National Film Awards 2023 revised / Shabnam, Fazle Haque receive lifetime honours
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Idris Elba receives knighthood from King Charles
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Curry Barker’s ‘Obsession’ emerges as a breakout horror hit
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‘Rockstar’ set for release in 41 theatres across three countries
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Ten short films by FNF now streaming on YouTube
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2 June 2026, 13:28 PM Entertainment

Millie Bobby Brown calls out journalists for 'bullying' her over appearance

Millie Bobby Brown, known for her role in “Stranger Things”, has spoken out against recent media coverage of her appearance, stating, "This isn't journalism, this is bullying."
5 March 2025, 05:18 AM

The audience is in for a lot of surprises in ‘Jinn 3’: Shajal Noor

This Kamruzzaman Roman directorial is the third instalment of the “Jinn” franchise, produced by Jaaz Multimedia. Although Shajal Noor appeared in the first part, he was not in the second film. However, the actor will be seen in this third instalment. “I can assure the audience that they will be amazed by the film. It may primarily belong to the horror genre, but it is completely entertaining. This time around, the story also includes a blend of action and romance,” he added.
4 March 2025, 11:04 AM

Oscars experience a seven percent drop in viewership this year

A freshly acquired report states that approximately 18.1 million viewers watched ABC’s broadcast of the 97th Academy Awards last Sunday, reflecting a seven percent decline compared to the previous year.
4 March 2025, 10:36 AM

Sabila Nur ventures into writing, co-authors debut book

Popular model-actress Sabila Nur has officially stepped into the world of writing. However, this isn’t entirely new for her, as she has previously written stories for television dramas. At least two dramas have been made based on her scripts. But this time, she has debuted as an author at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair.
4 March 2025, 05:54 AM

Adrien Brody breaks longest Oscars speech record

Adrien Brody broke the record for the longest ever Oscars acceptance speech, clocking a whopping five minutes and 40 seconds on stage upon winning best actor for his role in "The Brutalist."
4 March 2025, 04:45 AM

‘A dream come true’: Rupanty Akid makes Hindi film debut

Rupanty Akid made her acting debut as a child artiste in the drama “Angti”, directed by Sagar Jahan in 2013. She was also featured in Mahfuz Ahmed’s “Keboli Raat Hoye Jay” and “Hello Bangladesh”. Last year, she received widespread recognition for her role in Shihab Shaheen’s web film “Kacher Manhush Durey Thuiya”. The actress will be seen in Masud Hasan Ujjal’s upcoming film, “Bonolota Sen”.
3 March 2025, 18:05 PM

I stayed in character for fifty days while shooting ‘Daagi’: Rashed Mamun Apu

Speaking about his character in the project, Rashed Mamun Apu shared, “I play a journalist from a small town who is also a TikToker. He works for a little-known online news portal. I thoroughly enjoyed playing this character as well.”
3 March 2025, 13:57 PM

BFDC MD urges legal action over unpaid debts

Despite playing a critical role in the nation’s film industry, the organisation has been hampered by inefficiency and mismanagement. Recently, efforts have been made to reinvigorate the BFDC, including reducing rental fees for shooting floors and equipment to attract more production work.
3 March 2025, 10:52 AM

Prosenjit, Dev to headline SVF & Hoichoi’s 2025-26 slate

SVF, the powerhouse of Eastern India’s entertainment scene, along with its digital streaming arm Hoichoi, has unveiled an extensive lineup of over 25 new productions, spanning web-series, feature films, and fresh storytelling formats. The grand reveal took place at “Golper Parbon 1432”, an event marking SVF’s three-decade legacy in Bengali content creation.
3 March 2025, 10:13 AM

Oscars 2025: ‘Anora’, Mikey Madison & Adrien Brody claim top prizes

The 97th Academy Awards kicked off in Los Angeles. “Anora” won Best Picture at the 2025 Oscars. The film dominated the evening with five awards, including Best Actress for Mikey Madison. Director Sean Baker took home three Oscars for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.
3 March 2025, 04:21 AM

Mikey Madison wins Best Actress for ‘Anora’

Mikey Madison secured her first Oscar for her lead role in Sean Baker’s “Anora”, a surprise win for the breakout star in her first Academy Award nomination.
3 March 2025, 03:52 AM

Sean Baker clinches Best Director Oscar

In a fierce showdown between indie auteurs, “Anora’s” Sean Baker emerged victorious over The “Brutalist’s” Brady Corbet to claim the Academy Award for Best Director.
3 March 2025, 03:46 AM

Adrien Brody wins best actor for 'The Brutalist,' his second Oscar

Adrien Brody won his second best actor Oscar on Sunday for playing an immigrant architect in the epic postwar drama "The Brutalist."
3 March 2025, 03:29 AM

Zoe Saldana wins best supporting actress for 'Emilia Perez'

Zoe Saldana won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress on Sunday (March 2) for her role as a Mexico City lawyer and fixer for a former drug lord in the crime drama and musical “Emilia Perez”.
3 March 2025, 02:15 AM

Kieran Culkin wins supporting actor Oscar on Hollywood's biggest night

Kieran Culkin won the best supporting actor Oscar on Sunday for playing a motor-mouthed American tourist in "A Real Pain."
3 March 2025, 01:36 AM

Parveen haunted me for days: Tama Mirza

In the web-film, Tama takes on the role of Parveen, a character that she found deeply immersive. "It took me quite some time to detach myself from Parveen, even after filming ended. For days, I struggled to move on. This character is one of my personal favorites," she revealed.
2 March 2025, 10:22 AM

Faria Hossain: Bangladesh’s pioneering female director

With over 17 years’ experience in journalism, Faria has closely observed the entertainment industry. She has written more than 300 dramas and authored over 1,000 articles. Throughout her journalistic career, she has interviewed thousands of celebrities, but one of her most memorable interviews was with the legendary actress Shabana Azmi.
2 March 2025, 09:49 AM

Oscars tomorrow: A night of surprises and firsts

After the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, DGA, and BAFTA, the grand finale of Hollywood's awards season is here — the Oscars. The prestigious Academy Awards will be presented tomorrow morning, March 3, Bangladesh time. The 97th Academy Awards will be held at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles' Ovation Hollywood, with American TV personality Conan O'Brien hosting for the first time.
2 March 2025, 07:38 AM

Dwayne Johnson reigns again, Nicole Kidman tops among female stars

His massive earnings were fuelled by lucrative deals for “Red One”, “Moana 2”, and royalties from his past projects. A report quoted an agent calling the sum “an ungodly amount of money.”
2 March 2025, 06:22 AM

John Cena and The Rock unite in shocking WWE Elimination Chamber moment

John Cena shocked fans by turning heel during the main event at WWE Elimination Chamber. Cena emerged victorious in the Men’s Elimination Chamber match, securing an opportunity to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
2 March 2025, 06:03 AM