Cate Blanchett (©Steven Chee) Australian actor Cate Blanchett will be the President of the Jury of the 71st edition of Cannes Film Festival, which will take place May 8-19, 2018. She follows Pedro Almodóvar, Jury President of the 7oth edition whose jury awarded the Palme d’or to "The Square" by Swedish director Ruben Östlund. “I have been to … Continue reading ‘Ocean’s 8’ star Cate Blanchett is Cannes Film Festival 2018 jury president
Complete list of 2018 Asian Film Awards nominees, winners
awards: Asian Film Awards edition: 12th date: March 17, 2018 venue: The Venetian Macao, Macau, China SPECIAL AWARDS Lifetime Achievement Award: Sylvia Chang 2017 Highest Grossing Asian Film: “Wolf Warrior 2” Excellence in Asian Cinema Award: Kara Wai (Hong Kong) Next Generation Award: Lim Yoon-a (South Korea) TECHNICAL AWARDS Best Editing: Shin Min-kyung for “The King” (South Korea) Nominated: Li … Continue reading Complete list of 2018 Asian Film Awards nominees, winners
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‘Avengers: Infinity War’ star Chris Hemsworth smashed by massive wave while surfing in Canada
Fans of "Avengers: Infinity War" star Chris Hemsworth know how often he posts photos of himself surfing all around the world on social media. Recently, the Australian actor was surfing in Canada when he was hit by a massive wave. On March 20, 2018, Hemsworth took to Instagram to share a photo of himself surfing … Continue reading ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ star Chris Hemsworth smashed by massive wave while surfing in Canada
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Indonesian actor Nicholas Saputra to star in all Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018 episodes
The Japan Foundation Asia Center and the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced that Indonesian actor Nicholas Saputra, 34, will star in all three omnibus episodes being directed by three accomplished Asian filmmakers, Daishi Matsunaga of Japan, Edwin of Indonesia and Degena Yun of China. This is the second Asian Three-Fold Mirror co-production project, a collaboration between the Japan Foundation Asia Center and TIFF. … Continue reading Indonesian actor Nicholas Saputra to star in all Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018 episodes
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‘Amo’ by Brillante Mendoza to premiere on Netflix
Directed by Brillante Mendoza, “Amo” will have its global premiere on Netflix on April 9, 2018. It is a Filipino series set on the background of the controversial war on drugs by the government of the Philippines under the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte. https://www.facebook.com/CenterStageProductionInc/photos/a.474496082636022.1073741827.474271759325121/1648041755281443/?type=1&%3Btheater 'Amo' stars Vince Rillon, Derek Ramsay The story of “Amo” … Continue reading ‘Amo’ by Brillante Mendoza to premiere on Netflix
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Did Mike Tyson break Fabricio Wedum’s nose while filming ‘Kickboxer: Retaliation’?
Mike Tyson and Fabricio Wedum co-starred in “Kickboxer: Retaliation”. While filming a fight scene for the action movie, the retired boxer accidentally punched the Ultimate Fighting Championship athlete in the face, almost breaking the mixed martial artist’s nose. "(It was an) accident but he punched me," Werdum told TMZ Sports referring to Tyson. “(He) almost … Continue reading Did Mike Tyson break Fabricio Wedum’s nose while filming ‘Kickboxer: Retaliation’?
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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Unmasked – The Platinum Collection’ released
English composer and impresario of musical theater Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Unmasked - The Platinum Collection" has been released. The album offers a superb overview of the career to date of the most successful composers of the modern era featuring performances from Barbra Streisand, Beyoncé, Donny Osmond, Gregory Porter, Lana Del Rey, Madonna and Michael Ball. among … Continue reading Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Unmasked – The Platinum Collection’ released
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Glaiza de Castro from ‘Encantadia’ to ‘Contessa’
After playing Sang’gre Pirena in “Encantadia” and “Mulawin vs. Ravena,” Glaiza de Castro, 30, is returning to the small screen. This time, she is playing the title character in the upcoming GMA Network series “Contessa.” On January 12, 2018, I had the chance to ask de Castro about her role in “Contessa” during a dedication … Continue reading Glaiza de Castro from ‘Encantadia’ to ‘Contessa’
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Why ‘Contessa’ star Glaiza de Castro enjoys martial arts
Born Glaiza Castro Galura, Glaiza de Castro is one of the top leading ladies on the small screen in the Philippines today. When she is not busy with her schedule as an actress and a singer, she is very likely to be in the gym training with her brother Alchris Galura, who is also an … Continue reading Why ‘Contessa’ star Glaiza de Castro enjoys martial arts
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Stephen Hawking dies 139 years after Albert Einstein’s birth
British theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking died on March 14, 2018 in his home in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom. He was 76. “We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today,” Robert Hawking, 50, Lucy Hawking, 47, and Timothy Hawking, 39, Stephen’s children, said in a statement obtained by The Guardian. “He … Continue reading Stephen Hawking dies 139 years after Albert Einstein’s birth
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