Coldplay concert in Malaysia could be stopped by ‘kill switch’, says minister

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Australian streamer Stan has acquired rights to both seasons, totaling 20 episodes, of the Malaysian adaptation of Scandinavian crime series “The Bridge.” The agreement, brokered by Lyle Bettson-Barker, SVP Australia and New Zealand from Banijay Rights, represents the first time that Stan has acquired a Malaysian drama series. The Asian version of “The Bridge” was initially commissioned by Viu and HBO Asia in 2018, after Double Vision, part of the Vision New Media group, introduced Viu to the format. It broadcast to across 23 territories in the combined footprints of Viu and HBO Asia and was also shown on Viu in South Africa.The title has garnered more than 20 regional awards and nominations across its two seasons, making it the most awarded drama in Malaysian history. Season one faithfully follows the original show, and sees a dead body found on the border between Malaysia and Singapore, necessitating an investigator from each country to work together to solve the crime.

Alissa Simon Film Critic With her debut feature “Tiger Stripes,” Malaysian writer-director Amanda Nell Eu joins an exciting group of directors who provide subversive takes on genre and body horror. Julia Ducournau and “Raw” comes to mind, as do Agnieszka Smoczynska and “The Lure” and John Fawcett and “Ginger Snaps” — like David Cronenberg before them. Eu, an MA graduate of the London Film School, blends Malaysian folklore with heightened realism and a large dollop of “Mean Girls” in the story of a tween going through changes wrought by puberty and alterations in her friendship group.

Director Denis Villeneuve has high hopes for Dune: Part Two, which is currently scheduled for release on March 1, 2024, after bouncing through several potential dates.

Prince Harry is continuing to fight for his family’s safety!

A statement from Prince Harry was read aloud in court today as he fights to have UK protection restored for him and his family.

Griff has teamed up with Coldplay’s Chris Martin’s for her emotive new song, ‘Astronaut’ – check it out below.Griff supported Coldplay on their European stadium tour this year and in a statement, the musician explained how Martin asked her to play him some music she was in the process of writing while on tour. After hearing ‘Astronaut’, he offered to help her with the song.“I’d produced ‘Astronaut’ and written it 100% by myself,” Griff said in a statement.

The 1975‘s Matty Healy and Ross McDonald shared a kiss onstage during Good Vibes Festival earlier this year.The confirmation – per the New Straits Times – comes after the Malaysian government announced that concerts must have a “kill switch” to cut off performances that break guidelines. At the time, the government was also debating on whether international performers should also be banned from performing in Malaysia.Now, however, the ban is being ruled out, with Deputy communications and digital minister Teo Nie Ching announcing in parliament that local music fans and other international artists should not be punished for one band’s actions.“The 1975 flouted several guidelines and we are in the midst of strengthening the guidelines to avoid reoccurrence,” she said.

Killer Mike has opened up about his desire to win a Grammy for his latest solo album ‘Michael’, saying that he doesn’t “want to die unrecognised”.The Run The Jewels rapper released the long-awaited follow-up to 2012’s ‘R.A.P. Music’ back in June.

WEtv has added another reality series to its books.

Following Deadline’s exclusive news last week that Alberto Rosende will make his final appearance on NBC’s Chicago Fire in the Season 12 premiere, the actor is opening up about his decision.

Wu-Tang Clan‘s Ghostface Killah has confirmed that he is set to release a new memoir, titled ‘Rise Of A Killah: My Life In The Wu-Tang’, next year.The upcoming memoir has been announced via its publisher, Macmillan Publishers, and is set for release on May 14 next year. The book is currently available for pre-order in three formats: hardcover, e-book and digital audio.

Ghostface Killah will release his memoir next year via St. Martin’s Press, an imprint of publisher Macmillan.

Chinese streamer and producer iQiyi is joining forces with Malaysia’s GSC Movies and Singapore-based Clover Films to handle theatrical distribution of its Chinese-language films in their respective territories. 

Sylvester Stallone, is up to now. The 60-year-old model and actress, who was married to the “Rocky” star for two years in the late ’80s, recently opened up to People about the failed union. “[My marriage] to Sylvester Stallone was so long ago.

Britney Spears is yet again going after all the “bulls**t” documentaries made about her!

Some parents and guardians must update their personal details on GOV.UK before an important deadline passes next week to ensure Child Benefit payments will continue in December. This will affect anyone with a child aged 16 who had been in further education or training, but has now left, and those who have reached that age, but are now continuing their full-time education.

Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris are getting in a festive mood amid romance rumors.

Taylor Swift is honoring a Swiftie who sadly passed away before her concert.

gay Pride flags during performances as a show of solidarity with the LGBTQ community.The band was scheduled to play before a crowd of 70,000 at Gelora Bung Karno stadium in the capital city of Jakarta on Wednesday, November 15, as part of its “Music of the Spheres World Tour,” which sold out within hours of tickets going on sale, reports Agence France-Presse.Outside the concert, at least 300 conservative Muslim demonstrators calling themselves the “anti-LGBT movement” chanted and held banners accusing Coldplay of spreading “LGBT propaganda” and damaging the country’s “faith and morals.”They also booed and heckled concertgoers, accusing them of being LGBTQ supporters, demanding the show’s cancellation, and denouncing the band. The same protest group also staged demonstrations at several locations in Jakarta in the run-up to the concert.The same protest group also staged demonstrations last week at several locations in Jakarta, including outside the British Embassy, reports NBC News.When some of the protesters began pushing and shoving, police attempted to step in and restore order.

Chicago Fire will say goodbye to Kara Killmer during the NBC show’s twelfth season, Deadline has confirmed. It is as yet unknown how many episodes her character Sylvie Brett will appear in.