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Only a miracle can save him, Soumitra Chatterjee’s doctor says

Ailing thespian Soumitra Chatterjee has been put on life support system in Belle Vue Hospital in Kolkata. “Nothing less than a miracle can save him,” a doctor attending him has said.
Former James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90

Former James Bond actor Sean Connery has passed away. He was 90.
Actor Robert Pattinson tests positive for Covid-19

Actor Robert Pattinson tested positive for Covid-19, causing production in Britain on the set of his film "The Batman" to pause, Vanity Fair and the Hollywood Reporter have reported.
A legacy that lives on

Every time the tune of the song Nil Akasher Niche Ami hits my eardrums, I get teleported back into the retro era — those bellbottoms, Texas collars and the majestic brilliance of silver screen actors. A lot has changed since then — the fashions, the musicals, even the dialogues, but for me, a glimpse of the Nayak Raj refreshes all memories. Today marks the 3rd death anniversary of the legendary National Film Award-winning actor, Abdur Razzak.
Drugs in Bollywood: NCB summons Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan, Shraddha Kapoor

India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), which is investigating the alleged Bollywood-drug nexus, may summon actor Deepika Padukone, NCB sources have said.
US lawmakers quiz Disney CEO over Xinjiang connection to ‘Mulan’

A group of bipartisan US lawmakers have urged Walt Disney Co CEO Bob Chapek to explain the company’s connection with “security and propaganda” authorities of China’s Xinjiang region during the production of live-action war epic “Mulan”.
Disney postpones ‘Mulan’ indefinitely, Paramount moves ‘Top Gun’ sequel to next summer

Walt Disney Co has postponed the debut of its movie “Mulan” indefinitely, dealing a new blow to theater operators that were counting on the live-action epic to help attract audiences during a pandemic.
Tribute fit for a King: Most-liked tweet now belongs to Chadwick Boseman

The tweet that announced the passing away of Chadwick Boseman is now the most-liked tweet of all time.
Best of Filmfare Awards 2020

Filmfare Awards 2020 was a star-studded event with the presence of celebrities such as Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Ayushmann Khurrana and others. This year, the event took place in Assam.
Three noted actors cast in film on Bangabandhu

A film on Bangabandhu’s life, commemorating his 100th birth anniversary, is in the making as a joint venture by Bangladesh and India. Eminent director Shyam Benegal is directing the film.
Michael Bay’s new pandemic-themed movie Songbird issued a ‘do not work’ order

The cast of Michael Bay’s pandemic-themed movie, Songbird, can take a breather for a while, as the movie has been issued a “do not work” order from the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).
Netflix announces $200 million spy thriller starring Chris Evans, Ryan Gosling

Netflix has announced its most financially ambitious feature film so far that would see Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling join forces for a spy thriller directed by the Russo Brothers.
‘Kathbirali’ garners mixed reactions from cinemagoers

Niyamul Mukta’s Kathbirali, starring Sporshia, was released in 18 cinema halls inside and outside Dhaka, on January 17.
13th International Children’s Film Festival Bangladesh to begin on January 24

With the slogan, ‘Future in Frames’, this year’s International Children’s Film Festival Bangladesh will take place from January 24 to 31 at the Shawkat Osman Auditorium in Central Public Library.
Star Wars actor Andrew Jack dies of coronavirus at 76 in Britain

Star Wars actor Andrew Jack has died in Britain as a result of the coronavirus, his agent says. He was 76.
Gazi Rakayet’s ‘Gor’ gets clearance from censor board

Actor-director-scriptwriter Gazi Rakayet directorial bilingual feature film, Gor, has received approval from Bangladesh Film Censor Board, recently.
‘Underwater’ and ‘The Informer’ hit Star Cineplex today

On the other hand, The Informer, which originally came out in the UK last year, is a crime thriller directed by Andrea Di Stefano and written by Matt Cook, based on the novel Three Seconds by Roslund/Hellström.
From Prematal to No Land’s Man

It is not every day that one is invited to Tahsan Khan’s home, even if it is for an interview. It was a cold night, and as the hours were
DIFF’s Bangladesh Panorama Section looks to promote local films

The 18th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) has announced the programme for its Bangladesh Panorama Section, which aims to promote Bangladeshi filmmakers and their work.
Made in Bangladesh running successfully across Europe

It was released in 53 theatres in France, in the first week of its release on December 4. After a positive response from the audience, the film’s release was extended to 62 theatres throughout France.
‘No Dorai’ by the beach!

No Dorai, one of the most talked about Bangla films of 2019, had it’s “Beach Premiere” in Cox’s Bazar, recently.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker to release this December

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is the concluding series of to the Skywalker saga and the third installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
Bangladesh’s stronghold on Filmbazar India

Film Bazaar India, South Asia’s largest film market, has seen unprecedented success for Bangladeshi filmmakers this year. Out of 234 films displayed, 25 films were highlighted as ‘recommended’ films. Among these, four films were Bangladeshi –
Tanvir Mokammel’s ‘Jibondhuli’ and ‘Bastra Baalika’ to be screened in Japan

Tanvir Mokammel’s feature film, Jibondhuli (The Drummer), and his documentary film, Bastra Baalika (The Garment Girls of Bangladesh), will be screened at an event in Tokyo, Japan, in January 2020.
Tahsan joins Farooki’s ‘No Land’s Man’

Celebrated singer-turned-actor Tahsan Rahman Khan is set to play a key role in internationally acclaimed director Mostafa Sarwar Farooki’s forthcoming feature film, No Land’s Man.
Nirab and Bubly in ‘Casino’

Popular actors Nirab and Bubly have made a mark in the film industry with their outstanding performances in a short span of time.
‘No Dorai’ to hit the shores on November 29

Bangladesh’s first surfing film, No Dorai, which translates to “not afraid” in Chittagonian dialect, is scheduled to hit theatres on November 29.
‘Iti, Tomari Dhaka’ hits theatres today

The first Anthology film of Bangladesh, Iti, Tomari Dhaka, is set for release today. The Impress Telefilm production is an assortment of eleven short feature films by eleven exceptionally promising young filmmakers, with the city of Dhaka as its central theme.
Shooting for ‘Operation Sundarban’ to start from December

The title of the thriller film Operation Sundarban, was unveiled recently at Bagerhat. The shooting of the film will start from the second week of December in Sundarban.
Misha-Zayed Panel remains unbeaten

Misha secured 227 votes, while Moushumi received 125 votes. Similarly, Zayed Khan was also re-elected with 248 votes, defeating Ilias Kobra for the position of General Secretary. Monowar Hossain Dipjol and Masum Parvez Rubel were named Vice-Presidents.