Oscar nominee America Ferrera to make her directorial debut

Following her historic Oscar nomination, America Ferrera, best known for her roles in "Ugly Betty" and "How to Train Your Dragon”, is stepping behind the camera to make her feature directorial debut. The project, titled "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter”, is an adaptation of Erika Sánchez's bestselling novel and is currently in development at Amazon MGM's Orion Pictures.
7 February 2024

Pori Moni, ABM Sumon pair up for Valentine’s Day short film

Both the actors, who are loved by their audiences for their charm and acting prowess on screen, have announced the release of their romantic drama, titled “Booking”, by revealing the poster of the short film on Tuesday (February 6).
7 February 2024

Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani split after 11 years of marriage

Esha Deol and her husband, businessman Bharat Takhtani, have announced their separation in a joint statement, confirming the end of their marriage.
7 February 2024

Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer reunite in Super Bowl commercial

In a much-anticipated Super Bowl LVIII commercial, fans were treated to a nostalgic reunion between beloved “Friends” co-stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer. The star-studded advertisement, unveiled on Uber Eats' official YouTube channel on February 6, saw the iconic duo crossing paths amidst a roster of A-list celebrities, including Victoria and David Beckham, Usher, and Jelly Roll.
7 February 2024

Oscar nominee Nazrin Choudhury is proud of her Bangladeshi roots

The 96th Academy Awards has recently announced this year's nominees for the Best Live Action Short Film. The entire crew of ‘Red, White and Blue’ waited in anticipation to hear their film’s name. When it finally happened, Nazrin Choudhury, the film’s director, was overwhelmed with emotion. She, along with her daughters, burst into tears. She thanked everyone who supported her, and the very next day, Bangladeshi newspapers prominently featured headlines about Nazrin Choudhury, the Bangladeshi-origin British-American screenwriter, who secured her first Oscar nomination with her directorial debut film.
6 February 2024

Dr Ejajul Islam, a medical practitioner and actor, is now an author

Beyond the small screen, the actor has also ventured into cinema, making his mark in several renowned films. In his professional life, Dr Ejaj is a medical practitioner, having served as the head of the Nuclear Medicine Department at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital. After a successful medical and showbiz career, he has now ventured into writing. The actor is publishing a memoir on his idol, Humayun Ahmed, titled, “Amar Humayun Sir”.
6 February 2024

Film Artistes Association election to be held in April

The current president of the association is veteran actor Ilias Kanchan, and the general secretary is actress Nipun Akter.
6 February 2024

Reserved Seats for Women: Apu Biswas, Nipun Akter, Sohana Saba collect nomination forms

Upon the ruling Awami League commencing the sale of nomination forms for the reserved seats for women in parliament today, numerous celebrities from the entertainment industry have purchased their nomination forms for their respective constituencies.
6 February 2024

4 OneFlix members arrested for alleged piracy and illegal streaming operation

Recently, four individuals were arrested by E-Fraud Investigation and Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) team of Cyber Crime Investigation Department, Dhaka Metropolitan Police, on allegation of illegally streaming movies and series through piracy on platforms registered similarly to Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Technologies Bangladesh, and Disney Hotstar.
6 February 2024

Bangladeshi-origin comedian appears on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'

In a significant moment, comedian Usama Siddiquee of Bangladeshi descent displayed his comedic talent on the renowned “Late Show with Stephen Colbert”, which aired on CBS Monday night. The broadcast, viewed by audiences worldwide, aired at 10:35am on Tuesday (Bangladesh time).
6 February 2024

Alia Bhatt takes producer’s chair for Prime’s crime series

Prime Video India announced that Alia Bhatt has joined as the executive producer for the upcoming crime series "Poacher” today.
6 February 2024

Vicky Zahed announces new web-series starring Mehazabien

The web-series “Tikit”, helmed by Vicky Zahed, has recently premiered. Meanwhile, he has disclosed release plans for a new series. Drawing inspiration from author Mohammad Nazim Uddin's work, the director has thus unveiled his next distinctive storyline to captivate the audience. Ever since “Tikit’s” launch, conversations surrounding it have persisted to thrive.
6 February 2024

It should suit my age: Aamir Khan on starring in romantic films

Aamir Khan has been up to exploring various genres beyond romance lately.
6 February 2024

Shakib Khan's 3-minute fight scene costs Tk 70 lakh

Shakib Khan has recently travelled to the United States for the shooting of his upcoming film, "Rajkumar". Expected to hit theatres during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, the film has already generated considerable buzz. However, it has now come to light that a three-minute fight scene in the movie has incurred an expenditure of Tk 70 lakh.
5 February 2024

Controversies surround ‘Squid Game 2’ ahead of Netflix premiere

As fans eagerly await the return of the global K-drama phenomenon, “Squid Game” season two, controversies have cast uncertain shadows over its Netflix premiere scheduled for later this year. The original series, released on the streaming platform in 2021, garnered immense popularity and introduced fan-favourite actors who were previously underrated.
5 February 2024

The foreign-language film that secured five Oscar nominations this year

In the shadow of the snow-draped French Alps lies a riveting tale– that transitions from a slack murder mystery to an edge-of-the-seat courtroom drama– engaging viewers with its enigmatic narrative and thought-provoking exploration of human complexities. With five Oscar nominations to its name, "Anatomy of a Fall", unfolds with gripping intensity following the suspicious 'Fall' of Sandra's husband—the central figure, an author, and translator portrayed by Sandra Hüller.
4 February 2024

‘Lucky to have spent my life with her’: Abul Hayat, Shirin Hayat celebrate 54 years of marital bliss

In their 54 years of married life, what played a greater role in keeping their bond strong? Abul Hayat notes, "Trust, love, respect, understanding, all of these have played a significant role. In family life, understanding each other, and respecting each other is necessary."
4 February 2024

Shakib Khan arrives in the USA

Shakib Khan has once again flown off to the USA, and this time, but for the shooting of “Rajkumar.” The makers are planning on releasing the movie on Eid-ul-Fitr.
4 February 2024

Will Nila help Bangladesh make a mark in Miss World this year?

Shammi Islam Nila will fly to India on February 18, where she will have multiple grooming, camping and other sessions with the final participants from across the world, before standing on the global gala event of Miss World 2023.
4 February 2024

Satyajit Ray’s voice to be dubbed in AI for ‘Padatik’

Breaking new ground in Bengali cinema, director Srijit Mukherji is set to revolutionise the voice dubbing process in his upcoming film “Padatik”, paying homage to the legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen.
4 February 2024