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CINEMA SPOTLIGHT

Mortal Kombat II 0 Director: Simon McQuoid

The Sheep Detectives 0 Director: Kyle Balda

Cold War 1994 0 Director: Longman Leung

0 Cast: Daniel Wu, Terrance Lau, Wu Kang-ren, Chow Yun-fat, Aaron Kwok, Louis Koo, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Tse Kwan-ho, Louise Wong, Fish Liew 0 Release date: Now showing Set across two timelines, the film follows a political and criminal conspiracy linked to a past case from 1994. In the present, a high-ranking official goes missing while a key figure is assassinated, triggering an investigation that leads back decades. The story then shifts to 1994, where a kidnapping case unfolds amid a power struggle between elites, triads and colonial authorities. As connections emerge, the film explores corruption, rivalry and the forces shaping Hong Kong before the Handover.

0 Cast: Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada 0 Release date: May 6 The film follows Earthrealm’s champions as they prepare for a decisive tournament against the forces of Outworld. Joined by Johnny Cage, the group faces escalating threats under the rule of Shao Kahn, whose conquest endangers their world. As battles intensify, each fighter is pushed to their limits in brutal one-on-one combat. The story centres on survival, loyalty and the fight to protect Earthrealm.

0 Cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Tosin Cole, Hong Chau, Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein, Rhys Darby 0 Release date: May 28 The film follows a flock of sheep who secretly understand the detective stories their shepherd reads to them each night. When he is found dead, they take it upon themselves to solve the mystery. As they investigate, they identify suspects within the nearby village while learning more about the world beyond their farm. The story unfolds as a whodunit that explores friendship, memory and the bonds that connect them.

Circus of Life 0 Director: Tham Wai Fook 0 Cast: Tom Phan, Faye An Ying Fei, Lai

Thiam Tai, Khok Eng Loy 0 Release date: May 7

The film follows Wei, a man who has long dreamed of building his own circus but finds himself derailed by repeated failures and growing instability. As his grip on reality weakens, he begins to believe he has been abducted by aliens. Through it all, his girlfriend remains by his side, while his mother continues searching for a way to bring him back. The story explores family, sacrifice and the enduring strength of a mother’s love.

Senario celebrates 30 years with night to remember

LEGENDA R Y group Senario marked three decades in the entertainment industry with their concert “The Last Kopek: Senariounion 30 Tahun”, held before a near-capacity crowd at Idea Live Arena recently. Organised by Dreamscape Events and produced by Kapla Entertainment, the show began at 8.45pm, featuring Senario members Azlee, Wahid, Mazlan Pet Pet, Saiful Apek, Yassin and Ilya Buang (Pak Ya). Backed by music from Chaan and the Band, the hall erupted with cheers from a multi-generational audience as a medley of the group’s signature songs – Kerja, Cinta Sate, Boria Miskin Kaya and Dikir Barat Siang Malam . Many among the crowd were dressed in traditional Malay attire and they could be seen singing along. With the lyrics displayed on a screen, it was easy for everyone to join in. Between performances, the audience was taken back to Senario’s early days on the television reality show Sinaran Pasport Kegemilangan , revisiting the challenges they faced on their journey to fame. The second segment featured a comedic sketch revisiting their early days on the reality show, with their spontaneous jokes keeping the audience in stitches. The atmosphere grew even livelier when they performed popular tracks such as Lip Lap Lip Lap, Hukum, Motor Kapcai and Cinta Berkarat , reviving classic moments from the group’s heyday. However, the mood turned sombre when Doa Untuk Ayah was

Senario’s impact on the local entertainment scene and enduring appeal are undeniable. – BERNAMAPIC

Zapin Cinta SMS and Zapin Usik Mengusik , expressing her excitement at sharing the stage with the legendary act. Although Zapin Usik Mengusik was announced as the final song, the audience was treated to three additional numbers – Aspalela , Sebelum Sesudah and Cari Tapak . The concert concluded at 11.25 pm.

Puasa dan Raya, Bila Lagi Nak Jumpa and Seminggu Berhari Raya . Despite now being in their late 40s to 50s, the members remained energetic throughout the nearly three-hour performance, singing and dancing. A special appearance by Aina Abdul added an element of surprise. She performed Joget Toleh Menoleh ,

Even after 30 years in the industry, the award-winning group proved they remain a formidable presence in the local entertainment scene. Formed in 1996, Senario’s earlier line-up included Shamsul Ghau Ghau, Farouk Hussain, Pak Ya and the late Hamdan, before Saiful Apek and Yassin joined the ensemble. – Bernama

performed as a tribute to the late Hamdan Senario. The stage was set with seven stools, six occupied by the members, with one left empty to symbolise Hamdan’s absence. Entering the third segment, the mood turned festive as all members appeared in traditional baju Melayu , entertaining the audience with a medley of Hari Raya songs such as