Davis, who also played the goblin Griphook in the movies, will not be revisiting that role. Instead, Griphook will be taken on by British actor Leigh Gill, known for his performances in Joker and its sequel “Joker: Folie à Deux”. The announcement was made by the show’s producers on social media, immediately igniting excitement among fans eager to see the beloved professor once again on screen.

Sadhika Srijoni Tania, accompanied by researcher–performer Simon Zakaria, has carried the haunting resonance of ancient Bengali “Charyapada” across Europe throughout August, reviving a thousand-year-old tradition in new cultural landscapes. From university lecture halls to radio waves and open-air stages, the pair transformed what is often treated as brittle manuscript material into a living, breathing performance.

Dwayne Johnson delivered the most emotional moment yet at this year’s Venice Film Festival as his new film “The Smashing Machine” earned a thunderous 15-minute standing ovation on Monday night, sparking immediate Oscar buzz for the actor.

Channel i is expanding its acclaimed agricultural programming with a brand-new show titled “Chhotoder Krishi”, following the legacy of the popular series “Hridoye Mati O Manush”.

Bookstore and café Biblion, located in Mirpur 6, is set to host two special programmes throughout September—“Shilpo Kolpo Golpo”, a creative workshop for children, and a screening-discussion series on the works of Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami.

2025 continues to be a busy year for Jaya Ahsan, with multiple releases across Bangladesh and West Bengal. Following the theatrical release of “Putulnacher Itikatha” in August, fans who missed “Jaya Aar Sharmin” in cinemas will soon get another chance to watch it on OTT.

Bangladeshi film “Betar” (Radio) has been officially selected for the West Meets East Screenplay Lab 2026, set to be held from January 11 to 14 as part of the 24th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF). The lab will feature ten international projects.

Upon her return from the United States, actress and dancer Parsa Evana brought back more than just fond memories of a lovely holiday with her mother. She also gained valuable training in both acting and dance.

Organised by left-wing groups from Italy’s northeast, the rally drew an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 people, many waving Palestinian flags as they moved through the Lido district toward the festival grounds—just as the Hollywood blockbuster “Frankenstein” prepared for its red-carpet premiere.

“Emperor vs Sarat Chandra” will explore that era of heightened political drama—the writing and reception of the novel, its banning, and the broader turbulence of Bengal’s politics at the time. Mukherji confirmed that the screenplay is complete, with pre-production in motion. Shooting is expected to begin in November this year, backed by producers SVF and DAG Creative Media. Casting is underway, though the director is keeping names under wraps for now.

British actor Jude Law has portrayed a wide range of characters throughout his acclaimed career, but his latest role demanded unusual preparation. The 52-year-old star admitted he became “obsessive” about watching Russian President Vladimir Putin while preparing to play him in “The Wizard of the Kremlin”. The film, directed by Olivier Assayas, had its premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

A new comic series titled “Hit Man” is being developed for children and teenagers, with cartoonist Sohani finalising the designs of all characters. After much anticipation, Sohani has finally found her desired face for the lead character — none other than popular actor Niloy Alamgir.

What I didn’t know as a child was that this gentle figure was, in many ways, a rebel. Mustafa Monwar’s art was never just about puppets or paintings. It was about freedom, about expression, and about believing that children deserve more than entertainment; they deserve hope, creativity, and courage.

“Superman”, the first film in the rather promising new DC Cinematic Universe reboot, is above all a callback to the good old days. Its director, James Gunn, who is also navigating the new DC terrain alongside Peter Safran, delivers a movie rooted in the heart and essence of the comic books we grew up reading, and true to his words, especially “Superman: Birthright”, “All-Star Superman”, and “Superman for All Seasons”. On top of that, Clark Kent's look and sensibilities in the movie are so unapologetically canonical that they conjure comforting whiffs of growing up watching “Smallville” and the iconic animated series “Justice League Unlimited”. Having acknowledged as much, I will abstain from comparing it to the previous iteration of DC, which Zack Snyder helmed for the most part. There is simply no point in dredging up past committed creative choices that were transparently communicated and developed, while they lasted.

A performance hits the landmark of being memorable when it offers elements to make the audience think while leaving them with realistic realisations. In the same spirit, the dance drama “Crested Ibises” unfolds a profound meditation on the fragile relationship between humans and the natural world.

A Reuters investigation has found that Meta created dozens of flirty social-media chatbots using the names and likenesses of celebrities like Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway, and Selena Gomez without their consent.

Celebrated Pakistani playback singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, whose voice has mesmerised listeners across South Asia, is set to release a new Bangla track. This time, he has joined forces with Bangladeshi singer Rubayyat Jahan for a duet titled “Tumi Amar Prem Piyasha”.

A new Bangladeshi short film, “Naobibi”, has been filmed, highlighting the fragile ecosystem of the Haor wetlands and the looming impact of climate change.

Every few years, Bollywood offers a story of maternal heroism, where a mother becomes both protector and saviour, taking centre stage in a narrative traditionally dominated by male leads. "Maa" enters this lineage with Kajol in the titular role, a choice that immediately draws attention. The film, currently streaming on Netflix, blends horror with mythology to weave a narrative that pits a mother’s fierce love against supernatural forces rooted in Bengali folklore. Set in Chandrapur, West Bengal, the story is anchored in the legend of Raktabeej and the fierce presence of Kali Maa, aiming to merge ancient myth with contemporary familial stakes. On paper, the premise is ambitious: a mother willing to defy mortal and supernatural odds to protect her child, all while exploring broader social themes, particularly the value of a girl child in a patriarchal setting.

Made 91 years ago, “Dhruva” (1934) is the sole film Kazi Nazrul Islam directed—co-helmed with Satyendranath Dey—and is widely noted in Bengali cinema history for placing the national poet behind the camera as both director and actor.