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Mothers of the animal kingdom are in the spotlight in a Roku original documentary series that bows on Friday, May 6, just before Mother’s Day.

LONDON -- During a long weekend of royal pageantry devoted to Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne, the British people will take center stage in at least one event.More than 10,000 performers, including schoolchildren, community groups and military bands, are expecting to troop to Buckingham Palace on June 5 to cap four days of celebrations marking the queen's Platinum Jubilee.The event on the Mall, the tree-lined road that leads to the palace, will feature pop star Ed Sheeran, dancers, acrobats, vintage cars and depictions of the queen’s favorite corgis and horses in performances highlighting the changes in British society during Elizabeth's long reign.“It will be all about how, through the recollections and stories and experiences we share, we can see how we are all connected through time to each other, and to the queen,” the show’s director, David Zolkwer, said Tuesday.Elizabeth, the longest-ruling monarch in British history, assumed the throne when she was 25 years old. In the next seven decades, the U.K.

Ke Huy Quan was just 12 years old when he was offered the chance to audition for "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom." It was a decision that forever changed his life. A few years prior, Quan and his family arrived in Los Angeles from their native Vietnam. A casting director had overheard the preteen practicing lines with his sibling and asked if he wanted to try out for the 1984 action-adventure film that starred Harrison Ford.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefKorean-made series have continued to dominate viewership on Netflix, following on from the breakout successes of “Squid Game” and “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” in 2021.For ten of the 13 weeks in the first quarter so far this year, Korean shows have held top spot in Netflix’s global non-English series ranking. Romantic comedy “Business Proposal” is currently the top non-English series for the third week in a row (March 28-April 3, 2022), and is Netflix’s third-ranking series of all origins, behind only “Bridgerton” (seasons 1 and season 2) with over 32 million watch hours.“Business Proposal” has played particularly strongly in Asia, ranking as the top series in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam and in second place in India and Sri Lanka in the last week.

EXCLUSIVE: Indie distribution outfits Deaf Crocodile Films and Gratitude Films are combining forces to give limited theatrical releases this year to a pair of foreign-language titles.

1.6 million TikTok and 136,000 Instagram followers, posing in micro bikinis. And while they may be big fans of her cheeky outfits, the locals on Cocos Island were not. “So I landed in Cocos yesterday and the lady who owns the Airbnb that we’re staying in received some calls from some locals saying I should be wearing something more culturally appropriate because this island is predominantly Muslim,” the TikTok vlogger shared.

Liz Hurley has shared her heartache after finding herself unable to attend the funeral of ex-husband Shane Warne.The cricket legend died earlier this month at the age of 52 from a suspected heart attack.Taking to Instagram, Liz - who was in a relationship with Shane between 2010 and 2013 - shared a photo from their engagement and wrote: “My heart aches that I can’t be in Australia tomorrow for Shane’s funeral. “I was filming last night and, with the time jump, physically can’t get there.These pictures were taken in Sri Lanka to celebrate our engagement- we had all our children with us and it was the happiest time.

Elizabeth Hurley has spoken of her heartbreak after the actress will be forced to miss the funeral of her ex-fiancé, Shane Warne.READ: Elizabeth Hurley reacts as Shane Warne’s ex-wife is comforted by children in new photoThe cricket legend passed away earlier this month from natural causes and Elizabeth previously paid tribute to her "lionheart". Taking to Instagram on Saturday, she shared several photos from their engagement and explained that was going to miss his funeral, which will be held on Sunday.

Naman Ramachandran Madhuri Dixit, one of the brightest and most enduring Bollywood stars, is basking in the success of her streaming acting debut, Netflix’s “The Fame Game.”The series bowed Feb. 25 and is among the top 10 Netflix shows in Mauritius, Bahrain, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Sri Lanka and the U.A.E.In the series created by Sri Rao, and directed by Bejoy Nambiar and Karishma Kohli, Dixit plays top Bollywood star Anamika Anand, who at the height of her fame, disappears without a trace.

Shane Warne has sadly passed away at the age of 52.

Naman Ramachandran Shane Warne, legendary former Australian cricket player and television commentator, died of a suspected heart attack on Friday. He was 52. Warne’s management company MPC Entertainment said that he was found unresponsive in his villa in Koh Samui, Thailand.“It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack,” MPC said in a statement.

Naman Ramachandran BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC, has set a content deal with MX Player, India’s largest AVOD service, which also has a strong reach across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives and Pakistan. The partnership kicks off with Simon Allen‘s “The Watch,” a series inspired by the characters in Terry Pratchett’s bestselling “Discworld” novels, which follows an unlikely group of misfits, The City Watch, who are forced to find the guts to save the world, surprising even themselves in the process; and “Line of Duty” creator Jed Mercurio‘s “Critical,” set in a major trauma center that only deals with the most serious cases, following an emergency medical team that battles through the vital first hour of care to save lives that hang in balance.

Naman Ramachandran Entrepreneur Karnesh Ssharma is launching Clean OTT, a streaming service focusing on female-oriented original content, in the first quarter of 2023.Female actors, directors and producers will be at the heart of the service, which aims to move away from the male gaze that plagues Indian content and to create a sustainable platform for female professionals to further their career in the entertainment industry, while also removing age barriers.The content will include originally curated and produced works by Clean and pre-selected projects that meet the Clean OTT messaging framework by other producers from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.Ssharma is also a co-founder of Clean Slate Filmz (Netflix’s “Bulbbul,” Amazon’s “Paatal Lok”). The Clean OTT library will feature work from directors, scriptwriters, actors, and producers associated with Clean Slate Filmz, as well as providing opportunities to emerging talent.

Jamie Lang Bollywood actress and fitness buff Shilpa Shetty is lined up to host a new wellness-themed chat show, produced by Mirchi, an Entertainment Network India Limited company, and presented by Pintola Peanut Butter with Sofit. Focusing on physical and mental wellness, “Shape of You” will invite a wide range of India’s most popular celebrities to share their best tips for caring for their physical and mental wellbeing.

Nilüfer Yanya has a way of making pain feel tranquile and grief transcendent. Her third album, PAINLESS, out March 4 on ATO Records, centers tracks that stretch out like lakes at night, sparkling with the strange elements beneath their placid surfaces.

Nilüfer Yanya has shared the latest taste of her forthcoming second album – you can see a luxurious video for new single ‘anotherlife’ below.The visuals were shot while on holiday in Sri Lanka, and were directed by the London musician’s sister and frequent collaborator Molly Daniel.Yanya said of ‘anotherlife’: “At the core of the song it’s just about being OK with things and accepting that this is where you are at. However, the ‘I’ll do anything’ line hints at a desperation of wanting to let that be known.”‘anotherlife’ is the third single to be released from Yanya’s upcoming second album ‘Painless’, which is set to arrive on March 4 via ATO and follows 2019 debut ‘Miss Universe’.

Naman Ramachandran Italian actor and singer Michele Morrone is set to make his Indian debut alongside Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez with music video “Mud Mud Ke.” Morrone starred in Polish erotic film ‘365 Days,’ which is getting two sequels from Netflix. Fernandez is a Sri Lankan actor who made a mark in Bollywood with “Kick,” alongside Salman Khan, and has upcoming films co-starring Ranveer Singh and Akshay Kumar.The ‘Mud Mud Ke’ video is from Desi Music Factory and features music by Tony Kakkar who also sings with Neha Kakkar. Mihir Gulati has directed the video, which has been choreographed by Shakti Mohan.

Naman Ramachandran Go language-specific, go cheap and go hyper-local to reap success appears to be the motto of a range of streamers operating across South Asia.With countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Afghanistan, South Asia is a vast region populated by 1.9 billion people speaking a welter of languages. It is no secret that people in the region prefer consuming content in their own tongues.

Sean Penn has angered many after he doubled down on his claims that men have become “quite feminized” and this time, slammed men who wear skirts.

Naman Ramachandran Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) has acquired exclusive South Asia media rights for the 2022 Asian Games taking place later this year at Hangzhou, China. SPN will have the rights to broadcast the games across its sports channels in India and the subcontinent including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan, Bhutan and Maldives, and on streamer SonyLIV through Sept. 2023.

The 72nd Berlin International Film Festival has confirmed its various juries, including who will be joining M. Night Shyamalan to award the International Competition prizes.

This Morning's gardening expert Daisy Payne has given a glimpse inside her trip to Sri Lanka as she teases 'incredible' content for the ITV show. The talented 24 year old, who has garnered 14,800 Instagram followers through her tips and tricks, has shared a peek inside her sun-soaked getaway to South Asia and exclusively shared some gorgeous snaps with OK! Daisy, who describes herself as a 'gardener and allotment holder', has revealed how the trip is a 'pinch me' moment in a breathtaking snap taken at the Pidurangala observation deck in Sigiriya.

When Nasser Shaikh was opening presents with his baby daughter on Christmas Day morning in 2011, he received a phone call that was to change his life forever.

Read more here: First Sri Lankan street food restaurant to open in Brum - with island cocktails and tapas platesThe new site will allow the brand its full menu of star burgers, loaded fries, signature celeb milkshakes, as well as a full range of breakfast burgers for hungry city centre workers who have just stepped off the train.

Eminem has found one of his biggest fans in a sweet place.

MasterChef frontman Gregg Wallace has stunned some fans by revealing he has gone to the same honeymoon destination with his different wives. Greg, 57, was chatting with Sri Lankan chef Charith whilst the contestant took part in the skills test in the latest series of MasterChef: The Professionals.

Naman Ramachandran “Annaatthe,” the latest film from Indian superstar Rajinikanth, will receive a massive 1,193 screen release outside India, in addition to more than 1,000 screens at home.The Tamil-language film, also being released in Telugu as “Peddhanna,” will release across 677 screens in the U.S., 17 in Canada, 110 in Malaysia, 23 in Singapore, 35 in the U.K., 43 across Europe, 85 in Australia and New Zealand, 117 in the United Arab Emirates and 86 in Sri Lanka.The film is releasing over

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coronavirus last month and was treated at a hospital in Colombo, the capital.

EXCLUSIVE: DistroTV, one of the largest independent, ad-supported streaming platforms in the world, is launching ‘DistroTV Desi’, which will offer more than 15 premier South Asian channels.

Naman Ramachandran BAFTA-winning Welsh director Philip John, whose credits include “Downton Abbey” and “The Good Karma Hospital,” will direct “Arrangements of Love,” the sole Asian project selected at the Toronto International Financing Forum, which sits alongside the Toronto film festival.The film is an adaptation of the bestselling 2004 novel of the same title by Indian author Timeri N.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefCecilia Marino has been hired to launch Lionsgate Play, the South Asia-focused platform of Lionsgate’s premium subscription service Starz, in The Philippines. She will become GM of Lionsgate Play Philippines and report to Rohit Jain, MD South Asia, and networks – emerging markets Asia.The service recently launched in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, after a successful rollout in India last year.

Perth. Tyroshan (36) and Ayesha Attidi Panagoda (30), decided to open their very own plastic-free zero-waste shop in the Fair City.The business owners, both from Sri Lanka, started up Tay Larder on South Methven Street after struggling to find shops that offered plastic-free packaging.

Scots woman who was raped and sexually assaulted by a hotel worker on a package holiday with her husband has won an 11-year fight for justice after the Supreme Court ruled that a tour operator was liable for the attack. The victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was attacked by an on-duty hotel employee in a Kuoni resort in Sri Lanka in 2010.