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The Association of Creators and Publishers of Sri Lanka (ACPOSL) has officially announced that the proposed licensing framework and associated licensing fees for music creators and publishers are to be temporarily suspended until its Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for November 2026. According to a press release issued by ACPOSL yesterday (Oct. 12), their Board of Directors has reached this decision after considering feedback and concerns raised by various stakeholders in the entertainment industry over the past few weeks. ACPOSL also apologised for any inconvenience the situation may have caused and expressed regret over any statements made at press events that may have inadvertently caused offence or hurt to its stakeholders. 📌Related News: Advertisement Licensing system for music royalties temporarily suspended Related Topics: lka SriLanka Up Next Leisure World fined for selling overpriced drinking water bottles
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Legendary Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 86. The actor was suffering with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, his Instagram account announced on Thursday. Known for his roles in Star Trek, X-Men and the Royal Shakespeare Company, Stewart had a career spanning six decades. Tributes have been pouring in since the news broke, with X-Men co-star Hugh Jackman remembering Stewart as “one of the greats”. Advertisement In 1966, his first professional foray into acting was at the Royal Shakespeare Company, which he joined after winning a scholarship to the Bristol Old Vic. A year later, he made his TV debut as a fireman on an episode of the soap opera Coronation street. In 1987, after a string of television roles over two decades, his breakthrough role came when he played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek series and subsequent films. In 2000, Stewart was cast as Professor X in the X-men franchise alongside actor Sir Ian McKellen. (Excerpts : BBC News) Advertisement Continue Reading Entertainment Voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, no more Published
Eric Bauza, the voice artist behind Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, has died aged 46. A statement from the Emmy award-winning star’s family posted on Instagram said he had died “suddenly”. Bauza had voiced a number of characters in this summer’s animated hit Coyote vs. Acme, and appeared in the recent release Forgotten Island. Variety reports that the cause of death was hypertensive cardiovascular disease and that Bauza died at home on Sunday. Advertisement In a 2021 interview with NBC News, Bauza, who was born in Ontario and was of Filipino descent, said he grew up a huge fan of the Looney Tunes characters and used to copy the voices as a child. “Looney Tunes transcends all languages and all cultures,” he said. “It doesn’t matter what part of the planet you’re from. You get the comedy.” He voiced Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd and Foghorn Leghorn in 2021’s Space Jam: A New Legacy before reprising those roles and that of Road Runner in Coyote vs. Acme. He also played the part of Toad General in 2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie and its sequel The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the fifth highest-grossing film internationally this year. Between 2022 and 2025, he won three Emmy awards for outstanding voice performance in a number of TV series. Advertisement In a statement reported by the Hollywood Reporter, Channing Dungey, the chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group and US Networks, said: “Eric Bauza was a unique voice talent who brought joy and laughter to millions around the world. “He followed in the footsteps of giants like Mel Blanc. Eric said that carrying on the legendary legacy of the Looney Tunes was among the greatest honors of his life.” (BBC News) Advertisement Continue Reading Entertainment Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 becomes highest-grossing Tamil film Published
The action drama crossed the lifetime global collection of 2.0, starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar, which had earned approximately Rs 691 crore during its theatrical run. On Sunday, October 25, Jailer 2 took its worldwide gross collection to Rs 710.35 crore, according to trade tracker Sacnilk. The film’s latest milestone comes 11 days after its theatrical release on October 15. With this achievement, Jailer 2 has also emerged as the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2026. At the domestic box office, Jailer 2 recorded a gross collection of Rs 25.70 crore on Sunday. Its total India gross now stands at Rs 466.85 crore, while its India nett collection has reached Rs 398.70 crore. Advertisement According to Sacnilk, the Tamil version contributed Rs 17.35 crore on Day 11 from 5,683 shows. The Telugu version added Rs 4.50 crore across 1,860 shows, while the Hindi version collected Rs 3.15 crore from 4,195 shows. The Kannada version contributed another Rs 0.70 crore from 216 shows. The film’s strong performance across multiple language versions has helped it maintain its box office momentum and achieve the worldwide record. Jailer 2 Sets Multiple Box Office Records Besides overtaking 2.0 to claim the top spot among Tamil films worldwide, Jailer 2 had already registered several milestones during its opening days. The film became the fastest Tamil release to cross the Rs 300 crore and Rs 400 crore marks in worldwide collections, achieving the former within three days and the latter on Day 4. The latest achievement further strengthens Rajinikanth’s position as one of Tamil cinema’s biggest box office draws. Advertisement Director Nelson Dilipkumar also reacted to the film’s performance in theatres. Celebrating the audience response, he wrote on X, “Theatres are going bonkers! Thalaivar magic hits different. Thank you, dear audience, for the phenomenal love and reception for #Jailer2. Nothing beats seeing the audience celebrate it like this! Thank you all for the love and support. @rajinikanth sir @anirudhofficial @sunpictures.” Background Bankrolled by Sun Pictures, Jailer 2 features a large ensemble cast alongside Rajinikanth. The film stars Ramya Krishnan, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Jackie Shroff, Yogi Babu, Mirnaa, Rithvik, S. J. Suryah, Vidya Balan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Mithun Chakraborty, Hrithik Roshan, Vijay Sethupathi, Jatin Sarna, Namo Narayana, Hakkim Shahjahan and Kottayam Nazeer. (NDTV) Advertisement Continue Reading Latest Trending Videos News 11 minutes ago Walana raids Department of Motor Traffic News 8 hours ago Binance hacked! News 12 hours ago India – SL sign MoU to supply electric bikes for fisheries officials CARTOON 4 years ago Cartoon 2022-10-14 World 4 years ago Putin grants Russian citizenship to Snowden Videos 3 years ago Search operation underway after Baltimore bridge collapse News 1 week ago Coral Comeback: Rare Marine Life Returns to Hainan Island (Video) News 2 months ago Final Randoli Perahera commences in Kandy (Live) News 2 months ago Fishing season in South China’s Guangdong draws in seafood fans (Video) Trending News 3 days ago SriLankan Airlines first officer banned from flying to Australia?
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