![Punjabi action film Saazish set for release on July 4 Punjabi action film Saazish set for release on July 4](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719457558_Saazish.jpg)
Punjabi action film Saazish set for release on July 4
Malaysia's biggest-budget Punjabi action film centers on conspiracy and greed, drawing diverse characters into a complex plot of wealth.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![PM invites public to see 'Haji Murat' theatre performance PM invites public to see 'Haji Murat' theatre performance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719196355_HadjiMurat.jpg)
PM invites public to see 'Haji Murat' theatre performance
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the play, emphasised how war and ruthless power only breed many evil and treacherous characters.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Film 'Joy Ride' takes group of friends on raunchy rollercoaster to China Film 'Joy Ride' takes group of friends on raunchy rollercoaster to China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81688555793_Stephanie.jpg)
Film 'Joy Ride' takes group of friends on raunchy rollercoaster to China
Joy Ride features an all-Asian main cast that introduce multi-faceted characters who reach beyond racial or gender stereotypes.
Wed Jul 05 2023
![Zii Jia picks Tat Meng as coaching director for Team LZJ Zii Jia picks Tat Meng as coaching director for Team LZJ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684841845_LeeZiiJia.jpg)
Zii Jia picks Tat Meng as coaching director for Team LZJ
Wong Tat Meng was one of the key characters who led the South Korean women's squad to the Uber 2022 Cup in Thailand last year.
Tue May 23 2023
![Star Wars: How Darth Vader could now be voiced by AI Star Wars: How Darth Vader could now be voiced by AI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51664270849_DarthVader.jpg)
Star Wars: How Darth Vader could now be voiced by AI
James Earl Jones has lent his voice to one of the most cult characters in cinema for 45 years: Darth Vader.
Tue Sep 27 2022
!['Minions' return with hopes of more box office gold 'Minions' return with hopes of more box office gold](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655275413_MINIONS.jpg)
'Minions' return with hopes of more box office gold
The Minions have become one of the most profitable bunch of characters in animation.
Wed Jun 15 2022
!['The Batman' stars 'scared and very excited' to see audience response 'The Batman' stars 'scared and very excited' to see audience response](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646120953_TheBatman.jpg)
'The Batman' stars 'scared and very excited' to see audience response
The movie is very much a film noir with the two characters playing detective to find a missing girl and locate The Riddler.
Tue Mar 01 2022
![How TV's coolest characters are getting into podcasts How TV's coolest characters are getting into podcasts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81640320370_sexncity.jpg)
How TV's coolest characters are getting into podcasts
So forget "Friends," with characters who spend their time catching up over coffee at Central Park. From now on, Friends make podcasts.
Fri Dec 24 2021
![Which movies and characters are Marvel fans' favorites? Which movies and characters are Marvel fans' favorites?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61639201424_AVENGERS.jpg)
Which movies and characters are Marvel fans' favorites?
From "Spider-Man" and "Iron Man" to "Captain America", the Marvel universe is full of characters that have become cult figures.
Sat Dec 11 2021
![The TV show as shopping catalog: When characters' wardrobes become ours The TV show as shopping catalog: When characters' wardrobes become ours](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51637973677_FASHION.jpg)
The TV show as shopping catalog: When characters' wardrobes become ours
TV shows have never been as influential in fashion as in 2021, bringing back pieces like the beret, the retro tracksuit and the corset.
Sat Nov 27 2021
!['The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams remembered for his compassion 'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams remembered for his compassion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71631068737_WILLIAMS.jpg)
'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams remembered for his compassion
Williams remembered by his colleagues as an actor with a special talent for humanising the characters he portrayed.
Wed Sep 08 2021
![Olympic characters face stiff competition in mascot-mad Japan Olympic characters face stiff competition in mascot-mad Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51626954603_MASCOT.jpg)
Olympic characters face stiff competition in mascot-mad Japan
The Olympic mascot tradition stretches back to Munich in 1972, when a dachshund called Waldi became the first official Games mascot.
Thu Jul 22 2021
![King LeBron reigns again as new 'Space Jam' tops NAmerica box office King LeBron reigns again as new 'Space Jam' tops NAmerica box office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71626664670_SPACEJAM.jpg)
King LeBron reigns again as new 'Space Jam' tops NAmerica box office
LeBron teams up with Looney Tunes characters in a high-stakes basketball game against a rogue artificial-intelligence entity.
Mon Jul 19 2021
![Female journalists and Hollywood stereotypes: On-screen distortion with real-life consequences Female journalists and Hollywood stereotypes: On-screen distortion with real-life consequences](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41623897458_WOMEN.jpg)
Female journalists and Hollywood stereotypes: On-screen distortion with real-life consequences
While the works may be fictional, this unethical behavior on screen is detrimental to women working everyday journalism jobs.
Thu Jun 17 2021
!['WandaVision' rules at MTV Movie and TV Awards 'WandaVision' rules at MTV Movie and TV Awards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621223370_OLSEN.jpg)
'WandaVision' rules at MTV Movie and TV Awards
"WandaVision," starring supporting superhero characters Wanda Maximoff and Vision, was chosen best TV show in the fan-voted awards.
Mon May 17 2021