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16th April, 2013
‘Addiction to piracy keeps cinema from growing’
" We’re lining the pockets of the pirates instead of artists and those investing in films,” said former minister, Javed Jabbar.
" We’re lining the pockets of the pirates instead of artists and those investing in films,” said former minister, Javed Jabbar.
5th April, 2013
Famed movie critic Roger Ebert dies
Ebert started as a film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times in 1967. In 1975 he became the first movie reviewer to get the Pulitzer Prize for criticism.
Ebert started as a film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times in 1967. In 1975 he became the first movie reviewer to get the Pulitzer Prize for criticism.
6th March, 2013
Watts, Pitt bring films to Tribeca Film Festival
The New York festival on Tuesday announced 46 of the 89 feature films that will make up this year's lineup.
The New York festival on Tuesday announced 46 of the 89 feature films that will make up this year's lineup.
26th February, 2013
Herald exclusive: Trail of Success
Hot on the heels of success, Humaima Malick is all set to be Pakistan’s next female actor to make a mark internationally, writes Aamna Haider Isani.
Hot on the heels of success, Humaima Malick is all set to be Pakistan’s next female actor to make a mark internationally, writes Aamna Haider Isani.
19th February, 2013
In conversation with Ali Zafar
"There is no policy from government for films in Pakistan. I never had any problem in Pakistan and they give me lot of love," Ali Zafar said.
"There is no policy from government for films in Pakistan. I never had any problem in Pakistan and they give me lot of love," Ali Zafar said.
29th January, 2013
Pacino’s late comedic turn also a homecoming
The 72-year-old may be gray-haired and a little worn, but he remains, like a dancer, always on his toes.
The 72-year-old may be gray-haired and a little worn, but he remains, like a dancer, always on his toes.
29th January, 2013
“Zero Dark Thirty” finds no takers in Pakistan
The movie about the Osama bin Laden raid along with controversial television shows "Homeland" and "Last" resort, have not been picked up film distributors and TV channels.
The movie about the Osama bin Laden raid along with controversial television shows "Homeland" and "Last" resort, have not been picked up film distributors and TV channels.
26th January, 2013
Oscar nominee ‘Amour’ a top contender for French award
Oscar-nominated “Amour,” is one of the top contenders for France's top movie awards, the Cesars, officials said on Friday.
Oscar-nominated “Amour,” is one of the top contenders for France's top movie awards, the Cesars, officials said on Friday.
23rd January, 2013
Filmmaker Alan Parker to receive top British film accolade
Parker will be presented with the Bafta fellowship on Feb. 10 at the Bafta awards, to recognise “outstanding and exceptional contribution to film”.
Parker will be presented with the Bafta fellowship on Feb. 10 at the Bafta awards, to recognise “outstanding and exceptional contribution to film”.
3rd January, 2013
Bollywood movies to watch out for in 2013
With maestros like Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Prakash Jha returning, 2013 promises some big surprises.
With maestros like Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Prakash Jha returning, 2013 promises some big surprises.
30th December, 2012
Blast outside cinema house injures one in Peshawar
A blast at the gate of a Shama cinema near Bacha Khan Chowk in Peshawar's Faqirabad area injured one person early on Sunday, DawnNews reported.
A blast at the gate of a Shama cinema near Bacha Khan Chowk in Peshawar's Faqirabad area injured one person early on Sunday, DawnNews reported.
26th October, 2012
Bambino cinema rises from the ashes
Showing steely resilience, the Bambino cinema will resume functioning on the first day of Eid.
Showing steely resilience, the Bambino cinema will resume functioning on the first day of Eid.
7th October, 2012
Capital remains without a cinema: Censor board disbanded
“The chairman of the CBFC is also removed from his position."
“The chairman of the CBFC is also removed from his position."
2nd October, 2012
Celebrating the Hero
Waheed Murad had easily become the heartthrob of the nation with his subtle style of romance and good looks.
Waheed Murad had easily become the heartthrob of the nation with his subtle style of romance and good looks.
16th September, 2012
‘We need to create our own heroes’
Zeba Bakhtiar : "The kind of society we lived in needed positive tales told with dignity."
Zeba Bakhtiar : "The kind of society we lived in needed positive tales told with dignity."
4th September, 2012
Salma Agha’s daughter Sasha to star in Yash Raj Films’
"She will be presented as a super glamorous heroine. But staying true to the method adopted by the Yashraj banner."
"She will be presented as a super glamorous heroine. But staying true to the method adopted by the Yashraj banner."
14th August, 2012
Aamina Sheikh and Mohib Mirza enthrall audience in New York
“Lamha” or “Seedlings” — one of the 100 films picked from thousands at NYC International Film Festival.
“Lamha” or “Seedlings” — one of the 100 films picked from thousands at NYC International Film Festival.
26th July, 2012
Malick and De Palma in competition at Venice film festival
Terence Malick's “To the Wonder” and Brian De Palma's “Passion” are among the films in competition at this year's Venice Film Festival.
Terence Malick's “To the Wonder” and Brian De Palma's “Passion” are among the films in competition at this year's Venice Film Festival.
11th July, 2012
Between frames: Barfi
As soon as Priyanka Chopra tweeted about her upcoming romantic comedy directed by Anurag Basu, it was all over the social networking website.
As soon as Priyanka Chopra tweeted about her upcoming romantic comedy directed by Anurag Basu, it was all over the social networking website.
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3rd July, 2012
Exclusive: Pakistan’s first sports film
Dawn.com met with Humayun Saeed to gain some insight on what Saeed calls 'Pakistan’s first sports film'.
Dawn.com met with Humayun Saeed to gain some insight on what Saeed calls 'Pakistan’s first sports film'.
