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What to expect from the ‘Friends’ reunion

The last episode of “Friends” was aired in May 2004, leaving behind a legacy in American sitcoms, for its 10 seasons and 236 episodes. Last year, after HBO Max announced in February that a reunion special would begin filming in March 2020, things got delayed due to the pandemic. The episode was re-scheduled to film in August last year, which again was delayed. The special, The One with the Reunion, was finally shot last week in Los Angeles.
Recession drama 'Nomadland' wins best film at BAFTA awards

US recession drama "Nomadland", about a community of van dwellers, was the big winner at Britain's BAFTA awards on Sunday, scooping best film and prizes for its Chinese-born director Chloe Zhao and leading actress Frances McDormand.
'Trial of Chicago 7,' Chadwick Boseman score SAG wins ahead of Oscars

Courtroom drama "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and jazz period film "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" were the big winners at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards, one of the last major ceremonies before the Oscars.
'No Zoom' Oscars causes backlash, Hollywood media reports

The “No Zoom” policy for this year’s Oscars ceremony is proving a headache for multiple nominees who live outside the United States and who are still under pandemic restrictions, according to Hollywood publications.
'Mank' leads Oscar nominations with 10 nods

Netflix’s 1930s Hollywood drama “Mank” led Oscar nominations today with 10 nods, including best picture.
'The Crown,' 'Schitt's Creek' take Golden Globes TV honors

Netflix Inc’s British royal drama “The Crown,” which focused its most recent season on the troubled marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, led the television honors at Hollywood’s Golden Globe awards on Sunday.
Darth Vader actor Dave Prowse dead at 85

Dave Prowse, the British actor behind the menacing black mask of Star Wars villain Darth Vader, has died, his agent Thomas Bowington said Sunday.
'Watchmen,' 'Schitt's Creek' rule at virtual Emmys with pandemic and political twists

Media family saga "Succession," dystopian drama "Watchmen" and feel-good comedy "Schitt's Creek" dominated the Emmy Awards on Sunday in a show sprinkled with jokes about the coronavirus pandemic, political jibes and appeals for racial justice.
TV's 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' to end after 14 years

The American television reality show that shot Kim Kardashian and her family to fame is ending in 2021 after 14 years, the E! network says.
Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson and family have recovered from Covid-19

Pro-wrestler turned Hollywood actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson said in a video message posted on social media on Wednesday that he, his wife and their two young children tested positive for Covid-19 in recent weeks but that they all have recovered and are healthy.
Disney postpones ‘Mulan’ indefinitely, Paramount moves ‘Top Gun’ sequel to next summer

Walt Disney Co has postponed the debut of its movie “Mulan” indefinitely, dealing a new blow to theater operators that were counting on the live-action epic to help attract audiences during a pandemic.
Hollywood actress Kelly Preston dies of cancer

American actress Kelly Preston who has appeared in films including "Jerry Maguire" and "Twins", has died aged 57 after battling breast cancer for nearly two years, her husband, John Travolta, announces in an Instagram post.
‘A product of its time’: ‘Gone with the Wind’ removed from HBO Max

Considered a Hollywood classic, Civil War epic “Gone with the Wind” has been taken off HBO Max following calls for it to be removed from the US streaming service.
Tom Hanks released from hospital after virus quarantine

Tom Hanks has been released from the Australian hospital where he was in isolation since testing positive for the coronavirus last week, but his wife Rita Wilson remains hospitalised.
Tom Hanks tests positive for coronavirus

Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for coronavirus while in Australia for a film project, the Oscar-winning US actor says.
Hollywood legend, 'Spartacus' star Kirk Douglas passes away

Kirk Douglas, one of the last superstars of Hollywood's golden age of cinema renowned for his intense, muscular performances in "Spartacus" and "Paths of Glory," dies aged 103.
‘Dolittle’ and ‘Bad Boys for Life’ hit Star Cineplex today

Two films, Dolittle and Bad Boys for Life, hit Star Cineplex today. Dolittle is a fantasy adventure film directed by Stephen Gaghan
‘Black Christmas’ 2019’s first look

Sophia Takal’s remake of the Canadian classic horror film, Black Christmas (1974), is ready for release under the same name. Originally produced and directed by Bod Clark, the two and a half minute trailer of the 2019 remake was just released, and it seems more than just a slasher film.
New Bond movie release moved to November amid coronavirus fears

The global release of the new James Bond film "No Time to Die" was postponed by seven months amid the coronavirus disruption that has closed movie theaters in China and caused widespread headaches for other Hollywood productions.
Two thrilling films at Star Cineplex today

Dora and the Lost City of Gold is an American adventure comedy film directed by James Bobin. It is a live-action adaptation and continuation of Nickelodeon and Nick Jr’s television series, Dora the Explorer. It stars Isabela Moner as the title character, with Eugenio
Keanu Reeves to return as Neo for ‘The Matrix 4’

Keanu Reeves is set to officially return as Neo for the long-awaited fourth installment in the famous sci-fi series, The Matrix.
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ hits Star Cineplex

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a comedy-drama film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Produced by Columbia Pictures, Bona Film Group, Heyday Films,
Dark Phoenix now showing at Star Cineplex

Dark Phoenix, the superhero film based on Marvel Comics’ X-men characters, is a direct sequel to X-Men: Apocalypse (2016). The film is written and directed by Simon Kinberg and stars an ensemble cast featuring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult
Robert Downey Jr’s initiative to address climate change

At Amazon’s Machine learning, Automation, Robotics and Space (MARS) conference in Las Vegas, actor Robert Downey Jr took the stage to talk about his future goals to improve the environment. Downey intends to launch a new foundation called The Footprint Coalition that
Godzilla: King of the Monsters lands at Star Cineplex

Godzilla: King of The Monsters, directed and co-written by Michael Dougherty, hits Star Cineplex today. It is a sequel to the 2014 film
What to binge watch once ‘Game of Thrones’ ends

Game of Thrones, one of the most successful television shows of our current age, is approaching its end. While there’s still time before the final episode of the series airs, diehard fans may already be wondering what they can watch next. Thankfully, there are plenty of other serials that feature what fans
Anne Hathaway receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Actor Anne Hathaway was honoured recently with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, while promoting her latest film The Hustle. “I’m
A post-endgame world

Avengers: Endgame marks the final chapter of a decade-long story, but the tale is not over. With a number of sequels and prequels yet to hit theatres, Marvel Studios is far from done with the characters of the Avengers. The events of the last Avengers film have changed a great many things and will shape
'Hellboy' hits Star Cineplex

'Hellboy', the 2019 American dark fantasy superhero film based on the Dark Horse Comics character of the same name, releases at Star Cineplex today.
'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' - a promising trailer

The first trailer for Quentin Tarantino's upcoming film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood was released recently.