‘Taandob’ releases in over 50 theatres across Canada and the US

In light of this overwhelming local demand, the film is now set for overseas audiences. Starting today, the film will begin screening across more than 50 cinemas in Europe, America, and Canada in a phased schedule. Notably, the overseas distribution is being managed by BiosKope Films.
13 June 2025, 13:34 PM

Shakib Khan returns grant for shelved film ‘Maya’

Superstar Shakib Khan has returned the Tk 65 lakh government grant allocated for his long-stalled film, “Maya”. The project, which was greenlit under the 2021–22 fiscal year’s government funding scheme, failed to begin production even after three years, drawing widespread criticism and raising questions about the use of public funds in the entertainment sector.
13 June 2025, 05:58 AM

TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves US after ICE detention

Khaby Lame, the most-followed creator on TikTok, has reportedly left the United States following his brief detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
13 June 2025, 05:23 AM

Somu Chowdhury clears the air after viral photo, says he’s completely fine

Veteran actor Somu Chowdhury made headlines yesterday after a photo of him resting under a tree near Mukhi Shah Miskin Shrine in Gafargaon upazila of Mymensingh, wearing only a gamcha (traditional cotton towel or cloth), went viral on social media. Many initially speculated it might be a scene from a film shoot, while others thought he was mentally unstable
13 June 2025, 05:04 AM

Netflix unveils animated spinoff ‘Stranger Things’

Netflix has officially announced “Stranger Things: Tales From '85”, an animated spinoff of the hit sci-fi series, during its presentation at the Annecy Film Festival. Set in the winter of 1985 between Seasons 2 and 3 of the original show, the series promises a blend of nostalgia and fresh storytelling.
12 June 2025, 06:44 AM

Fazlur Rahman Babu scores Eid hat-trick with three film releases

Renowned actor and six-time National Film Award winner Fazlur Rahman Babu made a powerful Eid comeback with three film releases: “Taandob”, “Insaaf”, and “Neelchokro”.
12 June 2025, 06:24 AM

Restored version of ‘Aranyer Din Ratri’ to be screened at Il Cinema Ritrovato

Il Cinema Ritrovato is an annual festival dedicated to screening restored classics, rare archival films, retrospectives, and silent features accompanied by live scores.
12 June 2025, 06:19 AM

‘Taandob’ and ‘Insaaf’ sequels confirmed after Eid box office success

Among the six films released this festive season—“Taandob”, “Insaaf”, “Tagar”, “Utshob”, “Neelchokro”, and “Esha Murder: Kormophol”—two stood out for their star-studded surprises and sequel teases: “Taandob” and “Insaaf”.
12 June 2025, 05:33 AM

Star Cineplex ramps up ‘Utshob’ showtimes

The family entertainer “Utshob” is winning over audiences, drawing packed houses at Star Cineplex.
12 June 2025, 05:18 AM

‘Taandob’ is a crowd-puller: Jaya Ahsan

This Eid-ul-Azha, actress Jaya Ahsan returned to the silver screen with two new films—“Taandob”, directed by Raihan Rafi, and “Utshob”, directed by Tanim Noor. Since Eid day, she has been visiting various theatres across the country as part of the promotional campaign.
12 June 2025, 04:51 AM

HBO faces fan outrage over ‘Harry Potter’ reboot casting choice

HBO's recent casting decision for its upcoming “Harry Potter” series has sparked controversy online, with fans criticising the selection of Italian actress Alessia Leoni to play Parvati Patil, a character of Indian origin from the original books and films.
11 June 2025, 12:41 PM

I tune out communication to focus on my role: Sariful Razz

Sariful Razz’s latest film, “Insaaf”, directed by Sanjoy Somadder, was released this Eid-ul-Azha initially across 16 theatres in Bangladesh. With Tasnia Farin also in a leading role, the film features Mosharraf Karim in a key role.
11 June 2025, 05:32 AM

Fans invited to vote for early release of ‘Panchayat Season 4’

The fictional village of Phulera is once again bustling with electoral fervour—only this time, the ballot is in the hands of the audience. In a unique promotional campaign, streaming platform Prime Video is allowing viewers to decide whether “Panchayat Season 4” will premiere earlier than its initially scheduled release date of July 2.
11 June 2025, 05:22 AM

‘Wonder Woman' movie is officially happening, Gal Gadot might not return

A new “Wonder Woman" film is currently in the works, DC Studios co-chief James Gunn has confirmed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
11 June 2025, 04:30 AM

‘Bachelor Point Season 5’ sets new OTT record

On the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, eight new episodes of the popular drama series “Bachelor Point Season 5” were released simultaneously on the local OTT platform Bongo. According to Bongo authorities, the Kajal Arefin Ome-directed series has set a new record on the platform, with Bengali-speaking audiences from over 100 countries tuning in to watch the new episodes.
11 June 2025, 04:28 AM

Actress Tanin Subha passes away

The actress had been on life support at Popular Hospital in the capital's Dhanmondi since June 2 after falling critically ill
10 June 2025, 19:40 PM

Cameos galore: Dhallywood adopts new trend to elevate storytelling

Cameos like these have long been a staple of Hollywood—the Marvel Cinematic Universe redefined the model, and Bollywood followed with its own versions like the YRF Spy Universe and Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe.
10 June 2025, 12:38 PM

Blake Lively breaks silence on dismissal of Justin Baldoni’s $400m lawsuit

On Monday, a federal judge dismissed Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit against actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, ruling that Lively’s allegations of sexual harassment are protected by law and cannot be the basis for a defamation claim.
10 June 2025, 07:36 AM

‘Pink’ director Aniruddha Roy praises ‘Utshob’

Multi-starrer film “Utshob” is gradually winning over audiences with its sweet and heartwarming narrative. In a season dominated by action and thrillers, this family entertainer offers a refreshing change, bringing together some of the industry’s biggest stars.
10 June 2025, 07:14 AM

Star Cineplex issues warning to be wary of fraudsters

The Star Cineplex authorities have issued a public warning, urging moviegoers to stay alert and avoid unauthorised platforms.
10 June 2025, 06:17 AM