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[LETTER TO EDITOR] Empowering Malaysian creativity: Standing together against piracy
The prevalence and convenience of digital piracy now poses an even greater threat to the sustainability of the entertainment industry.
Mon May 06 2024
The uneasy state of screen media
Disney is celebrating 100 years, but the future of the entertainment industry is up in the air.
Sat Oct 21 2023
Walt Disney Co begins 7,000 layoffs
The entertainment industry has undergone a retrenchment since its early euphoric embrace of video streaming.
Tue Mar 28 2023
AWANI Review: Musicals | Malaysia’s time to shine
Istana Budaya will host the award-winning Broadway ‘The Sound of Music’, featuring local children in addition to their original performers. Entertainment industry veteran Chantal Prudhomme discusses producing homegrown talents and Malaysia’s promising potential as host to international productions.
Sat Dec 10 2022
Sexual harassment: Don't turn issue into polemic, focus on further action - Annuar
Annuar said sexual harassment was not a trivial matter as it could also cause the victim to be traumatised and suffer from mental health disorders.
Tue Nov 23 2021
What if 'The Simpsons' were voiced by artificial intelligence?
The emergence of deepfake technology could well upend the entertainment industry.
Sun Aug 22 2021
George Clooney and friends open school to train film crews
The school is aimed at diversifying the entertainment industry by providing a path to well-paid jobs that have few formal entry ways.
Tue Jun 22 2021
Media, entertainment industry loses RM3 bln annually through piracy
It has also resulted in the government losing an estimated RM500 million in tax revenue and leaving thousands of jobs at risk.
Wed Feb 24 2021
'Love Story' stars Ali MacGraw, Ryan O'Neal honored on Hollywood's Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame has honored influential figures in the entertainment industry since 1960.
Mon Feb 15 2021
Singer Jennifer Holliday pulls out of Trump inauguration event
The Tony Award-winning singer announces the cancellation in a letter first published by The Wrap, an entertainment industry news website.
Sun Jan 15 2017
China's Wanda buys Golden Globes rights owner for US$1 bil
The latest deal marks its entry into television production, it said in a statement, calling it "a big step forward in expanding Wandas map in the entertainment industry".
Fri Nov 04 2016
'Roots' actor among BAFTA's new 'Breakthrough Brits'
Kirby, who stars in the remake of the 1977 blockbuster TV series that tells the story of an African slave sold to America, says he was pleased to receive the recognition.
Thu Oct 27 2016
Demi Lovato announces break from showbiz
Demi Lovato plans to say adieu from the entertainment industry after her 'Future Now Tour' concludes in 2017.
Wed Oct 05 2016
India parliament passes controversial child labour law
The Lok Sabha or the lower house approved a ban on all children under 14 from working, except if employed in family businesses or in the sports and entertainment industry.
Wed Jul 27 2016
Late Harun Salim Bachik conferred 'Anugerah Pohon Beringin'
The late comedian, Harun Salim Bachik, who died in March, was conferred the 'Anugerah Pohon Beringin' in recognition of his dedicated service and contribution to the entertainment industry.
Wed Dec 16 2015