Bapparaj set for big-screen comeback with ‘Gulshaner Chameli’
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29 August 2026 Entertainment
Peter Cullen, iconic voice of Optimus Prime, dies at 85
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28 August 2026 TV & Film
‘Bonolota Express’ to screen at ASEAN Film Festival in Hong Kong
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27 August 2026 Entertainment
Rupert Grint returns as Ron Weasley in 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'
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27 August 2026 TV & Film
Tim Curry, star of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ dies at 80
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27 August 2026 TV & Film
TV channels, Shilpakala Academy mark Nazrul’s 50th death anniversary
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27 August 2026 Entertainment

I stayed in character for fifty days while shooting ‘Daagi’: Rashed Mamun Apu

Speaking about his character in the project, Rashed Mamun Apu shared, “I play a journalist from a small town who is also a TikToker. He works for a little-known online news portal. I thoroughly enjoyed playing this character as well.”
3 March 2025

BFDC MD urges legal action over unpaid debts

Despite playing a critical role in the nation’s film industry, the organisation has been hampered by inefficiency and mismanagement. Recently, efforts have been made to reinvigorate the BFDC, including reducing rental fees for shooting floors and equipment to attract more production work.
3 March 2025

Prosenjit, Dev to headline SVF & Hoichoi’s 2025-26 slate

SVF, the powerhouse of Eastern India’s entertainment scene, along with its digital streaming arm Hoichoi, has unveiled an extensive lineup of over 25 new productions, spanning web-series, feature films, and fresh storytelling formats. The grand reveal took place at “Golper Parbon 1432”, an event marking SVF’s three-decade legacy in Bengali content creation.
3 March 2025

Oscars 2025: ‘Anora’, Mikey Madison & Adrien Brody claim top prizes

The 97th Academy Awards kicked off in Los Angeles. “Anora” won Best Picture at the 2025 Oscars. The film dominated the evening with five awards, including Best Actress for Mikey Madison. Director Sean Baker took home three Oscars for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.
3 March 2025

Mikey Madison wins Best Actress for ‘Anora’

Mikey Madison secured her first Oscar for her lead role in Sean Baker’s “Anora”, a surprise win for the breakout star in her first Academy Award nomination.
3 March 2025

Sean Baker clinches Best Director Oscar

In a fierce showdown between indie auteurs, “Anora’s” Sean Baker emerged victorious over The “Brutalist’s” Brady Corbet to claim the Academy Award for Best Director.
3 March 2025

Adrien Brody wins best actor for 'The Brutalist,' his second Oscar

Adrien Brody won his second best actor Oscar on Sunday for playing an immigrant architect in the epic postwar drama "The Brutalist."
3 March 2025

Zoe Saldana wins best supporting actress for 'Emilia Perez'

Zoe Saldana won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress on Sunday (March 2) for her role as a Mexico City lawyer and fixer for a former drug lord in the crime drama and musical “Emilia Perez”.
3 March 2025

Kieran Culkin wins supporting actor Oscar on Hollywood's biggest night

Kieran Culkin won the best supporting actor Oscar on Sunday for playing a motor-mouthed American tourist in "A Real Pain."
3 March 2025

Parveen haunted me for days: Tama Mirza

In the web-film, Tama takes on the role of Parveen, a character that she found deeply immersive. "It took me quite some time to detach myself from Parveen, even after filming ended. For days, I struggled to move on. This character is one of my personal favorites," she revealed.
2 March 2025

Faria Hossain: Bangladesh’s pioneering female director

With over 17 years’ experience in journalism, Faria has closely observed the entertainment industry. She has written more than 300 dramas and authored over 1,000 articles. Throughout her journalistic career, she has interviewed thousands of celebrities, but one of her most memorable interviews was with the legendary actress Shabana Azmi.
2 March 2025

Oscars tomorrow: A night of surprises and firsts

After the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, DGA, and BAFTA, the grand finale of Hollywood's awards season is here — the Oscars. The prestigious Academy Awards will be presented tomorrow morning, March 3, Bangladesh time. The 97th Academy Awards will be held at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles' Ovation Hollywood, with American TV personality Conan O'Brien hosting for the first time.
2 March 2025

Dwayne Johnson reigns again, Nicole Kidman tops among female stars

His massive earnings were fuelled by lucrative deals for “Red One”, “Moana 2”, and royalties from his past projects. A report quoted an agent calling the sum “an ungodly amount of money.”
2 March 2025

John Cena and The Rock unite in shocking WWE Elimination Chamber moment

John Cena shocked fans by turning heel during the main event at WWE Elimination Chamber. Cena emerged victorious in the Men’s Elimination Chamber match, securing an opportunity to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
2 March 2025

‘Amalnama’ teaser unveils Zahid Hasan’s much-awaited return

While the teaser keeps much of the storyline under wraps, Hasan's appearance has led many to speculate that he might be portraying a police officer.
2 March 2025

Government to provide grants for 32 films

According to the Ministry of Information, a total of 32 films will receive grants in the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years, comprising up to 12 full-length films and 20 short films.
2 March 2025

Documenting our legendary artists: Anonna Ruma’s earnest initiative

How does a nation remember its artists? “What Novera is doing now will take us a long time to understand,” said legendary artist Zainul Abedin, decades ago. On Thursday (February 27) evening, as audiences watched the stories of Novera Ahmed and Monirul Islam unfold on the screen at Alliance Française de Dhaka, the weight of those words became clear.
1 March 2025

Apurba’s stellar run: Winning hearts in ‘Chaalchitro’ and ‘Mon Duari’

Ziaul Faruq Apurba is currently basking on immense appreciation and admiration from audiences for two of his standout projects—the Indian film “Chaalchitro” and the Valentine’s Day special “Mon Duari”.
1 March 2025

Razzies 2025: ‘Madame Web’ named Worst Film of the year

The 45th annual Razzie Awards, Hollywood’s infamous parody of the Oscars that highlights the year’s worst films, saw Madame Web sweeping the top dishonours. The Marvel-based film took home multiple awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Actress, and Worst Screenplay.
1 March 2025

Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra announce pregnancy

Bollywood’s beloved couple, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, are preparing to experience parenthood for the first time, as they announced their pregnancy on social media this Friday.
1 March 2025