Randy strikes big with ‘Godzilla’
Though the COVID-19 lockdowns earlier this year spelled a time of uncertainty and difficulty for most, there were also those who managed to turn a negative situation into a positive one. For self-taught animator/artist Randy Chriz Perera, the long curfew days gave him the chance to focus more on his passion. This, combined with the [...]
It was a marathon, not a sprint, says Gehan
Though Sri Lankan audiences know him for his classical baritone, Gehan Cooray has once again proved that he is capable of extraordinary things. With his first feature film ‘The Billionaire’ winning the prestigious award for Best Comedy Feature at the Burbank International Film Festival on September 13, we caught up with the singer-actor-producer for an [...]
The theatre came alive once again with the sound of instrumentals
There was amazing synergy and harmony that communicated so joyfully to the audience among every single instrument played on the stage of the Bishop’s College auditorium on September 27 as Sound Scope presented ‘Beyond the Song’ — one of the first live shows since Sri Lanka began grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic. Performing their instrumental [...]
Mirror
Mud Bunnies: Cycling for everyone
Though women’s cycling as a recreational sport has only taken off in the last five years, it’s quite a common sight to see women on bicycles as a means of transport outside of Colombo. In this sense Dharshi Ariyaratne, co-founder of Mud-Bunnies, finds it encouraging that women’s cycling has been accepted in society, although there [...]
Baker Street Boys carving their own niche online
Sixteen year-old twins Shennon and Shevon Colombage are not your typical teenage boys who’d usually indulge in gaming and sports after their O-Levels. Instead they are interested in being young entrepreneurs, as they set off their culinary journey by launching their online dessert shop ‘Baker Street Boys’ from where they create and sell the most [...]
TV Times
Goodbye Teni
Popular actor and film director Tennison Cooray, who has passed away at the age of 68 years, was an active member of Moratuwa Arts Forum (MAF). Born in Moratuwa on April 30, 1952, Tennison was the leading comedians in Sinhala cinema. Popular cinematographer Dinesh Priyasad discovered his hidden talents and helped him to reach the [...]
Aquarius in action at ‘The Darley Road’
After months of painful dark days, Sri Lankan music scene is slowly getting back to its live action with more bands and musicians started their stints in various new venues. Popular band Aquarius led by veteran musician Benjy Ranabahu is now in action at the Colombo’s latest chill-out venue ‘The Darley Road’ at the Excel [...]
Retro Reunion at BMICH
After a long pause, the popular sing-along ‘Retro Reunion’ will come alive on Saturday, October 10 at BMICH’s Mihilaka Medura, starting at 7.30 pm. The event will provide an opportunity to Sing-along to popular Retro hits. Music will be provided by band ‘Vision’ led by Lasantha Kariyawasam with Damayantha Kuruppu handling the lead vocals. According [...]
Jackie Chan and Arnold Schwarzenegger face off in ‘Iron Mask’
Jackie Chan and Arnold Schwarzenegger are squaring off in a movie together for the first time in their careers. In a exclusive look at the new trailer for their film ‘Iron Mask’, Chan and Schwarzenegger battle each other in a fantasy adventure of epic proportions. Chan plays a kung fu expert, simply known as Master, [...]
Lanka’s first DJ’s Association formed
The Ceylon Disc Jockey’s Association (CDJA) was formed recently, with the inaugural General Meeting in Colombo while connecting both the present and past DJs within the industry. The forming of a DJ’s Association was an idea in the making for many years however, it became more apparent during the hardships faced by many DJs in [...]
Mano ‘Miss. Jenis’
The late actor Jayalath Manoratne’s first ever role as a woman, Miss Jenis is now being screened in theatres around the country. A story and direction by Susirinda de Silva, the comedy film ‘Miss. Jenis’ stars Jayalal Rohana, Duleeka Marapana, Giriraj Kaushalya, Kumara Thirimadura, Roshan Ranawana, Udari Perera, Anjelow Bans, Oshadi Himaya, Madhani Malwatte, Wasantha [...]
Going global with Cinema
Young video editor, director and producer, Nandana Sitinamaluwa, on a day in 2008 received a call from an unknown number. The caller was a girl, from Chavakachcheri in Jaffna. It was during the height of the war between Tamil rebels, the LTTE and the Sri Lankan military. The caller was trying to reach her brother [...]
Second AGM of Sri Lanka Lyricists Association held
The second Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka Lyricists Association was held recently with the participation of both verteran and up-and-coming lyrics writers. A special discussion was held on the copy rights of the lyricists and it was highlighted that a national standard project be implemented to work on the copy rights issue. [...]
‘Sinhabahu’ in Moratuwa and Dehiwela
Prof. Ediriweera Sarachchandra’s evergreen theatrical production, “Sinhabahu” will be staged at 10.30 am and 2.30 pm on October 10 at Buddhist Centre, Moratuwa and on October 11 at S. De S. Jayasinge memorial hall in Dehiwela. The play is a prescribed text for G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination. The show is organised by Jude Srimal.
Superstar singer and her assistant in a juncture of their career
One of the latest Hollywood comedy dramas that got delayed release due to Covid-19 pandemic will be released at the Scope cinemas, PVR, Liberty and other theatres in Colombo and outstation theatres from October 9. Directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Flora Greeson, the film stars Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr., [...]