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
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
New 'Black Mirror' season begins by tackling actors' anxiety about AI
"I do hope that it sparks proper conversation about the really terrible repercussions that AI can have if it goes too far off the rails," says star Annie Murphy.
Fri Jun 16 2023
'No writers. No TV': Hollywood scribes strike over pay
Hundreds of members of the Writers Guild of America picketed in New York and LA in the first work stoppage to hit Hollywood in 15 years.
Wed May 03 2023
'Spotlight,' 'The Big Short' scoop Writers Guild wins
"Spotlight" and "The Big Short" won top prizes at the Writers Guild of America awards Saturday, two weeks ahead of the Oscars, the glittering climax of Hollywood's annual awards season.
Sun Feb 14 2016
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
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024