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Govt bans “Maalik” three weeks after release ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday put a ban on screening of Urdu feature film, "Maalik" across Pakistan, three weeks after its nationwide release. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Urdu feature film, "Maalik" has been declared as "uncertified" in the whole of Pakistan with immediate effect. No reason has been specified for the unusual decision, but the film has been accused by some quarters of promoting ethnic racism and showing politicians in bad light. The move comes a day after the Sindh Board of Film Censors (SBFC) ordered "Maalik" to be taken off cinemas before revoking the ban hours later. We believe in freedom of expression & therefor don't encourage bans. However,perversion of Pakistani media w/ ethnic racism is condemnable. — BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) April...

LOS ANGELES: Disney confirmed Monday it is planning sequels for box office smashes  “ The Jungle Book ” and “Maleficent” and announced nine new live-action movies mostly inspired by its animated back catalogue. The studio also confirmed widespread rumors of a “Mary Poppins” sequel starring Emily Blunt, and “Cruella,” a spin-off of “101 Dalmatians” with Emma Stone. Angelina Jolie will reprise her role as Maleficent with Linda Woolverton once again taking on script duties while director Jon Favreau revisits the story of man-cub Mowgli for “Jungle Book 2,” the studio said in a statement. Reese Witherspoon will take a leading role in “Tinker Bell,” a remake of “Peter Pan,” Disney said, while Tim Burton will take the helm for “Dumbo,” a modern retelling of the 1941 Disney classic. While speculation about all the films has been rife — some of which Disney has previously confirmed — Monday’s statement represents the studio’s first official announcement accompanied by a roll-o...