Gary Oldman, the versatile actor who won an Oscar for “Darkest Hour” and captivates viewers in “Slow Horses”, has been knighted by King Charles III in the monarch’s birthday honours.
National Award-winning actress Azmeri Haque Badhan is earning praise for her latest film “Esha Murder”, which premiered on Eid-ul-Azha and is directed by Sunny Sanwar. Badhan takes on the leading role of a police officer in this woman-centric thriller, and the actress has since been immersed in promotions—appearing on TV, visiting theatres, and speaking with the press.
Bollywood icon Aamir Khan has confirmed his cameo appearance in “Coolie”, the highly anticipated film starring Rajinikanth and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.
Six films were released across cinemas in Bangladesh this Eid. Among them, “Taandob”, starring Shakib Khan and directed by Raihan Rafi, has led the charts from Eid day through the fifth day of the holiday. The film was released in 133 theatres nationwide, with midnight screenings (12am–3am) running in venues such as Chhaya Bani in Mymensingh, Rajtilok in Rajshahi, and Modhubon Cineplex in Bogura.
In light of this overwhelming local demand, the film is now set for overseas audiences. Starting today, the film will begin screening across more than 50 cinemas in Europe, America, and Canada in a phased schedule. Notably, the overseas distribution is being managed by BiosKope Films.
British actress Pik-Sen Lim, who was born in Penang and rose to fame for her role in the sitcom “Mind Your Language”, passed away recently at the age of 80.
Superstar Shakib Khan has returned the Tk 65 lakh government grant allocated for his long-stalled film, “Maya”. The project, which was greenlit under the 2021–22 fiscal year’s government funding scheme, failed to begin production even after three years, drawing widespread criticism and raising questions about the use of public funds in the entertainment sector.
Khaby Lame, the most-followed creator on TikTok, has reportedly left the United States following his brief detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
A good number of films and series have already been released based on true events, particularly of wars and tragic incidents. For instance, “The Railway Man”, based on the Bhopal gas leakage created a stir amongst the audience.
In a recent episode of "Koffee with Karan", Rani Mukerji took the audience on an emotional journey, unveiling previously undisclosed details about her marriage to Aditya Chopra. The actress, who had shared news of her 2014 wedding on social media, opened up about the intimate ceremony in Italy and the absence of Aditya's late father, Yash Chopra.
The long-anticipated web-film, “Something Like An Autobiography” or simply “Autobiography”, is all set to premiere today. This marks the inaugural release of Chorki’s anthology series, “Ministry of Love”, consisting of 12 films hitting the OTT platform tonight at 8 pm.
Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of West Bengal in India, has recently ventured into composing music, with the renowned singer Arijit Singh lending his voice to her creation.
In a nostalgic yet contemporary move, American author and journalist Candace Bushnell, the creator of the iconic classic "Sex and the City", is set to bring a fresh perspective to the world of dating with an unscripted series, titled "Is There Still Sex in The City".
The shooting of the one-hour fiction was completed in Narayanganj. Sarker Raunak Ripon, well known for his acting in hit web-series like “Karagar” and “Mohanagar 2” and, had earlier directed Afran Nisho and Mousumi Hamid-starrer “Ami Obhineta” and Shamol Mawla and Nazia Haque Orsha-starrer “Kobitar Kormoshala”.
An intriguing biopic shedding light on the early life of former US President Donald Trump, titled "The Apprentice" has commenced filming, boasting an ensemble cast of notable stars.
The much-awaited moment has arrived for “Money Heist” enthusiasts, with the release of the inaugural trailer of the prequel spin-off series, "Berlin". Promising a narrative revolving around Pedro Alonso's cherished character, Andres de Fonollosa, a trusted friend and associate of the Professor, the show is set to captivate audiences.
Mosharraf Karim, the esteemed Bangladeshi actor, graced the Ashokenagar Drama Festival in West Bengal this year, where he inaugurated the six-day event alongside Bratya Basu, a renowned actor-producer from the region. His active participation in two noteworthy incidents during the festival has sparked significant attention and discussion.
Hollywood actress Julia Roberts proclaimed her new film "Leave The World Behind" is a multilayered disaster thriller that allowed her to play someone very different from herself.
