The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) inaugurated its 50th edition yesterday, with an 11-day lineup of premieres and bold new voices from around the world. Running through September 14, the festival will screen hundreds of films across downtown venues, reaffirming its status as a leading autumn showcase.

The anguished final pleas of a 5-year-old Palestinian girl trapped in a car under Israeli fire are retold in "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a searing new film that received a rapturous premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday.

On the 84th birth anniversary of legendary Bangladeshi actor, director, and producer Bulbul Ahmed (1941–2010), his eldest daughter, Tahsin Farzana Tilottoma, is paying homage to her father’s enduring legacy with a musical tribute titled “Mohanayoker Gaan.”

The ninth instalment of Warner Bros’ blockbuster horror franchise “The Conjuring” hits Star Cineplex today, September 5, the same day as its global release.

John C McGinley will reprise his iconic role as the sharp-tongued Dr Perry Cox in ABC’s upcoming reboot of “Scrubs”. The actor is set to appear as a recurring character, joining fellow original cast members Zach Braff (JD), Donald Faison (Turk), Sarah Chalke (Elliot), and Judy Reyes (Carla), all of whom have confirmed their return. There is also speculation that Ken Jenkins and Neil Flynn may come back as Bob Kelso and Janitor.

DC fans won’t have to wait too long for the return of the “Man of Steel”. James Gunn has officially announced that the sequel to “Superman” will be titled “Superman: Man of Tomorrow” and will hit theatres worldwide on July 9, 2027.

Actor Nasir Uddin Khan, who earned wide acclaim for his performance in “Myself Allen Swapon”, is set to appear in a new web film titled “Noya Note”. The film’s first-look poster was unveiled on Tuesday (Septembr 2) evening, sparking curiosity among audiences.

“The Dead Dance” appears on an extended edition of Gaga’s album “Mayhem”, now available on streaming platforms, alongside two fresh tracks, “Can’t Stop the High” and “Kill for Love”, Speculation about the video first surfaced in July, when Gaga was spotted filming with Burton at Mexico City’s haunting Island of the Dolls. At Spotify and Netflix’s “Wednesday” Graveyard Gala last week, she confirmed both the single and her cameo on the show.

Actor and filmmaker Nandita Das has been named to the seven-member competition jury at the 30th Busan International Film Festival, where Korean director Na Hong-jin will serve as jury president, the festival announced Wednesday (September 3).

Chattogram is set to host its first-ever “Chattogram International All Women Film Festival 2025,” a three-day celebration of women filmmakers from Bangladesh and abroad. The festival opens today at Alliance Française de Chittagong and will run through September 6, with screenings scheduled daily from 4pm to 8pm. Entry is free and open to the public.

With just two films under her belt, Mondera Chakroborty has already managed to gain a massive following on social media. Her glamorous avatar, soothing expressions, and alluring screen presence have made her one of the most talked-about actresses in showbiz.

I found myself wondering why an animated film had suddenly taken the world by storm, topping Netflix’s global charts. Animated titles rarely reach this kind of universal acclaim unless they are tied to a massive franchise, and yet here was "KPop Demon Hunters", a seemingly niche story about idols battling demons, sitting at number one. Curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to dive in. What I found was a film that managed to wrap a playful premise around a surprisingly layered commentary on fame, identity, and the relentless machine of modern pop culture.

Gaga, who recently announced that her new single “The Dead Dance” will be released today as part of the series’ soundtrack, said she was thrilled to join the project. “I’m a huge fan of the show and had so much fun appearing in it to support ‘The Dead Dance’,” she said.

Young filmmaker Nuhash Humayun has carved out a niche for himself in the horror genre. At a recent event organised by the Dhaka University Film Society, he opened up about his journey as a filmmaker, the challenges of making horror films in Bangladesh, and his ambitions for the international stage.

The 16th edition of the International Inter-University Short Film Festival (IIUSFF), organised by the Dhaka University Film Society, concluded on September 2 after a vibrant three-day run at the TSC premises of Dhaka University.

Paramount Pictures has officially struck a landmark deal with Microsoft-owned Activision to bring the blockbuster video game franchise “Call of Duty” to cinemas for the first time.

Although Chanchal Chowdhury has not worked extensively in Tollywood, his popularity in West Bengal is as high as it is in Bangladesh. This has often brought him invitations to events across the border, where he has received awards and honours. On Sunday (August 31) night, the fifth Bengal International Excellence Award and the second Kolkata Ratna Samman ceremony were held at a hotel in Kolkata, where Chanchal was present as a guest of honour. He was presented with the Bengal International Excellence Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to acting.

Hosne Ara Putul happens to be one of those rare actresses whose very first role etched her into the audience’s memory. She instantly became a household name in the 1990s when she took on the role of Jhuma in the iconic BTV drama “Kothao Keu Nei”. Even today, more than three decades later, many still affectionately call her by that name.

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.

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.