The film, which had previously been blocked by the former censor board due to its resemblance to the real-life double murder of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi, now holds a formal certificate for public screening.

Star Cineplex is set to treat local moviegoers with the release of two high-profile Hollywood films tomorrow. Leading the lineup is “Jurassic World Rebirth”, the newest chapter in the blockbuster “Jurassic World” saga.

Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, and Shaquille O’Neal, among others, are set to be honoured with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Following its Eid-ul-Azha premiere on an OTT platform, the popular Bangladeshi comedy series “Bachelor Point” Season 5 is set to make its television debut. Channel i will begin airing the series from July 10, twice a week—Thursdays and Fridays at 7:50 PM.

Legendary American singer Connie Francis, known for hits like “Pretty Little Baby” and “Where the Boys Are”, has been hospitalised and is currently receiving care in an ICU in Florida, according to TMZ.

Imran Ahmed, former guitarist of the renowned rock band Mechanix and an alumnus of Government Laboratory High School (Batch 02), has recently been diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Based on the true story of a 400-year-old brothel being demolished overnight, the long-awaited film “Rongbazar” is finally set for theatrical release during this year’s Durga Puja. Directed by Rashid Polash, the film sheds light on one of the country’s most complex and sensitive social realities.

Actor Deepika Padukone is set to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first Indian actress to receive the prestigious recognition.

Speaking at the fifth annual Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) Block Party in Los Angeles, the Oscar-winning actress didn’t mince words. “The world feels like it’s burning because it is,” she said, before describing a global retreat from justice and human rights. “Here in Los Angeles, in the US and across the globe, we are moving backwards fast. Immigration policy is destroying the lives of families, not criminals.

The teaser opens on a brooding coastline, with narration—likely by Robert Pattinson—setting a mythic tone: “Darkness. Zeus’ laws smashed to pieces. A kingdom without a king since my master died.” We then glimpse Matt Damon’s Odysseus, Tom Holland as Telemachus, and a mysterious Jon Bernthal. A distant view of the Trojan Horse rolling into the surf hints at the legendary ruse, before shifting to Holland confronting Bernthal: “I have to find out what happened to my father. When did you last see him?”

Apple TV+ has officially ordered a new dramedy series titled “I’m Glad My Mom Died”, based on Jennette McCurdy’s bestselling memoir. Jennifer Aniston is attached to star in the show and will also serve as an executive producer.

Veteran singer Zeenat Rehana, best known for the iconic song "Shagorer Teer Theke", has passed away. She died on Wednesday (July 2) at around 8:30 AM while receiving treatment at a hospital in Dhaka.

Warner Bros Pictures Animation has dropped the first trailer for its animated reboot of “The Cat in the Hat”, with Bill Hader voicing the mischievous feline.

Beloved South Korean actress Lee Seo-yi, known for her memorable role in “Cheongdam-dong Scandal”, has died at the age of 43. Her manager confirmed the heartbreaking news via her official Instagram yesterday, revealing that the actress passed away on June 20. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.

The government will finance the production of two full-length feature films and eight short films and documentaries centered on the events of July, as part of a broader initiative to commemorate the month’s historical significance.

Netflix’s Korean hit series “Squid Game” has returned with a record-breaking final season, garnering 60.1 million views within just three days of release. According to Netflix data cited by Variety, this marks the highest-ever three-day viewership for a non-English title on the platform’s weekly Top 10 chart.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has decided to allocate a total grant of Tk 9 crore for the production of 32 films in the 2024–25 fiscal year. Among these, 12 are full-length feature films and 20 are short films.

Reflecting on her role, Runa said it was her director’s vision that helped her truly embody the character. “We shot across real locations, and the people whose stories we portrayed were extremely supportive. We’re deeply grateful to them.”

When "Squid Game" first dropped on Netflix in 2021, it became a viral hit. With its dystopian depiction of desperate, debt-ridden individuals playing twisted versions of childhood games for a life-changing cash prize, the Korean survival drama tapped into something raw. Set against the backdrop of global inequality, pandemic-era despair, and capitalism in overdrive, it was a modern parable disguised as a thriller. The tracksuits, the red light/green light doll, the piggy bank of blood money; everything became instantly iconic. But it was the emotional stakes, the betrayals, the unlikely friendships, and the slow unravelling of one man’s soul that made it unforgettable.

Indian actress and filmmaker Konkona Sen Sharma, who is set to appear in Anurag Basu’s upcoming film “Metro… In Dino”, recently opened up about the challenges faced by working mothers in the entertainment industry. In a conversation with Firstpost, the actor addressed the disparity between male and female professionals when it comes to balancing work and parenthood.