Tag: Cinema
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‘The Odyssey’ becomes Christopher Nolan’s highest-grossing film
KEY DEVELOPMENTS: The Odyssey has surpassed The Dark Knight Rises to become Christopher Nolan’s highest-grossing film worldwide. The film has crossed $1.1 billion globally, with recent reports putting its domestic and international earnings at roughly $461 million and $644 million respectively. The film has also set a new IMAX box-office record, with about $289 million…
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Iran reacts to Pakistan-Saudi-Türkiye Defence Pact
KEY DEVELOPMENTS: Iran says the Pakistan-Saudi-Türkiye defence pact reflects a changing regional approach to security. Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar briefed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the agreement and stressed its stated focus on regional peace and security. The pact commits the three signatories to regard an armed attack against one member as an attack against…
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Regional Cinema Culture Faces Continued Decline in Pakistan
Key Developments: Traditional cinema culture in Rawalpindi and Islamabad continues to decline as historic theatres give way to commercial developments and audiences shift toward digital streaming platforms. Cultural experts warn that changing entertainment habits and reduced production of regional-language films are weakening Pakistan’s shared cinematic and cultural heritage. RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD (The Express Tribune) — August 06,…
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NCOC Eases Restrictions, Cinema, Wedding Halls Allowed to Reopen
National Command and Operation Centre(NCOC) has announced to ease restrictions across Pakistan. After analyzing the drop in Covid-19 graph, the decision to reopen cinemas, markets, wedding halls and schools has been taken for the month of July. NCOC has instructed that all staff of markets, cinemas, wedding halls etc should be vaccinated. SOPs should still…
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Godzilla vs. Kong sets a new pandemic record
The box office can now be seen coming back to life by the release of new movies after a year long pandemic which is still in the air. Godzilla vs. Kong is a Sci-fi/action movie which was released in March,2021. This Godzilla film series directed by Adam Wingard set the record of $32.3million in…
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Cinema industry’s decay led to foreign content’s onslaught: PM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said the decay of local cinema industry not only led to the onslaught of foreign content but also impacted the youth’s upbringing on high moral values. Chairing a meeting to discuss the role and revival of cinema industry for promotion of national identity, culture and heritage,…
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The first official poster of Gohar Rashid’s movie “Lockdown” has been released
Baaghi TV: The Corona virus epidemic, which began in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has closed cinemas for the past five months, with film releases and shootings halting entertainment and religious, educational and cultural activities around the world. Lockdown has been imposed around the world to prevent Corona and all activities have been stopped, while…
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The Power of Cinema
15th June: The art of performance, drama, and acting, are often words that are categorized as a form of ‘escapism’. However, when you say that, you are overlooking the power they hold, the influence they are capable of having, and the waves that can be created by a single powerful performance. If used right, this…
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Islamabad High Court has ordered details of Tax on Cinema Tickets
During the hearing against the tax on cinemas, Islamabad High Court has ordered details of cinema tickets to be given to Excise Tax authorities. According to the report, Islamabad High Court heard the case against tax on the cinemas, Judge Justice Amir Farooq of Islamabad High Court headed the hearing, he inquired the court if…