99th Academy Awards: ‘Roid’ reflects Bangladesh’s evolving ambitions
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Aunt May actress Rosemary Harris celebrates 99th birthday
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‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ returns to No 1 at box office
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‘Roid’ selected to represent Bangladesh at Oscars
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Salman Muqtadir’s studio vandalised
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‘Off Campus’ star Ella Bright joins Sony’s ‘Narcs’
26 September 2026
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Zafar Iqbal: The ‘hero’ behind the camera and microphone
25 September 2026
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Hannah Einbinder calls for end to Gaza attacks after UN protest arrest
25 September 2026
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Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan passes away at 56
25 September 2026
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Ankan and Nandita unite for Coke Studio Bangla’s ‘Mothura’
24 September 2026
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Steven Knight to script next James Bond film under Amazon MGM Studios
Amazon MGM Studios has appointed Steven Knight, creator of “Peaky Blinders”, to write the screenplay for the next James Bond film, according to reports by Deadline. The upcoming instalment will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, with Amy Pascal and David Heyman producing under their respective banners, Pascal Pictures and Heyday Films. Tanya Lapointe will serve as executive producer.
1 August 2025
How artistes flamed cultural defiance in July
From stage to street, artistes and activists led a cultural revolt against brutality and censorship
1 August 2025
Colleagues turned into critics at a moment’s notice: Badhan
Popular actress Azmeri Haque Badhan has spoken out against a wave of personal attacks and online harassment she has faced in recent days, alleging that the abuse came not only from strangers but also from individuals within her own professional circle.
31 July 2025
Ghatak’s classics to headline Bengali film showcase at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
This 16th edition of IFFM will be held from August 14 to 24, with a centenary tribute to the legendary Ritwik Ghatak headlining its programming. Ghatak’s evocative portrayals of partition, displacement and identity redefined the language of Indian filmmaking.
31 July 2025
Gong Yoo wins defamation case over false harassment allegations
South Korean actor Gong Yoo, known internationally for his roles in “Squid Game” and “Train to Busan”, has won a defamation lawsuit against a woman who falsely accused him of harassment and threats online.
31 July 2025
‘Ityadi’ to air special episode filmed 16 years ago at Ahsan Manzil
The beloved Bangladeshi magazine show “Ityadi” is set to return to screens with a special rebroadcast of a classic episode filmed 16 years ago. Tomorrow, Bangladesh Television (BTV) will treat the audience to this memorable episode, originally aired in August 2009, immediately after the 8 pm Bangla news.
31 July 2025
Nuhash’s ‘Dui Shaw’ sells out at Fantasia Film Festival premiere
The Fantasia International Film Festival in Canada is known for spotlighting horror, supernatural, and fantasy genres. Nuhash Humayun’s horror web-series “Dui Shaw” was notably screened at the festival yesterday and the director himself is currently in Canada to attend the event.
31 July 2025
Mikey Madison, Jeremy White in talks for Sorkin’s ‘The Social Network’ sequel
Actors Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White are reportedly in early talks to star in Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming sequel to “The Social Network”, as per sources familiar with the project’s development.
31 July 2025
Shoumya seizes the day
I will be honest, when I received such an overwhelming response for “Utshob”, it made me feel that my responsibilities as a performer have grown to a great extent. Also, people have developed great expectations of me. So, I would never want to let them down. I want to educate myself more as a performer and take acting lessons. I’m also nearing the end of my undergraduate degree in English Literature at NSU. So, I am striving to maybe go abroad for my higher studies.
31 July 2025
Christopher Nolan under fire for filming in disputed Western Sahara
Christopher Nolan is under fire for choosing to shoot parts of his upcoming film “The Odyssey” in Western Sahara, a region where roughly 70% of the territory is under Moroccan occupation.
30 July 2025
Shakib Khan’s upcoming film not inspired by famous mobster
Rumours have been swirling on social media suggesting that Shakib Khan’s upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr release draws inspiration from the life of infamous 1990s Dhaka gangster Kala Jahangir. However, the filmmakers have categorically dismissed the speculation.
30 July 2025
‘Past Lives’ director Celine Song tapped to write ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ sequel
Sony Pictures is officially developing a sequel to the beloved 1997 romantic comedy “My Best Friend’s Wedding”, with “Past Lives” director and screenwriter Celine Song onboard to pen the script, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
30 July 2025
‘Anutopto’ crosses two million views in two days
“Anutopto”, a powerful family drama exploring the strained yet tender relationship between a father and son in a middle-class household, is making waves online. Released on the Cinemawala YouTube channel, the drama has surpassed 2 million views within just two days.
30 July 2025
Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ follow-up
First-look images show Pitt clad in Cliff’s signature sun-faded denim, golden locks, and vintage swagger, standing outside the Beverly Cinema under a 1977 Richard Pryor movie poster — signaling the film’s gritty retro setting, nearly a decade after the events of Tarantino’s 2019 film.
30 July 2025
Aamir Khan to release 'Sitaare Zameen Par' on YouTube
While most filmmakers are striking high-value deals with major OTT platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, Aamir Khan has chosen a different path for his latest film “Sitaare Zameen Par”.
30 July 2025
‘Happy Gilmore 2’ debuts with record-breaking 46.7 million views on Netflix
Adam Sandler’s long-awaited sequel “Happy Gilmore 2” has taken the top spot on Netflix’s list of most-watched English-language films, registering 46.7 million views in just three days. Released on July 25, the film’s debut marks the biggest opening weekend ever for a Netflix film in the United States, and the most successful launch for any of Sandler’s original films on the platform.
30 July 2025
Mark the calendar: 'Utshob' set for August 7 OTT release
The film will start streaming from August 7. Notably, Chorki has also announced that, alongside “Utshob”, the Shakib Khan-starrer film “Taandob” will be released on the same date.
29 July 2025
Netflix unveils first look at star-studded ‘Pride and Prejudice’ series
Netflix has released a first glimpse of its forthcoming limited series adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice”, announcing additional cast members as filming officially gets underway in the United Kingdom.
29 July 2025
Eddie Murphy to play Inspector Clouseau in new 'Pink Panther' reboot
Comedy icon Eddie Murphy is stepping into the shoes of the legendary Inspector Clouseau in a new Pink Panther film, he confirmed in a recent interview with NBC’s Today. This marks Murphy’s addition to yet another iconic franchise, following hits like “Beverly Hills Cop”, “Coming to America”, and “Shrek”.
29 July 2025
Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor’s ancestral homes in Pakistan to be preserved as museums
The ancestral homes of Hindi cinema legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Pakistan’s Peshawar are being restored to become heritage museums, officials confirmed yesterday. The two-year project—aimed at preserving the cultural legacy of the actors—has officially begun, with a projected cost of $247049.46 (Rs 70 million).
29 July 2025