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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
'Rogue One' premiere brings the Force back to Hollywood

'Rogue One' premiere brings the Force back to Hollywood

The $200 million spin-off is expected to be the hottest ticket of 2016, recording the second-highest first day of domestic pre-sales ever, behind last year's "The Force Awakens."
Sun Dec 11 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
Women can kick butt in movies too!

Women can kick butt in movies too!

Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee likes the fact that there are more strong and independent female characters in movies today.
Thu Mar 10 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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

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

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

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

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

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