TV Times
‘Punsanda Paaya’ shines bright
‘Punsanda Paaya-2013’ mega concert organised by Moratuwa Art Forum (MAF) was held for the seventh successful year on July 13 at the Holy Emmanuel Parish Hall, Moratuwa. International awarded actor Jagath Chamila (a memeber of MAF) was the chief guest at the event which was performed by over 140 singers, actor and actresses and dancers. [...]
Golden journey of Desmond
In celebrating 50 years in showbiz the legendary Desmond de Silva is billed to perform at his first sing along after a long silence at BMICH on Sunday July 28 at 7. 00 pm. The show is presented by the “Kandy Lamissi’ Mariazelle Gunathilake and backed by Rajiv and the clan led by Rajiv Sebastian. [...]
Kumar launches ‘The Bonsoir Diaries’
Kumar de Silva recently launched his story – The Bonsoir Diaries’ – as part of the month long French Spring Festival 2013 hosted by the Alliance Francaise in Sri Lanka and the Embassy of France. A Samaranayake publication, this book is a cocktail of explosive chapters, bursting at their seams, and, revealing everything you never [...]
Fishing on a ‘Flying Fish’ End of French Spring
Acclaimed filmmakers, independent artistes and film lovers have expressed concern over the recent ban imposed on the controversial film ‘Igilena Maaluwo’ or ‘Flying Fish’, an internationally awarded cinematic production by young filmmaker Sanjeewa Pushpakumara. The Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) has called for banning of the film following its screening for a limited invited [...]
‘Amdon’ a wholesome humour on Sunday
‘Amdon’, a comedy tele serial directed by Christie Shelton Fernando is now being telecast at 7 pm on every Sunday on Swarnavahini channel. Jagath Chamila, Koshila Madushani, Gihan Fernando, Duleeka Marapana, Sarath Kothalawala, Madhani Malwattage, Bandula Wijeweera and Sanath Karunaratne play in the 25-episode teledrama. Amdon or Costa lives in an urban shanty and he [...]
Sarathchandra goes on the board
A festival with two well-known plays by Professor Ediriweera Sarathchandra will be held from July 26 to 28 at the Lionel Wendt theatre, Colombo 7. ‘Sinhabahu’, one of the most revered dramas of Prof. Sarathchandra will be staged at 3.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. on July 27. Another master theatrical production by Prof. Sarathchandra “Hasthikantha [...]
Rajitha’s ‘Aadara Wasthuwa’ premieres at the Wendt
Rajitha Dissanayake’s latest play ‘Aadara Wasthuwa’ (Love Object) will have its premiere run at the Lionel Wendt theatre on August 2, 3 and 4 at 7.00 pm. The 90-minute drama seeks to question the notion of love; its boundaries and politics, and the extent to which it determines our behaviour when confronted by other overpowering [...]
Lester’s ‘Nidhanaya’ among restored Asian classics in Venice
‘Nidhanaya’ (The Treasure), legendary cinematic direction of Dr. Lester James Peries, father of Sri Lankan cinema is to be screened at the 70th Venice International Film Festival opened on August 28. The film will be screened under the Venezia Classici section where restored prints of nine Asian classics would be screened. The other directions to [...]
The Wolverine at Amity Lite
‘Wolverine’, American and Australian superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Wolverine will be released at Amity Lite cinema, Maharagama from July 31. Reprising his role from previous films, Hugh Jackman plays the title character with James Mangold as the director. Based on the 1982 limited series Wolverine by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller, the [...]
Exquisite Jungle Beach marks first anniversary
Jungle Beach Kuchchaveli the unique luxury beach resort of Uga Escapes celebrated its first year in operation. The second hotel by Uga Escapes, this is also the first hotel to be built in Kuchchaveli under the Tourist Development Area. Jungle Beach’s unique concept, location and indulgences have fast made it a popular choice amongst both [...]
Pegasus Reef Hotel unveils newly refurbished ballroom
Pegasus Reef Hotel recently unveiled its newly refurbished ballroom enhancing its product offering to its ever increasing clientele. The three month long refurbishment at a cost of Rs. 60 million has added exciting new fabric wall paper, brand new carpeting in tones of red with yellow and beige, a state-of-the-art lighting system and the installation [...]
Viewing Esala Perahera with Ebert Silva
Sri Lanka Tourism in collaboration with the special luxury packages offer given by Ebert Silva for both foreign tourists and local viewers to view the Kandy Esela Perahera, known to be one of Asia’s most spectacular cultural pageants. The packages are devised to view both Kumbal and the Randoli Peraheras from August 11 to 202013. [...]
