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As Tamil film star Vijay’s legal troubles mount, some see a political conspiracy at play 

Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vetri Kalagam (TVK), is untested in elections, but its vote share could determine who forms the next state government.
Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vetri Kalagam (TVK), is untested in elections, but its vote share could determine who forms the next state government.

Actress Zoe Saldana thanks directors, fans for making her highest-grossing actor of all time

US actress Zoe Saldana poses during a photocall for the European premiere of "Avatar: Fire and Ash" at the Seine Musicale concert hall in Boulogne-Billancourt, on the outskirts of Paris on December 5, 2025. (Photo by Bertrand GUAY / AFP)
US actress Zoe Saldana poses during a photocall for the European premiere of "Avatar: Fire and Ash" at the Seine Musicale concert hall in Boulogne-Billancourt, on the outskirts of Paris on December 5, 2025. (Photo by Bertrand GUAY / AFP)

Netflix inks deal to stream Sony films globally after debut in cinemas

As part of the deal, Netflix will also be able to license select films and TV series from Sony’s library, which includes hit franchises such as Spider-Man and Jumanji. 
As part of the deal, Netflix will also be able to license select films and TV series from Sony’s library, which includes hit franchises such as Spider-Man and Jumanji. 

Film & TV Picks

Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung make a picture-perfect couple in romcom Can This Love Be Translated?

Can This Love Be Translated?, starring Kim Seon-ho (left) and Go Youn-jung.
Can This Love Be Translated?, starring Kim Seon-ho (left) and Go Youn-jung.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon made deal with Netflix to give The Rip crew performance bonuses

Ben Affleck (left) and Matt Damon in The Rip.
Ben Affleck (left) and Matt Damon in The Rip.

At The Movies

28 Years Later sequel keeps you on edge, Springsteen biopic tells intimate album origin story

Ralph Fiennes in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.
Ralph Fiennes in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.

When Liang Po Po meets Ah Beng in new Chinese New Year movie, accidents happen

Jack Neo (left) and Jack Lim as Liang Po Po and Ah Beng at the media event for the Chinese New Year comedy Liang Po Po Vs Ah Beng, on board the Genting Dream Cruise.
Jack Neo (left) and Jack Lim as Liang Po Po and Ah Beng at the media event for the Chinese New Year comedy Liang Po Po Vs Ah Beng, on board the Genting Dream Cruise.

Handling both acting and directing in Timur was a ‘headache’, says first-time film-maker Iko Uwais

Indonesian action star Iko Uwais acts and directs for the first time in military action drama Timur.
Indonesian action star Iko Uwais acts and directs for the first time in military action drama Timur.

So what if cinemas become ‘jazz bars’ for a select few?

(From left) Richard Low and Lim Kay Tong in The Old Man And His Car.  PHOTO: Waking Life Pictures
(From left) Richard Low and Lim Kay Tong in The Old Man And His Car.  PHOTO: Waking Life Pictures

Paramount sues Warner Bros for Netflix deal details, plans proxy fight

Warner Bros Discovery’s board last week rejected Paramount’s amended offer.
Warner Bros Discovery’s board last week rejected Paramount’s amended offer.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.