars: Episode VIII" before her death on Tuesday, according to reports.
Wed Dec 28 2016
UK firm fined over Harrison Ford injury on Star Wars set

UK firm fined over Harrison Ford injury on "Star Wars" set

A British production firm involved in making "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has been fined 1.6 million pounds after an incident in which Harris Ford's leg was broken.
Thu Oct 13 2016
'Captain America' bests Mowgli to grab US box-office lead

'Captain America' bests Mowgli to grab US box-office lead

Its first-weekend total was the fifth best ever behind "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," "Jurassic World," "The Avengers" and "Avengers: Age of Ultron".
Tue May 10 2016
Daisy Ridley could become the sixth Lara Croft actress

Daisy Ridley could become the sixth Lara Croft actress

Having shot to fame as galactic heroine Rey in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," Daisy Ridley is now expressing her interest in playing archeological adventurer Lara Croft.
Wed Mar 23 2016
Star Wars: Production company to be taken to court over Harrison Ford's broken leg

Star Wars: Production company to be taken to court over Harrison Ford's broken leg

Britain's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said it will taking to court the production company behind "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" over an accident that left star Harrison Ford with a broken leg.
Fri Feb 12 2016
'Star Wars' toys generate more than $700 million in sales in 2015

'Star Wars' toys generate more than $700 million in sales in 2015

"Star Wars" toys generated sales of more than $700 million in the United States in 2015, making them the No.1 property in the toy industry during the year.
Thu Jan 21 2016
Disney pushes next 'Star Wars' movie release to December 2017

Disney pushes next 'Star Wars' movie release to December 2017

Fans of the blockbuster "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will have to wait two more years for the next instalment as Walt Disney pushed back the release of "Star Wars: Episode VIII" by seven months.
Thu Jan 21 2016
'Star Wars': Obama sees a bit of 'rebel' Han Solo in himself

'Star Wars': Obama sees a bit of 'rebel' Han Solo in himself

If he had to be a character from "Star Wars," US President Barack Obama said Friday he would choose space pilot Han Solo, who is "a little bit of a rebel."
Sat Jan 16 2016
'Star Wars' opens at record pace in China, Disney says

'Star Wars' opens at record pace in China, Disney says

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" broke records in China with an estimated $33 million in ticket sales on its first day in the world's second-largest film market, Walt Disney Co said on Saturday.
Sun Jan 10 2016
'Star Wars' passes 'Avatar' for N. America box office record

'Star Wars' passes 'Avatar' for N. America box office record

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" soared past "Avatar" on Wednesday to become the top-grossing movie of all time in North America, riding on hype, nostalgia and an inventive script.
Thu Jan 07 2016
'Star Wars' spin-off 'Rogue One' is most anticipated movie of 2016

'Star Wars' spin-off 'Rogue One' is most anticipated movie of 2016

Following the global success of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens", moviegoers are clearly keen to feast their eyes on the spin-off "Rogue One" film due out this year.
Wed Jan 06 2016
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' barrelling towards record set by 'Avatar'

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' barrelling towards record set by 'Avatar'

Globally, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" already ranks as the sixth highest-grossing film in history, having earned $1.5 billion worldwide.
Mon Jan 04 2016
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' to top $1 billion in ticket sales by Sunday

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' to top $1 billion in ticket sales by Sunday

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' is on track to top $1 billion in global ticket sales this weekend, making it the fastest-ever film to reach that level.
Sun Dec 27 2015
'Star Wars' takes Chinese social media by storm, flirts with record release

'Star Wars' takes Chinese social media by storm, flirts with record release

Growing online chatter in China around "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" suggests the latest installment of the hit franchise has a shot at breaking box office records.
Thu Dec 24 2015
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘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

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

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, 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