From mothers to fitness instructors, new reality programme “The Hero” tests their mettle What does it take to be a hero? International action movie star and professional wrestler Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson hosts an epic reality adventure competition, “The Hero”, ...
This girl was born to be a star By Sonja Steinmetz If you’re not too familiar with Eliza Doolittle, allow me to fill you in on who she is. Showbiz runs in her blood; her father is an accomplished theatre ...
First, the lights go out. Then, gridlock, fires, looting and mass panic. Watch “The Blackout” unfold, from the perspective of those who keep filming Imagine ten days of a catastrophic blackout. No mobile phone service, no ATM withdrawals, no working ...
Katy Perry’s always been comparable to a bright and sunny day but, this time around, she’s throwing in a rainbow too By Charmaine Phua Katy’s back with her fourth album, Prism, and she delivers many tunes with an additional tinge ...
The manly Thai action star Tony Jaa is back with more stunts and fighting moves When the influential owner of a major elephant camp, Boss Suchart, is murdered in his own home, all evidence points to Kham (reprised by Tony ...
“Richard Hammond’s Miracles of Nature” takes a unique look at some of the most remarkable creatures on the planet and their influence on human inventions Richard Hammond, known for his insight and antics on the popular automobile series “Top Gear”, ...
Torn between his father’s hopes for his future, and his desire to fulfil his dreams, a young man makes his choice In a kingdom where bureaucrats rule and knights have been ousted, a sweet, curious young man, Justin (voiced by ...
Sibling rivalry not included By Sonja Steinmetz What is in a name? The pronunciation of “Haim” rhymes with time. I’ve heard it butchered ever since their first single, “Forever”, was released. That stops henceforth! Why such an unusual band-name? What ...
The lives of the fearsome Vikings are brought to life on screen in a new series, giving “the scourge of Europe” human faces “Vikings” follows the colossal adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok (played by Travis Fimmel of “The Beast” fame), a ...
BY GUINEVERE SOFER Here are two similarly-framed photos taken with very different cameras – one a phone cam, the other a compact digital cam. Which one is which? And can you spot the difference? (Hint: The answers are in ...