Tom Holland opens up about living with ADHD and dyslexia

The “Spider-Man" star admitted that while the diagnoses pose challenges, they also push him to think more creatively. “I have ADHD and I'm dyslexic, and I find sometimes when someone gives me a blank canvas that it can be slightly intimidating.”
6 September 2025, 06:52 AM

Jonathan Bailey announces break from acting to focus on charity work

British actor Jonathan Bailey has announced that he will be stepping away from acting for a while, a decision that may disappoint fans across the globe.
6 September 2025, 06:37 AM

AI to resurrect Orson Welles’ lost masterpiece at Venice

At the 82nd Venice Film Festival, San Francisco-based startup Showrunner unveiled one of the most audacious projects in film history: an attempt to restore Orson Welles’ mutilated classic "The Magnificent Ambersons" using artificial intelligence.
6 September 2025, 06:33 AM

‘Guardians of the Gods’ premieres in Dhaka with global collaboration

The bilingual production, translated into Bengali by Prajna Tasnuva Rubayyat and directed by Gustav Deinoff, will be performed today at La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka. On the opening day, there will be two shows — the first at 7pm and the second at 8:15pm.
6 September 2025, 06:25 AM

Sabina Yasmin to be honoured at Shilpakala tomorrow

The programme will also feature her solo musical performance, celebrating her timeless contributions to Bangladeshi music.
6 September 2025, 05:35 AM

Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ look goes viral from Warsaw sets

Leaked visuals from the sets of Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film “King” have taken social media by storm. The actor was spotted in Warsaw, Poland, where the shoot has been underway for the past two days, with fans flooding X (formerly Twitter) with images and videos since late last night.
6 September 2025, 05:00 AM

Salman Shah: A passion for music beyond the screen

Today marks the death anniversary of popular Dhallywood actor Salman Shah, who passed away on September 6, 1996. Nearly three decades have gone by since his untimely demise, yet his popularity remains undiminished. While celebrated for his acting, Salman also nurtured a deep love for music.
6 September 2025, 04:43 AM

The stars descend tomorrow

The fourth iteration of Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards is set to unfold tomorrow, promising to celebrate the finest talents in the OTT industry.
5 September 2025, 18:00 PM

English-Language Bangladeshi film ‘Dot’ released in seven theatres nationwide

The English-language Bangladeshi film “Dot” finally hit theatres today (September 5), opening across seven cinemas in the country. Directed by Barua Sunanda Kankan, the film is produced by and stars Barua Monojit Dhriman, with the story and screenplay penned by Emon Barua.
5 September 2025, 07:51 AM

’90s Bengali music to take centre stage in new Maasranga TV show

Research suggests that the 1990s marked one of the richest chapters in Bangladeshi music, with the audio industry and film songs thriving side by side. Celebrating that golden era, Maasranga Television is launching a new programme titled “Nineties Music Story”, which will air every Saturday at 12 midnight.
5 September 2025, 07:18 AM

Bangladesh’s ‘Ali’ joins star-studded lineup at TIFF’s golden jubilee

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) inaugurated its 50th edition yesterday, with an 11-day lineup of premieres and bold new voices from around the world. Running through September 14, the festival will screen hundreds of films across downtown venues, reaffirming its status as a leading autumn showcase.
5 September 2025, 07:18 AM

Gaza girl's desperate pleas in 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' shake Venice

The anguished final pleas of a 5-year-old Palestinian girl trapped in a car under Israeli fire are retold in "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a searing new film that received a rapturous premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday.
5 September 2025, 06:32 AM

Tahsin Farzana Tilottoma honours father Bulbul Ahmed with musical tribute ‘Mohanayoker Gaan’

On the 84th birth anniversary of legendary Bangladeshi actor, director, and producer Bulbul Ahmed (1941–2010), his eldest daughter, Tahsin Farzana Tilottoma, is paying homage to her father’s enduring legacy with a musical tribute titled “Mohanayoker Gaan.”
5 September 2025, 06:00 AM

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ premieres globally and at Star Cineplex today

The ninth instalment of Warner Bros’ blockbuster horror franchise “The Conjuring” hits Star Cineplex today, September 5, the same day as its global release.
5 September 2025, 05:11 AM

John C McGinley returns as Dr Cox in ABC’s ‘Scrubs’ reboot

John C McGinley will reprise his iconic role as the sharp-tongued Dr Perry Cox in ABC’s upcoming reboot of “Scrubs”. The actor is set to appear as a recurring character, joining fellow original cast members Zach Braff (JD), Donald Faison (Turk), Sarah Chalke (Elliot), and Judy Reyes (Carla), all of whom have confirmed their return. There is also speculation that Ken Jenkins and Neil Flynn may come back as Bob Kelso and Janitor.
5 September 2025, 04:26 AM

Sabina Yasmin’s 71st Birthday: Shakib Khan shares emotional tribute

Stars from various sectors of showbiz including Dhallywood megastar Shakib Khan have extended their heartfelt wishes to legendary Bangladeshi singer Sabina Yasmin on her 71st birthday.
5 September 2025, 04:16 AM

James Gunn confirms ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ sequel for 2027 release

DC fans won’t have to wait too long for the return of the “Man of Steel”. James Gunn has officially announced that the sequel to “Superman” will be titled “Superman: Man of Tomorrow” and will hit theatres worldwide on July 9, 2027.
4 September 2025, 06:23 AM

Nasir Uddin Khan returns in OTT thriller ‘Noya Note’

Actor Nasir Uddin Khan, who earned wide acclaim for his performance in “Myself Allen Swapon”, is set to appear in a new web film titled “Noya Note”. The film’s first-look poster was unveiled on Tuesday (Septembr 2) evening, sparking curiosity among audiences.
4 September 2025, 06:15 AM

Tim Burton brings gothic flair to Lady Gaga’s new video ‘The Dead Dance’

“The Dead Dance” appears on an extended edition of Gaga’s album “Mayhem”, now available on streaming platforms, alongside two fresh tracks, “Can’t Stop the High” and “Kill for Love”, Speculation about the video first surfaced in July, when Gaga was spotted filming with Burton at Mexico City’s haunting Island of the Dolls. At Spotify and Netflix’s “Wednesday” Graveyard Gala last week, she confirmed both the single and her cameo on the show.
4 September 2025, 06:13 AM

Nandita Das to serve as Busan Film Festival jury member

Actor and filmmaker Nandita Das has been named to the seven-member competition jury at the 30th Busan International Film Festival, where Korean director Na Hong-jin will serve as jury president, the festival announced Wednesday (September 3).
4 September 2025, 06:09 AM
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