Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of “Black Widow,” which she said breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings.

Netflix is set to make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for important cast and crewmembers in its US TV and film productions.

After the debut of “Black Widow”, we are now just over a month away from the premiere of the next movie from Marvel Studios, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”. Recently, Marvel unveiled a new teaser for the movie, focusing on a lot of the stunts and action. Here are some key characters that are set to appear in the much-anticipated film.

Popular actor and social activist Rafiath Rashid Mithila is set to make her debut in the Indian film industry. Directed by eminent Indian filmmaker Rajorshi Dey, the film “Maya” will feature Mithila in the role of Lady Macbeth from William Shakespeare's popular tragedy “Macbeth”. Director Rajorshi Dey, who previously made the Bengali spiritual thriller, “Purba Paschim Dakshin,” has put a feminist spin on Lady Macbeth’s character.

Eid special tele-fiction “Ghotona Shotto” gave way to numerous social media views upon release. The tele-fiction enraged viewers – allegedly due to its insensitivity towards children with special needs. However, there have been many other productions that people thoroughly enjoyed this festive season.

The 2020 Olympics, which were postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, began on July 23 this year. Over the years, many athletes have been portrayed on the silver screen to give insights into their journeys to the Olympics. Watching actors step into the shoes of iconic Olympians lets us live their struggles and achievements vicariously.

Television and film actor Bob Odenkirk was taken to a Los Angeles-area hospital on Tuesday after collapsing on the set of his AMC cable network show "Better Call Saul," according to sources close to the performer.

The past one year has inclined our lives towards a virtual medium as we work from home and attend classes online. Subsequently, binge-watching shows and films has become the premier mode of relaxing for many. For readers who cannot take out the time to sit with a book, their adaptations—particularly of young adult stories—can be a welcome solution.    

National award-winning actor Zahid Hasan has been a household name in the entertainment industry. His Eid special 7-episode tele-fiction “Boro Miahar Shaadi” is currently on air on Maasranga TV. He has also directed two TV dramas and a tele-film this Eid. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the actor talks about his experience as an actor, his involvement with direction, and more,

The much-anticipated film adaptation of the popular novel “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, is set to start production in Morocco this September. The announcement was made at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this month. The film will be produced by renowned actor Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios, Netter Films and PalmStar Media, and directed by Kevin Frakes, who has also co-written the script with Ryan Kreston.

Eid special tele-fiction, “Ghotona Shotto”, directed by Rubel Hasan and released under the banner of Central Music and Video (CMV), has enraged audiences -- allegedly due to its insensitivity towards children with special needs.

National Award-winning actor Chanchal Chowdhury has become a household name with his natural screen presence. Be it theatre, television, or films, he has been thoroughly praised by the audience and critics alike. Three seven-episode Eid special tele-fiction, featuring Chanchal Chowdhury are currently on air. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the "Monpura" famed actor talks about his Eid specials, upcoming projects, and more.

National Award-winning actor Shakib Khan has been ruling over the silver screen for years now. While the film industry has seen serious losses during the coronavirus pandemic, around 40 of his old releases were aired on television over the past one and a half years. His new film, "Nabab LLB” premiered worldwide this Eid Ul-Adha. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the popular actor shares his experience and expectations from this new release and talks about his upcoming project.

Eid-ul-Azha is a time where family and friends come together, and under normal circumstances, houses would be buzzing with festive fervour. However, like last year, most of us spent the occasion in the confines of our homes, deprived of the usual pleasure of seeing many loved ones. Our celebrities were no exception. As the country battles the coronavirus crisis, popular actors urged everyone to stay cautious and stay at home in these trying times.

Although Covid-19 and its restrictions have been taking a heavy toll on television shows, top TV channels of the country have arranged some special programmes for Eid-Ul-Azha. Here is a list of shows you can watch during the Eid holidays.

In a major swoop, the Mumbai Police late on Monday arrested businessman Raj Kundra — the husband of Bollywood actor and model Shilpa Shetty — for allegedly making pornographic content and publishing them through mobile applications.

Renowned actor Afran Nisho has garnered his career with unparalleled appreciation for his versatility throughout the years.  Known for his realistic, dramatic performances, the actor’s recent appearance in director Shihab Shaheen’s Chorki original series “Morichika” has been rather transformational not only for him, but also for his immense fan base. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, Nisho talks about his transition as an actor with “Morichika”, his upcoming projects, and more.

Sarah Begum Kabori has ruled over the silver screen during the golden era of Bangladeshi cinema. Known as the “Mishti Meye” of Bangladeshi cinema, her on-screen chemistry with Nayakraj Razzak has been one of the most famous on-screen pairs in the 1970s. Today marks the birthday of the acting legend.

The 74th Cannes Film Festival has been very special to all of us with “Rehana Maryam Noor,” directed by Abdullah Mohammad Saad being the first ever film from Bangladesh to make it to the official selections and the crew’s dazzling presence in the festival. While the hype with “Rehana Maryam Noor” is stronger than ever, there are some brilliant award-winning films at the festival that deserve the attention of cinephiles as well. Today, we bring you six such films that dazzled the audience and the critics with their cinematic brilliance at Cannes.

Renowned actor Shahnaz Khushi paid a wonderful tribute to Kulsum, her house-help, who took care of her family for nine long years, through a social media post. Kulsum passed away recently, after a post appendicitis surgery.