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Nadaraja Sivam passes away

Nadaraja Sivam passes away

Nadaraja Sivam, senior broadcaster and actor passed away recently. Despite the significant contributions he made to the Tamil media, he also acted in a few Sinhala movies and tele dramas that became popular among the masses. He acted in popular Sinhala movies like ‘Sudu Akka’,’ Yuda Gini Meda’, ‘Ira Handa Yata’, ‘Selvam’ and ‘Akarsha’. He [...]

BMICH Re-opens

BMICH Re-opens

BMICH – Sri Lanka’s iconic landmark recommenced its operations on 23rd June after the Covid-19 lockdown with a corporate event for CEOs. The event organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) under its ‘Restart Sri Lanka’ initiative, a national programme to reengineer businesses facilitated by the globally renowned Omar Khan as guest speaker,was [...]

‘The Voice Teens’ stretchs out at the Stein Studios

‘The Voice Teens’  stretchs out at the Stein Studios

The Voice Teens’ global franchise was introduced to Sri Lanka by Sirasa TV, The People’s Channel.This is considered one of the most successful reality TV formats with over 400 renowned coaches worldwide, which has created a worthy platform for thousands of aspiring singers,many who have gone onto have successful singing careers. The franchised reality programme [...]

Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ in Sinhala

Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ in Sinhala

Tony Ranasinghe, the veteran cinema and stage actor and writer passed away on 16th June 2015. On his fifth death anniversary his children released his last translated Shakespearean drama ‘Hamlet’, published by Sarasavi Publications. Tony, who was passionate about bringing Shakespearean work to local audiences, worked tirelessly to translate and stage some of the Shakespearean [...]

‘New normal’ trend with Russel’s

‘New normal’ trend with Russel’s

Diversifying to meet the need for healthy Face masks of international quality Russel’s Fashion and Design (Pvt) Limited an associate of Russel’s Pvt Ltd have ventured into the manufacturing of Face masks. Russel’s, a popular culinary, catering and tea company, later diverse into many fields including clothing and fashion. The company which is also much [...]

Paris Jackson’s Jesus Movie Role Sparks Petitions to Block Film

Paris Jackson’s Jesus Movie Role Sparks Petitions to Block Film

A lot of people are not happy with Paris Jackson’s newest movie role—more than 270,000, to be more specific. In April, it was confirmed that the late Michael Jackson’s only daughter will star in Janell Shirtcliff’s upcoming film, Habit, as Jesus. Jackson will appear along with several fellow stars, including Gavin Rossdale and Bella Thorne, who, according to media reports , portrays [...]

‘Dada Ima’ awarded in France

‘Dada Ima’  awarded in France

Film ‘Dada ima’ (End of the Hunt) has won the Best Cinematography award at the Nice International Film Festival in France held between June 22 to 26. Renowned cinematographer Ruwan Costa won the award. At Nice in France the film was also nominated for Best Film – in the main category out of 10 international [...]

NFC’s limit on foreign films must be abolished; Thushan

NFC’s limit on foreign films  must be abolished; Thushan

Leading film importer and exhibitor Thushan Meemanage says that the National Film Corporation’s (NFC) restriction on importing number of foreign films to Sri Lanka has severely hampered the film industry. Mr. Meemanage, Director CEO of Scope cinemas Pvt. Limited and CEO of Skyline entertainment and consultancy Pvt. Limited, complained that the archaic regulation introduced with [...]

Newspaper free for Covid Heroes

Newspaper free  for Covid Heroes

‘The Newspaper’, the newest film released after Covid-19 closedown of cinemas,  will have free shows for Covid-19 heroes including those in the health sector, security and the media. “Those working in the health, security forces and media can watch the film free of charge from any cinemas,” co-producer Bandula Gunawardena said following press show last [...]

The Scope Opens on July 10

The Scope Opens on July 10

Breaking almost four months long closure due to curfew and virtual lockdown of the country due to Covid-19 pandemic, the Scope cinema, one of the leading multiplexes mainly screening foreign movies will be opened from June 10. The multiplex with six theatres will be opened with brand new latest American action drama ‘Mulan’,  produced by [...]

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