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New Straits Times
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Ejen Ali sequel collects RM34.2mil at box office in just 11 days
KUALA LUMPUR: Ejen Ali The Movie 2 (EATM2) has officially made history, raking in over RM34.2 million in just 11 days, shattering the box office record of its predecessor. This achievement also makes EATM2 the highest-grossing local animated film in the shortest amount of time. The movie, presented by Primeworks Studios (PWS) and WAU Animation, in collaboration with Komet Productions, has also surpassed the earnings of several international productions released in May 2025, such as Thunderbolts, Mission: Impossible, and Lilo & Stitch. A recent statement by the producers said, "This proves the prowess of local productions in the face of fierce cinematic competition." It added that to date, over 2 million viewers have flocked to see EATM2. "This remarkable success is driven by an extraordinary turnout at cinemas, establishing EATM2 as the top choice for families throughout the school holidays, which began on May 29. "Many viewers have shared that they've watched the film more than once and are excited to encourage other family members to join them for a fun holiday outing." This success also reflects a positive shift in the reception of local animated films, which are increasingly gaining popularity with the general public. The film's director, Usamah Zaid Yasin, commented, "We poured our hearts into creating this sequel to meet the expectations of loyal fans who have long awaited Ejen Ali's next mission." "Our aim wasn't just to make Malaysian animation competitive with international titles. The audience's reactions—their tears, laughter, and applause in the cinema—are the most precious gifts to us and truly encourage us to continue expanding the world of Ejen Ali's storytelling. "To all the agents who have watched it multiple times, thank you for your continued support of EATM2 in cinemas," he said. Meanwhile, Media Prima Television Networks and Primeworks Studios CEO, Nini Yusof, also expressed gratitude for the new record achieved. "We are incredibly grateful and touched by the overwhelming response to Ejen Ali The Movie 2. "This RM34.2 million collection is more than just a number; it symbolises the confidence of Malaysians in the quality of local animation productions and the efforts of our local talent. "Thank you for continuing to believe in Ejen Ali's mission," she said.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
UK landmarks glow orange to raise awareness of rare genetic condition
London's Tower 42, Cardiff Castle, The Mersey Gateway Bridge and Green's Windmill in Nottingham were among the buildings to 'Glow Orange' to highlight Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) This weekend saw some of the UK's most iconic landmarks bathed in light to raise awareness for a rare complex genetic condition affecting around 2,000 people in the UK. The illumination lasted from sunset on Friday until sunrise Saturday morning, across 17 different landmarks, marking the conclusion of Prader-Willi Awareness month in May. Landmarks such as London's Tower 42, Cardiff Castle, The Mersey Gateway Bridge and Green's Windmill in Nottingham were among those glowing orange to spotlight Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). Southend Civic Centre, Worcester's Guild Hall and Edinburgh's Camera Obscura and World of Illusions also shone bright in an orange hue. Nigel Birrell, CEO of Lottoland, the company behind the activation and a proud charity partner, expressed: "The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (PWSA UK) is a cause that's very personal to me, and I've been a long-time admirer of the incredible work they carry out. "It's been truly inspiring to witness so many landmarks across the country light up in support of PWS awareness - the level of engagement has really touched us." For the second year running, PWSA UK and FPWR UK (Foundation for Prader-Willi Research UK) have collaborated to plan and organise several events, one of which was held at the House of Lords on 14th May. Held in the capital city, it featured speeches from both charities and members of the PWS community who shared their experiences of living with the condition. The event also offered information to help people understand the complexities of PWS. The objective of the events was to raise awareness and understanding of the rare condition, which triggers an overpowering and uncontrollable urge to eat that can be life-limiting, as well as causing learning and physical difficulties. They hope that a better understanding will lead to more effective support which will save money and lives. The charities are also collectively utilising the disorder's initials to help people identify key issues associated with the condition: P - Persistent hunger: can lead to life-threatening obesity. W - Warning signs absent: typical health warning signs are absent for people with PWS. S – Specialist Care: people with the condition need round-the-clock supervision. Jackie Lodge from PWSA UK and Catherine Shaw from FPWR UK released a joint statement. They said: "We're delighted that PWSA UK and FPWR UK have come together again for PWS month to raise awareness for such an important cause." "We want to generate as much awareness about PWS as possible and by these buildings and landmarks lighting up orange it is a fantastic way to do so, on top of the other events that have taken place this month. We're really grateful to these buildings for shining a light on this important cause."
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Soop emerges as powerhouse behind Asia-Pacific esports productions
Soop, a Korean streaming platform and production company, is emerging as a key player behind some of the most prominent esports leagues in the Asia-Pacific region. From Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific 2025 to PUBG Weekly Series (PWS) and the long-running ASL StarCraft league, Soop is credited with transforming competitive matches into high-quality content experiences. Soop, formerly AfreecaTV, handles over 80 esports productions annually, offering comprehensive services that span planning, direction, live broadcasting and post-match highlights. Major game publishers — including Riot Games, Krafton and Netmarble — have turned to Soop for its cinematic visuals, narrative-driven storytelling and efficient on-site operations. Recent examples include FC Online Super Champions League (FSL) Spring and Netmarble's Solo Leveling: ARISE Championship 2025, both of which were praised for their high production quality and viewer engagement. The company is also expanding globally. This August, Soop will produce the VCT Pacific Stage 2 Finals in Tokyo, marking a significant step in its international growth. As a strategic move to bolster its leading position, Soop also recently brought on board producer Wi Young-kwang, a pioneer in Korean esports production. 'We prioritize quality over cost,' Wi said, 'and our team is equipped to deliver across genres and formats.' With its own venues such as the Sangam Soop Colosseum and a cloud-based global streaming system, the company is positioning itself as a trusted partner in the global esports production landscape.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
UK landmarks glow orange to raise awareness of rare genetic condition
The condition causes an overwhelming and uncontrollable drive to eat that can be life-limiting GLOW UP UK landmarks glow orange to raise awareness of rare genetic condition Some of the UK's most iconic landmarks were glowing orange last night - to raise awareness of a rare complex genetic condition that affects approximately 2,000 people in the UK. London's Tower 42, Cardiff Castle, The Mersey Gateway Bridge and Green's Windmill in Nottingham were among the buildings to 'Glow Orange' to highlight Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). 4 A number of buildings across the UK were lit up orange last night to raise awarness for those affected by Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), including Cardiff Castle pictured here Credit: Matthew Horwood/PinPep 4 The Mersey Gateway Bridge was also visibly orange last night to mark the end of PWS awareness month Credit: Phil Oldham/PinPep 4 Green's Windmill in Nottingham lit up in orange last night Credit: James Linsell-Clark/PinPep Southend Civic Centre, Worcester's Guild Hall and Edinburgh's Camera Obscura and World of Illusions were also illuminated in an orange. The glow up lasted from sundown until sunrise, across 17 different landmarks, to mark the end of Prader-Willi Awareness month in May. Nigel Birrell, CEO of which was behind the activation and a proud charity partner with a scratchcard dedicated to the cause said: 'The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (PWSA UK) is a cause that's very personal to me, and I've been a long-time admirer of the incredible work they carry out. "It's been truly inspiring to witness so many landmarks across the country light up in support of PWS awareness - the level of engagement has really touched us.' PWSA UK and FPWR UK (Foundation for Prader-Willi Research UK) have come together for a second year to plan and organise several events, which included one at the House of Lords on May 14th. Hosted in the capital city, it included speeches from both charities and the PWS community who shared their experience of living with the condition. The event also provided information to help people understand the complexities of PWS – the hope being that a better understanding will lead to more effective support which will save money and lives. The aim of the various events was to generate awareness and understanding of this rare condition which causes an overwhelming and uncontrollable drive to eat that can be life-limiting, as well as learning and physical difficulties. Together the charities are using the condition's initials to help people recognise key issues associated with the disorder. P - Persistent hunger which can lead to life-threatening obesity. The full list of lit-up buildings Tower 42 Bradford City Hall Bridport Town Hall Clock St Edmundsbury Cathedral Gateshead Millennium Bridge The Mersey Gateway Bridge Green's Windmill Southend Civic Centre Camera Obscura and World of Illusions The Guild Hall Worcester Cardiff Castle Moorish Castle (Gibraltar) Ranfurly House Dungannon Burnavon Cookstown Bridewell Magherafelt Portsmouth Spinnaker Tower Titan Crane, Scotland W - Warning signs absent, typical health warning signs are absent for people with PWS. S – Specialist Care - people with the condition need specialist care, with round-the-clock supervision. Jackie Lodge of PWSA UK and Catherine Shaw of FPWR UK issued a joint statement. They said: 'We're delighted that PWSA UK and FPWR UK have come together again for PWS month to raise awareness for such an important cause. 'We want to generate as much awareness about PWS as possible and by these buildings and landmarks lighting up orange it is a fantastic way to do so, on top of the other events that have taken place this month. 'We're really grateful to these buildings for shining a light on this important cause.'
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
UK landmarks glow orange to raise awareness of rare genetic condition
Some of the UK's most iconic landmarks were glowing orange last night - to raise awareness of a rare complex genetic condition that affects approximately 2,000 people in the UK. London's Tower 42, Cardiff Castle, The Mersey Gateway Bridge and Green's Windmill in Nottingham were among the buildings to 'Glow Orange' to highlight Advertisement 4 A number of buildings across the UK were lit up orange last night to raise awarness for those affected by Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), including Cardiff Castle pictured here Credit: Matthew Horwood/PinPep 4 The Mersey Gateway Bridge was also visibly orange last night to mark the end of PWS awareness month Credit: Phil Oldham/PinPep 4 Green's Windmill in Nottingham lit up in orange last night Credit: James Linsell-Clark/PinPep Southend Civic Centre, The glow up lasted from sundown until sunrise, across 17 different landmarks, to mark the end of Prader-Willi Awareness month in May. Nigel Birrell, CEO of which was behind the activation and a proud charity partner with a "It's been truly inspiring to witness so many landmarks across the country light up in support of PWS awareness - the level of engagement has really touched us.' Advertisement Read More on UK News PWSA UK and FPWR UK (Foundation for Prader-Willi Research UK) have come together for a second year to plan and organise several events, which included one at the House of Lords on May 14th. Hosted in the capital city, it included speeches from both charities and the PWS community who shared their experience of living with the condition. The event also provided information to help people understand the complexities of PWS – the hope being that a better understanding will lead to more effective support which will save money and lives. The aim of the various events was to generate awareness and understanding of this rare condition which causes an overwhelming and uncontrollable drive to eat that can be life-limiting, as well as learning and physical difficulties. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Breaking Exclusive Breaking Together the charities are using the condition's initials to help people recognise key issues associated with the disorder. P - Persistent hunger which can lead to life-threatening obesity. The full list of lit-up buildings Tower 42 Bradford City Hall Bridport Town Hall Clock St Edmundsbury Cathedral Gateshead Millennium Bridge The Mersey Gateway Bridge Green's Windmill Southend Civic Centre Camera Obscura and World of Illusions The Guild Hall Worcester Cardiff Castle Moorish Castle (Gibraltar) Ranfurly House Dungannon Burnavon Cookstown Bridewell Magherafelt Portsmouth Spinnaker Tower Titan Crane, Scotland W - Warning signs absent, typical health warning signs are absent for people with PWS. S – Specialist Care - people with the condition need specialist care, with round-the-clock supervision. Advertisement Jackie Lodge of PWSA UK and Catherine Shaw of FPWR UK issued a joint statement. They said: 'We're delighted that PWSA UK and FPWR UK have come together again for PWS month to raise awareness for such an important cause. 'We want to generate as much awareness about PWS as possible and by these buildings and landmarks lighting up orange it is a fantastic way to do so, on top of the other events that have taken place this month. 'We're really grateful to these buildings for shining a light on this important cause.' 4 Tower 42 (left) stood out orange on the London skyline last night Credit: Simon Jacobs/PinPep Advertisement
