![Veteran actor Kamal Bakar dies Veteran actor Kamal Bakar dies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719284736_KamalBakar.jpg)
Veteran actor Kamal Bakar dies
Veteran actor Kamaruldzaman Bakar, better known as Kamal Bakar, passed away at Melaka Hospital around 1 am today. He was 62.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![US actor killed in Los Angeles shooting US actor killed in Los Angeles shooting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716866197_tbJohnnyWactor.jpg)
US actor killed in Los Angeles shooting
Johnny Wactor has been shot dead when he came upon three men trying to steal the catalytic converter from his car.
Tue May 28 2024
![Canada spies found China interfered in last two elections, probe hears Canada spies found China interfered in last two elections, probe hears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712639247_signjpg.jpg)
Canada spies found China interfered in last two elections, probe hears
State actors are able to conduct foreign interference successfully in Canada because there are few legal or political consequences.
Tue Apr 09 2024
AWANI Tonight: ‘Oppenheimer’ wins big at 2024 Oscars, including Best Picture
Atomic bomb biopic 'Oppenheimer' swept the Academy Awards with seven Oscars, including Best Picture. Both Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy took home their first Oscars for Best Director and Best Actor respectively.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Cillian Murphy wins Best Actor Oscar for 'Oppenheimer' Cillian Murphy wins Best Actor Oscar for 'Oppenheimer'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710122877_TBCillianMurphy.jpg)
Cillian Murphy wins Best Actor Oscar for 'Oppenheimer'
As "Oppenheimer" sweeps many of the night's biggest categories, the man who played its eponymous protagonist has won his first Oscar.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Robert Downey Jr. wins best supporting Oscar for 'Oppenheimer' Robert Downey Jr. wins best supporting Oscar for 'Oppenheimer'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710117892_RobertDowneyJr.jpg)
Robert Downey Jr. wins best supporting Oscar for 'Oppenheimer'
Robert Downey Jr. was considered a frontrunner for best supporting actor Oscar, having collected the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild.
Mon Mar 11 2024
!['Barbenheimer' mania fuels US gambling on the Oscars 'Barbenheimer' mania fuels US gambling on the Oscars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690174297_Oppenheimer.jpg)
'Barbenheimer' mania fuels US gambling on the Oscars
Gamblers can put their money on top prizes such as best picture, actor or actress, or take a chance on lower-profile categories.
Wed Mar 06 2024
![73 per cent production companies unaware of need to obtain license before employing child, young actors - DOSM 73 per cent production companies unaware of need to obtain license before employing child, young actors - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707383651_TBDATUKSERIDRMO.jpg)
73 per cent production companies unaware of need to obtain license before employing child, young actors - DOSM
Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said 361 companies that employ child and young actors in film and dramas were involved in the survey.
Mon Feb 19 2024
!['Oppenheimer' triumphs at BAFTA Film Awards with most win 'Oppenheimer' triumphs at BAFTA Film Awards with most win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708312610_TBCillianMurphy.jpg)
'Oppenheimer' triumphs at BAFTA Film Awards with most win
Oppenheimer won awards for leading actor Cillian Murphy, supporting actor Robert Downey Jr, editing, cinematography and original score.
Mon Feb 19 2024
![Bob Marley biopic brings his message to new generations, son says Bob Marley biopic brings his message to new generations, son says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61706695089_TBBobMarleyjpg.jpg)
Bob Marley biopic brings his message to new generations, son says
The movie sees British actors Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch taking on the challenge of bringing Bob and Rita Marley to life on screen.
Sat Feb 03 2024
AWANI Tonight: ‘Parasite’ director, S. Korean artists urge probe into actor’s death
South Korean actors and filmmakers, including ‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon Ho, called for a probe into police and media conduct after the death of actor Lee Sun-Kyun.
Fri Jan 12 2024
!['Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer' lead SAG nominations on road to Oscars 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer' lead SAG nominations on road to Oscars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690174297_Oppenheimer.jpg)
'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer' lead SAG nominations on road to Oscars
The SAG awards are closely watched as actors form the largest group of voters for the Oscars in March.
Thu Jan 11 2024
![Actor Stephen Fry takes aim at royal guards to ban the use of bear fur caps Actor Stephen Fry takes aim at royal guards to ban the use of bear fur caps](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704953093_TBDefenceMinister.jpg)
Actor Stephen Fry takes aim at royal guards to ban the use of bear fur caps
The soldiers of the King's Guard wear the famous tall bearskin caps known as a busby, for ceremonial events.
Thu Jan 11 2024
![Actor Idris Elba leads knife crime campaign with symbolic display Actor Idris Elba leads knife crime campaign with symbolic display](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704780829_TBElbajpg.jpg)
Actor Idris Elba leads knife crime campaign with symbolic display
Idris Elba is demanding an immediate ban on machetes and so-called "zombie knives" - bladed weapons originally inspired by zombie films.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![Actor Jonathan Majors, after conviction, says he was reckless in relationship Actor Jonathan Majors, after conviction, says he was reckless in relationship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702940306_NewYorkCityUS.jpg)
Actor Jonathan Majors, after conviction, says he was reckless in relationship
Jonathan Majors said he was responsible for problems in the relationship with his ex-girlfriend, but not for her injuries.
Tue Jan 09 2024