American comedian and television host Hasan Minhaj has recently opened up about nearly securing the role of host for “The Daily Show” before it slipped away. In a recent interview with Esquire, Minhaj discussed how he was poised to take over the hosting duties from Trevor Noah, but allegations about fabricating stories for his stand-up comedy led to the offer being rescinded.

Television actor Alauddin Lal, fondly known as Lal Nana by his fellow artistes, passed away yesterday at a hospital in Uttara around 6 PM. He was 82 years old at the time of his death.

The Bangladeshi film “Suraiya”, directed by Robiul Alam Robi and based on the novel of the same name by Shibabrata Barman, has been chosen for the Tasveer Film Festival and Market in Seattle, USA. 

SM Aslam Talukder Manna, popularly known by his stage name, Manna, was once a massive star in Dhaka’s film industry, synonymous with hit after hit. He earned legions of fans across Bangladesh with a career that spanned decades. Tragically, in 2008, he passed away after a heart attack.

Johnny Depp’s most recent directorial effort, “Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness”, was recently showcased at the San Sebastian Film Festival. In a press conference, Depp discussed the nearly 30-year gap since his previous directorial project, 1997’s critically panned “The Brave”, according to a report by Variety.

The film, starring Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar in lead roles, premiered in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. According to Deadline, "Santosh" was selected by BAFTA, the organisation tasked with choosing the UK’s submission for the Oscars by the American Academy.

A new "Robocop" series seems increasingly likely to materialise on Amazon Prime Video. The streaming platform has secured two prominent producers for the upcoming serialised adaptation of the iconic sci-fi action saga.

Actors Equity Bangladesh, the professional organisation of television actors currently led by renowned actor Tariq Anam Khan, today published a notice announcing the enlistment of four additional members to the interim reforms committee.

Pori Moni wants to remain in the heart of the audience, and she shared one of her observations towards people that people now do not comment much on her personal life, rather they are more eager to watch Pori’s acting. “At the same time, people praise me as a mother, and they adore my children, which is a great blessing for me.”

After the success of her web-series debut “Call Me Bae”, Bollywood actress Ananya Panday is set to charm audiences once more in the upcoming thriller “CTRL”.

Following successful screenings at prestigious festivals such as Switzerland’s Visions du Réel, the WOW-Wales One World Film Festival, the Moscow International Documentary Film Festival, and the Chittagong International Documentary Film Festival, “Latika” is set to compete in two more major international festivals this fall.

Emerging star Neelanjona Neela made her silver screen debut in 2017 with Badrul Anam Saud's film “Gohin Baluchor”. However, she remained absent from cinema for a significant period. After a seven-year hiatus, she returned to the big screen this year, once again under Saud's direction, in “Shyama Kabya”.

Emerald Fennell announced her adaptation of “Wuthering Heights” earlier this year, sharing a teaser graphic with a haunting quote from the novel: “Be with me always – Take any form – Drive me mad.” The announcement stirred excitement, especially among fans of her previous work, which includes a featured role in “Barbie”, a blockbuster film that grossed us $1.4 billion worldwide and was produced by LuckyChap.

Her debut feature film, "Saba”, is heading to the Busan International Film Festival, making it the second global festival for the film within a short span. For Mehazabien, this moment marks a significant leap—not only in her career but for Bangladeshi cinema as well.

The high salaries of leading male actors in the Hindi film industry have become a growing concern, particularly after films starring top actors like Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn have opened with earnings as low as Rs 3 crore and Rs 4 crore. During a directors' roundtable organised by The Hollywood Reporter India, Karan Johar emphasised the need for male actors to reconsider their pay. His comment was followed by filmmaker Zoya Akhtar stepping in.

From 1975 to 1995, Jamal Uddin Hossain was a member of the Nagorik Natya Sampradaya. In 1997, he founded his own theatre group, Nagorik Nattyangan Ensemble, and has been serving as its general secretary. He was also a presidium member of the Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation and the general secretary of the Radio Television Artistes Union. 

Cate Blanchett, the face of this year’s San Sebastian Film Festival, received a touching surprise from fellow actor George Clooney as she accepted the prestigious Donostia Award on Saturday night.

Rinku has been a fixture in the country’s television drama scene for years, directing over 150 productions. His storytelling prowess and directorial vision have captivated audiences, with hit dramas like “Rongin Asha,” “Putuler Shongshar,” “Itibritta,” “Norosundori,” “Kobor,” “Bandhan,” “Blogger Mitu,” “Jaal,” “Katus,” “Otirikto,” “Nongor,” and “Rickshaw Girl.”

Mehazabien Chowdhury’s film “Saba” has received high praise during its international premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Zahid Hasan has been appearing less frequently in TV dramas, primarily due to dissatisfaction with the storylines. This led him to consciously reduce the number of projects he takes on. News of his acting endeavours has since become rare.