In a landmark weekend for both Apple and Hollywood, Brad Pitt’s high-stakes racing drama “F1” has roared into the global box office with $55.6 million in domestic earnings, securing the tech giant its first theatrical hit. The film also clocked in a robust $88.4 million from 78 international markets, pushing its worldwide total to $144 million after just three days.

Directed by Subhrajit Mitra, this historical drama explores the life of the iconic bandit-turned-revolutionary, Devi Chaudhurani, a pivotal figure in Bengal’s anti-colonial struggle during the Sannyasi-Fakir Rebellion.

His return marks a significant moment for fans of the original “Hera Pheri” (2000), a film that redefined Bollywood comedy with its perfect storm of slapstick, satire and memorable one-liners. Rawal’s portrayal of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte—equal parts charming, chaotic, and comically tragic—remains a cultural touchstone more than two decades later.

Actor Chanchal Chowdhury has posted a humorous tribute to Zahid Hasan on Facebook, celebrating his character Jahangir from the film “Utshob”. The caricature, drawn by Chanchal himself, was captioned with a witty remark: “Recognise this gentleman? That’s the infamous Jahangir… Watch ‘Utshob’ to see him in action!”

Jagorony Theatre is set to stage its 21st production titled “Kadamati”, following an extensive rehearsal phase and technical preview. The play will premiere on July 4 at the Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Bangladesh Mohila Samity. Written by Aniket Pal and directed by Debashish Ghosh, the play brings forth an intimate narrative of displacement and longing.

Following his Tollywood debut last year with Srijit Mukherji’s “Padatik”, Chanchal Chowdhury is set to appear in another Kolkata-based film. Titled “Tridhara”, the film will mark his first on-screen collaboration with acclaimed Indian actress Rituparna Sengupta. Veteran actor Kaushik Ganguly will also join the cast. The project will be directed by Amitabh Bhattacharya.

Actor Vin Diesel has confirmed that “Fast and Furious 11” is scheduled for release in April 2027, adding that the upcoming instalment may feature the return of Brian O’Conner, the late Paul Walker’s iconic character.

More than 500 filmmakers, critics, actors and cinephiles from across the globe—including Guillermo del Toro, Sofia Coppola, Pedro Almodóvar, Barry Jenkins and Julianne Moore—contributed to the selection process. Each participant named their top 10 films released since January 1, 2000. The Times compiled these responses into a definitive list that reflects the evolving cinematic landscape of the last quarter-century.

Directed by Shamim Shagor and written by Momena Chowdhury herself, the production offers a layered exploration of memory, silence, and a woman’s quiet defiance against a lifetime of emotional erosion.

Renowned Bangladeshi musician SI Sumon has returned to the music scene with his new single, “Boka Manush”, now available on his official YouTube channel.

What was supposed to be a conversation on Jaya’s spectacular success in both “Taandob” and “Utshob” soon turned into a pseudo-political discussion on the future of women in the country. How could it not? The entire country has meanwhile been shaken to its core after the brutal rape of a woman in Cumilla.

Bangladeshi rock band Nirjhor completed 25 years of its musical journey last on the first week of June. To celebrate the occasion, a "25th Nirjhor" concert was held last Friday (June 27) at Jatra Biroti in Dhaka.

“Mastul” has not been selected for the main competition at Kazan but for a special category.

After a 14-year hiatus, the legendary Bangladeshi band Uccharon, originally formed by pop pioneer Azam Khan, is set to make a comeback. The announcement was made by Azam Khan’s daughter, Aroni Khan, during the “Guru Reloaded” event held on June 22 in Dhaka, commemorating the singer’s death anniversary.

Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of Netflix's global hit "Squid Game", revealed that the show's shadowy VIPs were inspired by real-world oligarchs and tech billionaires who, in his view, no longer hide their grip on power.

Jaideep Ahlawat, known for his role in “Paatal Lok”, is set to play a significant character in the upcoming third season of “The Family Man”, Amazon Prime Video’s acclaimed espionage thriller. The platform released a first-look teaser yesterday, offering a glimpse of what's to come.

Actor Ileana D’Cruz has welcomed her second child with husband Michael Dolan. The 38-year-old shared the heartwarming news early Saturday on social media, revealing that the boy was born on June 19.

The cast features Zahid Hasan, Jaya Ahsan, Chanchal Chowdhury, Aupee Karim, Tariq Anam Khan, Intekhab Dinar, Sadia Ayman, and Shoumya Joyti, among others.

HSBC Bangladesh hosted an intimate soiree "Abar Eshechhe Ashar" last night, with the timeless songs of Rabindranath Tagore, the maestro whose verses have etched the beauty of Bangla's monsoon into the hearts of millions.

Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who once explored the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in his 2001 film “AI Artificial Intelligence”, is now voicing firm opposition to using AI in creative aspects of filmmaking.