Entertainment

Rocketman blows Cannes away

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17 May 2019 / 13:52

John could not hide his joy at the reception, hugging the cast and his longtime lyricist and friend Bernie Taupin, who is a major character the film. © LOIC VENANCE / AFP

THE ELTON John biopic “Rocketman” took the Cannes film festival by storm on May 16, with the warts-and-all movie about his wild rock ‘n’ roll years wowing critics.

The extended...

Big Bang Theory makes sentimental farewell

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17 May 2019 / 13:22

The cast of Big Bang Theory -Warner Tv

SPOILER ALERT!

The Big Bang Theory series finale will be aired in an hour-long special tonight at 7.45pm, for both Astro (Channel 719) and unifi TV (Channel 451), followed by the...

Game of Thrones fans prepare for special episode

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17 May 2019 / 11:25

A scene from the finale episode of Game of Thrones-HBO

PASSIONS are running high as Game of Thrones nears its final episode this weekend, with hundreds of thousands of unhappy fans signing an online petition and a counseling service...

Will Smith and Queen Latifah team up for hip-hop take on Romeo and Juliet

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17 May 2019 / 10:45

US actor Will Smith.- Ben STANSALL / AFP

Will Smith and Queen Latifah have joined forces to produce a hip-hop musical take on the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet.

The film –which is currently in the works – will...

Angel Has Fallen trailer released

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17 May 2019 / 10:38

Scottish actor Gerard Butler. © AFP PHOTO/Leon Nea

LIONSGATE has released the first trailer for Angel Has Fallen, starring Gerard Butler as Secret Service Agent Mike Banning.

The upcoming action movie –he third in the Has Fallen...

Magical notes

By S. Indra Sathiabalan

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17 May 2019 / 16:19

Shila and Hael were more than ready for the challenge of providing both speaking and singing voices in Bahasa Malaysia for Princess Jasmine and Aladdin for the live-action remake of Disney’s Aladdin. - Walt Disney Pictures

THE UPCOMING Disney live-action remake of Aladdin will mark the first time that Disney will be releasing a Bahasa Malaysia-dubbed live-action film on the big screen.

In the past,...

Rocketman gets Cannes liftoff

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16 May 2019 / 13:54

The Elton John biopic “Rocketman” will touch down May 16 at the Cannes film for a premiere at which the star himself is primed to play. © Image Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

AFTER the near billion-dollar smash that was Bohemian Rhapsody, the Elton John biopic Rocketman will touch down May 16 at the Cannes film for a premiere at which the star himself...

John Carpenter honoured at Cannes

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16 May 2019 / 11:49

72nd Cannes Film Festival - The Carrosse d’Or (Golden Coach) award - Red Carpet Arrivals - Cannes, France, May 15, 2019. Director John Carpenter poses before receiving the Carrosse d’Or (Golden Coach) award. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

CANNES paid tribute to cult horror master John Carpenter on May 15 with an award for The Thing director’s contribution to cinema.

Carpenter – also known for classics including Halloween...

Spears’ career in doubt

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16 May 2019 / 13:58

Singer Britney Spears poses at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., April 12, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo

THE longtime manager for Britney Spears voiced concern about her mental health on May 15, saying he believes the pop singer should not return to performing at a planned Las Vegas...

Miley Cyrus in Black Mirror fifth season

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16 May 2019 / 11:39

Singer Miley Cyrus poses at the premiere for the movie “Isn’t It Romantic” in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 11, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo

Sci-fi series Black Mirror will begin a fifth season of technology-fueled paranoia from June 5, Netflix announced on May 15, with a cast including pop singer Miley Cyrus, Avengers...