Love conquers Cannes
CANNES: Cannes crowned Love by Austria’s Michael Haneke, the wrenching tale of a man and his dying wife, with its Palme d’Or prize on Sunday as Europe swept the awards at the world cinema’s top...
View Article'Shareeka':A family affair
LAHORE: Despite having faced a slump last year due to box office failures coupled with regular bouts of illness, acclaimed film director Syed Noor knows there is no looking back. At the Shabab...
View ArticleTv Show: Dishing it out
ISLAMABAD: “Emaan” Episode: 2 Aired: May 23 Channel: Express Entertainment On “Emaan” everyone is devastated because Kathy, who needs time to think, isn’t coming. I thought this drama would be a...
View ArticleFolk legend Doc Watson dies at 89
WASHINGTON: Grammy-winning US folk legend Arthel Lane “Doc” Watson, who branched out from his Appalachian musical roots blending in bluegrass, country, gospel and blues, died in North Carolina...
View ArticleKunis won't quit 'Family Guy'
LOS ANGELES: Actress Mila Kunis, who has been voicing cartoon character Meg Griffin for animated comedy series Family Guy for the past decade, says she’s not going to quit this show despite her hectic...
View ArticleMusic takes centre stage at MTV Movie Awards
LOS ANGELES: Electronic dance music will take centre stage at the show that organisers promise will feature more melodies than ever and spotlight how songs and film work together to enhance the movie...
View Article'Shirin Farhad Ki...' has an unusual story: Madhuri
MUMBAI: Dancing diva Madhuri Dixit unveiled the first look of Bela Bhansali Sehgal’s directorial debut Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi and says the film’s story is different and that it will do well....
View ArticleStewart 'really proud' of going topless
LONDON: Actress Kristen Stewart received criticism for her topless act in the forthcoming movie On The Road, but she says she is proud of her decision. The 22-year-old, known for her role in Twilight...
View ArticleUmrao Jaan sequel in the making?
KARACHI: It is either because film-makers are running out of ideas or they see immense potential in their classics, whatever the reason may be, the obsession with remakes and sequels has taken over...
View Article'E.T. The Extra Terrestrial' in digital avatar
LOS ANGELES: Oscar-winning film “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” will soon be released in a digital format to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the Blu-ray DVD of the film will...
View ArticleCameron sees slow takeoff for 3D at home
LONDON: Home viewing of movies in three dimensions will be slow to catch on until technology improvements deliver high-quality viewing without special 3D glasses, according to James Cameron, director...
View ArticleIs Rowdy Rathore the new Dabangg?
KARACHI: The uproar that began with Dabangg continues to rock the box office with Rowdy Rathore. In the former, we saw Salman Khan playing a cop who is ever-ready to beat the wits out of the...
View ArticleTalking to Morgan Freeman
LOS ANGELES: Oscar winner Morgan Freeman turns 75-years-old on June 1, but he’s not slowing down a bit. This summer he’ll be seen in the blockbuster Batman film The Dark Knight Rises, and he is...
View ArticleFilm review: What to Expect When You’re Expecting - tales of the expected
As expected, the formulaic romantic comedy, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, isn’t a film pregnant in originality. While it does have its share of amusing moments, thanks to some one-liners from...
View ArticleRekha to receive Outstanding Achievement Award at IIFA
After mesmerising audiences for over three decades, Bollywood siren Rekha will now be awarded for her ‘Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema’ at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards...
View ArticleMTV Movie Awards: Hunger Games, Harry Potter and Twilight win big
LOS ANGELES: The Hunger Gamess won four MTV Movie Awards on Sunday but a Twilight film picked up the best movie honour for the fourth straight year in what proved to be a tame evening at the...
View ArticleDisney to stop some junk food ads on kids' TV, websites: Sources
LOS ANGELES: Walt Disney Co, owner of the ABC broadcast network and a suite of cable channels, will stop accepting some junk food ads on TV programs, radio shows and websites aimed at children,...
View ArticleSnow White zaps Men in Black at box office
LOS ANGELES: Snow White and the Huntsman broke the spell of lackluster performances by many big-budget films this summer season at movie theaters, grabbing $56.3 million in its first weekend to top...
View Article‘Alien’s DNA in Prometheus’
KARACHI: He might have reinvented the genre of science fiction film with Alien but it is the timeless Blade Runner that Sir Ridley Scott will always be known for. The legendary director is back to...
View ArticleHumaima Malick enters B-town
KARACHI: Model-turned-actor Humaima Malick, who rose to fame with Shoaib Mansoor’s Bol last year, is now set to make her entry into Bollywood with a role in action-thriller Sher. The film, which will...
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