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Behind the scenes of ‘Around The Galle Fort’
What started out as a relatively straightforward idea, updating what was already a bestselling book, turned into an 18-month project that has been anything but simple. Re-interviewing the whole Fort, finding new characters like the nation’s hero Kumar Sangakkara, chasing down stories and being chased by the Fort’s dogs. Galle Fort is consistently and constantly [...]
Sing-A-long with Annesley
A grand Sing-A-long featuring Annesley Malawana and Super Chimes will come alive on 18 January 2015 at the BMICH Banquet Hall Starting at 7.00pm. Organised by the Lions Club of Oruwala, this Sing-A long is presented to raise funds for the project ‘Shelter for Homeless’ for a needy family. As always, Annesley and Super Chimes will keep [...]
Emerald and Asenshal create Sri Lanka’s first ever ‘remote shoot’ for RUNN innerwear
Sri Lanka’s leading clothing manufacturer Emerald recently teamed up the creative agency Asenshal to break all boundaries and take advertising to new frontiers with its ground-breaking television commercial (TVC) for the RUNN brand of innerwear. Launched recently on radio, television and on the internet, the commercial “We get our Guys” features up and coming YouTube sensation Tharindu [...]
Controversy ridden ‘PK’ at Liberty Lite
One of the most controversial films in the recent Bollywood history, Aamir Khan blockbuster ‘PK’ which has created box office records worldwide is now being released at Liberty Lite Colombo. In an escalation of protests against the film India’s Bajrang Dal activists last week vandalised theatres in the western Indian state Gujarat for exhibiting the [...]
30 years in cinema
Well-known assistant director Donald Jayantha has completed 30 years in cinema and has assisted over 50 films. With the extensive experience with Sri Lankan cinema industry, Donald also became a director by directing ‘Pravegaya’ produced by R. Sadesh Kumar and Srimathi Sadesh Kumar. There are seven more new films assisted by Donald is to be [...]
Children movie for New Year
Janitha Marasinghe’s latest film ‘Mage Yalu Maalu’, a children’s film directed by Lal Priyadeva will be released in Regal Colombo, Lido Borella, Odeon Mt Lavinia and other CEL-Ridma circuit cinemas around the country soon. With the untimely death of parents, Sukiri becomes a destitute and goes to live with his grandmother who lives by selling vegetables [...]
Exodus at Savoy
Inspired by the Biblical story of ‘Exodus’ where a Jewish boy turned Egyptian prince, Moses takes his people to the promised land, ‘Exodus; Gods and Kings’ is now being screened at Savoy cinema Wellawatta. Starring Christian Bale, John Turturro, Aaron Paul, Ben Mendelsohn, Sigourney Weaver, Joel Edgerton and Ben Kingsley, the film revolves around the [...]
French film screenings at AF Colombo
The French movie ‘Sans toit ni loi’ (Vagabond) directed by Christopher Frank, a mysterious tale about a death of a vagrant girl will be screened at 3 pm on January 6 and at 6.30 pm on January 7 at Alliance Francaise de Colombo. A young vagrant girl is found dead in cold: It is a usual [...]
A black comedy with a humorous touch
Experienced director Mohan Niyaz’s latest film ‘Api Merenne Nehe’ (We do not Die) a black comedy is now being screened at Regal Colombo and other CEL circuit cinemas around country. Revolving around a man who pretends to be dead but witnesses the reaction of the society and which places him in a complex situation and [...]
Canadian Chef Ruwan honoured
Well-established Sri Lankan born Toronto based Chef, Wikum Ruwan Jayakody, receives the honorary title by ‘Amitie Gastronomique Francois Vatel’ in Luxembourg at the recent EXPO-GAST 2014 Culinary World Cup. This competition in Luxembourg is prominently known as one of the top few culinary competitions in the entire world, apart from notable event called the Culinary [...]
Aliya Resort wins at ‘World Luxury Hotel Awards’
Aliya Resort and Spa was awarded the ‘Luxury New Hotel in the Indian Ocean’ award at the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards 2014 (WLHA). The awards considered the most exclusive in the industry is also regarded as the pinnacle of achievement for luxury hotels and spas worldwide. Aliya Resort and Spa opened in January this [...]