Death anniversary of Rangeela observed
ISLAMABAD: The 18th death anniversary of comedian, singer and film actor Rangeela was observed on Wednesday (24th of May, 2023). Film director Altaf Hussain noted that Rangeela, was one of…
Showbiz
Filmmakers at Cannes grapple with ‘tectonic’ AI shift
CANNES: At an AI talk on a Cannes beach, a presenter's voice is cloned and used to say a random phrase in three languages, while another's face is replaced live…
‘The Idol’ scandalizes Cannes with kink and toxic fame
CANNES: Festivalgoers got a peek at the first episodes of the new HBO series "The Idol", which shocked critics on Tuesday (23rd May, 2023) with its overtly sexual scenes. Hollywood…
Harrison Ford retires Indiana Jones
CANNES: Artificial Intelligence may have been used to make Harrison Ford decades younger in parts of his final film as "Indiana Jones," but the 80-year-old actor said Friday (19 May,…
PM on the death of Shoaib Hashmi
ISLAMABAD: PM Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed grief over the demise of prominent teacher, playwright, comedian and poet Shoaib Hashmi. The prime minister sympathised with Muniza Hashmi, Saleema Hashmi and…
Hollywood cavalcade heading for Cannes film fest
PARIS: The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will be a who's who of Hollywood A-listers and veteran filmmakers this May, and feature a record six women filmmakers in…
Dungeons and Dragons aims to recapture 80s film magic
PARIS: More jokes and less reliance on computer effects - the makers of Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves wanted their blockbuster to be a throwback to the classic family…
2nd death anniversary of Haseena Moin observed
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani dramatist, playwright and scriptwriter, Haseena Moin was paid glowing tributes on her remarkable services in the field of literature, on her second death anniversary observed on Sunday (26th…
Dramas whitewashing crimes against women
ISLAMABAD: Portraying relatable characters and situations dramas can make audiences feel deeply and empathize with the story. On the contrary, if this power is used negatively, then it can lead…
Asghar Nadeem Syed on copying styles
MULTAN: Known Playwright Asghar Nadeem Syed said that the copying of styles of dramas and films of others damaged the local industry. While addressing Literary Festival in Multan, Asghar Nadeem…
Kaala Doriya earns top spot on YouTube
ISLAMABAD: Produced under the banner of MD Productions, the most-loved drama serial ‘Kaala Doriya’ starring Sana Javed and Osman Khalid Butt is trending at #3 on YouTube with over 5.7M…
Oscar films highlight man’s destruction of Earth
LOS ANGELES: While James Cameron's ecological sci-fi fable Avatar: The Way of Water is vying for best picture at the Oscars, his fellow nominees in the documentary categories have been…
‘Muqaddar Ka Sitara’ finale leaves lasting impression
ISLAMABAD: Netizens got all emotional after the last episode of Fatima Effendi starrer ‘Muqaddar Ka Sitara’ on aired, raking 3.7 million views on YouTube. As the much-loved serial, topping the…
BAFTA rolls out red carpet for foreign films
LONDON: Germany, Ireland and Chinese martial arts loom large as British cinema hands out its BAFTA awards on Sunday, with less than a month to go to the Oscars. With…
Emilia Clarke kicks off Sundance
PARK CITY (United States): Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke kicked off the first in-person Sundance festival in three years, as indie filmmakers and Hollywood stars pulled on their snow…
List of key Golden Globe nominees
LOS ANGELES: Here are the nominees in key categories for the 80th Golden Globe Awards, which will be handed out on Tuesday (10th day of Jan 2023). "The Banshees of…
Sultan Rahi remembered
ISLAMABAD: Famous film actor Sultan Rahi who remained the most popular Punjabi hero during 1970s and 1980s at Pakistan’s silver screen was remembered on his 27th death anniversary on Monday…
Lehri
Famous film actor Lehri remembered
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):The birth anniversary of famous comedian Lehri was observed on Monday (2nd of January, 2023). Born in Kanpur in 1929‚ Safeerullah Siddiqui (Lehri) moved to Karachiafter partition…
Global Mark for Pakistan’s Entertainment Industry
ISLAMABAD: Another year bids farewell while giving the Pakistani Entertainment industry its fair payoff for the tremendous efforts to revamp the industry and reach across borders. As the year 2022…
Imran Aslam expires at 70
KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday (2nd December, 2022) expressed grief over the death of the veteran journalist Imran Aslam, who died here at the age of seventy. President…
Film Festival
8th Int’l Mountain Film Festival starts on 26th Nov
ISLAMABAD: Featuring as many as 26 films on nature, tourism, travel, landscapes and mountain biodiversity, the 8th edition of Pakistan International Mountain Film Festival will start here on Saturday (26…
Celebrated TV/stage comedian Ismail Tara is no more
KARACHI: Celebrated comedian Ismail Tara, who was put on ventilator a day earlier in a medical facility here when his kidneys failed, expired on Thursday (24th of Nov 2022) at…
The Legend of Maula Jatt
The Legend of Maula Jatt hits 2B at Box Office
ISLAMABAD: Bilal Lashari’s directorial ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ has achieved another milestone as the blockbuster surpassed two billion mark at the global box office, becoming the first ever Pakistani…
Unsolved Mysteries Volume 3
Unsolved Mysteries Volume 3
KARACHI: With a new volume full of thrill, crime-mysteries and unthinkable paranormal activities, return of ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ sent down chills to the millions of fans around the world. After a…