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Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
Showbiz community unites to support ailing artistes
25 April 2026, 12:20 PM
Entertainment
Veteran actor Biplab Dasgupta dies at 75
25 April 2026, 11:22 AM
TV & Film
Actor Tariquzzaman Tapan passes away at 60
25 April 2026, 10:38 AM
TV & Film
‘Cha Gorom’: A freshly brewed dose of Safa Kabir’s prowess
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Entertainment
Meril Prothom Alo Awards 2025: Alamgir honoured, industry celebrated
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TV & Film
Nolan responds to criticism of ‘Oppenheimer’ overlooking devastation in Japan
In a recent conversation with Variety, Christopher Nolan discussed the remarkable success of his film "Oppenheimer", noting that it has become one of the year's highest-grossing movies, edging closer to the billion-dollar mark in global box office earnings. The director expressed his surprise at the film's achievement, emphasising that he could never have foreseen it and attributing its triumph to the fortuitous timing.
11 November 2023, 13:41 PM
Netizens can’t get enough of Anxiety: ‘Inside Out 2’ trailer breaks records
Disney's second instalment of the animated sensation, "Inside Out 2," has shattered records with its trailer release, making it the studio's biggest trailer launch yet. The preview of this sequel, delving into personified emotions, amassed an impressive 157 million views within 24 hours, toppling the previous record set by "Frozen 2" in 2019. Notably, TikTok contributed 78 million of those views.
11 November 2023, 12:22 PM
Jr NTR to shoot for ‘War 2’ without body doubles
Production for the second installment of "War" has been ongoing for some time, with various clips from Spain featuring Ayan Mukherjee, the director, circulating on social media. However, Jr NTR, another cast member of the film, has not yet joined the shoot.
11 November 2023, 10:29 AM
‘Tiger 3’ not releasing in Bangladesh with its global release
Meanwhile, the film is now expected to be released on November 17 in local theatres. This information was confirmed by Abdul Aziz, Founder of Jaaz Multimedia, to The Daily Star. The company is importing the film.
11 November 2023, 09:58 AM
Salman Khan's 'Tiger 3' banned across three nations
Salman Khan's highly awaited movie "Tiger 3" is encountering a ban in Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar, despite its scheduled release tomorrow. The film has already earned several crore rupees through advance tickets sold. However, its release has been prohibited in the nations, citing the presentation of Islamic countries and characters in a controversial manner as the reason.
11 November 2023, 09:55 AM
Zendaya's casting as 'Cleopatra' sparks controversy
Sony Pictures is planning a biopic on "Cleopatra", the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. However, controversy emerged around the rumoured casting of the film.
11 November 2023, 06:09 AM
Elon Musk biopic rights clinched by A24, Darren Aronofsky to direct
A biopic on Elon Musk is in the works at New York-based studio A24 with "Black Swan"-filmmaker Darren Aronofsky as the director, according to a source familiar with the matter.
11 November 2023, 05:46 AM
Jaya Ahsan's Hindi film to premiere on this OTT channel
Last year, Jaya Ahsan announced her debut in Bollywood, joining forces with noted actor Pankaj Tripathi in the film "Karak Singh".
11 November 2023, 05:15 AM
Ananya Panday opens up about her flop film and love life
Ananya Panday began her acting career with the Bollywood film "Student of the Year 2", the Karan Johar directorial venture in 2019.
10 November 2023, 13:29 PM
‘The Morning Show’ Season 3: Hodgepodge of media politics and superficial connections
Apple’s debut series, “The Morning Show”, began with aspirations of widespread success, by reflecting the cultural revolution. Real-life reflections have long been a hallmark of this show as Season 1 focused on the #MeToo movement, and Season 2 shed light on the beginning of the pandemic. It has also consistently kept a close eye on current affairs, but its efficacy in addressing those problems has been uneven. Season 3 is a two-year shift from where the last season ended, with data breaches, the Russia-Ukraine war, and internal politics being the overarching themes.
10 November 2023, 12:36 PM
‘Kobi' secures approval to film in India
Director Hashibur Reza Kallol is venturing into a new project titled “Kobi”. The lead role in this film will be played by Sariful Razz. While there were initial speculations about Kolkata's Idhika Paul being considered for the role, the actress has clarified that despite receiving the offer, she has not yet signed the contract.
10 November 2023, 11:17 AM
Arifin Shuvoo answers ‘What’s coming?’
Arifin Shuvoo shared a poster on his official Facebook handle yesterday, captioning, “What's coming?”. It was revealed today afternoon what is actually coming. The Tollywood star has signed a contract for a new film titled, “Neelchakra”.
10 November 2023, 09:35 AM
John Wick to turn into anime hero in upcoming series
John Wick, in a whole new light as the beloved thriller franchise, takes a thrilling leap into the realm of Japanese anime. Director Chad Stahelski recently spilled the beans on an upcoming project that is sure to set pulses racing among fans—a John Wick anime series, crafted in collaboration with Japanese talent.
10 November 2023, 08:16 AM
Former Home and Away actor Johnny Ruffo passes away at 35
Johnny Ruffo, the former Home and Away actor and X Factor contestant, has died aged 35. Ruffo was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2017, and underwent surgery to remove a tumour, but the cancer returned three years later. Last August, Ruffo revealed that his diagnosis was terminal.
His death was announced in a statement shared on his Instagram account on Friday.
10 November 2023, 07:12 AM
Hollywood actors secure safeguards around AI use on screen
Movie studios must obtain permission from actors to use their images in material generated by artificial intelligence (AI), and pay performers whenever their digital doubles appear on screen, under the labor agreement that ended a 118-day strike.
10 November 2023, 05:45 AM
Hollywood actors reach tentative deal with studios to end strike
Hollywood actors reached a tentative agreement with major studios on Wednesday to resolve the second of two strikes that rocked the entertainment industry this year as workers demanded higher pay in the streaming TV era.
10 November 2023, 05:27 AM
Song from 'Dorod' promises sizzling chemistry between Shakib and Sonal
Shakib Khan is currently busy shooting for his first pan-Indian film “Dorod” in Varanasi, India as the star will be seen romancing the gorgeous Bollywood actress Sonal. Today fans have been treated to a glimpse of the undeniable chemistry of the duo.
9 November 2023, 14:36 PM
‘The Marvels’ ready for worldwide release tomorrow
MCU's next movie "The Marvels" is primarily the second instalment of Captain Marvel, but it will also include two additional subplots and characters. The movie directed by Nia DaCosta will be released tomorrow in Bangladesh alongside its worldwide release.
9 November 2023, 13:42 PM
Detective Monk re-emerges in 'Mr Monk's Last Case'
Emmy-winning actor Tony Shalhoub is making a triumphant return as everyone’s favourite obsessive-compulsive germophobic detective Adrian Monk in "Mr Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie," set to premiere on Peacock on December 8. This eagerly anticipated film picks up Monk's story following the lifting of pandemic restrictions, presenting a different world for the detective and his team.
9 November 2023, 12:56 PM
A new thriller arrives in ‘Shyama Kabya’, stars hopeful
The much-anticipated psychological thriller, Badrul Anam Saud’s “Shyama Kabya” is set to release in the theaters of Bangladesh on November 24.
9 November 2023, 11:48 AM