Timeline of films released on Eid-ul-Fitr days in 71 years By: APP on April 26, 2022HYDERABAD: Since 1948, Pakistani filmmakers have always been eyeing Eid-ul-Fitr, a time when movie theatres see a huge influx of moviegoers, to earn high revenue and offer quality entertainment to the families. Since the time Pakistan Film Industry was founded, 959 films have been released so far on the days of Eid-ul-Fitr including Urdu, Punjabi, […]
‘Spider-Man’ sequels and Bad Bunny kick off buoyant CinemaCon summit By: AFP/APP on April 26, 2022Las Vegas: Hollywood bosses showcased new “Spider-Man” sequels and brought rap superstar Bad Bunny on stage to kick off a bullish meeting of movie theater industry leaders in Las Vegas Monday. The CinemaCon summit draws Tinseltown executives to giant casino ballrooms each year, where owners of theaters — from global chains to tiny independents — […]
Will Twitter’s ‘poison pill’ be too tough for Elon Musk to swallow? By: APP on April 22, 2022New York: The so-called “poison pill” Twitter has proposed to use against Elon Musk‘s potential hostile takeover is a mechanism with a proven track record that could force the outspoken entrepreneur into negotiations. To halt a takeover, the board plans to activate the pill if the Tesla CEO comes to own more than 15 percent […]
Horror master Cronenberg makes art from ‘beautiful’ kidney stones By: APP on April 21, 2022Paris: Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg has been shocking audiences for decades with his graphic “body horror” movies but he has now gone further by creating art from his own insides. The director is auctioning an image of his recently removed kidney stones just in time for the release of his latest movie “Crimes of the […]
Netflix rocked by subscriber loss, Russia suspension By: Reuters on April 20, 2022Netflix said inflation, the war in Ukraine and fierce competition contributed to a loss of subscribers for the first time in more than a decade and predicted deeper losses ahead, marking an abrupt shift in fortune for a streaming company that thrived during the pandemic. The company said it lost 200,000 subscribers in its first […]
Swiftie scientists names new millipede species after Taylor Swift By: Web Desk on April 19, 2022Taylor Swift blazing career has inspired experts to have a millipede named after her! Tech scientists chose to name one of 17 new species of millipede found in the Appalachian mountains after Swift, with Derek Hennen, the lead author of the study, saying it’s a way for him to thank Swift for her music. Hennen […]
Brooklyn Beckham debuts new name on Instagram after marrying Nicola By: Web Desk on April 12, 2022Brooklyn Beckham is now a Peltz! David Beckham and Victoria Beckham’s 23-year-old son of has renewed his name on Instagram, a day after tying the knot with ladylove Nicola Peltz on April 9 in Miami. As per the sources, “Brooklyn is head over heels for Nicola – it’s a huge sign of his commitment to […]
Mariyam Nafees praises Ali Muhammad Khan By: Web Desk on April 11, 2022Diyar e Dil actress, Mariyam Nafees lauded PTI MNA Muhammad Ali Khan following the no-confidence vote on Saturday midnight. Taking to her Twitter account on Sunday, Mariyam Nafees applauded the former Minister of State Ali Muhammad Khan for standing all by himself to support former PM Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-i- Insaf after he […]
Actor Usman Mukhtar has launched a production house named Eastern Terrestrial (ET) Studios with his brother Meiraj By: Web Desk on April 8, 2022The Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay actor Usman Mukhtar took it to his Instagram account and shared that the studio’s vision is to give talented Pakistani artists a chance and the space to actualise their potential. He said, “Pakistan is filled with talent and we, at ET Studios, hope to provide a platform and uplift […]
Oscars governors set to discuss sanctions for Smith over slap By: AFP on April 8, 2022Academy governors including Steven Spielberg and Whoopi Goldberg were due to meet Friday to discuss possible sanctions against Will Smith for slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars last month. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences board meeting was originally set to discuss suspending or expelling Smith from Hollywood’s top film body, before the “King Richard” actor preemptively resigned from the group last week. […]