HSY all set for his next TV project By: APP on February 10, 2022ISLAMABAD: Ace fashion designer Hassan Sheheryar Yaseen a.k.a HSY, is all set to impress his fans with yet another project for television. Recently, the super suave, HSY took the Pakistani drama scene by storm when he played Akram in the hit drama serial, Pehli Si Muhabbat. The audience well received him as an actor, and […]
Angelina Jolie, at US Capitol, presses for domestic violence law By: APP on February 10, 2022Film star Angelina Jolie was back on Capitol Hill pleading with US lawmakers to immediately pass measures to combat domestic violence. At a press briefing in the US Capitol, Jolie expressed support for renewing legislation that would provide victims of such abuse with medical and legal assistance, as well as support to children who have been exposed […]
Three wins for Adele at non-binary Brit Awards By: AFP on February 9, 2022British superstar Adele won three awards, including the coveted Album of the Year, at the Brit Awards on Tuesday, during a ceremony that did away with gender-specific categories for the first time. Adele won the best album for “30”, as well as song of the year for her hit single “Easy On Me” and artist of the year, no […]
‘All of Us Are Dead’; Global Netflix hit zombie apocalypse K-drama, bids heart-thumping goodbye, anticipates a welcome return By: APP on February 4, 2022ISLAMABAD: Released worldwide on January 28 the Korean zombie thriller Netflix series, ‘All of Us Are Dead’, has occupied the No. 1 spot in 91 countries while becoming most viewed in Pakistan as well. A webtoon adaptation of ‘Now at Our School’ (literal translation), ‘All of Us Are Dead’ which features a familiar “Squid Game” […]
Chinese company ready to import Pakistani dramas, films for screening in China By: APP on January 15, 2022BEIJING: China’s Zhijun Technology Company has expressed readiness to import Pakistani dramas and films for screening in China. Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque visited the Zhijun Technology Company and Xian Beilu Fenghe Tourism and Culture Movie Company as a part of Embassy’s endeavours to promote collaboration between Pakistan and China in the areas […]
Oscars will have a host again in 2022 By: AFP on January 12, 2022Los Angeles: The Oscars will have a host for the first time since 2018, broadcaster ABC said Tuesday, after television ratings for film´s biggest night have plummeted in recent years. The 94th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 27, will see Tinseltown´s most important prize-giving event return to its traditional Dolby Theatre venue in Hollywood. Last […]
Zhang Yimou to direct Olympic ceremony again after 14 years By: AFP on January 8, 2022Beijing: Acclaimed Chinese film director Zhang Yimou, who masterminded the spectacular opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, will reprise that role for next month´s Winter Games in the capital, organizers have announced. Zhang, 71, promised a “totally innovative” unveiling, while conceding that the global pandemic and colder weather will limit its scale compared […]
Golden Globes to go ahead without audience or TV broadcast By: AFP on January 5, 2022A stripped-down Golden Globes will go ahead with no audience or media on Sunday, as the event traditionally known as Hollywood´s biggest party reels from an industry boycott over ethical lapses by its organizers. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association — which votes on the Globes — has been accused of racism, sexism, bullying and corruption, […]
‘Spider-Man’ stays strong, again topping N.America box office By: AFP on January 3, 2022“Spider-Man: No Way Home” again dominated in North American theaters with an estimated $52.7 million weekend take, while topping the $600 million mark domestically in its third week out, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday. The strong results for Sony’s superhero sequel — last weekend it surpassed the $1 billion mark globally — have breathed […]
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle express their condolences on the loss of Archbishop Tutu By: Web Desk on December 27, 2021Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died on Sunday at the age of 90, received an emotional tribute from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan reflected on their encounter during a royal visit to South Africa in 2019 as they mourned the death of the human rights leader. In a statement, Harry and […]