Hailee Steinfeld to star opposite Miles Teller in upcoming Olympic drama

Fresh off her box office hit “Sinners”, Hailee Steinfeld is set to co-star with Miles Teller in “Winter Games”, an upcoming Olympic-themed drama from Paramount Pictures.
11 July 2025, 08:25 AM

Bangladeshi project ‘A Journey Never Told’ selected for New Zealand’s Doc Edge Lab

Bangladeshi documentary “A Journey Never Told”, directed by Sharmin Doja, has been officially selected for the prestigious Doc Edge Lab in New Zealand. Known for her work as a boom operator and live sound recordist, Sharmin has garnered praise for excelling in a field still largely inaccessible to women in Bangladesh. With this project, she now aims to bring Bangladeshi cinema to the international stage as a director.
11 July 2025, 04:10 AM

Korean star Byeon Woo-seok to lead ‘Solo Leveling’ live-action series

Netflix is set to develop a live-action adaptation of the globally acclaimed franchise “Solo Leveling”. Moreover, rising South Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok, known for standout performances in “20th Century Girl” and “Lovely Runner”, has been cast in the lead role of Sung Jinwoo.
10 July 2025, 07:27 AM

‘Wednesday’ Season 2 trailer teases darker secrets

Netflix has finally unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for “Wednesday” Season 2, bringing back Jenna Ortega’s gothic heroine to Nevermore Academy—this time, with even darker secrets and a mission that could cost her everything.
10 July 2025, 05:39 AM

Nepali film ‘Missing’ set for nationwide release in Bangladesh

The critically acclaimed Nepali film “Missing: Keti Harayeko Suchana” is set for a nationwide release across Bangladesh from July 18, 2025. The film will be screened at all Star Cineplex branches under the SAFTA agreement, with Show Motion Limited importing the film in exchange for the Bangladeshi film “No Dorai”. 
10 July 2025, 05:17 AM

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa announce pregnancy

Actors Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa are expecting their first child; the couple revealed on Wednesday (Jule 9) through a heartfelt joint announcement on Instagram.
10 July 2025, 05:06 AM

‘Superman’ to premiere at Star Cineplex alongside worldwide release

A double treat awaits Bangladeshi moviegoers this weekend, as two of the most anticipated international films of the year — James Gunn’s “Superman” and the Jackie Chan-starrer “Karate Kid: Legends” — are set to hit the big screen at Star Cineplex on July 11, the same day as their global release.
9 July 2025, 10:38 AM

Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar found dead in Karachi apartment

Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar was found dead in her Karachi apartment yesterday, police officials confirmed. Her body, discovered in a flat located in Ittehad Commercial, Phase VI, was in an advanced state of decomposition and is believed to have gone unnoticed for nearly two weeks.
9 July 2025, 08:01 AM

‘Bachelor Point’ Season 5 to stream free on YouTube

The fifth season of the hit Bangladeshi series “Bachelor Point”, directed and produced by Kajal Arefin Ome, is now set to be released for free on YouTube. Starting July 10, fans can watch new episodes every Thursday and Friday at 7:30 pm on Boom Films’ YouTube channel, exploring the quirky lives of characters like Kabila, Pasha, Habu, and Shimul.
9 July 2025, 06:52 AM

‘My mother showed me what not to do’: Johnny Depp on childhood trauma and fatherhood

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp recently opened up about the trauma he experienced during his childhood and how it shaped his life and approach to parenting. In a candid interview with The Telegraph, the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star revisited memories of his late mother, Betty Sue Palmer, describing her as physically and emotionally abusive.
9 July 2025, 05:02 AM

‘Naseeb’, starring Yash, Urbee, and Tisha, premieres this week

A new psycho-thriller drama titled “Naseeb”, based on the mysterious and controversial theme of black magic, is set to premiere on July 10 on the YouTube channel of Gaanchill Drama. 
8 July 2025, 12:23 PM

Afran Nisho’s next film confirmed

For the first time, Afran Nisho and filmmaker Redoan Rony are joining forces on the new cinematic venture “Domm”. According to the production team, the film is scheduled for release during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
8 July 2025, 11:14 AM

‘Shrabon Bidroho’ brings July Uprising to life on screen

The documentary chronicles the background, timeline, and emotional arc of the movement, interweaving accounts from student leaders, families of the deceased, and prominent public figures. Viewers are taken through a visceral retelling of events that unfolded on the streets—highlighting both the courage of protestors and the brutality of state forces.
8 July 2025, 09:35 AM

'Wicked' director to helm live-action ‘Hot Wheels’ film

Following the massive success of “Wicked: Part One”, director Jon M Chu is gearing up for his next cinematic venture, a live-action “Hot Wheels” movie for Warner Bros and Mattel. The high-speed project will bring to life some of the world’s “hottest and sleekest vehicles,” although plot details remain under wraps.
8 July 2025, 08:07 AM

Redoan Rony to lead filmmaking workshop in Dhaka on July 14

Aspiring filmmakers and storytelling enthusiasts are in for an opportunity to learn from one of Bangladesh’s most influential media figures. Acclaimed filmmaker and Chorki CEO Redoan Rony will facilitate the upcoming session of “Equanimity Sessions (S03E01)” on July 14, at Studio Yellow Something Ltd in Niketan, Gulshan.
8 July 2025, 07:36 AM

Scarlett Johansson crowned highest-grossing actor of all time

Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson has officially become the highest-grossing lead actor at the global box office, according to a report by The Wrap. Her cumulative earnings now stand at $14.8 billion worldwide, excluding inflation, following the success of her latest release “Jurassic World: Rebirth”.
8 July 2025, 05:25 AM

Jaya Ahsan’s 'Putulnacher Itikatha' gears up for theatrical release

“Putulnacher Itikatha” (The Puppet’s Tale), starring Jaya Ahsan, is finally set to hit theatres on August 1. Directed by Suman Mukhopadhyay, the long-awaited adaptation of Manik Bandopadhyay’s iconic novel features Jaya in the role of Kusum, alongside Abir Chatterjee as Shashi and Parambrata Chatterjee as Kumud.
8 July 2025, 04:54 AM

Sharif Siraj goes behind the camera with ‘Uraal’

“We’ve poured our hearts into this project. ‘Uraal’ is a tribute to unbreakable friendship, the kind that holds you through life’s uncertainties. I believe people will see a part of themselves in this story.”
7 July 2025, 13:03 PM

Director Saraf Ahmed Zibon on ‘Chokkor 302’ piracy: ‘If only those views were on OTT’

Director Saraf Ahmed Zibon has taken to Facebook to share his emotional journey following the release of his debut film “Chokkor 302”, opening up about the widespread piracy of the work and the bittersweet reactions it brought.
7 July 2025, 10:58 AM

Dakota Johnson eyes directorial debut, wants safer sets and bold female roles

Dakota Johnson has her sights set on a bold new chapter—directing her first feature film. The actor, known for roles in “Fifty Shades of Grey”, “Suspiria”, and “Cha Cha Real Smooth”, revealed at the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival that her upcoming project will be an intimate collaboration with autistic actress Vanessa Burghardt, with whom she previously shared the screen.
7 July 2025, 06:43 AM