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Painting during a pandemic
After more than a year into the coronavirus pandemic, we are still largely confined to the four walls of our homes. But for painters, by and large, this has always been the case.
4 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Bubly on her upcoming ventures
Shabnom Bubly started her career as a television news presenter, making her silver screen debut with“Bossgiri” in 2016. The actor has recently started shooting for multiple projects, including “Leader: Amie Bangladesh” where she will share the screen with Shakib Khan. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the star speaks about her upcoming projects and more.
4 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Reflecting upon life through Manipuri dance
Acclaimed Manipuri dancer Samina Husain Prema came across her student, Mohima Shwagota, nearly a decade ago. At the time, Prema had just started conducting dance lessons. Over the years, the two have grown together in their pursuit of classical Manipuri dance. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, Prema and her protégé Shwagota speak about their bond, and more.
4 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Anthony Bourdain’s early years spotlighted in ‘Roadrunner’ documentary trailer
Three years after his death, audiences are set to get a closer look at Anthony Bourdain’s life. The first trailer of the documentary, “Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain,” shows crucial moments from when he was just starting out, all the way up to his final years. Directed by Morgan Neville, the documentary explores the life of the renowned chef, piecing together footage from around the world, past interviews, and current interviews with his friends, fellow chefs, and closest associates.
4 June 2021, 15:40 PM
“I cried when I found out Rehana Maryam Noor was officially selected for Cannes” - Badhon
Director Abdullah Mohammad Saad's “Rehana Maryam Noor” became the first Bangladeshi film to feature in a major segment in the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Noted actor Azmeri Haque Badhon, who plays the lead role in the film, was overwhelmed at the announcement.
4 June 2021, 06:37 AM
Cannes lineup features Wes Anderson, Sean Penn, Leox Carax
The Cannes Film Festival on Thursday unveiled a lineup of films from big-name auteurs — including Wes Anderson, Asghar Farhadi, Mia Hansen-Løve and Sean Penn — for its 74th edition, an in-person, summertime event that aims to make a stirring return in July after being canceled last year because of the pandemic.
4 June 2021, 04:47 AM
Cameras roll on film sets amid pandemic
With theatrical releases being tough for the last few months, producers took a step back when it comes to releasing new films in this pandemic. While shooting took new turns in adapting to the ‘new normal’, audiences have also been apprehensive of visiting cinema halls. Nevertheless, shooting for new projects has begun.
3 June 2021, 14:39 PM
“Rehana Maryam Noor” becomes the first Bangladeshi film to feature in Cannes Film Festival major segment
France’s Cannes Film Festival, arguably the most prestigious film festival in the world, has officially selected Bangladeshi filmmaker Abdullah Mohammad Saad’s film “Rehana Maryam Noor” in its Un Certain Regard section.
3 June 2021, 11:19 AM
Trailer of Chorki’s upcoming web series “Morichika” premieres
The trailer of the upcoming web series “Morichika” premiered on Chorki’s official Facebook page today at 6 pm. The series, directed by Shihab Shaheen, is produced by Redoan Rony.
2 June 2021, 15:12 PM
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ reboot to release in 2023
Seth Rogen’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movie is set to be released in 2023. Fans of the superhero quartet will have to wait over two years to catch the latest movie adaptation of their story come to life, as Seth Rogen – who is producing the new project – has confirmed the film won’t be released until August 11, 2023.
2 June 2021, 08:37 AM
Trailer of Amitabh Reza Chowdhury’s ‘Rickshaw Girl’ released
The first trailer of the film, “Rickshaw Girl”, directed by Amitabh Reza Chowdhury with a screenplay by Naseef Faruque Amin and Sharbari Z Ahmed, was released recently.
2 June 2021, 08:17 AM
When the silver screen goes dark
The Bangladeshi film industry has suffered huge losses for over a year, due to the coronavirus pandemic. More than 25 movies are awaiting release. While most of these films have wrapped up, some are in production. Some of the forthcoming big-budget movies include “Mission Extreme,” “Bidrohi”, “Antaratma”, “Operation Sundarban”, “Adventure of Sundarban”, “Shaan”, “Bikkhob”, “Jinn”, “Hawa” “Paap Punno”, “Poran”, and “Damaal” among others. These films involve investments of nearly BDT 100 crores.
2 June 2021, 07:52 AM
Salman Khan’s ‘Dabangg’ franchise gets an animated series
Salman Khan’s iconic character Chulbul Pandey from hit film “Dabangg” (2010) is back in a new avatar. The film, which is directed by Abinav Kashyap, introduced fans to Khan’s rogue but good-at-heart cop. It not only entertained the masses but also spun into a whole franchise, thanks to its popularity.
1 June 2021, 08:44 AM
Roger Waters, Rage Against the Machine, Serj Tankian boycott Israel, show support for Palestine
Recently, Rage Against the Machine expressed their support for the Palestinian people in the ongoing conflict with Israel. Now they’ve joined with a large group of musicians drafting a letter sharing their solidarity with the people of Palestine and asking for public support and government action in order to hopefully help the Palestinians “live in a world without segregation and apartheid.”
1 June 2021, 07:45 AM
Several cinema halls abruptly ‘forced’ to shut down, complain hall owners
115 cinema halls across the country were to remain open during the Eid holidays. ‘Shoubhaggo’, a film produced by actor Dipjol, was the only film which was released during the holidays. Most cinema halls across the country screened previously released films.
1 June 2021, 04:57 AM
9th Edition of Liberation DocFest to begin on June 8
The 9th edition of Liberation DocFest, organised by the Liberation War Museum, will be held virtually from June 8. The five day-long festival is scheduled to end on June 12.
31 May 2021, 09:03 AM
EMK Center organises a virtual exhibition to celebrate Earth Day
Every year April 22 is observed as Earth Day, celebrating the promise to support environmental protection across the world. In order to commemorate the day, Project WE, a youth-led organisation working to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, collaborated with EMK Center to organise a painting and digital art competition. Earlier this month, EMK Center initiated a virtual exhibition demonstrating the top 30 works submitted. The theme of the event was “Environment, Climate and Planet” and the works on display include paintings, illustrations and infographics posters.
31 May 2021, 07:06 AM
"Tarzan: The Epic Adventures" actor Joe Lara dies in plane crash
Joe Lara, the star of TV’s "Tarzan: The Epic Adventures", died Saturday with his wife and five others in the crash of a small jet near Nashville, authorities said. He was 58.
31 May 2021, 07:01 AM
Joe Lara, Star of ‘Tarzan: The Epic Adventures,’ Dies in Plane Crash at 58
Joe Lara, the star of TV’s Tarzan: The Epic Adventures, died Saturday with his wife and five others in the crash of a small jet near Nashville, authorities said. He was 58.
31 May 2021, 06:16 AM
Grammy winning singer B.J. Thomas dies at 78
B.J. Thomas, the Grammy-winning singer who enjoyed success on the pop, country and gospel charts with such hits as “I Just Can’t Help Believing,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head” and “Hooked on a Feeling,” has died. He was 78.
30 May 2021, 08:18 AM