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Tom Holland’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nears $2.3 billion milestone
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Venice Film Festival opens fall season with starry lineup
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Reflection / Can fractured families be repaired? Galpo Holeo Satti thinks so
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Anne Hathaway joins Tom Cruise in ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel
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Tauquir Ahmed to star in ‘The Orange’, a France-Bangladesh production
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Emraan Hashmi diagnosed with swine flu
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Tasnuva Tisha survives road accident on way back from shoot
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Timothée Chalamet makes surprise appearance at lookalike contest in New York
Timothée Chalamet delighted his fans with an unexpected appearance at a lookalike contest dedicated to him in New York. The event took place in Lower Manhattan, where the Hollywood star surprised attendees by showing up in person.
28 October 2024
Apurba debuts, Tareen returns to Tollywood this Christmas
This December, Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Tareen Jahan are set to make their Tollywood debuts, each starring in their own films. As the Christmas season approaches, these two Bangladeshi stars will go head-to-head at theatres across West Bengal.
28 October 2024
Mahesh Bhatt surprises Shakib Khan at ‘Borbaad’ set
Before leaving, Bhatt embraced Shakib Khan, drawing him close in a gesture that has since gone viral. A photograph of the moment is making the rounds in various film-related social media groups, with people buzzing over the spontaneous interaction. Though attempts were made to reach Shakib Khan, he remained unavailable, as he was engrossed in back-to-back shooting sessions.
28 October 2024
‘Hatred requires caring’: Johnny Depp on media backlash
Depp emphasised that every experience, whether positive or painful, offers a lesson. Despite the hardships, he refuses to let resentment linger. “I don’t have any ill feelings toward anyone. I don’t have this great reserve of hatred, because hatred requires caring. Why carry that baggage?”
28 October 2024
Anonno Mamun’s ‘Makeup’ faces new ban by Appeals Committee
Following this rejection, the film is officially uncertified and banned from public exhibition throughout Bangladesh. Any unauthorized screening of the film will result in confiscation, and those involved may face legal action. This order is effective immediately.
27 October 2024
Matthew Perry's home sold ahead of his first death anniversary
On October 28, it will be one year since our cherished "Friends" star Matthew Perry tragically passed away in a bathtub at his home in Pacific Palisades.
27 October 2024
Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay’s debut novel headed to the big screen
Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay’s first novel “Ghunpoka” is heading to the silver screen. Set in 1960s Kolkata, the story follows Shyam, a self-respecting young man who quits his job after being humiliated by his boss. The novel centres on Shyam’s loneliness and his struggle as an unemployed man in a bustling city.
27 October 2024
Abul Hayat's ‘Robi Poth’ set for November release
The book, titled “Robi Poth,” is set to be released on November 2 at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
27 October 2024
Farooki’s Chabial marks 25 years of bold and authentic storytelling
Founded in 1998, Chabial has since produced advertisements, television dramas, and films under its banner. Farooki’s first production under Chabial was “Waiting Room”, which no television channel wanted to buy at the time. However, the landscape has drastically changed over the years.
27 October 2024
Gias Uddin Selim, Alauddin Majid honoured with Fazlul Haque Memorial Award
The award, one of the prominent honours in Bangladeshi cinema, commemorates the legacy of Fazlul Haque, a pioneer of the country’s film journalism and the director of its first children's film, “President”.
27 October 2024
The escapist lure of OTT’s bling reality shows
In a world where the news feels like a doomsday clock’s countdown and our personal lives consist of work, bills, and endless scrolling of social media platforms, it is no wonder that people flock to OTT-based bling reality shows like moths to a Swarovski-encrusted flame. These glorified exercises in voyeuristic productions like “Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives”, “Selling Sunset”, or even “Bling Empire”, serve a very specific purpose: they remind us that no matter how bad things get in our mundane lives, we can always escape into the sparkly yet vapid vacuum of the ultra-rich behaving badly.
26 October 2024
Raihan Rafi expresses desire to make a film on July mass uprising
The director discussed his beginning in the film industry, his journey to becoming a filmmaker, the current state of cinema, and the future of filmmaking. Following this, he answered various questions from the audience. When a student asked if he would make a film about the July mass uprising, Rafi responded by announcing his intent to create such a film.
26 October 2024
‘Toofan’ set for release in 43 cinemas across Pakistan
It is already well-known that Bangladesh's “Toofan” is slated for release in Pakistan, and the latest news confirms it will debut in 43 theatres across the country during its first week, as stated by the production company Alpha-i.
26 October 2024
Jisshu Sengupta to finally share screen with Shakib Khan in ‘Borbaad'
The filming of Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan’s latest movie “Borbaad” is currently underway. Under the direction of Mehdi Hasan Hridoy, the project is being shot in Mumbai, India.
26 October 2024
‘CID’ returns with original cast after six years
The popular Indian crime show “CID” is returning with a new season. Sony TV announced on Instagram that “CID” is making a comeback after six years.
26 October 2024
Mosharraf Karim to dish out Halloween spooks with ‘Adhunik Bangla Hotel’
The poster hints that the actor will be serving up local delicacies with a touch of the supernatural in this original series, set to premiere on the platform this Halloween.
26 October 2024
Jaya Ahsan starrer ‘Bhootpori’ earns spot at Intl Film Festival of India
Last year, Bangladesh’s Jaya Ahsan achieved a groundbreaking milestone at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), representing five films spanning three distinct film industries. This year, she will return to the 55th edition of IFFI with the film “Bhootpori”, which has been selected to be screened in the Feature Film segment within the Indian Panorama section of the festival.
26 October 2024
The Nishat Priom phenomenon
With nearly a decade in the industry, Nishat Priom has captivated audiences on both television and OTT platforms. As one of the earliest talents in the OTT space, she consistently takes on diverse roles, pushing boundaries and exploring new dimensions in her craft.
25 October 2024
Two Hollywood films premiere in Dhaka today
Audiences in Bangladesh can watch it at Star Cineplex on its release day. Tom Hardy reprises his role as Venom, and the cast also includes Juno Temple, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Clarke Backo.
25 October 2024
Mousumi Hamid starrer ‘Noya Manush’ gets green light for theatrical release
Centered on the lives of riverbed communities, the film “Noya Manush” has recently received clearance from the certification board. Directed by Sohel Rana Boyati, and starring Mousumi Hamid and Rawnak Hasan in lead roles, the film is scheduled for theatrical release by the end of the year.
25 October 2024