Tom Holland may have only just returned to the big screen as Peter Parker in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day", which was released in theatres on July 31, but the actor is already thinking about the future of the iconic superhero and what his legacy will be once he eventually steps away from the role.

When Rubaiyat Hossain's "The Difficult Bride" made history as the first feature-length film from Bangladesh to compete at the Venice International Film Festival, it wasn't just the film that had everyone talking. Curiosity quickly turned to its leading lady, Zaineen Karim Chowdhury, who, interestingly, shares her first name with the character she plays. One question lingered above all else: what made Rubaiyat believe that Zaineen was her "Difficult Bride"?

Nearly three decades after “Clueless” became a cult classic, Alicia Silverstone is set to reprise her iconic role as Cher Horowitz in a sequel series ordered by Paramount+.

Five of Bangladeshi cinema’s most celebrated stars — Shabnam, Babita, Suchanda, Ujjal, and Alamgir — have come together for a special Channel i programme titled “Smritimoy Ekti Din”, offering audiences a rare glimpse into their shared memories and remarkable careers.

Producer Simon Afram claims an unencrypted master copy of “Fortitude”, a World War II drama starring Nicolas Cage, was delivered to Netflix in June at the company’s request while negotiations were under way to secure a distribution deal.

In an unconventional promotional move, director Raihan Rafi has "leaked" the first glimpse of Nazifa Tushi's character from his upcoming film "Andhar". Unlike the usual unofficial set leaks that surface through anonymous sources or entertainment pages, this reveal came directly from the filmmaker himself.

The film follows Akash, a Bangladeshi expatriate living in Canada, who returns to Bangladesh with his eight-year-old daughter, Simin, after 12 years.

Director Shihab Shaheen is set to helm a new web film, “Cafe Umbrella”, featuring the top three winners of Lux Super Star 2025—Bidushi Barnita, Nazah Nawar and Amina Islam.

Today (July 30), as Babita celebrates her birthday, it is not only her memorable performances that continue to evoke nostalgia, but also the unforgettable songs that brought her characters to life.

Remembering one of Bangladeshi cinema's most beloved stars, the veteran actor told The Daily Star that away from the camera he was a very charming, cultured and deeply musical human being—often reaching for a guitar to sing to her between takes.

Veteran actor Suchanda, one of the most celebrated stars of Bangladeshi cinema’s golden era, says her younger sister Babita is more than just family—she is someone with whom she shares an extraordinary emotional bond.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has swung into theatres to an enthusiastic critical reception, earning a 91% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes as reviewers praised the latest chapter in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man journey.

Irish musician and actor Glen Hansard, best known for starring in “Once” and co-writing its Oscar-winning song “Falling Slowly”, has died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin. He was 56.

After a long wait, “ANNiE”, the first Bangladeshi series selected for the Women in Series section of Germany’s Seriencamp Festival, is finally set to stream in Bangladesh.

Mostafizur Rahman passed away on Sunday evening (July 26). He was 84 years old.

Telugu superstar Jr NTR has sustained a shoulder injury and has been advised to take complete rest for six to eight weeks, according to an official statement issued by his team.

National Award-winning actor Pankaj Tripathi will be honoured with the Artist of Distinction award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026, recognising his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema and his remarkable career as one of the country’s most respected performers.

Few works of literature have survived as many reinventions as “The Odyssey”. For nearly three millennia, Homer's epic has travelled almost as widely as its hero, acquiring new meanings with each age.

The competition will cover six disciplines—Qirat, recitation, acting, music, dance and instrumental music—with 15 individual and three group categories.

Legendary actress Babita is set to be celebrated in a special programme, “Babita Samagra”, on Maasranga Television to mark her birthday on July 30. The occasion also coincides with the channel's 15th anniversary, making it a double celebration. The programme has been conceived, written and hosted by Rumman Rashid Khan.