Cineworld seeks to beat pandemic blues with Warner Bros deal

U.S. cinema chain Regal will reopen next month in time for big-budget release “Godzilla vs. Kong”, owner Cineworld said on Tuesday, as it set out a deal to show Warner Bros films before they are made available for home streaming from 2022. The world’s second-largest cinema group, whose reopening plans follow larger U.S. rival AMC’s, said the multi-year deal with Warner Bros would let it show the studio’s movies in U.S. cinemas with 45 days exclus

Indian lingerie model, 52, hopes to inspire inclusivity, change

A 52-year-old Indian lingerie model is pushing e-commerce firms to hire older women for their advertising campaigns, challenging what she says are the ageist norms practised by many companies. Geeta J, a former teacher who took to modelling when she turned 50, says she wants innerwear companies in India to be more inclusive and avoid featuring only younger women in their promotion drives. “

LAUNCH OF THE OUTCOME DOCUMENT OF DIYAWANNA THARANAYA By The Yeheliya Foundation

Yeheliya Foundation’s signature project ‘Diyawanna Tharanaya’ (translation: Crossing Diyawannawa) concluded on a successful note with the launch of the project’s Outcome Document on the 13th of March 2021 at the BMICH in the presence of distinguished guests, members of the parliament, civil activists and representatives of interested organizations. The project Diyawanna Tharanaya was an open dialogue by the Yeheliya Foundation that operated on a

Frok Enters the fashion landscape

A new contemporary fashion forward online platform with a pragmatic and conscious brand ethos is how CEO Natalie Jayasuriya describes her new fashion venture, Frok. Natalie who traces her roots to the hospitality industry has now branched out into fashion.

Calming the Mind

Every day hustle bustle and all the happenings have a great influence on our lives- one can experience joy and happiness with the happenings or get stressed and overwhelmed with anxiety. Stress and anxiety have a major influence not only on the behaviour but also inner health of the person. The faster our lives run, the less directly we communicate, the more

Kanchana is back On screen

It is almost seven years since popular actress Kanchana Mendis left Lankan shores, to settle down in London where she enjoys her roles as wife and mother with her husband Roshan and three children. But memories of Kancha

‘Wassane Sihinaya’ coming on March 25

Nihal Sanjaya’s ‘Wassane Sihinaya’ (Dream of Love) will be screened in the CEL circuit from March 25. The movie features Sanath Gunathilake, Kanchana Mendis, Roshan Pilapitiya, Dayananda Jayawardana, Cletus Mendis, Nilanth

Sonali Dharmawadene Staying relevant during a decade with Colombo Fashion Week

When she showcases her latest collection at the 18th edition of HSBC Colombo Fashion Week during 25-27th March 2021, batik artisan and designer Sonali Dharmawardene will join a select group of Sri Lankan designers who have ce

Cinnamon Lodge Re-Visited

After many years, Ranil and I drove to Habarana for a two-day break at Cinnamon Lodge. This Hotel brings back fond memories since I know Pheroze Choksy, one of the architects who designed it on this beautiful proper

Sri Lanka makes it to inaugural ‘Essence of Asia’ collection

Three Sri Lanka restaurants, Café Kumbuk, Paradise Road: The Gallery Café, Colombo and Mettha’s Traditional Home Cooked Meals, Unawatuna are basking in the glory of being included in the ‘Essence of Asia’ collection compiled by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. To support the recovery of the hospitality sector, in association with S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants presented Essence of Asia which is an unranked collection of restau

Frozen Treats At Café Kai, Hilton Colombo

In addition to the delectable cakes, chocolates and savories, frozen treats will be the highlight at Café Kai from the 22nd to the 31st of March. The chefs will be scooping out delicious flavours to sculpt elaborate Sundaes. Indulge in a variet

HEARTBEATS OF WOMEN IN ART

As the world marks the 110th International Women’s Day today under the theme ‘Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a Covid-19 world’, Daily Mirror Life Impulse spoke to a cross section of distinctive women in the country’s arts and media sphere – women who chose to take on incredible challenges to become who they are today. It is critical that barriers against women are dismantled and priority is given to develop solutions that will

The Creative Forces Cargills International Women’s Day Festival – The Changemakers

Discussing topical issues faced by women in the creative sphere, moderator Savithri Rodrigo put the panelists through their paces at the third session of the Cargills International Women’s Day Festival - The Changemakers.

Netflix scores 35 Oscar nominations in year dominated by streaming

Netflix Inc on Monday landed 35 Academy Award nominations for 16 films, including “Mank” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” leading a pack of streaming services that offered movies at home while th

ART Interview With The Cast

It is with great excitement that we sit down to write this. Theatre? Now? It seems there are more than a few eager beavers cou

Day dreamer you are by Abdul Halik Azeez

After a hiatus of over six years, Abdul Halik Azeez returns for his second solo exhibition with Saskia Fernando Gallery. In search of the erased histories and forgotten memories that hide under the paved surfaces of the built environment, Azeez

Talk of the town Colombo to ignite screens this week

‘Colombo’ is the newest movie to hit screens from Thursday, March 18 in the EAP circuit marking the entry of a new producer - Anusha Sanjeewa Edirimuni – who is no stranger to the showbiz world. The renowned television producer with a proven track record as a movie marketing strategist, Anusha is making his debut as a professional film producer unveiling his production banner ‘ANUSHA SANJEEWA EDIRIMUNI MOVIES’ giving the local audiences new hope

‘Apata Saduna Ape Lokaya’ now in theatres

The newest movie ‘Apata Saduna Ape Lokaya’ produced by veteran Sunil T. Fernando is now being screened in theatres islandwide. The 72nd movie pro

Remembering Ven. S. Mahinda Thera

The 70th death anniversary of distinguished wordsmith Tibet national Ven. S. Mahinda Thera falls tomorrow, March 16. The Ven. Thera played a major role in promoting Sinhala literature since he arrived in Sri Lanka as an 11- year-old in 1911 an

HSBC CFW Fashion in a New Environment in 2021

Heralding the new season in fashion, Founder and Managing Director of Colombo Fashion Week, Ajai Vir Singh announced that Circularity in Fashion will be the overriding theme. Now in its 18th year CFW will introduce an important aspect of sustainability which is an urgent need around the world to make Circularity-in-Fashion work. This focus aims to propel the fashion design industry of Sri Lanka to transform itself and create fashion products whic

Finishing School

Finishing schools are educational institutions that teach young individuals social courtesy and upper-class cultural traditions to prepare them for the future and adult life. Etiquette schools

OCEANS IN PERIL plastic pollution and unsustainable fishing practices

WNPS and the High Commission of Canada are pleased to share experts from Ocean Wise – a globally recognized Canadian ocean conservation organization in WNPS’ monthly lecture series. Held every third Thursday of the month, the “Monthly Lectures” are among WNPS’ most popular activities, which give prominent environmental experts centre stage to share their knowledge on a ra

Kala Pola 2021 goes online!

Kala Pola - Sri Lanka’s annual art fair showcasing and promoting visual art – went online for the first time in its 28-year history on srilankanartgallery.com/kalapola on 21st February 2021. The event showcases over 4,000 works by over 200 artists ranging from senior artists to amateur/student artists. Kala Pola has prov

The art of Ola Leaf Writing

Buddha’s teachings were spread as an oral tradition prior to the writing of the Tripitaka. One of the main objectives of writing the Tripitaka (Pali Canon)has been to protect the Dhamma. Codified versions of the Dhamma were written in a way so only those who know the Dhamma could read it accurately. According to historical accounts, events such as the BaminitiyaSaya or the Great Famine led to the writing of the Tripitaka, but this has been subjec

voyeurism and other kinks

When technological advancements increase by the minute, high-tech sophisticated gadgets get smaller by the day. While this may be the epitome of the human genius mindset, voyeurs use this to their benefit by spying on women and children in pri

Chandani’s dream comes true Releases new song after 14 years

Popular songstress Chandani Hettiarachchi has just released her newest song ‘Ma Oba Wenuwen’ after lapse of 14 years. “After 2007 this is my latest single with a new concept,  which has been a lifelong dream of mine to have song with  piano and orchestral music. The song is composed and lyrics written by talented musician Kuma D Silva,” she said. “I am grateful to my very good friend Anu Gunasekera from Brisbane, Australia. She has been helping m

The Vaccination

The hot topic for the past two weeks has been all about the vaccination. At first people were sceptical about getting the jab. All sorts of stories were circulating that there may be some issues after getting jabbed. The younger folks were advised no

Disney’s Asia-themed ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ tackles division

Even as racist attacks on Asian-Americans have risen during the pandemic, Asian cinema is having a moment in Hollywood -- something the stars of Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon” say can’t come soon enough. The Mouse House’s lat

The alternate universe of MIYU COMICS

Devanampiyatissa dressed in battle gear, a somewhat sombre alter-ego of the notoriously silly Mahadana Muththa and a slightly unhinged Thoppi Welenda riding away into the night – these alternate universe art instantly throws me back into my childhood recalling the folklore I’ve read from school textbooks or heard in passing from my grandparents.

Women’s Day 2021 Breaking barriers

Breaking barriers is a challenge for every woman. Today more women are involved in many professions ranging from architecture to wildlife conservation among others. In view of Women’s Day, we spoke to a few women game changers in varying fields who shared their experiences while giving a few words of advice to women who aspire to make a change in their respective fields.