Produced by Shondaland, the series has built its reputation on lush, slow-burn romances set against the glittering Regency era. This time, however, the narrative leans unmistakably towards a fairytale — one strikingly similar to “Cinderella”. Benedict and Sophie’s story unfolds with all the familiar ingredients: disguise, longing, secrecy and the ache of forbidden love.

James Van Der Beek, the star of 1990s teen drama "Dawson's Creek," died on Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with cancer, his wife announced on social media.

Actors Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have reportedly strengthened security arrangements at their Mumbai residence after Ranveer allegedly received an extortion threat via a WhatsApp voice note.

Bangladesh’s first package programme production house, Fagun Audio Vision, is once again marking Valentine’s Day with a special edition of its long-running magazine show “Panchphoron”.

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has said its board of directors will review Paramount Skydance’s revised hostile takeover offer before making any decision regarding its existing merger agreement with Netflix. In a statement issued on Tuesday (February 10), WBD confirmed that it had received an amended, unsolicited tender offer from David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance to acquire all outstanding shares of WBD common stock.

A major portion of the film was shot in Sri Lanka, where Shataf performed several action sequences with Siam Ahmed. During the shoot, he explored the local scenery and spent time with the team between takes.

For more than two decades, Sushama Sarker has remained familiar and had a respected presence in Bangladesh’s theatre scene.

A special screening of four documentary films by filmmaker Molla Sagar was held on February 7, at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi. The event brought together narratives rooted in people’s movements, labour struggles, ecological relationships and lived histories, offering a rare opportunity to engage with documentary cinema in a filmmaking landscape where the form remains underrepresented.

Just days after announcing his decision to step away from playback singing, Arijit Singh has briefly returned to the recording studio to lend his voice to an upcoming film titled "Ek Din" backed by Aamir Khan.

Shimla had earlier sought nomination from the ruling Awami League ahead of the January 2024 general election. At that time she appeared at the party’s central office on Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka to collect a nomination form for the Jhenaidah‑1 seat under the “boat” symbol, though she ultimately did not receive the party’s endorsement. In media interviews after collecting the form, she described herself as a “child of the Awami League family”.

Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar’s production banner Excel Entertainment has reportedly demanded ₹40 crore in compensation from actor Ranveer Singh following his alleged exit from the upcoming film “Don 3”. The development comes amid claims that the actor’s withdrawal has caused major financial and logistical setbacks for the project.

The buzz around Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller “Dhurandhar” shows no signs of slowing down, with its lead cast witnessing a sharp surge in popularity. Actors Sara Arjun and Ranveer Singh have now topped IMDb’s popular Indian celebrities list, overtaking several established stars.

In 2026, Sonnenblick has already won a Golden Globe and a Grammy and received an Academy Award nomination for co-writing Golden, the film’s breakout track and the first K-pop song ever to win a Grammy. Speaking shortly after learning the song had been shortlisted for an Oscar, he described the moment as emotional and credited fans for the achievement.

Despite repeated efforts to engage distributors in Bangladesh, the director said he received no positive response. The film is now scheduled to premiere before Eid on the YouTube channel BDFilms USA.

The move follows controversy over the board’s earlier composition, announced on January 14, 2026. Two previously named members, film editor Iqbal Ehsanul Kabir and director Khijir Hayat Khan—who resigned—were omitted from the new board.

Actors Equity Bangladesh is a fully non-political, professional welfare-oriented organisation. Any member who personally engages in political activity, expresses political opinions, or shares political or violent content on social media does so entirely at their own responsibility.

Bangladesh’s leading multiplex chain Star Cineplex is set to bring a triple cinematic treat for moviegoers, as three Hollywood films hit its screens tomorrow, February 9, simultaneously. The lineup includes the much-anticipated sequel 28 Years Later: “The Bone Temple”, the science-fiction thriller “Mercy”, and the horror feature “Primate”.

At the Amar Bhashar Chalachitra festival (DUFS), organised by the Dhaka University Film Society, the Hiralal Sen Award 1432 was presented to filmmaker Monirul Haque Akash’s film “The University of Chankharpul.” The film also won the Best Screenplay award. The festival concluded on Sunday evening with the award ceremony.

Actress Sabila Nur has dismissed as false a photocard circulated on social media that attributed to her a comment referencing a political party ahead of the election.

The final day opens at 10:00am with Belal Ahmed’s feature film “Noyoner Alo”. At 12:30pm, Kazi Hayat’s politically charged film “Dhor” is scheduled for screening, remembered particularly for the late actor Manna’s performance and its depiction of the social and political tensions of its time.