At present, the director has his hands full with two back-to-back projects—“Khowabnama”, released yesterday on the Capital Drama YouTube channel, while his Hoichoi original “AKA” will follow closely behind on September 4. Adding to the excitement, “Khowabnama” arrived just a day before his birthday, making the release all the more special.

Chris Columbus, the director who launched the Harry Potter franchise on screen, has voiced doubts about HBO’s upcoming television reboot. Speaking on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, Columbus said that after seeing set photos of Nick Frost as Hagrid, he was struck by a familiar detail.

This summer, we, the netizens, turned Instagram into a courtroom to decide whether Belly should pick Conrad or Jeremiah. My feed, once a respectable mix of vacation reels, fit checks, work memes, and unsolicited life advice from people who barely graduated high school, has turned into a teenage courtroom where strangers plead their case for fictional love triangles. We type furiously about the fate of a girl whose biggest problem is which handsome boy gets to stand in the rain with her, and read captions declaring loyalty to a boy who exists only in Prime Video’s servers. It feels as if the world pressed pause on adulthood and collectively moved into a beach house where heartbreak is cinematic, summers are eternal, and every decision feels like a new episode. And we—fully grown, allegedly serious and busy people—are here for it.

Bangladeshi short film “Lok” has been officially selected to compete at the 20th edition of Fantastic Fest in Texas, one of the largest genre film festivals in the United States.

After a long hiatus, journalist-turned-actor Ahmed Shabbir Romeo is set to return to the screen in the role of a labour leader in the telefilm "Garments Bondho", scheduled to air on Channel i on Friday, August 29, at 3 pm.

The Venice Film Festival kicked off Wednesday with Hollywood royalty arriving for Italy's glitzy movie showcase where a strong line up of star-packed films will vie with protests about the Gaza war for public attention.

Bangladeshi filmmaker Bijon Imtiaz has earned international recognition with his short film “A Thing About Kashem”, which won the Grand Prize in the Alternative Spirit (Short) category at the Rhode Island International Film Festival, an Oscar-qualifying event.

Major Hollywood stars including Brad Pitt, Joaquin Phoenix, and Rooney Mara have boarded Kaouther Ben Hania’s Gaza-set drama "The Voice of Hind Rajab" as executive producers, giving the film a powerful push ahead of its world premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival.

Today, August 27, 12 Bhadra, marks the death anniversary of the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. On the occasion, several television channels are set to air special programmes. Here is a glimpse of the selected line-up.

A new telefilm titled “Priyo Emon Raat”, inspired by a timeless song of the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, is set to premiere on Channel i. The production draws from Nazrul’s much-loved romantic song “Priyo Emon Raat Jeno Jai Na Britha”, which continues to resonate with audiences across generations.

The film, "Kok Kok Kookkook", is directed by young filmmaker Maharshi Tuhin Kashyap. But what sets it apart is the presence of Bangladeshi producer SM Nazmul Haque, who helped transform what began as a student project into a full-length feature.

Jahanara Bhuiyan, Active in the 1970s and 1980s, was not only an actress but also a lyricist, director, and producer. She began her career in cinema as a lyricist, writing her first song for “Nimai Sannyasi”, a film directed by her husband, freedom fighter and filmmaker Sirajul Islam Bhuiyan.

Veteran Kannada actor and art director Dinesh Mangaluru, best known for his performances in “KGF” and “Kantara”, passed away at his Mangaluru residence on Monday (August 25) after a prolonged illness. He was 55.

The much-anticipated trailer of hoichoi’s upcoming original series “AKA” was released yesterday at a special event in Dhaka, followed by its online launch across the platform’s official social media handles. The teaser has already generated widespread buzz among fans.

Actress and development professional Rafiath Rashid Mithila has successfully defended her PhD thesis at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, officially earning the title of “Dr”.

After months of speculation, Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra has confirmed that she is expecting her first child. Previously, Parineeti had dismissed all rumours, but the news was finally revealed on Monday through a heartfelt Instagram post.

Actors’ Equity Bangladesh recently organised a two-day special workshop titled “Communication and Skill Development” for its newly enlisted members. The workshop, held on August 22 and 23 at the organisation’s office in Niketan, was attended by 40 participants.

Continuing this tradition, the latest episode has been filmed in Char Fasson, the historic planned township of the island district of Bhola, washed by the Meghna and Tetulia rivers. The stage was set in front of the nearly century-old historic Taffanel Barrett School, built during the British period.

Actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay announced he will contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections from Madurai East, seeking to position his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), as a formidable third front in state politics. The declaration came at a massive rally in Madurai on Thursday, attended by thousands of supporters.

Flanagan has become a defining voice in contemporary horror with acclaimed works such as “The Haunting of Hill House”, “Midnight Mass”, and “Doctor Sleep”. His craftsmanship has now earned King’s public endorsement, further cementing his reputation as one of the genre’s most innovative storytellers.