![Australian writer Yang Hengjun given suspended death sentence in Beijing Australian writer Yang Hengjun given suspended death sentence in Beijing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41701046664_tbChinesenationalf.jpg)
Australian writer Yang Hengjun given suspended death sentence in Beijing
Yang Hengjun wrote about Chinese and U.S. politics as a high-profile blogger and also wrote a series of spy novels before his detention.
Mon Feb 05 2024
![Tolkien Estate wins lawsuit against 'Fellowship of the King' author Tolkien Estate wins lawsuit against 'Fellowship of the King' author](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/41579225295_christophertolkien.jpg)
Tolkien Estate wins lawsuit against 'Fellowship of the King' author
The estate of Lord Of The Rings writer JRR Tolkien has won a lawsuit against US author Demetrious Polychron over his book The Fellowship Of The King.
Tue Dec 19 2023
![Meg Ryan returns to romantic comedies as star, writer and director Meg Ryan returns to romantic comedies as star, writer and director](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699001891_TBMegRyan.jpg)
Meg Ryan returns to romantic comedies as star, writer and director
Eight years after her last Hollywood film, Meg Ryan stars in "What Happens Later" with a former partner star David Duchovny.
Fri Nov 03 2023
The Future Is Female: Storytelling - From Page to Stage: A Playwright's Journey
Melisa Idris speaks to writer, playwright, and translator, Adriana Nordin Manan, about her philosophy approach to translation, using language to bridge the gap between cultures. She also shares her creative process as a playwright and her personal journey from page to stage of her first full-length play 'Fault Lines'.
Sun Oct 29 2023
![The uneasy state of screen media The uneasy state of screen media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61697779879_screenmedia.jpg)
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
![Frankfurt Book Fair draws anger after Palestinian writer's award postponed Frankfurt Book Fair draws anger after Palestinian writer's award postponed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61697605876_TBFrankfurtBookFair.jpg)
Frankfurt Book Fair draws anger after Palestinian writer's award postponed
Hundreds of international writers have condemned a literary association and the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Wed Oct 18 2023
![Hollywood prepares for partial return to work after writers' deal Hollywood prepares for partial return to work after writers' deal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695712086_SAGAFTRA.jpg)
Hollywood prepares for partial return to work after writers' deal
While actors remain on strike, late-night and daytime talk shows may resume production once their writers receive the Guild's greenlight.
Tue Sep 26 2023
AWANI Tonight: Writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
After weeks of negotiations, screenwriters in the United States announced a tentative deal with studio executives that could bring an end to a strike that has paralysed Hollywood for nearly five months.
Mon Sep 25 2023
![Striking Hollywood writers reach tentative deal with studios Striking Hollywood writers reach tentative deal with studios](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695611284_JLMHKZHFIAZGEUAUOS.jpg)
Striking Hollywood writers reach tentative deal with studios
The deal is expected to end one of two strikes that have halted most film and television production and cost the California economy billions.
Mon Sep 25 2023
![Drew Barrymore to pause show until Hollywood writers' strike ends Drew Barrymore to pause show until Hollywood writers' strike ends](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695007558_DrewBarrymore.jpg)
Drew Barrymore to pause show until Hollywood writers' strike ends
Drew Barrymore said she had backed off plans to bring back her daytime talk show while strikes in Hollywood continue.
Mon Sep 18 2023
![Hollywood's young actors see career dreams deferred by strikes Hollywood's young actors see career dreams deferred by strikes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51689380218_TBHollywood.jpg)
Hollywood's young actors see career dreams deferred by strikes
Hollywood faces its first dual work stoppage of writers and actors in 63 years, forcing the halt of most productions across the US.
Thu Aug 31 2023
![100-day strike: Hollywood writers frustrated as talks languish 100-day strike: Hollywood writers frustrated as talks languish](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81688015905_TBdemonstration.jpg)
100-day strike: Hollywood writers frustrated as talks languish
The three-month-long strike has occasionally taken the rhetoric of class warfare, with writers assailing the media executives' compensation.
Wed Aug 09 2023
![Warner Bros movie 'Barbie' ticket sales top $1 billion Warner Bros movie 'Barbie' ticket sales top $1 billion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691380282_TBfilemBarbie.jpg)
Warner Bros movie 'Barbie' ticket sales top $1 billion
Writer and director Greta Gerwig became the first female filmmaker to surpass the billion-dollar benchmark as a solo director.
Tue Aug 08 2023
![Hollywood actors to strike at midnight, join writers on picket lines Hollywood actors to strike at midnight, join writers on picket lines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51689308701_Hollywoodactors.jpg)
Hollywood actors to strike at midnight, join writers on picket lines
Studios now face their first dual work stoppage in 63 years, forcing them to halt many productions across the United States and abroad.
Fri Jul 14 2023
![Hollywood stars stand by actors not 'swimming in money' Hollywood stars stand by actors not 'swimming in money'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41594359922_TBHOLLYWOODLOGO.jpg)
Hollywood stars stand by actors not 'swimming in money'
One of the biggest changes that both actors and writers are advocating for is increased base compensation in a television world.
Fri Jun 30 2023