‘Bend It Like Beckham’ sequel in the works, confirms director Gurinder Chadha

“Bend It Like Beckham”, made on a modest £3.5 million budget, became an unexpected box office sensation, grossing nearly £60 million worldwide. The film follows a British-Indian teenager who defies family expectations to pursue her love of football.
27 July 2025, 05:57 AM

Filming to resume in Uttara after breakthrough agreement

Television shooting activities are set to resume in Uttara’s Sector 4 after a breakthrough was reached between local authorities and industry professionals. 
27 July 2025, 05:04 AM

Mosharraf Karim, Shamim Zaman, and AKM Hasan reunite on screen for new drama

Actors Mosharraf Karim, Shamim Zaman, and A K M Hasan– who first formed a bond in the early 1990s; are set to share the screen once again.
26 July 2025, 07:45 AM

Bangladeshi classic ‘Surja Dighal Bari’ set for open-air screening in Australia

Following the screening of “Jibon Theke Neya”, another iconic Bangladeshi film, “Surja Dighal Bari”, is set to be showcased in Australia. The film, which centres on the resilience of a woman named Joygun amid life’s struggles, will be screened on August 3 at a special venue called Zamindar Bari.
26 July 2025, 04:31 AM

Duronto TV to kick off 32nd season with new shows and cartoon series

Additionally, the new season of Duronto TV will also feature shows such as “Rong Beronger Golpo”, “Duronto Shastho Duronto Mon”, “The Smurfs”, “Sweet Little Monsters”, “Sisimpur”, “The Art Room”, “Mia and Me”, and more.
25 July 2025, 11:49 AM

Totini and Tawsif’s new family drama takes YouTube by storm

A light-hearted family drama titled “Beshi Bole Bulbuli” has taken YouTube by storm since its release on July 23, crossing half a million views within just 10 hours on CMV’s official channel. The drama features popular actors Totini and Tawsif Mahbub in lead roles, with direction by Rubel Hasan and a screenplay written by Mezbah Uddin Sumon.
25 July 2025, 09:57 AM

Sharman Joshi to make Tollywood debut opposite Susmita Chatterjee

Popular Bollywood actor Sharman Joshi is all set to make his debut in Tollywood. For the first time, the actor will appear in a Bengali film, opposite noted Indian actress Susmita Chatterjee. The film is being directed by MN Raj and jointly produced by Meher Entertainment Ventures, Himani Films, and Floating Water.
25 July 2025, 06:02 AM

Pakistani star offers condolences after Milestone crash

The FT-7 BGI jet crashing into Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Uttara on July 21, 2025, has left the nation in shock and despair. The incident took the lives of at least 34 people, including the pilot, teachers, and many young students, and injured over 150.
25 July 2025, 05:26 AM

I was told I’d never make it as a star: Joaquin Phoenix

Phoenix went on to prove his critics wrong. He has since earned four Academy Award nominations, winning Best Actor for his dark and layered portrayal in “Joker”. He’s also claimed Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival for his haunting role in Lynne Ramsay’s “You Were Never Really Here”.
25 July 2025, 05:11 AM

‘E! News’ cancelled after 32-year run

After more than three decades on air, celebrity news programme “E! News” has been cancelled once again. The show will air new episodes until September 25 before going off-air, as part of the E! network’s transition under the newly established company Versant, formerly known as SpinCo.
25 July 2025, 04:01 AM

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71

Emergency responders were dispatched to Hogan’s Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday morning following reports of a cardiac arrest. Police vehicles and ambulances were seen outside the residence, where Hogan was reportedly taken away on a stretcher.
24 July 2025, 16:16 PM

Uttara Welfare Association’s sudden ban on shooting houses sparks outrage among artistes

Former General Secretary of the Actors’ Association and actor Raonak Hasan wrote, “A notice has been issued from the Uttara Sector-4 Welfare Association to stop shooting activities. Various types of offices operate in residential areas. There are hundreds of schools and multiple types of businesses. But only shooting seems to be a problem! Similar attempts have been made in the past. Those issues were resolved through specific guidelines jointly formulated by the relevant organisations, the local Member of Parliament, the City Corporation, and the police administration. I hope the same will happen this time as well. I call upon all concerned parties to pay attention to this matter.”
24 July 2025, 14:09 PM

‘No one has the right to tell me what to wear’

She concluded her post by criticising the societal obsession with controlling women. “This is the harsh reality we face daily. Society seems obsessed with ‘fixing’ women as if that’s the ultimate virtue. But let me say this: it is your own actions that determine your path, not your control over others, and certainly not over women.”
24 July 2025, 11:53 AM

Ike Barinholtz nears deal to play Elon Musk in OpenAI film ‘Artificial’

Emmy-nominated actor Ike Barinholtz is reportedly in negotiations to portray Elon Musk in Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming film “Artificial”, a comedic drama set in the high-stakes world of artificial intelligence (AI).
24 July 2025, 07:33 AM

Netflix renews ‘Wednesday’ for Season 3 ahead of Season 2 premiere

This time, Wednesday returns to Nevermore to confront a mysterious new enemy while trying to save her werewolf roommate Enid.
24 July 2025, 06:51 AM

Benedict Cumberbatch criticises Hollywood’s environmental impact

Acclaimed actor Benedict Cumberbatch has taken aim at Hollywood for its lack of sustainability, calling the entertainment industry “grossly wasteful” and urging significant changes in how productions manage resources.
24 July 2025, 04:25 AM

Hans Zimmer to compose alongside Labrinth for ‘Euphoria’ Season 3

Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer has joined the third season of HBO’s acclaimed drama series “Euphoria”, alongside returning composer Labrinth.
24 July 2025, 04:07 AM

Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Bandar’ starring Bobby Deol to premiere at TIFF 2025

Bobby Deol’s upcoming film “Bandar (Monkey in a Cage)”, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, is set to have its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2025.
23 July 2025, 12:04 PM

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ will bring Peter Parker back to his roots

Marvel Studios is heading back to basics with its next Spider-Man installment, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”, bringing Tom Holland’s Peter Parker back to the gritty streets of New York City to tackle local crime instead of multiverse chaos.
23 July 2025, 05:48 AM

Venice Film Fest to launch with global stars, acclaimed directors, and Oscar contenders

This year’s competition features an impressive lineup of A-listers. Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Emma Stone, Dwayne Johnson, Adam Sandler, and Idris Elba are all attached to major premieres. Stone reunites with Yorgos Lanthimos for “Bugonia”, an English-language remake of the Korean sci-fi comedy “Save the Green Planet!” Meanwhile, Clooney leads Noah Baumbach’s latest, “Jay Kelly”, playing a well-known actor navigating Europe alongside his longtime manager.
23 July 2025, 05:10 AM