A new “Harold & Kumar” movie is officially in development, with creators of “Cobra Kai”—Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald—helming the project. According to Deadline, the film is being developed under Lionsgate’s Mandate Pictures, the same studio behind the original comedy classics.

Amid the box‑office success, reports emerged that an HD copy of “Taandob” had been leaked on YouTube and other platforms. In response, the production company adopted a hard line. The producer, Shahriar Shakil, filed a complaint with the police seeking legal action under copyright legislation, and detectives have now arrested three suspects in connection with the piracy. At around 11:45 am today (Wednesday), Dhaka Metropolitan Police Detective Branch (DB) Joint Commissioner Nasirul Islam confirmed the arrests to Prothom Alo.

This is where Badhan steps in as the lead, playing officer Leena. From the get-go, she is a no-nonsense character. She is a strong police officer, but a heavily traumatised woman. It is the trauma that leads her to train, persist, and become a law enforcement officer in the first place, a plot device that pays off to its fullest near the end.

“Dear Maa” stars Jaya alongside Chandan Roy Sanyal in the lead roles, with an ensemble cast featuring Saswata Chatterjee, Dhritiman Chatterjee, and Malayalam actor Padmapriya Janakiraman. According to the director, while the plot revolves around a young daughter and her parents, the film also explores other complex relationships within a modern family dynamic.

Hollywood actor and film producer Tom Cruise is set to be honoured with an honorary Oscar for the first time in his career, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Tuesday (June 17). The accolade will be presented at the 16th Governors Awards, scheduled to take place in November 2025—months ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards.

Tanim Noor’s Eid release “Utshob” has emerged as a box office success, earning over Tk 1.14 crore within just 10 days of its theatrical run. The film, which continues to draw strong audience response, is now gearing up for international release.

Director Farhad Hossain had announced an Eid release for “Nadan” on May 13 with the launch of its first-look poster. However, just a week before Eid, the filmmaker revealed that technical complications had forced a delay. “Although we had initially planned for Eid, some technical issues held us back,” he told The Daily Star. “Now we’re targeting a Durga Puja release. If all goes according to plan, the film will premiere in cinemas nationwide this September 26.”

Veteran actress Glenn Close is the latest big name to join “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping”, the much-anticipated prequel to the blockbuster franchise, reported Deadline.

James Gunn has pressed from the outset of his leadership at DC Studios that no superhero film under his oversight would move forward without having a finished script first. Speaking to Rolling Stone recently, Gunn explained that Hollywood’s downfall isn’t a lack of interest from audiences or the rise of home screens — it’s the industry’s rush to produce blockbusters without complete and polished stories.

The main doctor charged in connection with the drug overdose of American-Canadian actor and "Friends" star Matthew Perry is expected to enter a guilty plea in the coming weeks, the US Justice Department said Monday.

Hollywood icon Brad Pitt is set to hit the fast lane in “F1”, a high-octane racing drama directed by “Top Gun: Maverick” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski. The film, which brings the thrill of Formula 1 to the silver screen, will premiere in US and Canadian cinemas—including IMAX—on June 27, 2025, with the backing of Formula 1 and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Despite a high-profile Eid-ul-Azha release, the film “Tagar” starring Puja Cherry and Ador Azad has been pulled from screenings at the country’s three major multiplexes—Star Cineplex, Blockbuster Cinemas, and Lion Cinemas—due to poor audience turnout. Initially released with multiple shows at these venues, the film failed to draw sufficient viewers, prompting its early withdrawal in the second week of release.

Bollywood icon Aamir Khan has strongly condemned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, stating that those responsible cannot be considered followers of Islam. In an interview with India TV, the actor denounced any association of the religion with violence, reiterating that Islam stands firmly for peace and humanity.

Following its successful domestic run, the family drama “Utshob”, which was released during Eid, is now set for an international release. The film has already struck a chord with urban audiences, with most screenings at local multiplexes going houseful. In its second week, showtimes have been increased to meet growing demand.

For anyone who grew up “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, “Utshob” is a warm wave of nostalgia. For those raised in 1990s Bangladesh -- whether or not they’re familiar with Dickens -- the film offers a loving nod to the dramas and films of that era. And even for viewers with no emotional ties to either Dickens or the 90s, this film still feels like a two-hour-long hug, a very warm one.

Bollywood has long been fascinated with father figures; stern, stoic, often feared, and rarely understood. But with time, the lenses and stories have softened. Over the last decade, a quiet evolution has been brewing on the big screen, one where the father is no longer just the breadwinner, disciplinarian or an almost antihero. He is a confidant, a co-conspirator, and, in many ways, a student of love, learning to grow with his children. This Father’s Day, we look at some iconic characters who challenged the rigid moulds of patriarchy, through their presence, patience, and a willingness to change. These are not heroes in capes, but fathers who became heroic simply by listening, learning, and loving better.

Hollywood heavyweights took to the streets this weekend, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with protesters under the bold rallying cry of “No Kings”. Their message: resistance to authoritarianism and unity for democracy, just hours before President Donald Trump’s military parade marking the 250th anniversary of the US Army and his birthday.

Released in 133 theatres across Bangladesh, “Taandob” quickly captured the audience’s attention with its high-octane plot, gritty tone, and surprise cameos from Afran Nisho and Siam Ahmed.

Today marks World Father’s Day, observed globally on the third Sunday of June to honour the unconditional love, strength, and sacrifice of fathers. Commemorating this special day, a touching drama titled “Babar Chaya” is out on YouTube now.

“I would describe ‘Utshob’ as an independent commercial film,” he explained, “because I faced quite a struggle finding producers for it. I’m deeply grateful to my wife Shormila Akter, director and producer Shakeeb Fahad, and, last but not least, Chorki, who believed in me and stood by me throughout the journey.”