ANN/THE STAR – You’ve probably heard that a Hot Wheels toy replica of Malaysia’s first national automobile, the Proton Saga, is now on the market. If that isn’t enough to make any Malaysian happy or proud, maybe this will: a Malaysian nine-year-old drew the box artwork for a limited edition version of the automobile. Saw […]
ANN/THE STAR – Superhero films have been on a decline recently, with reports of Marvel Studios being ‘in crisis’ as their recent slate of films have lacked the gravitational pull of their last, and controversies dog their future slate of films. The latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the aptly titled The Marvels, […]
ANN/THE STAR – The renowned Japanese manga One Piece is gaining worldwide attention following the debut of its inaugural live-action adaptation on Netflix, which has already secured a second season renewal. Comprising eight episodes in its first season, this adaptation successfully encapsulates the entirety of the East Blue Saga from the manga and anime. Impressively, […]
Michael Cheang ANN/THE STAR – Malay-language arthouse horror film Tiger Stripes made history by becoming the first Malaysian film to win the grand prize for best feature at the Cannes’ Critics’ Week, a sidebar for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival that is dedicated to first or second films. The debut effort by Malaysian director Amanda Nell Eu won the […]