![Stars arrive at the Oscars, hundreds march for Palestinians Stars arrive at the Oscars, hundreds march for Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710112916_JimmyKimmel.jpg)
Stars arrive at the Oscars, hundreds march for Palestinians
Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel was set to return for the fourth time to emcee the film industry's highest honors.
Sun Mar 10 2024
![Charges against 'Mentega Terbang' cloud Malaysian film industry’s future Charges against 'Mentega Terbang' cloud Malaysian film industry’s future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81678879508_TBmentegaterbang.jpg)
Charges against 'Mentega Terbang' cloud Malaysian film industry’s future
Filmmakers of 'Mentega Terbang' were charged under Section 298 of Malaysia's Penal Code, a move that may affect film industry as a whole.
Thu Jan 18 2024
![Compulsory Perkeso protection soon for film industry workers, including freelancers - Fahmi Compulsory Perkeso protection soon for film industry workers, including freelancers - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703068699_TBfahmifadzilj.jpg)
Compulsory Perkeso protection soon for film industry workers, including freelancers - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said the scheme will enable film industry practitioners to have sufficient protection.
Wed Dec 20 2023
![Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to get honorary Oscars Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to get honorary Oscars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41687865356_AngelaBassett.jpg)
Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to get honorary Oscars
The Academy will honor four trailblazers who have transformed the film industry and inspired generations of filmmakers, Janet Yang said.
Tue Jun 27 2023
AWANI Tonight: 'Women, never let anyone put us in a box' - Michelle Yeoh
Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh is back in Malaysia for a meet and greet session, as she comments on the local film industry and advises women everywhere to not let others put them in a box.
Tue Apr 18 2023
![Ministers, community and art activists add colour to GE15 in Selangor Ministers, community and art activists add colour to GE15 in Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667637360_eizlan.jpg)
Ministers, community and art activists add colour to GE15 in Selangor
The GE15 in Selangor is also witnessing the emergence of community activists and local film industry practitioners contesting parliamentary seats.
Sat Nov 05 2022
![Issue of film practitioner royalty should be reviewed - PM Ismail Sabri Issue of film practitioner royalty should be reviewed - PM Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666604392_KualaLumpurOK.jpg)
Issue of film practitioner royalty should be reviewed - PM Ismail Sabri
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob wants the issue of royalty for those involved in the film industry to be reviewed.
Mon Oct 24 2022
![Sacheen Littlefeather, who declined Oscar on Brando's behalf, dies at 75 Sacheen Littlefeather, who declined Oscar on Brando's behalf, dies at 75](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71664871896_TBSACHEENDIES.jpg)
Sacheen Littlefeather, who declined Oscar on Brando's behalf, dies at 75
She was booed off for her remarks and boycotted by the film industry for decades.
Tue Oct 04 2022
![Collaborations can boost local film industry - Annuar Collaborations can boost local film industry - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51661359934_TBannuarmusa.jpg)
Collaborations can boost local film industry - Annuar
Annuar said the move would help to speed up the process to bring the country's film industry to the global stage.
Thu Aug 25 2022
![Historical movies hold potential for film industry growth - Wan Junaidi Historical movies hold potential for film industry growth - Wan Junaidi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51658054043_DatoSriDrHajiWan.jpg)
Historical movies hold potential for film industry growth - Wan Junaidi
The country's film industry players need to focus on the local history as well as the struggles of the past and present to ensure the industry thrives.
Sun Jul 17 2022
![Malaysia to elevate film industry through cooperation with ASEAN countries Malaysia to elevate film industry through cooperation with ASEAN countries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655555527_TBannuarmusa.jpg)
Malaysia to elevate film industry through cooperation with ASEAN countries
Malaysia wants to enhance cooperation with foreign film industry players, especially in ASEAN countries, in an effort to elevate the local film industry to a higher level.
Sat Jun 18 2022
![K-KOMM targets more adaptations of books into movies to stimulate local film industry K-KOMM targets more adaptations of books into movies to stimulate local film industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654696522_ZahidiZainulAbidin.jpg)
K-KOMM targets more adaptations of books into movies to stimulate local film industry
K-KOMM is targeting to improve the adaptation of high-quality publications into the silver screen and help boost the local film industry.
Wed Jun 08 2022
!['Pushing boundaries': Indian film industry seeks new horizons in Cannes 'Pushing boundaries': Indian film industry seeks new horizons in Cannes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61653624055_DeepikaPadukone.jpg)
'Pushing boundaries': Indian film industry seeks new horizons in Cannes
India's film industry, the world's most prolific, is taking centre stage at the Cannes Film Festival.
Fri May 27 2022
![Film industry guns for fresh start at Cannes Film industry guns for fresh start at Cannes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41649841794_TopGun.jpg)
Film industry guns for fresh start at Cannes
The Cannes Film Festival will hope to relaunch the industry's hopes with another star-packed line-up to be announced on Thursday.
Wed Apr 13 2022
![Disney, Warner Bros., Sony pausing film releases in Russia over Ukraine invasion Disney, Warner Bros., Sony pausing film releases in Russia over Ukraine invasion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81646120500_TBWALTLOGO.jpg)
Disney, Warner Bros., Sony pausing film releases in Russia over Ukraine invasion
The Ukrainian Film Academy created an online petition that calls for an international boycott of Russian cinema and film industry.
Tue Mar 01 2022