Oscar-nominated director Alexander Payne returns to the Lido as president of the main competition jury. Joining him are Brazilian actress and writer Fernanda Torres (“I’m Still Here”), Iranian auteur Mohammad Rasoulof (“The Seed of the Sacred Fig”), and Palme d’Or-winning Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu (“4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days”).

Open to filmmakers from across Asia, the lab will select ten finalists whose screenplays will be mentored by international experts during the festival. The top three scripts will receive development funding of TK 500,000, 300,000, and 200,000 respectively.

To honour the July Uprising, films such as “People Who Fought for Us” and “Digital Security Act: Story of Mushtaq Ahmed" will be screened at key locations across Bangladesh today.

I have always seen an invisible halo, or perhaps a crown, atop my mother and her three sisters, especially since I was raised by a full‑time working single woman, as though they were goddesses reborn as women. These women—unstoppable, hyperactive, free‑spirited, self‑reliant, and compassionate—are my universe.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has sustained an injury while shooting for his upcoming film “King”, temporarily halting production. The incident occurred during the filming of an intense sequence at a studio in Mumbai. Although details of the injury remain undisclosed, sources have confirmed it to be a muscular issue and not of serious concern.

Humayun Ahmed remains an enduring figure in the history of Bengali literature. His works continue to enamour readers and resonate across generations, keeping his legacy alive not only in books but also in the world of film and television.

A live-action adaptation of the iconic 1990s animated series “Captain Planet and the Planeteers” is currently in development at Netflix, with Greg Berlanti and Leonardo DiCaprio attached as executive producers.

The director has received an official invitation to attend the festival and, all going well, plans to attend the festival.

Bangladeshi theatres welcome two new cinematic offerings today. The Nepali film “Missing: Keti Harayeko Suchana” has officially premiered in local cinemas. Joining the lineup is the highly anticipated release, “Ali”, directed by Biplob Hayder.

The iconic '90s animated series “Captain Planet and the Planeteers” is officially getting a live-action reboot at Netflix, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Greg Berlanti attached as executive producers. Though Netflix has not commented, sources confirmed the news to Variety.

The festival, scheduled to run from August 1 to 3, will take place at the Angelika Film Center, offering three days of films, culture, and a fashion showcase.

Although “Artanad” was written in the 1970s, the film reimagines the narrative for today’s audience, weaving together elements of psychological drama and crime thriller.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has introduced an insurance initiative for nearly 650 stunt professionals across India, offering health and accident coverage in the wake of stuntman SM Raju’s death on the set of the Tamil film “Vettuvam”.

In a surprising announcement, CBS has confirmed that “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” will conclude its run in May 2026, effectively retiring the long-running late-night franchise.

Netflix has released the much-anticipated teaser for the final season of “Stranger Things”, setting the stage for an epic conclusion to its flagship series. Packed with action, suspense, and emotional stakes, the teaser hints at a dramatic endgame, as the beloved group of heroes reunites for one last mission—to find and kill Vecna.

Lili Reinhart is set to lead and executive produce “The Love Hypothesis”, after earning the Best Actress award at Series Mania for her performance alongside Cooper Raiff in “Hal & Harper”. This romantic comedy is a film adaptation of Ali Hazelwood’s New York Times bestselling novel, which Amazon MGM Studios and MRC are developing.

The short Bangla documentary “Sole Mate” has been officially selected for the competition segment of the Antares International Film Festival, set to be held in Moscow, Russia, from August 6 to 10.

Following the commercial success of “Superman”, director James Gunn has now shifted the spotlight to the DC Universe’s next major instalment—”Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow”. Slated for release on June 26, 2026, the film will see Milly Alcock take on the role of Kara Zor-El, with Craig Gillespie directing.

Indian actor Vidyut Jammwal is reportedly stepping into Hollywood with his first international project—a live-action film adaptation of the iconic video game “Street Fighter”, according to US media sources.

Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese has earned his first-ever Emmy nomination for acting, and his reaction has touched hearts online. The 82-year-old Oscar-winning director was nominated in the category of Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance in Apple TV+’s satirical series “The Studio”.