"Manikganj er Manik Palace”, based on the famous “Choto Kaku” series by renowned author Faridur Reza Sagar, has recently been screened at the 10th Kolkata International Children's Film Festival. The film was part of the "Cinema of the World" section and was directed by actor-producer Afzal Hossain.

The director has wrapped up shooting for his thriller web-film titled "Poison-Excess of Anything," which will air on Deepto Play.

The projected drizzles of rain that arrived later in the evening of last Thursday could not dampen the spirits of the first day of the second edition of the popular urban arts event Dhaka Makers.

Renowned actor and director Sadhu Meher, who left an indelible mark on both Hindi and Odia film industries, passed away in Mumbai on Friday at the age of 84.

The trailer for the biographical film centered on late singer Amy Winehouse's career and her acclaimed album "Back to Black" has been unveiled. Released by Focus Features on Saturday the trailer for the film named after the album, "Back to Black", features Marisa Abela in the lead role, portraying the iconic singer who achieved fame and tragically passed away in 2011 at the age of 27 due to accidental alcohol poisoning.

In a bizarre turn of events, Indian model, actor, and reality TV star Poonam Pandey, who was reported to have died of cervical cancer at the age of 32, has emerged alive, leaving fans and the public puzzled. The conflicting reports have ignited speculation about the authenticity of the news and the reasons behind what seems to be a shocking publicity stunt.

She has recently wrapped up shooting for a web-series titled “Contract” and has commenced shooting for a telefilm named “Ordhangini”.

It has been confirmed that Jim Carrey will return to the big screen as the infamous mad scientist, Dr Robotnik, in the upcoming film "Sonic the Hedgehog 3". Despite the apparent demise of the character in the climax of the second instalment, the post-credits scene hinted at his dramatic comeback.

Ilias Kanchan, the president of the Bangladesh Film Artistes Association (BFAA), has had a long and prosperous career in cinema. He recently assumed the role of president of cinema artistes and excitingly, he will be appearing in an upcoming TV drama.

Carl Weathers, the US actor who played boxer Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" franchise, going toe-to-toe with Sylvester Stallone in some of cinema's most memorable -- and bloody -- boxing moments, has died, his family said Friday.

Looking forward to Valentine’s Day (February 14), Parsa Evana is going to work on two projects, “Love Buzz” and “Dukkhito”, both directed by Kajal Arefin Ome. The actress recently shed a significant amount of weight and shared her journey with The Daily Star alongside her upcoming projects and more.

The song along with the music video was launched this evening, through a press event. Nadia shared that her co-actor Salman is also her business partner and together they own a salon in Mirpur. “This is Salman’s debut music video,” shared Nadia, informing that he is a former top contestant in the reality show titled, “Men’s Fair & Lovely Channel i Hero”, which sought talent for Masud Rana.

Prantar Dastider and Nidra Dey Neha had met during the making of the web-film “Antonagar”, directed by Goutam Koiri. Both of them made their debut in the industry through the Chorki’s produced project. The duo even ended up tying the knot in July, last year.

The intersection of graphic novels and cinema is rather interesting, as these celluloid stories highlight the power of visual storytelling, emotional depth, and thought-provoking themes that continue to redefine the cinematic landscape. Ranging from genres like crime to science fiction, these stories have influenced filmmakers beyond geographical borders.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.