The final trailer for Marvel’s upcoming film “Fantastic Four: First Steps” has been released, offering a closer look at one of the most formidable villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)—Galactus. Ahead of its July 25 release, the trailer promises a visually arresting journey, blending retro-futurism with cosmic scale, and setting the stage for emotional turmoil, heroism, and planetary peril.

Denis Villeneuve is going from “Dune” to Bond. Amazon MGM Studios announced Wednesday that Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond movie. The untitled film will be the first since the studio took creative reins of the storied film franchise after decades of control by the Broccoli family.

The curtain fell on the 1st Jagannath University National Film Festival 2025 on Wednesday (June 25) at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s Chitrashala Auditorium. Organised by the Jagannath University Film Society, with support from Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, the three-day festival began on June 23.

Chattogram’s pioneering multiplex Silver Screen, which opened in August 2018 with the promise of a modern cinema exhibition, has permanently closed down—quietly and without formal announcement. Located at Finlay Square, Silver Screen was the port city’s first multiplex and enjoyed initial success with strong audience turnout.

"Snow White" star Rachel Zegler has opened up about facing online trolling, especially following her casting in the upcoming Disney live-action remake. Despite receiving backlash—ranging from criticism of her role to comments about her views on the original tale—Zegler said she actively chooses not to adopt a “victim mindset.”

Prime Video has officially confirmed that “The Family Man” is returning for a third season, unveiling the first-look poster and announcing the ensemble cast. Starring Manoj Bajpayee, the upcoming instalment of the hit espionage thriller is expected to arrive soon, with a 2025 release window already announced earlier by the platform.

After being stuck at the certification board for nearly two years, “Anyadin…” is finally set to see the light of day. The film will be released in cinemas this July, confirmed producer Sara Afreen. However, the exact release date has yet to be announced.

Tyler Perry’s "Straw", currently streaming on Netflix, is a volatile cocktail of social critique, melodrama, and searing urgency, propelled by Taraji P Henson’s powerhouse performance. The film plunges headlong into the merciless pressure cooker of systemic injustice and personal breakdown, following Janiyah, a single Black mother whose life unravels over the course of one catastrophically bad day.

Hollywood heavyweights Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt shared the red carpet at the London premiere of “F1”, marking their first public reunion in 31 years since co-starring in 1994’s “Interview With the Vampire”. Cruise surprised fans with his appearance, supporting Pitt’s latest film, a high-octane racing drama directed by “Top Gun: Maverick’s” Joseph Kosinski.

The three-day event, organised by the university’s Film Society in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, opened on Monday (June 23) at the Chitrashala Auditorium of the Academy. The festival is being held under the theme “Where Stories Take Flight.”

Tanim Noor’s “Utshob” continues to draw crowds in its third week, with ticket sales exceeding Tk 2 crore within just 16 days of release. The star-studded film has maintained strong audience turnout, much to the delight of its director.

When Zarin Mahmood Shairy stepped onto the stage at Ms Global World Universal 2025–2026, she wasn’t just walking toward a crown—she was walking through a story years in the making.

JK Rowling has voiced strong support for HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” television adaptation, calling the first two episodes “SO, SO, SO GOOD!” in a recent post on X. Though she’s not writing for the series directly, Rowling confirmed she’s been “working closely with the extremely talented writers.”

A bold, intimate exploration of womanhood across three generations, “Just A Joke, Darling” features performances by Sharmeen Akhee, Sangeeta Chowdhury, and Shaptorshi Rahman. It traces themes of ambition, trauma, and motherhood, offering a quiet but powerful narrative that lingers long after viewing.

The archive currently houses 318 black-and-white films and 5,127 colour films. All materials are stored in six state-of-the-art climate-controlled vaults designed for long-term preservation.

“Bangla cinema is now reaching audiences across the globe with honour. At a time when our films are doing well, a vested quarter has launched a conspiracy to destroy this progress. The films that are performing well are being targeted for piracy. I would say, this is not just a conspiracy against our cinema—it’s a conspiracy against the country,” said Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan.

Salman Khan made a powerful return to “The Great Indian Kapil Show” yesterday, opening the new season as its very first guest. Dismissing speculation about his appearance, Salman looked remarkably fit, perhaps the best he has in recent times. Nevertheless, behind his composed exterior, he continues to battle serious health conditions.

Russell Crowe is set to guide Henry Cavill through the world of immortals in the upcoming “Highlander” reboot. The duo is reuniting after Crowe played Superman’s father in Zack Snyder’s DC Universe, where Cavill starred as the Man of Steel.

Following the success of “Insaaf”, director Sanjoy Somadder has officially announced that work on “Insaaf 2” is underway, with a targeted release slated for next year's Eid-ul-Azha. The sequel promises to be bigger in scale, continuing the story with the original cast, including Mosharraf Karim, Sariful Razz, Tasnia Farin, and Chanchal Chowdhury — whose character will now be significantly utilised.

The much-anticipated government-grant film “Banalata Sen”, directed by Masud Hasan Ujjal, has completed all phases of production—including shooting, dubbing, editing, colour grading, and background scoring—and is preparing for submission to the Bangladesh Film Censor Board. The director has revealed that the plan is to hopefully release the film this September.