Police have arrested three people on suspicion of aiding and abetting the shooting incident that took place near the Sirisara Uyana apartment complex in Sahaspura, Borella. Police said they are aged 24, 25 and 40 and residents of Borella and Dematagoda. A suspect who aided and abetted the shooting had been arrested by the police …
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The Colombo High Court yesterday ordered the adjournment of the case filed against millionaire businessman Mohamed Ibrahim and two others, who are accused of covering up the Easter attacks, until July 2. It was revealed during the hearing of the case that a witness in this case, a woman who worked at his house, had …
On Valentine’s Day, which fell on the 14th, Sri Lankan-origin Bollywood actress Jacqueline Ferdinand received a luxurious private jet as a gift. The gift was given to her by her boyfriend Sukesh Chandrasekhar. He, who is currently lodged in Delhi’s Mandoli Central Jail in connection with a Rs 200 crore money laundering case, sent her …
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By Sara Pathirana On 10th January, I found myself stepping into a landmark in Sri Lanka’s hospitality setting. Amba Yaalu Kandalama, the latest gem in the Thema Collection’s portfolio, has opened its doors on this day, marking a vibrant beginning to the year 2025. This was not just another luxury resort; it was a testament …
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Fact Check has confirmed that the girl receiving an award wearing a dress with a tattooed thigh is not really a Sri Lankan girl. A number of posts are circulating in the country’s social media saying that the girl is a Sri Lankan girl. But it is confirmed that this photo is not an occasion …
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Warna film, directed by Ajith Dharmasuriya and produced by Indra Pathiraja, based on a true story, will be screened in theaters across the island from March 1st. Vishwa Kodikara, Chamatka Lakmini, Laxman Mendis along with Jayani Senanaka act in this movie. Music by Saman Perera. Akila Nadishani Bandara
The Ministry of Mass Media has decided to reduce the fee of 40,000 rupees charged so far to 30,000 rupees for obtaining a license to screen foreign films in Sri Lanka. This fee reduction will be effective from the first day of the month. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Mass Media has also taken steps to …
The person who stole the Ranamayura Award from vetern film director Dr. Lester James Peiris for directing the movie Gamperaliya has been arrested once again in Kandy . This Rana Mayura Award presented to Dr. Lester James Pires at the New Delhi Film Festival is considered to be a very important award for a Sri …
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Tourism Minister Harin Fernando and Labor and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara have decided to expel Samagi Jana Balawegaya from the party. It is reported that this decision was taken by the working committee of the party today (18) afternoon.
“Really assistant director is not the director ,recently I have many prooves that assistant directors who are acting as directors .It should not be happen.I good assistant director shuold be a person of who is capable of handling any risky situation while properly maintaining the whole crew on locations .”
Cinema director Somaratne Dissanayake says that the condition of veteran actor Jackson Anthony, who recently met with a terrible car accident, has not improved yet. He added that Jackson Anthony, who is currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital, is still unconscious. Jackson Anthony was seriously injured in an accident in Anuradhapura recently when the …
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The original stars of Jurassic Park are to reunite for the next instalment of the dinosaur film franchise. Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum will reprise their roles in the upcoming Jurassic World 3. The actors led the cast of the 1993 hit, directed by Steven Spielberg, and have appeared separately in subsequent instalments. …
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Writer and actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge has signed a major contract to make TV shows for Amazon. The Fleabag and Killing Eve creator, who won three Emmy Awards on Sunday, said she was “insanely delighted” with the exclusive deal. It will see the 34-year-old create and produce new programmes for streaming service Amazon Prime. According to …
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A film about scheming strippers starring Jennifer Lopez has been banned in Malaysia because of its “excessive obscene content”. The country’s film censorship board said Hustlers’ naked breasts, erotic dances and scenes featuring drugs made it “not suitable for public screening”. Square Box Pictures, the company distributing Hustlers in Malaysia, confirmed the ban on social media. …
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The film Jojo Rabbit has won the influential People’s Choice Award at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The World War II satire about a young boy in 1940s Germany who discovers his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their house stars Scarlett Johansson and Roman Griffin Davis. Johansson also appears in the …
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Tom Hanks has said the increasing level of cynicism in society is partly what led him to take a role as a loveable children’s entertainer. The actor plays Fred Rogers in his new movie – a legendary US kids TV host whose brand was wholesome and warm. “Cynicism has become the default position for so …
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The Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix, has taken the top Golden Lion prize at the Venice Film Festival. Director Todd Phillips’ film about the comic villain, starring Joaquin Phoenix, is already being tipped for the Oscars. Roman Polanski won the Grand Jury Prize for An Officer and a Spy, despite controversy over of its inclusion. The …
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Remember that iconic poster for the Oscar-winning 1999 movie “American Beauty?”There is the youthful abdomen, the red rose, the perfectly manicured hand meant to symbolize teenage innocence — or not-so innocent in the case of Mena Suvari’s character. Most people assumed the hand belongs to Suvari. It does not. It belongs to Christina Hendricks of …
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Hrithik Roshan is an actor who is known for his charismatic personality and greek godesque good looks. The actor carries a certain aura around him and fans just cannot stop drooling whenever they see him on the big screen. Nithya Menon, who is making her Bollywood debut with ‘Mission Mangal’, is glad to have chosen …
The Golden Peacock award belonging to the late Dr Lester James Peiris, which was recovered after being stolen from his home, has been returned to his wife Sumithra Peiris. The medal was officially handed over to the late filmmaker’s wife at their residence on Lester James Peiris Mawatha, Colombo 5 on Friday morning. The medal …
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The Cannes Film Festival kicks off later, one day earlier than normal, with a number of new measures set to ensure it won’t be business as usual. Guests taking selfies on the red carpet risk being shut out of screenings in an attempt to stamp out the practice. Press screenings for films having their world …
The five suspects arrested over the theft of the Golden Peacock award belonging to the late Dr. Lester James Peiris included individuals who have been stealing valuable items at gatherings of crowds, specially those of the rich, for the past couple of years. Police said. Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara, briefing the media on the …
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The Lost medal of late Dr. Lester James Peiris has been found on an overhead rack of a Kollupitiya-Kaduwela 177 route private bus, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara said. Dr. Lester James Peiris received the medal when “Gamperaliya” won the Golden Peacock Award for best feature film at the third New Delhi film festival in …
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Final rites of the legendary Film Director late Dr. Lester James Peiris were performed at the Independence Square, Colombo under the state patronage on Wednesday. Dr Lester James Peiris passed away at the age of 99 years at a private hospital in Colombo. The remains of late Dr Peiris were taken away from his home …
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