Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, who recently acquired an Oscar for the documentary “No Other Land”, was brutally assaulted by Israeli settlers and soldiers last Monday night. His co-director, Yuval Abraham, has now alleged that the US Academy “US Academy declined to publicly support [him] while Hamdan was beaten and tortured by Israeli soldiers and settlers.”

Afran Nisho has once again captivated audiences—this time not on screen, but through a striking promotional appearance for his upcoming film “Daagi”. The popular actor was recently spotted in a prisoner’s uniform, numbered ‘786’, handcuffed and flanked by two men dressed as police officers, in a scene that instantly sparked buzz on social media.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has been facing death threats since last year, with his brother-in-law also affected by the terror caused by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. As a result, Salman now lives under tight security, his life revolving around his home and shooting sets.

In recent days, the internet has been swept by a wave of Studio Ghibli-inspired images, generated using OpenAI’s latest native image tool. From fan-made portraits to reimagined film scenes, the AI trend is gaining momentum. However, a resurfaced clip of co-founder Hayao Miyazaki has reignited debate, as he criticises this kind of work, describing it as an “insult to life itself.”

Shooting for “Tandob”, directed by Raihan Rafi, has commenced this week at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC). Actors Shakib Khan and Jaya Ahsan have already joined the production.

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has launched a brand-new YouTube channel under his production banner, Aamir Khan Productions, titled “Aamir Khan Talkies”. The channel is set to allow fans an intimate look at the art of filmmaking through rare behind-the-scenes moments, exclusive interviews, and untold stories from some of Indian cinema’s most beloved films.

Netflix has officially announced a new live-action adaptation of “Scooby-Doo”, with an eight-episode season currently in development.

Marvel Studios has officially announced the ensemble cast for “Avengers: Doomsday”, helmed by the dynamic directing duo Joe and Anthony Russo. The cinematic juggernaut is set to hit theatres on May 1, 2026, with its direct follow-up, “Avengers: Secret Wars”, arriving a year later on May 7, 2027.

Popular actor Afran Nisho surprised fans by lending his voice to the title track of his upcoming Eid release “Daagi”, marking his first-ever playback performance in a film.

From heartthrob romantic characters to socially charged roles, Siam Ahmed has steadily established himself as one of Dhallywood’s most versatile and dependable stars. With acclaimed performances in films like “Poramon 2”, “Dohon”, “Mridha Vs Mridha”, and “Fagun Haway”, he has become a familiar name to cinephiles. As Eid draws near, the actor returns to the silver screen with “Jongli”—a film he describes as one of his most personal projects yet.

Just weeks after standing in the global spotlight at the Oscars in Los Angeles, where he accepted an award for “No Other Land”, a documentary chronicling the plight of his West Bank village– Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal now bears the physical scars of a brutal assault.

HBO has reportedly found its Rubeus Hagrid for the upcoming “Harry Potter” series.

As the nation observes Independence Day today, television channels nationwide have lined up a range of special broadcasts throughout the day.

Not too long ago, Tama Mirza impressed critics with her performance in Raihan Rafi’s web-series “Amalnama”, released on Chorki. Nowadays, the actress is busy promoting her upcoming Eid release “Daagi”, in which she stars alongside Afran Nisho in the lead role. This Shihab Shaheen directorial received its censor certificate last Monday.

This year "The Electric State" arrived as one of Netflix’s most expensive gambits, a film burdened not only by a budget that exceeds $300 million but also by a creative lineage that promises much. The Russo brothers, known for their mastery of blockbuster spectacle in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), bring their vision to a film set against the dystopian backdrop of a desolate, near-future world where robots and humanity are in a state of uneasy coexistence. Based on the acclaimed illustrated novel of the same name by Simon Stålenhag, the film stars Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, and Anthony Mackie. Despite the star power, the enormous investment, and the high expectations surrounding its release, "The Electric State" struggles to live up to its ambitious premise, leaving us to wonder where it all went wrong.

After much speculation, the upcoming Eid release "Borbaad", starring superstar Shakib Khan, has received its clearance from the Bangladesh Film Certification Board.

Fans of actor Shakib Khan staged a human chain in front of the Bangladesh Film Censor Board today, demanding the uncut release of the upcoming Eid film “Borbaad”.

Emraan Hashmi took to social media yesterday to announce “Awarapan 2”, the sequel to his hit 2007 action film “Awarapan”. Set to hit theatres on April 3, 2026, the film is written by Bilal Siddiqi and directed by Nitin Kakkar (“Jawaani Jaaneman”).

After more than a decade, popular actress Nusrat Imrose Tisha is set to return to Bangladesh Television (BTV) through its upcoming Eid special magazine programme “Anandamela”. The actress will be seen performing to a medley of three songs for the show.

ATN Bangla has announced an eight-day special programming schedule to celebrate Eid-u-Fitr featuring 30 dramas, 8 telefilms, and 15 films. The channel will moreover host the TV premiere of seven Bangladeshi movies as part of the lineup.