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Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ adds depth to myth in very modern take on the epic hero journey (VIDEO)
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (948+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — I confess I didn't plan on watching Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. It's mainly because I am one of the few people I know who hates his Batman films, especially how they spawned an entire generation of young…...
From ‘Star Wars’ to silence: Why Hollywood is ghosting Cannes in 2026’s blockbuster‑free line‑up
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (633+ words) PARIS, May 11 — Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Top Gun have all premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in the last decade. But in 2026, not a single Hollywood blockbuster is programmed there, raising questions about why US studios are ghosting the…...
Apple TV: Shows worth adding to your May watchlist (VIDEO)
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (295+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — If you’re wondering what’s good on Apple TV this month, here’s a list of some shows worth the binge/rewatch/first watch. Release date: Wednesday, May 20 If you can get past the title sounding like a contraception…...
CinemaCon 2026: Nolan, Marvel and ‘Dune 3’ lead biggest reveals from studio showcase (VIDEO)
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (728+ words) LAS VEGAS, April 19 — Hollywood’s major studios brought their biggest movies to Las Vegas this week for CinemaCon, the annual industry summit that offers insiders a sneak peek at what’s coming soon to cinemas. Tom Cruise, Michael B. Jordan, Nicole Kidman,…...
Avengers: Doomsday trailer debuts at CinemaCon, marks Robert Downey Jr's return to Marvel
3+ mon, 11+ min ago (424+ words) LAS VEGAS, April 17 — Disney showcased the first theatrical trailer of the new Marvel franchise film Avengers: Doomsday, yesterday during the closing day of CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The clip—played twice for the enthusiastic audience at the Colosseum at Caesars…...
China’s sci‑fi industry reaches RM83.23b, driven by films, games and tourism
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (145+ words) Malay Mail China’s sci‑fi industry reaches RM83.23b, driven by films, games and tourism BEIJING, March 27 — The total revenue of China’s science fiction industry in 2025 amounted to 126.1 billion yuan (RM83.23 billion), according to a report released by China Research Institute for Science…...
Ryan Gosling’s sci-fi epic ‘Project Hail Mary’ lands in Malaysian cinema
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (327+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — Ryan Gosling returns to the cosmos in Project Hail Mary, a high-stakes science fiction adventure from the creators of the Spider-Verse franchise that is already generating significant buzz as it opens in Malaysian cinemas today. Directed by…...
At Berlinale, Verbinski’s ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ warns of AI, with a comic twist | Malay Mail
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (313+ words) BERLIN, Feb 15 — Gore Verbinski hopes his film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die will be therapeutic, while also cautioning against the deteriorating effect of technology and artificial intelligence on society, the Oscar-winning director said at the Berlin Film Festival on…...
‘Star Wars’ original weapons, Indiana Jones’ fedora among memorabilia up for grabs at £8m London auction
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (265+ words) LONDON, Nov 26 — From Will Ferrell’s Elf costume to Star Wars props, an array of movie memorabilia spanning cinematic history heads to auction next month. More than 1,350 lots, valued at a combined estimate of £8 million (RM43.6 million), are on offer in Propstore’s…...
Duffer brothers ready ‘Stranger Things’ farewell, calling Season 5 their most ambitious — and emotional — yet
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (439+ words) LOS ANGELES, Nov 20 — Matt and Ross Duffer, the twin directors known as The Duffer Brothers, have pushed to raise the stakes with each season of Stranger Things, a strategy they say is crucial as the series heads into its fifth…...