Australian writer Yang Hengjun given suspended death sentence in Beijing
Yang Hengjun wrote about Chinese and U.S. politics as a high-profile blogger and also wrote a series of spy novels before his detention.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Tolkien Estate wins lawsuit against 'Fellowship of the King' author
The estate of Lord Of The Rings writer JRR Tolkien has won a lawsuit against US author Demetrious Polychron over his book The Fellowship Of The King.
Tue Dec 19 2023
Meg Ryan returns to romantic comedies as star, writer and director
Eight years after her last Hollywood film, Meg Ryan stars in "What Happens Later" with a former partner star David Duchovny.
Fri Nov 03 2023
The uneasy state of screen media
Disney is celebrating 100 years, but the future of the entertainment industry is up in the air.
Sat Oct 21 2023
Frankfurt Book Fair draws anger after Palestinian writer's award postponed
Hundreds of international writers have condemned a literary association and the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Hollywood prepares for partial return to work after writers' deal
While actors remain on strike, late-night and daytime talk shows may resume production once their writers receive the Guild's greenlight.
Tue Sep 26 2023
AWANI Tonight: Writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
After weeks of negotiations, screenwriters in the United States announced a tentative deal with studio executives that could bring an end to a strike that has paralysed Hollywood for nearly five months.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Striking Hollywood writers reach tentative deal with studios
The deal is expected to end one of two strikes that have halted most film and television production and cost the California economy billions.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Drew Barrymore to pause show until Hollywood writers' strike ends
Drew Barrymore said she had backed off plans to bring back her daytime talk show while strikes in Hollywood continue.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Hollywood's young actors see career dreams deferred by strikes
Hollywood faces its first dual work stoppage of writers and actors in 63 years, forcing the halt of most productions across the US.
Thu Aug 31 2023
100-day strike: Hollywood writers frustrated as talks languish
The three-month-long strike has occasionally taken the rhetoric of class warfare, with writers assailing the media executives' compensation.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Warner Bros movie 'Barbie' ticket sales top $1 billion
Writer and director Greta Gerwig became the first female filmmaker to surpass the billion-dollar benchmark as a solo director.
Tue Aug 08 2023
Hollywood actors to strike at midnight, join writers on picket lines
Studios now face their first dual work stoppage in 63 years, forcing them to halt many productions across the United States and abroad.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Hollywood stars stand by actors not 'swimming in money'
One of the biggest changes that both actors and writers are advocating for is increased base compensation in a television world.
Fri Jun 30 2023
From caterers to cowboy outfitters: Writers' strike hits Hollywood economy
The strike's impact would be magnified if the SAG-AFTRA actors union also goes on strike when its contract expires on Friday.
Thu Jun 29 2023
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024