With nearly 11 million tickets sold, the film’s success signals the rising strength of local storytelling in cinemas once dominated by Hollywood.

The Jakarta born singer had publicly revealed in 2019 that he had been diagnosed with kidney cancer. He later underwent surgery and received medical treatment abroad.

Paul Thomas Anderson won the best director award for the political thriller, which has struck a chord with its portrayal of a deeply polarized United States -- and also won the most prizes of the night with a tally of six.

A cross generational cast reimagines Gita Cinta dari SMA as Jakarta alumni from the 1980s turn opening night into a reunion filled with music and memory.

An Indonesian comedian’s stand-up special, and the response it provoked, reveal how everyday humor continues to unsettle authority.

Premiering in Europe at IFFR 2026, the musical remake of the defining coming-of-age classic highlights the increasingly confident presence of Indonesian movies on the international festival circuit.

The night belonged to Bad Bunny, who earned cheers as he delivered a powerful political message, ripping the nationwide immigration raids that have polarized America.

The BBC, citing a statement from Creative Artists Agency, reported she died on Friday at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness.

A stage adaptation of the cult 1979 romance Gita Cinta dari SMA blends nostalgia with Gen Z humor, as a new generation retells the story of Galih and Ratna for today’s audiences.

A beloved coming-of-age novel by Dewi Lestari finds new expression as a stage musical, bringing Kugy and Keenan’s dreams to life for a new generation.

The comedy sequel has drawn more than 10.5 million viewers in just 38 days, overtaking major local hits and setting a new benchmark for Indonesian cinema.

Bamonte was initially part of The Cure's roadcrew from 1984 before enjoying two stints as a musical member, playing guitar, six string bass and keyboard.

On its latest EP, Cara Mencintai, the Indonesian pop trio pares things back, using slow tempos and nostalgic restraint to explore love, loss and emotional honesty.

WBD has urged shareholders to reject a hostile takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, in favor of a deal offered by streaming giant Netflix.

Indonesian comic-turned-filmmaker Ernest Prakasa returns to the director’s chair with a comedy that peels back the humor and humanity behind one of the most glamorous, and misunderstood, professions.

The LAPD gave no details about the identities of the two deceased individuals. But a Los Angeles Fire Department official told Reuters earlier that a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman were found dead at a home in west Los Angeles at an address that public records linked to Reiner.

The winners and snubs at this year’s Indonesian “Oscars” are revealing in what they show about the nation’s movie industry today.

Told through the eyes of a young boy, a tender, clear-eyed short movie brings the Indonesian diaspora into the heart of America’s cultural conversation and in the runnings for a potential Academy Award.

"Avatar: Fire and Ash", directed by James Cameron 16 years after he first enthralled fans with his blue-coloured Na'vi people, will release in major markets from December 17 ahead of the holiday season.

In his debut studio album, the singer-songwriter, saxophonist and actor conveys how time can hurt, heal and illuminate hope.

The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) Indonesia 2025 presents over a dozen Japanese film titles across multiple genres, with theatrical screenings held in nine cities nationwide.

Teddy Soeria Atmadja’s genre-defying film follows a young couple as the craziest circumstances hit uncomfortably close to home.

In his cinematic directorial debut, Reza’s Pangku journeys through the rocky terrain of motherhood with steady grace, steering clear of histrionics.

A new compilation expected in early 2026 is set to be the first retrospective on the late musician, who might have been a fish out of water in the local scene due to his pioneering style, both musically and technically.

The band’s long-awaited return to the country ignited nostalgia and newfound devotion alike, uniting thousands of veteran fans and Gen Z streamers in one electrifying night at Tokyo Dome.

Japanese rock icon Hyde conjured a fiery evening of angst and jubilation throughout his solo concert, Hyde [Inside] Live 2025 World Tour in Jakarta, as he also demonstrated a masterful example of world-class rock music concert.

Jakarta welcomed back the international pop quartet over the weekend with pink fanfare, as the main stadium at Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex filled with the voices of both Blackpink and Blinks singing their hearts out.