Actors Keira Knightley and James McAvoy will lend their voices to Professor Umbridge and Mad-Eye Moody in Audible’s upcoming “Harry Potter” audiobook series, according to US media reports.

SonyLIV has released a teaser of its upcoming slate for the year, offering the first look at Arifin Shuvoo in Soumik Sen’s much-anticipated series “Jazz City”.

But what about acting? Zinnat smiled and replied, “If I get roles that allow me to tell real stories, I’ll gladly take them. While shooting, we were often reminded not to focus on looking our best in front of the camera, but rather to tone it down and stay true to the character. That experience gave me the confidence to believe that artistes can truly become anyone once they step into a role.”

For Anuparna Roy, in her thirties, the excitement of winning an award with her very first feature film at the world’s oldest film festival in Venice is yet to sink in. The Indian media took no notice of Roy, an English literature student from Burdwan University in West Bengal, when she released her first short film “Run To The River” a couple of years ago. But today, that moment seems light years away.

The pledge reflects growing cultural opposition to Israel’s actions. Rights groups and United Nations experts have repeatedly accused Israel of committing genocide since the conflict with Hamas escalated nearly two years ago. Palestinian rights advocates have urged global celebrities to use their platforms to amplify the humanitarian crisis.

The Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies (BFFS) has announced the official call for submissions of eligible Bangladeshi films for the International Feature Film category of the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars), organised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), USA.

Popular drama series “Bachelor Point” is bringing back one of its most loved characters. Yesterday evening, at a grand press conference held at Dhaka’s Hotel Intercontinental, director Kajal Arefin Ome officially announced that actor Tawsif Mahbub will reprise his role as Nehal in the ongoing fifth season of the series.

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will feature a reunion of the “Gilmore Girls” leads, alongside stars from “Wednesday”, “Euphoria”, and “Law & Order”. The complete list of presenters has been revealed by CBS and the Television Academy.

Acclaimed actress Jaya Ahsan, who enjoys immense popularity on both sides of Bengal, attended an award ceremony in Kolkata on Sunday (September 7). 

The rom-com project stars FS Nayeem and Sunerah Binte Kamal in the lead roles. Written by Raba Khan and produced by Alpha-i, the film will be released on September 11 on Chorki.

The film revolves around the shocking murder of a Catholic priest, played by Josh Brolin, during Mass. As always, Johnson’s script promises a layered puzzle of suspects, secrets, and suspense. Joining Craig is a heavyweight cast featuring Glenn Close, Cailee Spaeny, Kerry Washington, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Josh O’Connor, Andrew Scott, and Brolin.

Warner Bros. and New Line’s “The Conjuring: Last Rites” has blown past expectations with a staggering $194 million worldwide opening, making it the biggest global debut in horror film history—surpassing the previous record of $190 million set by 2017’s It.

Sir Michael Caine is reportedly preparing to come out of retirement to reprise his role in a sequel to “The Last Witch Hunter”. The 92-year-old actor is said to be in talks to return alongside longtime friend Vin Diesel, with Lionsgate and Diesel’s One Race Films fast-tracking the project.

Pori Moni’s portrayal of the resilient Supti, navigating life’s harsh realities while enduring pregnancy in Anam Biswas’ “Rongila Kitab”, has earned her widespread acclaim. The performance secured her the Best Actress award at the fourth edition of Blender's Choice–The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2024.

The five-day programme Doc Producing South was held in New Delhi, India, from September 1 to 5, bringing together independent filmmakers for discussions on documentary budgets, distribution strategies, and script development.

Pori Moni went on to add, “This is not just an award to me; it is much more. It is a recognition that a mother can do anything and achieve anything she sets her mind to. After giving birth, I was body-shamed for gaining weight. Many people commented on how ‘fat’ I had become. But only a few truly understand what a mother goes through—unless they are mothers themselves.”

Director Tanim Noor and his team behind “Utshob” were honoured with the Cinematic Excellence Award at Blender’s Choice – The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards, yesterday.

The fourth edition of Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2024 was held at the Hall of Fame at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) today (September 7).

Co-written by Shihab Shaheen and Jahan Sultana, the story traces the struggles of a long-distance couple as love frays under the weight of suspicion, resentment, and heartbreak

Directed by Shihab Shaheen, the series gripped audiences with its intense storyline and strong performances, ultimately earning the title through overwhelming viewer support