Zendaya and Robert Pattinson shine in first poster for ‘The Drama’

The first poster for Kristoffer Borgli’s upcoming romantic comedy “The Drama” has been unveiled, with Zendaya sharing the image on social media. The film, in which she stars opposite Robert Pattinson, is set to release in cinemas on April 3, 2026 — and fans are already calling it the rom-com comeback moment.
10 December 2025, 06:10 AM

Kartik Aaryan’s photo with Johnny Depp takes the internet by storm

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan sparked a wave of excitement online after sharing a photo with Hollywood star Johnny Depp at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah. The festival, which has drawn global celebrities to Saudi Arabia, saw a memorable meeting between the two actors.
10 December 2025, 05:58 AM

HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’ tops IMDb’s 2025 series rankings

Created by Mike White, the satirical drama first premiered on HBO in 2021 and has since captivated audiences with its sharp social commentary, dark humor, and visually stunning cinematography.
10 December 2025, 05:54 AM

BFDC officially steps into the digital era with digitised services

Mahfuj Alam did not shy away from the struggle behind the upgrades. “It was very, very difficult to come to this stage of development,” he said, underscoring the challenge of allocating budget in a sector long overshadowed by competing priorities.
10 December 2025, 05:19 AM

SRK named in New York Times’ 67 Most Stylish People of 2025

Bollywood megastar and icon Shah Rukh Khan stands out as the sole Indian personality included in the New York Times list of the 67 Most Stylish People of 2025.
10 December 2025, 04:33 AM

Aupee Karim joins Asian Competition film jury at DIFF

The organisers of the Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) have officially announced the jury board for the Asian Films Competition segment of its upcoming edition.
9 December 2025, 09:07 AM

Rekha honoured at Red Sea Festival, recites iconic ‘Umrao Jaan’ shayari

The actor captivated the audience by reciting shayari in the style of her iconic character, evoking memories of the beloved film.
9 December 2025, 06:07 AM

Nirab–Pori Moni starrer ‘Golap’ to finally begin shooting in February

The project was first announced in January, with plans to start shooting the following month. However, despite early buzz, production never commenced. Huda explained that the delays stemmed from unresolved issues in the story.
9 December 2025, 05:59 AM

Behind the curtain of ‘Café de Volte’: a first look at the full ensemble

Cast and crew of “Café de Volte” — a Hunt Inc production — pose ahead of the play’s staging on 7 and 8 December 2025 at 7:30pm at the Studio Theater Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Set in the quiet yet decaying town of Jinjira, the production follows Max D’Rosario, a gifted chef whose restaurant opening becomes a battleground of conscience. Directed by Diana Merline, the show features Md Shahzada Somrat Chowdhury, Abdullah Al Zadid, Priom Majumder, Yead Khorshid Eashan, Maliha Fairuz Farin Melisa, Noor E Jannat Orisha, Supriyo Ghosh, Progga Chanda, Diana Meriline and Shuvashis Halder.
9 December 2025, 05:55 AM

Wickedly bound by female friendship

"Wicked" has spent two decades dismantling that framework. What began on Broadway as a renegade act of revisionism has now expanded on screen into Jon M Chu’s two-part cinematic saga, which is unhurried, emotionally layered, and audaciously uninterested in letting romance or heroism overshadow the real heart of Oz: the evolving, often painful bond between Elphaba and Glinda. Chu’s adaptation understands that audiences come pre-loaded with assumptions.
9 December 2025, 05:38 AM

Leonardo DiCaprio says AI lacks ‘soul’, insists it can’t create real art

To make his case, he pointed to the polished but hollow brilliance of AI-generated mashups — those uncanny clips that fuse iconic artists into impossible collaborations.
9 December 2025, 05:33 AM

Star Cineplex’s top five Bengali films of 2025

With post-pandemic crowds returning and pre-release ticketing now a regular phenomenon, the chain’s programming choices have helped define the year’s most commercially and culturally significant releases.
9 December 2025, 05:22 AM

Reports suggest ‘3 Idiots’ sequel in the works with original trio and Kareena

A source involved with the project shared that filming is expected to begin in the latter half of 2026.
8 December 2025, 14:11 PM

Veteran Indian-Bengali actor Kalyan Chatterjee passes away

Across more than five decades, Chatterjee appeared in over 400 films—an astonishing body of work that spanned genres, eras, and industries.
8 December 2025, 05:56 AM

Manipuri Theatre revives ‘Dhwajo Mestorir Moron’ in Sylhet this week

Based on a story by Smritikumar Singh, the play traces the life of Dhwajo, a master craftsman celebrated for building traditional Manipuri houses.
8 December 2025, 05:48 AM

Hollywood awards race intensifies as Golden Globes unveil nominations

Hollywood’s awards season accelerates today as nominations for the Golden Globes are announced, with the hit musical “Wicked: For Good”, Shakespearean family drama “Hamnet” and period horror “Sinners” emerging as early frontrunners.
8 December 2025, 05:27 AM

‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ release date announced

Netflix has unveiled the release date for “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man”, the long-awaited feature film that revives the Birmingham crime saga four years after the series finale. Written by creator Steven Knight and directed by Tom Harper, the film brings the Shelby family back into a world overshadowed by war and old enemies.
8 December 2025, 05:02 AM

Musical tribute to celebrate lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi’s 70-year journey

A special musical gathering titled “Apon Aloy Shahid Mahmud Jangi: Gane Gane Sattor” will be held on 12 December to celebrate the 70-year life and creative journey of renowned Bangladeshi lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi, whose contribution shaped the soundscape of the country’s band music in the 1980s and 1990s.
8 December 2025, 04:57 AM

Raihan Rafi’s ‘Omimangshito’ finally set for release

Raihan Rafi’s much-awaited web-film “Omimangshito” is finally set for release on iScreen.
8 December 2025, 04:53 AM

Dreams on canvas: the silent worlds of neglected children

“The Catcher in the Rye”, a two-day exhibition held on December 5–6 at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, showcasing the artworks of children born and raised in the country’s red-light areas.
8 December 2025, 04:00 AM