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Maggie Gyllenhaal to head Venice Film Festival 2026 jury
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‘Michael’ to release in Bangladesh tomorrow alongside global premiere
23 April 2026, 14:40 PM
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Satyajit Ray film legacy still shapes global cinema landscape
23 April 2026, 14:21 PM
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Eid-ul-Azha film lineup shapes up with major releases
23 April 2026, 11:27 AM
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Afzal Hossain to star in Nuhash Humayun’s ‘Moving Bangladesh’
23 April 2026, 11:11 AM
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Most TV dramas feel similar these days: Richie Solaiman
22 April 2026, 12:30 PM
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‘Michael’ set for Bangladesh release, awaiting approval
22 April 2026, 12:20 PM
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Shooting begins for Robiul Alam Robi’s debut feature film 'Suraiya'
22 April 2026, 11:04 AM
TV & Film
‘1971 Shei Shob Din’ in theatres again
The film features a stellar cast, including Abul Hayat, Mamunur Rashid, Jayanto Chattopadhyay, Ferdous, Tarin, Litu Anam, Hridi Huq, Mousumi Hamid, Sajal Noor, Nazia Haque Orsha, Sanjida Preeti, and Anisur Rahman Milon, amongst others.
2 February 2024, 10:53 AM
Poonam Pandey’s death shocks internet
Poonam Pandey, known for her work as an actor and model, was a participant in the reality show “Lock Upp” season 1, hosted by Kangana Ranaut, which aired in 2022.
2 February 2024, 10:39 AM
Shahid Kapoor addresses speculation about his cameo in ‘Animal’ sequel
As Shahid Kapoor gears up for the release of his upcoming film "Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya”, the actor was quizzed about the possibility of a crossover between his character Kabir Singh and Ranvijay from Ranbir Kapoor's 2023 hit "Animal" in the anticipated sequel, "Animal Park".
2 February 2024, 10:10 AM
Shiv Rawail to helm YRF's spy film starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari
Yash Raj Films (YRF) is set to venture into uncharted territory with its first female-led spy film, featuring actresses Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in lead roles. Up-and-coming director Shiv Rawail, known for his directorial debut in the Netflix series "The Railway Men", has been tapped to carry the ambitious project, backed by YRF head Aditya Chopra.
2 February 2024, 10:06 AM
Hollywood's Oscar-qualifying festival selects Cju’s ‘Not A Fiction’
Shah Newaz Khan Cju's one-shot short film "Not A Fiction" has garnered attention since its success in Canada. It has been selected to be featured at the 33rd Cinequest Film & VR Festival (CQFF), which is an Academy Award-qualifying festival based in Silicon Valley, California, USA.
2 February 2024, 09:55 AM
Netflix delays ‘Stranger Things’ release, excludes show from 2024 lineup video
The enigmatic town of Hawkins may remain shrouded in mystery for a bit longer than expected, prolonging the anticipation for “Stranger Things” season five. The highly anticipated final chapter of Netflix's beloved supernatural teen drama is now aiming for a release in 2025, disappointing fans who had hoped for its arrival in 2024. During Netflix's "Next on Netflix" event in Los Angeles on Wednesday, the streaming giant unveiled its lineup of series and films for 2024. While the TV lineup featured numerous returning favourites, the absence of “Stranger Things” was particularly conspicuous.
2 February 2024, 07:25 AM
‘Suits: LA’: NBC approves pilot for ‘Suits’ spinoff
In a major development, NBC Universal has greenlit the pilot for the highly-anticipated "Suits" spinoff, titled "Suits: LA”. The production is set to kick off in late March in Vancouver, bringing a fresh iteration of the popular legal drama to the screen.
2 February 2024, 06:10 AM
Quentin Tarantino to reunite with Brad Pitt for his last film
The film will mark their fourth collaboration, in continuation of their cinematic reunion in the already existing line of critically acclaimed and blockbuster hits like, “True Romance” (1993), “Inglourious Basterds” (2009), and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019). The last film earned Pitt his first Academy Award for best supporting actor.
2 February 2024, 06:05 AM
Chanchal Chowdhury’s ‘Aynabaji’ to make its OTT debut with Hoichoi
Prominent filmmaker Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's 2016 directorial debut “Aynabaji” is one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed films of the country, and its popularity hasn’t yet subsided eight years after its initial release.
2 February 2024, 05:49 AM
Honoured to represent Bangladesh in Iran: Jaya Ahsan
The actress now resides in Iran for the release of the movie "Fereshte" at Tehran's 42nd International Fajr Film Festival. Competing alongside renowned Iranian filmmakers, Jaya's "Fereshte" will depict a story directed by Morteza Atashzamzam, with Joya playing the role of a resilient woman.
1 February 2024, 12:09 PM
Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in 'Rust' shooting
In a recent development, actor and producer Alec Baldwin pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to involuntary manslaughter charges related to the tragic shooting incident on the set of the low-budget western film "Rust" in New Mexico. Prosecutors in the state, who initially dropped charges, revived the case, leading to Baldwin's indictment for the second time.
1 February 2024, 11:18 AM
There’s no way to feel sad: Margot Robbie on Oscar snub
Margot Robbie has opened up about being overlooked for an Oscar nomination for her role in "Barbie". Addressing the nominations, which notably excluded both her and Greta Gerwig, and the subsequent social media outcry, Robbie expressed that Gerwig deserved recognition in the Best Director category. According to Variety, Robbie made these remarks during a SAG-AFTRA discussion with her co-stars from "Barbie".
1 February 2024, 10:28 AM
Release of Giasuddin Selim’s ‘Kajol Rekha’ to delay further?
The much-anticipated release of prominent director Giasuddin Selim's directorial, “Kajol Rekha”, has reportedly been delayed further due to the team’s plan to launch wider promotional activities.
1 February 2024, 06:51 AM
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ‘Heeramandi’ of past era captivates in first look
The first look of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming Netflix series, "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar", has been revealed. The series stars versatile actors Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh in pivotal roles, portraying the lives of courtesans in pre-independence India.
1 February 2024, 06:15 AM
Ananta-Barsha to star in upcoming Masud Rana project
The enduring literary legacy of the late writer Qazi Anwar Hussain lives on through his immortal creation “Masud Rana”. An upcoming film titled “Cheetah” has been written based on the author's novel “Operation Cheetah”.
1 February 2024, 06:09 AM
Judge me by my work, not my colour: Samira Khan Mahi
“I feel uncomfortable about people making such trolls about skin colour, even though, only a few people do it. A person, an actress, should be judged by nothing but her work. Criticise my work, and I'll accept it. I'll work harder on myself. But you only define yourself when you criticise someone for skin colour. I am and will keep working for the audience and their love.”
31 January 2024, 18:05 PM
Valentine’s special tele-fictions will feature young stars
Close-up Valentine’s special is all set to telecast three romantic tele-fictions featuring popular young actors of television this upcoming Valentine’s Day on February 14. Acclaimed director Mostafa Kamal Raz has produced the Close-up’s valentine’s day tribute this year.
31 January 2024, 13:27 PM
‘Sisimpur’ secures Anthem Award following Kidscreen Award
“Sisimpur”, the popular children’s programme for Bangladeshi children won the internationally acclaimed 3rd Anthem Award under the category of “Film, Video, Television or Show”. Through messages of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI), “Sisimpur” has played a significant role in bringing about transformative changes in society, earning this prestigious award.
31 January 2024, 12:33 PM
January box office: Four local films fail to attract audiences
The allure of movies hasn't waned even during the final phase of the OTT era. In fact, the audience’s interest in the big screen seems to be growing steadily. A glance at neighboring India reveals a significant trend: where the box office used to earn Rs 100 crores, it's now reaching a thousand crores.
31 January 2024, 11:59 AM
Bubly's sister takes a jab at Apu Biswas
Within the showbiz industry, it's not uncommon to witness instances where celebrities indirectly or even directly critique their peers on camera. Joining the ranks of those who engage in this bad practice is Nazneen Mimi, renowned as a singer in the film industry and the older sister of Bubly.
31 January 2024, 11:08 AM