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Crowning Moments
(From left) Murali, Gayathri, Mamat, Yasmin and Ziela with their trophies.
DENNIS CHUA writes on the recent Anugerah Skrin 2008 awards and tells us why the black-and-white Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang has garnered major awards yet again.
Que and Zamarul (right) emerged as the winning TV heroes.
MALAYSIA’S first film noir, Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang, which emerged tops at the Malaysian Film Festival (MFF) earlier in the year, also scored at the Anugerah Skrin 2008 (ASK), bagging the awards for Best Film, Best Film Director (Mamat Khalid) and Best Film Actor (Rosyam Nor) categories.
Actress Fauziah “Ogy” Ahmad Daud’s comeback vehicle, Suara Saleha, dominated the television drama categories, winning Best Drama, Best Drama Actress (Ogy) and Best Drama Director (Murali Abdullah).
Sepi, scriptwriter Mira Mustaffa’s poignant tale of love and lost souls, had failed to win at the MFF but bagged the ASK awards for Best Film Actress (Baizura Kahar), Best (Film) Supporting Actress (Nasha Aziz) and Best Screenplay (Mira).
Zamarul Hisham and Que Haidar proved to be leading men of the small screen with Zamarul winning Best Drama Actor for Ihsan and Que, the Best Drama Supporting Actor award for Tuhan Pun Tahu.
Tuhan Pun Tahu also earned veteran actress Normah Damanhuri the Best Drama Supporting Actress prize, while Zaefrul Nordin won Best (Film) Supporting Actor for his convincing portrayal of independence hero Datuk Onn Jaafar in the historical 1957 - Hati Malaya.
ASK also honoured popular director Yasmin Ahmad of hit movies Sepet, Gubra, Mukhsin and Muallaf with a Special Jury Award for her contributions to the local film industry.
Rosyam, who has been Malaysian cinema’s leading man for almost a decade and a regular on TV movies, said he ‘instantly fell in love’ with Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang.
“It’s a film like no other. It’s part-crime thriller, part-comedy, fantasy and history rolled into one; it is a cinematic adventure that challenges established boundaries.
“What is also very appealing about it is that it’s in black-and-white and the fact that it also pays tribute to the great films of yesteryear, especially Tan Sri P. Ramlee’s films,” he said.
Rosyam said Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang is a masterpiece and an example of “thinking out of the box”.
Mamat, who will soon collaborate with directors Aziz M. Osman and Afdlin Shauki in the three-in-one film Tiga Jalan, said the success of his film showed that Malaysians were willing to give radically different films a chance.
“If this is a sign of things to come, I’m confident Malaysian movies will stand tall,” he said.
“Besides films, I would love to create a successful play. I’ve been busy with the script for a play titled Kelabu Malam and if all goes well, I hope to have it performed at Istana Budaya.”
Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang producer Gayathri Su-Lin Pillai said the film would be screened at the Rotterdam Film Festival in Holland next year.
“We’ve just had it shown at the Udine Film Festival in Italy. Its strength, to both local and foreign viewers, is in its unorthodox storyline and its noir concept,” she said.
Suara Saleha producer Ziela Jalil said the drama marked her company Pena Creative’s second win in the annual awards after Lebih Bisa Dari Jelatang (2007).
“The drama marks a brilliant comeback for Ogy. Her convincing portrayal of a long-suffering mother whose family falls apart after her husband’s death was simply great,” she said.
Murali, who directed Malaysian Film Festival 2001 award-winning drama Najwa, said Suara Saleha’s “family first” message appealed to all Malaysians, irrespective of cultural boundaries.
Zamarul said he is always grateful to his mother Zaleha Rahman, veteran actor Jalaluddin Hassan and Rosyam for guiding and encouraging him to excel in acting.
“They always had faith in me and believed I could excel as an actor. This is why I dedicate my win to them,” he said.
Zamarul, who has been acting for 13 years, said his dream role was to star as a long-suffering deaf man who beats the odds to excel in life.
Yasmin said she wished to share her award with all the talented young actors who appeared in her movies.
“I always feel honoured to work with young and determined actors. My coming movie Talentime is full of them.
“What inspires me to make good movies are the common values and dreams that unite us as Malaysians regardless of colour. Movies play an important role in creating awareness of the many challenges facing society and how they can be overcome,” she said.
The awards held at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur last Friday was themed “Diamonds”, and kicked off with a sparkling duet, Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend, by Noryn Aziz and Nikki Palikat.
First-time co-hosts Adlin Aman Ramlie of Jangan Tidur Lagi and Susuk, and Nurul Syuhada Nurul Ain Mohd Zin of Majalah 3 subsequently appeared, dressed in red.
While the duo initially looked uncomfortable, Adlin and Nurul Syuhada gradually “warmed up” and there was some light banter.
Among the guest presenters were Kanchana Devi, Que, Saiful Apek, Fazura, Belinda Chee, Remy Ishak, Maya Karin, Fouziah Ghous, Iqram Dinzly, Zul Huzaimy, Aznil Nawawi, Erra Fazira, Afdlin, Sofea Jane, Jalaluddin, Daphne Iking and astronaut Datuk Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Sheikh Mustapha.
Pop queen Datuk Siti Nurhaliza performed her hit song Wanita, while “Superman rocker” Faizal Tahir belted out his new hit Coba.
Malaysian Icon Jaclyn Victor sang Kris Dayanti’s Pilihlah Aku while actors Adi Putra, Ery Putra, Faradhiya and Emelda Rosmila showed they could take on the sassy 1970s hit duet Seiring Dan Sejalan.
The crowning musical moment came when Anuar Zain’s romantic ballad Ketulusan Hati was given a brilliant reinterpretation by Malaysia’s Adibah Noor, with decent help from Lah Ahmad of VE.
THE WINNERS
Best Television Drama: Suara Saleha (Pena Creative Sdn Bhd);
Best Actor (Drama): Zamarul Hisham (Ihsan);
Best Actress (Drama): Fauziah Ahmad Daud (Suara Saleha);
Best Supporting Actor (Drama): Que Haider (Tuhan Pun Tahu);
Best Supporting Actress (Drama): Normah Damanhuri (Tuhan Pun Tahu);
Best Director (Drama): Murali Abdullah (Suara Saleha);
Best Television Screenplay: Anuar Idris (Wasiat Fitrah);
Best Serial Drama: Bicara Aur Dengan Tebing (Tenview (M) Sdn Bhd);
Best Comedy Drama: Mr Mama (Radius One Sdn Bhd);
Best Film: Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang (Tayangan Unggul Sdn Bhd);
Best Actor (Film): Rosyam Nor (Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang);
Best Actress (Film): Baizura Kahar (Sepi);
Best Supporting Actor (Film): Zaefrul Nordin (1957 - Hati Malaya);
Best Supporting Actress (Film): Nasha Aziz (Sepi);
Best Director (Film): Mamat Khalid (Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang);
Best Screenplay (Film): Sepi (Ara & Mira Mustafa);
Best Documentary/Magazine Show: Majalah 3 - Sudirman Tribute;
Best Talkshow: Macam-Macam Aznil;
Best Music Programme: Anugerah Juara Lagu 2008;
Best Entertainment Programme: Project Superstar 2;
Best Reality Show: So You Think You Can Dance 2;
Best Special Report: Buletin Utama - Orang Asli In Danger;
Shine Pantene Award (for best hair): Wan Sharmila.
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Astro Prima Kini Setaraf Ria
Oleh Elrafaei Sapi
ahmadelrafaei@hmetro.com.my
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SEJAK 12 tahun lalu, penonton di negara ini berpeluang menyaksikan saluran baru di TV yang memberikan banyak pilihan pada program yang dipertontonkan. Menjadi stesen TV berbayar pertama negara yang menyediakan pelbagai program hiburan sama ada drama, muzikal, filem dari dalam dan luar negara termasuk sukan dan siaran radio, Astro semakin mendekati penonton mereka.
Di awal pengenalan dulu, Astro hanya mempunyai satu saluran bahasa Melayu iaitu Ria (saluran 104). Kini, seiring dengan kematangan dan perkembangan persada hiburan tempatan, saluran bahasa Melayu diperbanyakkan dengan menyaksikan kemunculan Astro Prima, Oasis, Aruna, Ceria, Kirana dan Awani.
Malah kewujudan saluran lain seperti Box Office, Astro On Demand dan Syawal (saluran bermusim) turut menarik perhatian penonton untuk mendapat lebih kepuasan.
Dalam mengisi kandungan program yang disediakan agar memenuhi permintaan dan kepuasan penonton, Astro sentiasa memberi fokus pada aspek penambahbaikkan pada program sama ada terbitan sendiri atau yang diterbitkan untuknya.
Kejayaan program sendiri seperti Akademi Fantasia (AF), Macam-Macam Aznil, AC Di Sini dan Raja Lawak membuktikan Astro mampu berjaya dengan usaha menerbitkan program sendiri. AF adalah contoh terbaik antara program paling lama di Astro yang bersiaran selama enam musim dan ia dijangka diteruskan untuk musim baru pada tahun depan.
Pengarah Eksekutif Astro Entertainment Sdn Bhd, Zainir Aminullah, berkata setiap saluran di Astro mempunyai kekuatan tersendiri dalam memilih program yang bersesuaian untuk disajikan pada penonton. Menariknya, program ini mengikut tema berbeza yang menjadi panduan setiap saluran.
Meraikan sokongan kakitangan, penerbit TV, artis dan media, Astro tidak melupakan tanggungjawab untuk mengadakan jamuan Aidilfitri pada tahun ini. Dalam majlis berkenaan yang diadakan di Wisma Penyayang, Seri Kembangan Selangor baru-baru ini, lebih 1,500 tetamu diraikan.
Kata Zainir, jamuan yang diadakan bertujuan merapatkan silaturahim antara Astro bersama kakitangan dan pihak yang banyak bekerjasama menjayakan pelbagai program sebelum ini. Jika tahun sebelumnya, Astro hanya membuat majlis berbuka puasa tetapi kesempatan ini turut digunakan untuk memperkenalkan Astro Entertainment yang beroperasi di sana.
Menyingkap pencapaian Astro selama ini, Zainir berpandangan setiap saluran di Astro mencatatkan kejayaan dan paling ketara Ria dan Prima kini bersaing sebagai saluran bahasa Melayu popular di kalangan penonton.
“Perkembangan Ria dan Prima amat menggalakkan hingga kini mempunyai sama taraf. Dulu kita melihat Ria mendahului sebagai saluran diminati ramai penonton tetapi sejak program Raja Lawak, jumlah penonton di Prima semakin meningkat.
“Kejayaan awal Prima ini adalah di luar jangkaan dan sambutan positif juga diterima menerusi saluran lain. Mengikut pemerhatian kami, faktor kejayaan saluran di Astro adalah penekanan pada kandungan program tempatan yang dimuatkan.
“Program tempatan seperti drama dan program realiti berjaya menarik perhatian penonton hingga ia memberi galakan pada kami untuk menerbitkan program baru. Namun fokus pada saluran lain tidak diketepikan,” katanya.
Zainir berkata, Astro Oasis pula berhadapan dengan cabaran besar dan pencapaian saluran ini sebenarnya membanggakan. Membawa pendekatan berbeza dengan konsep Islamik, program Jemputan Umrah dan Kalam Suci antara yang popular ditonton.
“Sebelum ini kita melihat program berbentuk keagamaan dan kerohanian sedikit. Berdasarkan penjualan VCD untuk program sebegini, ia meraih sambutan positif hingga program TV juga popular.
“Untuk drama, sinetron yang memfokuskan pada kanak-kanak dan keluarga masih menerima sambutan tinggi. Kami berpandangan masih wujud ruang untuk membaiki kualiti drama tempatan dan berharap penonton faham dengan strategi setiap saluran di Astro.
“Secara keseluruhan, kejayaan ini dilihat apabila jumlah penonton kami bertambah pada setiap tahun. Apa yang membanggakan, jumlah penonton dari luar bandar juga meningkat,” katanya.
Bersama sambutan pada program TV, pencapaian Astro diterima menerusi aktiviti bersama penonton di luar bandar seperti Gempak Desa. Sambil merapatkan hubungan antara Astro dengan penduduk kampung, respons yang diterima begitu menggalakkan.
Memperkemaskan kandungan program sedia ada, Astro berharap program mereka relevan dengan kehendak penonton. Selain drama, tumpuan diberikan pada program lain seperti animasi dan dokumentari.
Bagi penerbit David Teo, perkembangan Astro dilihat meningkat dari semasa ke semasa. Katanya, Astro tidak bersandarkan program antarabangsa semata-mata tetapi turut mementingkan kandungan program tempatan.
“Apa yang kita lihat kini, Astro banyak menekankan program tempatan untuk siaran mereka dan ini memberi peluang pada pelakon pelapis generasi baru untuk bekerjasama dengan saluran baru Astro.
“Keterbukaan Astro ini menjadi petanda pada kemajuan persada hiburan tanah air secara keseluruhan dan membuka ruang pada penerbitan lebih banyak program baru.
“Sesuai dengan pengenalan saluran baru, Astro bersikap profesional apabila memfokuskan konsep berbeza untuk setiap saluran baru ini. Jika penonton meminati drama, mereka boleh memilih Ria dan Prima atau tayangan filem Asia di Kirana.
“Begitu juga peminat program ke arah keagamaan, mereka boleh menonton Oasis. Memfokuskan skop penonton mengikut setiap saluran, ia memberi lebih kepuasan pada penonton.
“Awani boleh dijadikan contoh pada kejayaan Astro kerana membawa liputan berita antarabangsa dalam bahasa Melayu. Bukan semua penonton faham dengan berita dalam bahasa Inggeris dan usaha ini dipuji serta harus diteruskan.
“Mungkin cadangan saya agar Astro menambahkan lagi saluran baru seperti hiburan khusus untuk penonton muda dan satu saluran khusus sukan tempatan,” katanya.
Pelakon dan juga produser muda, Nasreen Ngasri atau Darling berpandangan pencapaian Astro selama ini memberi impak positif pada perkembangan persada hiburan tempatan. Memajukan bidang drama dan filem, Astro mewujudkan banyak peluang pada produser TV untuk menghasilkan drama dan program baru.
“Ini adalah peluang yang dinantikan produser TV untuk menghasilkan program baru seperti drama untuk disiarkan di Astro. Dari aspek persaingan dengan stesen TV lain, Astro bertindak berani untuk bersaing dengan program terbaik mereka. Saya percaya usaha mereka ini berjaya dan membuahkan hasil.
“Tentunya kelebihan Astro tidak hanya pada produser TV dan artis tetapi penonton khususnya. Adanya Astro, penonton dapat memperluaskan pengetahuan secara global.
“Malah program yang disiarkan di Astro bukan saja tertumpu pada bahasa Melayu tetapi pelbagai bahasa di dunia seperti Inggeris, India dan Cina.
“Walaupun Astro berusaha mempertingkatkan kandungan program mereka tetapi saya melihat stesen ini sudah lengkap dengan pelbagai program dan informasi. Segalanya ada di Astro,” katanya.
Penyanyi Misha Omar pula menyimpul kejayaan Astro didukung program terbitan sendiri dan skop penonton merangkumi dewasa dan kanak-kanak. Memberi kelebihan, Astro turut memperkenalkan artis mereka sendiri seperti Aznil Nawawi, Erra Fazira dan Anita Sarawak yang menjadi Wajah Eksklusif Astro.
“Artis di bawah Astro mempunyai ramai peminat. Sebelum ini saya pernah terbabit dengan program Astro seperti Dari Studio Satu dan Konsert Merdeka.
“Mungkin saya berharap program Dari Studio Satu diadakan kembali dan diperbanyak program baru agar penonton tidak bosan dengan program ulangan,” katanya.
Harian Metro
Lots Of Specials For Raya
The students of Akademi Fantasia reunite in Konsert Reunion AF6 (tomorrow, Astro Ria, 1pm)
NUMEROUS TV shows for Hari Raya will be screened, from today through the first three days of the festival (Oct 1-3).
Datuk Siti Nurhaliza, accompanied by dancers, sings in Teratak Siti Nurhaliza (tomorrow, TV3, 10am)
Catch siblings Ziana and Anuar Zain in Konsert Fenomena Ziana & Anuar Zain (Tomorrow, RTM2, 3pm
Whether it’s over RTM, TV3, ntv7, 8TV, TV9 or Astro, viewers will be spoilt for choice.
The merriment begins with Bingkisan Aidilfitri (today, TV9, 8.35pm), which evokes the nostalgia of going back to the kampung for Raya.
Salam Lebaran (today, RTM2, 11.30pm) is an interactive programme where viewers can send or call to convey festive greetings on Sampaikan Aidilfitri 2008 (today, TV3, 11.30pm) and 8TV Quickie S.O.S (today, 8TV, 11.45pm).
Traditional and festive Malay songs will be performed in Bintang 2 Zaman (tomorrow, RTM1, 12.05pm) by veteran and new artistes, with Farawahida, Andre Goh, Mariam Ahmad and Izwan Plus among them.
Nite of Soulful Stars Raya Special Part 1 (tomorrow, ntv7, 8.30pm) features Dayang Nurfaizah and Adibah Noor, as well as Indonesian crooners Harvey Malaiholo and Tompi in this classy production.
The second part of the programme will air on Thursday at 8.30pm.
Konsert Amal Kasih Jamal Abdillah & Saleem (Thursday, RTM1, 11.30pm) has Jamal Abdillah and Saleem singing their classic hits. The concert continues the next day (Friday, RTM1, 11.30pm).
There will also be special shows by Malaysia’s favourite diva Datuk Siti Nurhaliza in Teratak Siti Nurhaliza (tomorrow, TV3, 10am) and Eksklusif… Siti Nurhaliza Bersama Peminat (Thursday, RTM2, 11pm).
If you are a fan of Akademi Fantasia, then catch Konsert Reunion AF6 (tomorrow, Astro Ria, 1pm) when ex-AF6 students like Stacy, Riz, Nubhan and Nadia will perform.
Konsert Fenomena Ziana & Anuar Zain (tomorrow, RTM2, 3pm) will feature the siblings belting out some of their evergreen songs, as well as new songs.
For something a little different, Astro Ria (Astro Channel 104) will air tomorrow Kelab Pop Raya (9.30am), a game show where local celebrities like Erra Fazira and Umie Aida answer questions about Raya culture and songs.
Deko Bersama Eric Raya (Astro Ria, Friday, 4pm) features host Eric Leong giving tips on decorating your home as well as how to entertain guests for the special occasion. He will be joined by celebrity guests such as Dynaz, Sarimah Ibrahim and Jaclyn Victor.
For the more adventurous and young-at-heart, indie bands such as Deja Voodo Spells, Estranged, One Buck Short and and Meet Uncle Hussain will perform in Konsert Indie Raya (tomorrow, 8TV, 11am).
GhazalRock (Thursday, TV3, 10am), a programme celebrating an interesting fusion of rock and traditional ghazal music, features performances by Ning Baizura, Faizal Tahir and Jinbara.
Movies to look out for during the festive occasion are The Fast and the Furious (today, ntv7, 11.45pm) starring Vin Diesel, Batman Begins (tomorrow, ntv7, 11.45pm) starring Christian Bale and The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (tomorrow, 8TV, 10pm) starring Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen and Ian McKellen.
Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang, the best film winner in the 21st Malaysian Film Festival recently, will air on Astro Kirana (tomorrow, Astro Channel 122, 9pm).
If you haven’t seen Jangan Pandang Belakang, the local film that broke the box-office record, will air over RTM 1 at 9pm on Friday.
Also worth watching is teen flick Dunia Baru The Movie (Friday, TV3, 9pm).
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