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Google's first-ever 360 degree doodle honours French filmmaker Georges Méliès
Anyone visiting the Google homepage today would find an unusual doodle with a white moon-like play button popping out, begging to be played. Click and you will be presented with a YouTube player that brings the strange character, French filmmaker Georges Méliès, welcoming you to his creations to life in a beautifully animated first- ever Virtual Reality (VR) or 360 degree interactive doodle.
4 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Farooque - The Unforgettable Years
Aside from starring credits in many super hit films and winning National Film Awards, veteran actor Farooque's career has shaped an important legacy. Today, the actor looks back on a life enriched by not just fame and awards, but stories and relationships within and outside the film industry. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, Farooque takes a walk down the memory lane.
4 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Debi's New Poster Unveiled!
The much anticipated film adaptation of Humayun Ahmed's Debi had already created a lot of buzz when it was announced.
3 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Siam, Badhon and Puja Cherry to Star in 'Dohon'
Raihan Rafi's latest venture, 'Dohon' was unveiled on April 30, 2018. The film features an exciting lead cast of Siam Ahmed, Badhon and
2 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Mim Wraps up Sultan!
The song titled "Ma sha Allah" has already garnered fifteen million views online, and is still going strong. Mim mentioned that the hype is
2 May 2018, 18:00 PM
The Evergreen Farooki!
“The feeling of suspense one goes through while watching El Clásico, is exactly what I felt on my birthday!” expresses celebrated film
2 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Fazlur Rahman Babu working on “Indubala 3”
Fazlur Rahman Babu has been on a roll lately, particularly on the big screen, with films like “Swapnajaal”, “Gohin Baluchor” and “Haldaa”. It's easy to forget that the versatile artiste also has other talents besides his acting chops, but the veteran is gearing up to remind his fans.
29 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh to host FIAF Congress '21
The decision was made on the fifth day of the latest 74th FIAF Congress in Prague, Czech Republic on Thursday (April 26) when Bangladesh beat 46 votes to 37.
28 April 2018, 18:00 PM
“Operation Jackpot” coming to the big screen
Giasuddin Selim took nine years between his first film and second, but it appears his fans will not have to wait that long for his next.
27 April 2018, 18:00 PM
“I don't like to chop time like potato fries”
Akram Khan's debut film “Ghasphul” released in 2015 to largely positive reviews, but it is with his second feature “Khancha” that he really gained attention. The film was Bangladesh's entry to the 90th Academy Awards in the foreign language category, and won best film, best director and best actor (for Azad Abul Kalam) at the 20th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards. The director recently sat down with The Daily Star for a candid conversation about his filmmaking philosophy, influences and more.
26 April 2018, 18:00 PM
“Poramon 2” to premiere at Cannes film market
Upcoming Bangladeshi film “Poramon 2”, starring Siam Ahmed and Pujja Cherry, will have its premiere at the Marche du Film of the
25 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Busy times ahead for Tama Mirza
National Film Award-winning actor Tama Mirza has recently signed up for a new movie. Titled “Guptochor”, shooting is slated to
20 April 2018, 18:00 PM
“The Post” releasing in Dhaka today
Steven Spielberg's “The Post”, the '70s historical political drama starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks in the leading roles that got
19 April 2018, 18:00 PM
“Swapnajaal” winning its way back into theatres
Giasuddin Selim's return to the big screen, “Swapnajaal” created a formidable splash when it released, albeit at a limited scale, on April
19 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Jaya Ahsan transfixes in first “Debi” teaser
“Debi”, the upcoming Anam Biswas film bringing Humayun Ahmed's iconic fictional character Misir Ali to the big screen for the first
16 April 2018, 18:00 PM
“Ekti Cinema'r Golpo” releasing today
Veteran actor-director Alamgir's latest big screen venture, “Ekti Cinema'r Golpo”, is set to release in theatres across the country today.
12 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Rituparna-Shuvo on Facebook Live at TDS today
With the much-anticipated film “Ekti Cinema'r Golpo” ready to hit theatres this Friday, the two stars of the film – Rituparna Sengupta and Arifin Shuvo – are coming to a special Facebook Live chat show at the Daily Star.
11 April 2018, 18:00 PM
First look poster of “Debi” launched
There has been considerable excitement surrounding a film called “Debi” ever since it was announced a little over a year ago, and for good reason. The first and foremost of them is who it's by and who it's about
11 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Rituparna in Dhaka to promote “Ekti Cinema'r Golpo”
Rituparna Sengupta, one of Indian Bangla cinema's most familiar faces, recently made her return to Dhallywood, filming the Alamgir-directed “Ekti Cinema'r Golpo”. Now, ahead of the film's release on April 13, the actor is putting all her weight into promotions for it.
9 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Giasuddin Selim delivers on his promise
There was considerable buzz surrounding “Swapnajaal” ever since it was announced, and that discussion only gathered pace as the film neared its release – from the choice of the central cast to the secrecy surrounding its plot details.
8 April 2018, 18:00 PM