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Food Bank Malaysia screening classic films for National Month

THE Malaysian Food Bank Organisation (Food Bank Malaysia) will be organising screenings of classic films in an open-air cinema format to enliven the National Month celebrations. Its chairman Mohd Azrul Mohd Razak said through the screening of classic films, the public can reminisce about history while at the same time, fostering the spirit of nationalism. “Various interesting classic films, including those acted by the late national artiste Tan Sri P. Ramlee, will be screened for the public,” he

limited seating capacity,” he said. Azrul further said all proceeds from ticket sales will be fully channelled to Food Bank Malaysia for charitable purposes, and every ticket purchaser will also be served a complimentary set meal and drink, subject to terms and conditions.

said recently. He said the screenings will be held every Friday starting yesterday at Warong Jalan Day, from 8pm to 11pm. According to him, tickets will be sold from as low as RM5 for adults and children aged six and above, while senior citizens and persons with disabilities will be given free entry. “Tickets will go on sale through Food Bank Malaysia’s social media platforms and are limited to only 30 buyers each week due to the

“The programme is also an effort to raise funds to help provide free food to the underprivileged around the state,” he said. – Bernama Michelle Yeoh on Chinese mythology in Ne Zha 2 o English dub of hit film arrives in US

Yang and based on Xu Zhonglin’s 16th-century novel called Investiture of the Gods , arrived in US cinemas yesterday. The sequel, originally in Mandarin, made waves when it overtook Pixar’s Inside Out 2 in February to become the highest-grossing animated film globally in history, according to data from ticketing platform Maoyan. Ne Zha 2 has amassed a total box office of 12.3 billion yuan (US$1.69 billion) including pre-sales and overseas earnings, making it the eighth highest grossing box office film globally in history. While Yeoh emphasises the cultural richness of the film, she wants audiences of all walks of life to understand that the most important thing is that it is “a beautiful story”. “I think we should stop seeing it as, ‘Oh it is a Chinese film,’” she added. The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon actor recalled watching the movie for the first time and not being able to tear her eyes away from the screen. “You are going up to the heavens. You are going down to the bottom of the seas. You see the dragons. You see all these kind of things, and just for that two hours – be transported,” Yeoh said. – Reuters

F OR Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh, it is time for Hollywood to focus more on Asian mythological characters such as the ones showcased in the Chinese film Ne Zha 2 , which has become the highest-grossing animated film in global history. “They are warriors and demigods,” Yeoh, who voices the role of Ne Zha’s mum for the film’s English dub, said. “I guess it is like Zeus, you know, and Thor, but these are ours. And I think that is very important because when you learn about another culture’s myths, you have a nice, deeper understanding, and it teaches you to embrace something that is different,” the actor added. Ne Zha 2 , distributed by A24, follows the events of the first film, 1999’s Ne Zha . In the new film, the souls of Nezha and Aobing work to regain their physical bodies and protect their families. The original film grossed over US$700 million (RM3 billion) worldwide. The English dubbed version of the fantasy film directed by Yu

FOR Dakota Johnson, it was important to showcase her acting and producing talents for the romantic comedy film Splitsville . “I am more valuable, I think, on set and in post (production), because I know the beat, like the heartbeat of the film while we are making it,” Johnson said. “I am good at helping on set. And then in post, I am good at remembering the energy of what it felt like while we were filming so I can implement that in the edit,” the Fifty Shades of Grey actor added. Splitsville , distributed by Neon, arrived in cinemas yesterday. The film focuses on two couples. Johnson plays a woman named Julie who is married to Paul, portrayed by the movie’s director Michael Angelo Covino. Another couple, Ashley and Carey, is played by Adria Arjona and Kyle Marvin. The film follows Ashley, who tells her husband Carey she wants a divorce to be free to satisfy her sexual needs. Carey runs to his best friend Paul, who reveals he and his wife Julie are in an open relationship, and things get complicated between the four of them when Carey and Julie sleep together. “I would say it is not so much about adulting. I would say it is more about, like emotional development, like arrested development. Especially in men, I think it is emotional intelligence versus arrested development,” Johnson said, referring to the way each character acts. Covino said he felt Johnson was perfect for the role from the get-go. “We wrote the role for her. She is wildly funny and does not get to flex it as much as I would like to see on camera,” Covino added. – Reuters Dakota Johnson on producing Splitsville Johnson attends the premiere of Splitsville . – PIC FROM GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

Yeoh attends the Los Angeles premiere of Ne Zha 2 . – AFPPIC

Pop singer Jade LeMac drops new single Running Home ahead of upcoming EP

21-YEAR-OLD Vietnamese-Canadian pop singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jade LeMac has released her new single Running Home , fresh off its premiere at Lollapalooza 2025. The track arrives alongside the announcement of her EP It’s Always At Night , out Nov 7. Running Home is a refreshing pop track with an infectious hook. With a confessional tone and a soaring, melodic chorus, LeMac’s songwriting on love is relatable and heartfelt as she digs into the feeling of security in a relationship. “ Running Home is a song about reassuring the person you are in a relationship with that you will always choose them no matter how they might feel,” she explained. Catchy and emotionally resonant, it is a feel-good anthem about always finding your way back to the person you love – no matter what comes between. LeMac has received praise for her

unapologetic unique perspective. Her breakout hit Constellations continues to grow in popularity, having surpassed 325 million streams to date. Her upcoming EP It’s Always At Night will bring four new songs, alongside Running Home and fan-favourite Pink Balloon . With this project, LeMac dives into themes of being in love and finding yourself through it all, opening herself to listeners and empowering herself through her vulnerability. On the EP, LeMac explained: “ It’s Always At Night is a story about a person who is in love with love. There are songs for so many emotions – heartbreak, desire, love and lust. Each song is its own story about the different ways I have felt while being in love with someone.” Earlier this year, LeMac performed at Osheaga and Lollapalooza. Now, the singer-songwriter is gearing up to join Grammy award-winning artiste Maren Morris as the opener on her upcoming tour. approach and

LeMac will release her EP It’s Always At Night on Nov 7. – PIC BY MEREDITH TRAUX