Trump floats licence threat against TV networks after Jimmy Kimmel suspension

Trump, speaking aboard Air Force One, accused networks of being overwhelmingly negative toward him. “They give me only bad publicity,” he told reporters. “I would think maybe their licence should be taken away.”
19 September 2025, 06:24 AM

Festive drop ‘Pujar Gaan’ brings Anirban Bhattacharya back in the spotlight

Only weeks ago, another of his songs, “Tumi Masti Korbe Jani”, went viral after a live concert, a cheeky satire aimed at three stalwarts of West Bengal politics.
19 September 2025, 06:14 AM

Two festival-honoured films, ‘Fereshteh’ and ‘Barir Naam Shahana’, now in Bangladeshi theatres

After travelling the international festival circuit, two acclaimed films — “Fereshteh” and “Barir Naam Shahana” — are finally being released for audiences in Bangladesh. Starting today, both titles will screen across local theatres. Alongside these, Japanese anime blockbuster “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” has also been showing since Tuesday (September 16) at Star Cineplex.
19 September 2025, 06:09 AM

Five Bangladeshi films vie for Oscar International Feature selection

Five Bangladeshi films have been submitted for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. The Bangladesh Oscar Committee will select one title to represent the country.
19 September 2025, 04:42 AM

Runa revitalised with new accolade

Runa Khan has long been recognised as one of Bangladesh’s most versatile screen performers, moving from children’s programming to the country’s most prestigious film awards.  Her latest triumph came at the Blender’s Choice–The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2024, where she earned the Popular Best Supporting Actor (Female) award for her layered performance in Kajal Arefin Ome’s acclaimed series “Osomoy”.
19 September 2025, 04:18 AM

Emerging director Nasser unveils new short film ‘Ojana Shohore’

“Ojana Shohore” tells the story of two strangers who unexpectedly cross paths while wandering through a city, leading to an emotional journey of connection and discovery. The 11-minute short film has been directed by Nasser Hasib Siddiqui, best known for his work in advertising but here showcasing his artistic sensibility and storytelling craft in cinema.
18 September 2025, 13:27 PM

July uprising documentary ‘Amad’s Dream’ garners international accolades

The film was officially selected for the prestigious Anatolia International Film Festival and the Golden Bridge Istanbul Short Film Festival, and has received honorary awards at the East Village New York Film Festival and the Athens International Art Film Festival.
18 September 2025, 06:38 AM

Sydney Sweeney reportedly offered Rs 530 crore for Bollywood debut

Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney may soon make her Bollywood debut, with reports suggesting she has been approached for one of India’s most expensive films to date. According to The Sun, the “Euphoria” and “Anyone But You” actress has been offered a staggering £45 million (over ₹530 crore) package to headline the project.
18 September 2025, 05:42 AM

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ wraps up with a movie finale

Prime Video has announced that “The Summer I Turned Pretty” will conclude with a feature film, giving fans a cinematic farewell to the beloved young adult saga. The announcement was made in Paris as part of the celebrations marking the close of the show’s third and final season.
18 September 2025, 05:23 AM

Monihar Cinema Hall, a 42-year landmark in Jashore, set to close

Monihar Cinema Hall in Jashore – often described as the country’s largest single-screen theatre and once a destination for film lovers from Japan, Korea, Africa, Australia, Russia, and England – is preparing to shut its doors after 42 years. Plans are underway to demolish the historic venue to make way for an expanded market and a residential hotel, owner Ziaul Islam Mithu confirmed.
18 September 2025, 04:38 AM

Abir Chatterjee, Tota Roy Choudhury to Lead Srijit Mukherji’s ‘Emperor vs Sarat Chandra’

Actors Abir Chatterjee and Tota Roy Choudhury are set to headline Srijit Mukherji’s upcoming period drama “Emperor vs Sarat Chandra”, the director confirmed to The Telegraph Online.
18 September 2025, 04:22 AM

‘Metro… In Dino’ captures love in its chaos

“Metro… In Dino,” currently trending at No 4 on Netflix, plunges viewers into the messy, unpredictable, and deeply human world of modern love. Director Anurag Basu returns with his signature intertwining narratives, tracing the lives of four couples across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata, and Pune as they wrestle with desire, loyalty, heartbreak, and self-discovery. At its core, the film probes the nuances of contemporary relationships, exploring the spaces between desire and fidelity, longing and responsibility, routine and excitement. Basu never shies away from the uncomfortable: questions of infidelity, emotional neglect, and the tension between individual ambition and shared life are addressed head-on, yet never in a preachy way. His storytelling is deliberate, oscillating between comedy, melancholy, and romantic whimsy in a way that mirrors the characters’ own emotional unpredictability.
18 September 2025, 04:00 AM

ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' off air after remarks about Kirk

"‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ will be pre-empted indefinitely,” an ABC spokesperson said, without elaborating.
18 September 2025, 03:10 AM

‘Barir Naam Shahana’ to release in theatres across Bangladesh

After winning awards at international film festivals in London, Chicago, Melbourne, Rome, and Mumbai, the much-discussed film “Barir Naam Shahana” is set for release in Bangladesh on September 19, director Leesa Gazi has announced. This marks Gazi’s debut as a feature filmmaker.
17 September 2025, 13:48 PM

Chayanika Chowdhury: 24 years and still going strong

In 2001, Chayanika Chowdhury hadn’t gone to “Light & Shadow” to direct – she had simply dropped by to collect a payment for another project. On that same set, a new script was being discussed, and she casually asked producer Mujibur Rahman about who would be directing it. His answer startled her: “You.” The old saying “Think before you act” never suited her. “I act first and think later,” she laughs. “Within two seconds I said yes.” That impulsive decision became the first step of a filmmaking journey she has now pursued relentlessly for twenty-four years.
17 September 2025, 13:18 PM

‘Wednesday’ season 2 cracks Netflix’s all-time top 10

Season 2 of Netflix’s hit series “Wednesday” has officially entered the streamer’s list of most popular English-language TV shows of all time, racking up 94.5 million views within its first two weeks of Part 2’s release.
17 September 2025, 06:54 AM

New ‘Demon Slayer’ movie hits Star Cineplex

Two more films were released afterward, both performing well by following the path of the first film’s success. Now, a new movie titled “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Castle" is coming to the big screen.
17 September 2025, 06:43 AM

Sergei Bondarchuk Film Club marks 30 years with ‘Jago Hua Savera’ special screening

Sergei Bondarchuk Film Club will mark its 30th anniversary with a two-day festival, “Celebrating Cinema”, at the Russian House (former Russian Cultural Centre) in Dhanmondi on September 20–21.
17 September 2025, 06:06 AM

I dedicate this award to my wife: FS Nayeem

Concluding his statement, the actor addressed aspiring talents in the industry with a message of perseverance. “To any rising actor who is reading this—if you are passionate about your work and truly dedicated, you will definitely reach your goals and leave a mark. Always stay true to your craft.”
16 September 2025, 13:20 PM

HBO Max to launch in Bangladesh

The expansion marks a major push for HBO Max, already the streaming home of iconic franchises like “Harry Potter”, “House of the Dragon”, “The Last of Us”, and Warner Bros. blockbusters including “Superman”, “A Minecraft Movie”, and “Final Destination: Bloodlines”.
16 September 2025, 09:57 AM