This Eid, Xefer Rahman surprised fans not just with new music, but also with her return to acting. After her debut in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “Monogamy”, she appeared in the highly anticipated web-series “Myself Allen Swapan 2”, directed by Shihab Shaheen. She not only shared the screen with Nasir Uddin Khan but also lent her voice to the series with the track “Boyam Pakhi 2.0”. Simultaneously, her song “Niye Jabe Ki” from the Eid film “Daagi” was added to the festive lineup.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the introduction of a new Oscar category: Achievement in Stunt Design. This award will debut at the 100th Academy Awards in the year 2028, honouring films released in 2027.

Netflix has announced the lead cast for its upcoming “Pride and Prejudice” limited series, with Emma Corrin set to play Elizabeth Bennet and Olivia Colman taking on the role of Mrs Bennet. They will be joined by “Slow Horses” star Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy.

The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is set to bring some of cinema’s most celebrated voices back to the Croisette, as new films from Wes Anderson, Ari Aster, and Richard Linklater have been officially selected to compete for the prestigious Palme d’Or, festival organisers announced on Thursday (April 9).

Neha highlighted concerns over favouritism, where social media popularity and industry cliques often overshadow genuine talent and dedication.

Prime Video has officially greenlit “Carrie”, a television series based on Stephen King’s acclaimed novel. The series will be spearheaded by Mike Flanagan—known for “The Fall of the House of Usher” and “Midnight Mass”—who will serve as writer, executive producer, and showrunner, while also directing a number of episodes. 

A total of six movies were released during Eid-ul-Fitr this year. Among the songs from these films, “Chand Mama” from “Borbaad” and “Konna” from “Jinn 3” have each surpassed 10 million views on YouTube.

Dhallywood’s leading actor Shakib Khan’s production house SK Films (Shakib Khan Films) has officially launched its international film distribution wing. The company will now regularly distribute films across North America (as SK Films USA) and the Gulf region (as SK Films UAE).

What was once a limited series might not stay that way for long. Netflix’s hit drama “Adolescence”—which has soared to become the fourth most-watched English-language series on the platform with 114 million views—is reportedly being considered for a second season.

As of today, the number of screenings at Star Cineplex has jumped to 14 per day—an unusual development for a Bangladeshi film post-Eid. The reason is not flashy promotions or star power, but the deeply personal way audiences have embraced it, said Siam Ahmed, ‘Jongli’s lead star in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.

For the longest time, Mizanur Rahman Aryan’s drama “Boro Chele”, released eight years ago and starring Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Mehazabien Chowdhury, held the record as the most-viewed Bangladeshi drama on YouTube. The drama has garnered 54,188,000 views to date, making it a benchmark in the local entertainment scene.

Bollywood’s iconic onscreen duo Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol are set to be immortalised in bronze, as their beloved romantic classic “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (DDLJ) becomes the first Indian film to be honoured at London’s celebrated Scenes in the Square movie trail in Leicester Square.

Veteran actor and National Film Award winner Shahiduzzaman Selim continues to make waves across theatre, TV, cinema, and OTT. This Eid, he pulled off a hat-trick with three of his films—“Borbaad”, “Jongli”, and “Daagi”—hitting theatres simultaneously.

“Borbaad's” popularity has been skyrocketing since its premiere during Eid-ul-Fitr. Fans are still having a hard time grabbing tickets for the movie in cinema halls.

While Denis Villeneuve continues fine-tuning the script for the upcoming chapter in the “Dune” saga, he is already eyeing a potential new addition to the franchise’s star-studded cast. Although no official offer has been made yet, sources informed Deadline that there is considerable interest in bringing Robert Pattinson on board. Meanwhile, Legendary has declined to comment on the matter.

Tom Cruise’s latest action spectacle, “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning”, is set to make its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14. The film, the eighth instalment in the long-running spy franchise, will screen out of competition.

Her statement came in response to a disturbing news report about a bear being kept in poor conditions at the mini zoo in Zainul Abedin Park, Mymensingh.

Popular television actress Mousumi Nag has made her comeback to the silver screen after a seven-year hiatus with the release of the Eid film “Chokkor 302”, directed by Saraf Ahmed Zibon. The film marks her return to cinema after her last appearances in the 2015 films “Run Out” and “Prarthona”.

Adviser to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Mahfuj Alam has expressed his intention to turn the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) into a fully-fledged composite film city. Highlighting its central location and existing infrastructure, he said BFDC holds immense potential to house all aspects of filmmaking—ranging from shooting and editing to dubbing and post-production—under one roof.

However, now, just a week after the film's release, it has been confirmed that the number of shows at Star Cineplex alone has now doubled.