Kristen Stewart slams Hollywood for ‘backsliding’ on women’s progress

Stewart, who recently directed “The Chronology of Water”, referenced The Celluloid Ceiling report, which tracks gender representation in film. The study found that only 11 of 2024’s top 100 highest-grossing films were directed by women — a sharp drop from 16 in 2020.
6 November 2025, 05:43 AM

Meghan Markle set for big-screen return after seven years

Meghan Markle is set to make her long-awaited return to acting after seven years in a new film titled “Close Personal Friends”, alongside Lily Collins and Brie Larson, according to multiple outlets.
6 November 2025, 05:18 AM

Star Cineplex celebrates ‘Humayun Ahmed Week’ with four classic films

To commemorate the 77th birth anniversary of noted author and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed on November 13, Star Cineplex has announced a special celebration titled “Humayun Ahmed Week”, running from November 7 to 13.
6 November 2025, 04:53 AM

Animal abuse must stop: Jaya Ahsan

Jaya Ahsan played an instrumental role in ensuring justice for elephants. Responding to a writ filed by popular actress Jaya Ahsan and PAW Foundation Founder and Chairman Rakibul Haque Amil, a court suspended the issuing and renewal of licenses to adopt elephants from the wild.
5 November 2025, 11:50 AM

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz set to reunite for fourth ‘The Mummy’ film

Adventure fans, rejoice — Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are officially returning for another thrilling chapter in “The Mummy” franchise.
5 November 2025, 08:41 AM

Nusraat Faria returns to the big screen with ‘Tribunal’

Popular Bangladeshi actor Nusraat Faria, who has earned acclaim on both sides of the border, is set to make her big-screen return with “Tribunal”, where she will play a woman who stands fearlessly for justice and truth.
5 November 2025, 08:35 AM

Jonathan Bailey named 'sexiest man alive' by People magazine

English actor Jonathan Bailey, who returns to movie theaters this month in the musical film "Wicked: For Good," was named this year's "sexiest man alive" by People magazine on Monday.
5 November 2025, 05:44 AM

Tahsan returns as host of ‘Family Feud Bangladesh’ Season 2

Singer-actor Tahsan Khan is set to return to the host’s chair for the second season of the family entertainment show “Family Feud Bangladesh”. While he has recently stepped back from acting and music, Tahsan noted that he has no plans to give up hosting entirely and will continue to appear in select projects.
5 November 2025, 05:15 AM

Bogura’s Modhuban Cineplex now turned into a community centre

The cinema, modernised a few years ago to meet the demands of a changing audience, had initially raised hopes of revival. But outside the two Eid seasons, the hall struggled to draw enough visitors to cover even its basic operating costs. The losses eventually forced its closure in September this year.
5 November 2025, 05:07 AM

Bangladeshi film ‘Kaffarah’ selected at Cairo International Film Festival

Bangladeshi film “Kaffarah”, directed by Thanvir Chowdhury, has been officially selected for the International Panorama Section at the 46th Cairo International Film Festival.
4 November 2025, 12:16 PM

‘We Were Liars’ author E Lockhart confirms returning cast for Season 2

Author E Lockhart has officially teased the return of several key cast members for Season 2 of “We Were Liars”, the Prime Video adaptation of her best-selling novel.
4 November 2025, 11:33 AM

Jesse Eisenberg to make altruistic kidney donation

Actor Jesse Eisenberg stunned audiences during his recent appearance on NBC’s “Today” show with an unexpected and deeply personal revelation.
4 November 2025, 08:01 AM

The haunting realism of ‘The Long Walk’

The premise is terrifying in its simplicity: one hundred teenage boys must walk without stopping. If they slow down, stumble, or rest, they are executed on the spot by government soldiers. The last survivor wins fame, fortune, and one wish. Everyone else wins a swift, televised death. There are no breaks, no shade, and no reason, just the endless road.
4 November 2025, 06:28 AM

Raihan Rafi’s ‘Andhar’ cast revealed

For a long time, filmmaker Raihan Rafi kept the cast of his upcoming supernatural film “Andhar” tightly under wraps. However, the director finally lifted the curtain on the film’s lineup during Geek Myth’s podcast.
4 November 2025, 05:59 AM

Raspurnima festival to host special Manipuri film screening

Film “Nunshipi” (“Pity Women”), made up of three short films — “Inaphi,” “Tiras”, and “Hunashori”— each telling a separate, heartbreaking story of a working Manipuri woman.
4 November 2025, 05:44 AM

Netflix seals global carriage deal with Yash Raj Films

Netflix has struck a wide-ranging partnership with Yash Raj Films (YRF) to bring the storied studio’s catalogue to subscribers worldwide, rolling out titles in phases tied to festivals, special dates and industry milestones.
4 November 2025, 05:03 AM

‘Noya Manush’ to represent Bangladesh at Kashmir World Film Festival

Filmed in the remote Kanudir Char of Chandpur by cinematographer Komol Chandra Das, the film features songs by Baul Shafi Mondol, Chandana Mazumder, Belal Khan, Animesh Roy, Masa Islam, and Khairul Wasi. The music has been composed by Emon Chowdhury, Mushfiq Litu, and Shovon Roy.
3 November 2025, 13:09 PM

Adnan Al Rajeev’s ‘Ali’ wins another international accolade

Since its festival circuit debut, Ali has been unstoppable—garnering critical praise and multiple awards for its storytelling, performances, and cinematic depth. The latest recognition at Valladolid further cements Adnan Al Rajeev’s reputation as one of Bangladesh’s most promising contemporary filmmakers.
3 November 2025, 10:25 AM

Ritwik Ghatak at 100: Rajshahi home lies in ruins

Once a proud ancestral residence, the Rajshahi home of legendary filmmaker Ritwik Kumar Ghatak now stands in ruins—its walls weathered, rooms overrun by wild growth, and memories fading into dust. Tomorrow marks the 100th birth anniversary of this iconic filmmaker.
3 November 2025, 06:03 AM

‘SNL’ cold open spoofs NYC mayoral debate with Miles Teller as Cuomo and Ramy Youssef as Mamdani

The latest episode of “Saturday Night Live” opened with a sharp political parody of the New York City mayoral debate, featuring Miles Teller as former Governor Andrew Cuomo, Ramy Youssef as Assembly member Zohran Mamdani, and Shane Gillis as Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels.
3 November 2025, 05:34 AM