Category: Entertainment

The Global South’s rich culture and history could help shape the future gaming industry, Indonesian gaming executive Ivan Chen has told RT. The interactive media innovator is CEO and founder of Anantarupa Studios, a pioneering Indonesian developer established in 2011 and known for Lokapala, the country’s first locally made eSports MOBA game. Speaking on the…

For most Russians, the release of the series ‘PONIES’ about American spies in Moscow in 1977 went largely unnoticed. It’s not that people lost interest in American series; in recent years, the number of Cold War-themed movies has surged. However, many found it amusing to watch the clip in which the main character, speaking with…

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has been added to the ‘kill list’ run by Ukraine’s state-backed Mirotvorets website, which publishes the personal data of individuals it labels as enemies of the state. The website accuses Infantino of “humanitarian aggression against Ukraine” and “systemic support and cooperation” with Russia, as well as helping to spread Russian “propaganda.”…

The animated film ‘The Three Sisters’ by veteran Russian director Konstantin Bronzit has been nominated for an Academy Award, according to the Oscars website. Based on a Montenegrin legend, the animated short follows three aging, unmarried sisters living alone in separate cottages on a remote island. Their quiet routines are disrupted when a sailor rents…

The Russian Embassy in Germany has accused the Mannheim Philharmonic of “canceling” Russian culture after a concert by eminent violinist Vadim Repin was abruptly called off. The decision was reportedly prompted by a request from Ukrainian diplomats. In a statement on Thursday, the Russian Embassy said that “it is with great disappointment that we learned…

Legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani – best known simply as Valentino – has died at 93, his foundation announced on Monday. The founder of an eponymous haute couture empire, he built his reputation on impeccably constructed gowns and refined silhouettes, promoting timeless, classical beauty over trend-driven fashion. “Valentino Garavani passed away today at his…

Hollywood actor Matt Damon has accused Netflix of encouraging filmmakers to simplify movies to suit distracted home audiences, arguing that streaming-era viewing habits are reshaping how films are written and structured. During an interview with popular American podcaster Joe Rogan aired on Friday, Damon, who is currently promoting his new Netflix film The Rip, compared…

Like in most countries, the holiday season in Russia is a time for family-friendly movie premieres. However, in Russia, the celebrations last at least a week after New Year, so there’s an even bigger demand for family entertainment.  Competing for the attention of parents and children are fairy tales, comedies about getaways from the city,…

Moscow and Beijing are aiming to agree a plan on joint film production, Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova has said. The plan was discussed during a meeting in Beijing between Lyubimova and Shen Haixiong, the general director of the China Media Group, the ministry stated in a press release on Friday. The statement noted that…

Moscow and Beijing are aiming to agree a plan on joint film production, Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova has said. The plan was discussed during a meeting in Beijing between Lyubimova and Shen Haixiong, the general director of the China Media Group, the ministry stated in a press release on Friday. The statement noted that…