Historical drama “Oppenheimer” and gothic comedy “Poor Things” earned the top honors on Sunday at the Golden Globes, Hollywood’s star-studded kickoff to its annual awards season.

The Dhaka International Film Festival can be named as one of the biggest film festivals in our country. It has been going on for over two decades and the 22nd edition is set to kick off on January 20 and will run until January 28.

Meghdol’s main vocalist Shibu Kumer Shill has recently been making headlines for having lent his voice to “Nirbashito Chaand”, from the upcoming Tollywood film “Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole”. The multifaceted personality, who also moonlights as a filmmaker, author, and an illustrator, had a chat with The Daily Star over the phone.

After a three-month delay caused by the Hollywood SAG-AFTRA strike, the winners of the 2023 Creative Arts Emmy Awards were finally announced on Saturday night at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. The ceremony, while not the main Emmy gala, showcased the outstanding talents and contributions of individuals and teams behind the scenes.

The Korean drama "Death’s Game" arrived at a time when many adults are grappling with depression and contemplating taking their own lives. We are so consumed by our own miseries that we often overlook the suffering we impose on our loved ones when we succumb to death.

These celebrities were steadfast in making their stance clear, supporting their favorite candidates through different promotional activities before the elections and now as the election day commenced at 10 AM today, they are gleefully sharing photos of their voting to encourage their followers and admirers to vote.

In addition to Ananta Jalil, the film “Operation Jackpot” also features Ilias Kanchan, Kazi Hayat, Nipun, Rebeka, Misha Sawdagor, Amit Hasan, Roshan, Nirab, Aman Reza, Emon, Joy Chowdhury, Omar Sani, Shahidul Islam Sachchu, Don and Nader Chowdhury, among others.

While Ranbir Kapoor's "Animal" made a significant impact at the box office, the film has been embroiled in controversy over its problematic depiction of violence and misogyny against women. At a success party organised by the makers of "Animal" yesterday, Ranbir Kapoor addressed all the criticism surrounding his film.

The Hollywood awards season kicks into full gear this week with Sunday's Golden Globes ceremony, and actors are pondering how to enjoy the onslaught of attention and survive the ups and downs.

The power-packed 2:54 minute-long trailer released on Saturday gives a glimpse into the world of Captain Miller, a former soldier who turns into a dacoit during pre-independent India, where the British colonists are in power, and it portrays their subsequent conflict over a mine in a village.

Bangladeshi actresses Jaya Ahsan and Tasnia Farin have earned the honour of being nominated for the Cinemar Somabarton 2024 Awards presented by the West Bengal Film Journalists' Association (WBFJA). Jaya secured a nomination in the Best Supporting Actress category for Kaushik Ganguly's film “Ardhangini” while Farin secured a spot in the Most Promising Actor Female category for her role in Atanu Ghosh’s film “Aaro Ek Prithibi”.

Ed Sheeran secures another trophy for his collection, clinching an Emmy on Saturday night for the best original music and lyrics in a television show at the 2023 Creative Arts Emmys, delayed by the strikes from writers and actors last year.

In November of last year, the sequel to Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s 2017 film “Tiger Zinda Hai” had its global theatrical release. Having performed well at the box office, the action-drama film is now poised to make its debut on OTT platforms nearly two months later.

After five years, the 12th Parliamentary Election is taking place in Bangladesh today. The entire country is talking about the implications of this momentous event today. In films, telefictions, and web projects, we see political personalities portrayed by several artistes. We reached out to five celebrities who have donned such roles on-screen and asked if they were genuine politicians then what would be their foremost focus in implementing the changes.

As part of an annual tradition, experienced artistes discreetly release unsanctioned-quality recordings in the final days of each year. This practice aims to safeguard their copyrights, driven by a somewhat ambiguous European Union regulation dictating that artistes must officially release sound recordings within 50 years of their creation, following a "use it or lose it" principle. Failure to do so results in the recordings entering the public domain, allowing anyone to legally release them without compensating the creators.

Police have recovered the body of model Tanzim Tasnia from her residence in the Dhanmondi area of the capital city. Police located her body on Friday morning at her residence, 9/1 Dhanmondi.

As a content creator and public figure, Rakin often faces uncomfortable questions regarding his content. When asked how he dealt with such questions, he responded, "I am probably one of the first content creators in our country who started playing different roles in their videos. People who have fragile masculinity can't stand the idea of a male playing the role of a female. However, my characters are merely for entertainment purposes."

Renowned actress Meryl Streep expressed gratitude and admiration for the creative force behind the movie “Barbie” during her appearance at the Palm Springs Film Awards. Streep, while presenting the International Star Award (Actress) to Carey Mulligan for her role in “Maestro”, lauded the “Barbie” team for their remarkable contribution to the cinematic landscape.

Celebrated actress Shabnur is finally making a comeback to the film industry. In her recent statement last week, she confirmed her role in the movie "Rongona", marking her return to the screen. The first-look poster of the film has also been unveiled, revealing Shabnur's teary eyes through a gap in a mask covering her face.

Ananta Jalil, known for his varied on-screen and off-screen personas, has made a striking appearance that has turned heads within the film industry and amongst his audience.