The Göteborg International Film Festival, which starts on January 24, will feature "Saba" in its Voices section, a category dedicated to honouring the works of emerging filmmakers.

On the heels of a remarkable start to Hollywood's awards season with the 2025 Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards has officially announced its list of nominations for this year.

Along with the delay in the nominations list announcement, numerous premieres and events in Los Angeles have been canceled as authorities focus on managing the devastating fires.

“Squid Game” Season 2, which broke viewing records upon its debut, has been surpassed at the top of Netflix’s Top 10 list in the United States. The new addition of “WWE Monday Night Raw” has taken the top spot. This acquisition is expected to remain on Netflix for a long period, raising questions about whether it will continue to hold the position or if the initial surge is temporary.

"Squid Game" Season 2 stormed Netflix’s chart of most popular non-English-language shows, debuting at No. 7. This week, it rocketed to No. 2, surpassed only by the first season of the same series, which garnered 265.2 million views in its first 91 days. However, Season 2 seems poised to break that record with 80 more days to go.

Today, faculty members and students from Dhaka International University (DIU) are set to attend a special screening of “Priyo Maloti”, featuring Mehazabien Chowdhury, at Star Cineplex’s SKS Tower in Dhaka. The university has reserved a hall for the 7:45pm show. 

The incident occurred after the two fans, Arava Manikanta and Thokada Charan from Gaigolupadu in Kakinada, left the promotional event in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday night. As they were returning home, their motorcycle was hit by a vehicle coming from the opposite direction. They were rushed to a nearby hospital but were declared dead by doctors on arrival.

Disney+ has officially commissioned a pilot for a television adaptation of “Holes”, Variety has exclusively reported.

The voting period for the official nominations of the 97th Academy Awards will open on January 8 and conclude on January 12. The nominees will be revealed on January 17

Karim shares a long-standing bond with director Fazlul Kabir Tuhin, whom he has known since 1991. "We’ve spent years together, performing in stage plays. He’s a talented individual who acts, sings, and composes music alongside directing,” he shared. “I’ve worked under his direction before, and though he was abroad for a while, I’m eager to see more of his work.”

Tollywood star Allu Arjun has secured regular bail following the “Pushpa 2” stampede tragedy. The incident claimed a woman’s life, while her eight-year-old son has still been receiving treatment at KIMS Hospital. Meanwhile, the Ramgopalpet Police Station in Hyderabad has issued a new directive to the actor, advising him to maintain discretion regarding his visit to the injured child to prevent any disruption to public order.

Zendaya and Tom Holland, both 28, are rumoured to be engaged, as reported by TMZ. While the couple has remained private about their relationship, Zendaya was seen showcasing a spectacular diamond ring at the Golden Globes on Sunday. Sources reveal that Holland proposed during the holiday season at one of Zendaya's family residences.

As part of the project, eight selected filmmakers will produce eight medium-length films in collaboration with novice and trained film workers. A search committee, formed last December, selected these filmmakers to conduct workshops and create films in 2025.

Aubrey Plaza and her family have issued a sombre statement following the devastating loss of her husband, Jeff Baena, who tragically died by suicide at 47.

“Makeup” has been awarded a "U" grade, meaning it’s suitable for audiences of all ages. Director Mamun shared, "We've removed just one minute of footage. Cutting that small portion won’t impact the overall story. The producer is eager for people to watch the film, so we've decided to release it in theatres on January 10."

Today (January 6), Chorki’s verified Facebook page released the trailer for “Besura”, the final episode of “Dui Shaw”, revealing its cast. The episode features popular actress Sumaiya Shimu and singer Ismail Uddin Palakar. Sumaiya Shimu has confirmed that “Besura” marks her debut on the OTT platform, while Ismail Uddin Palakar ventures into acting for the first time.

Working with an actor like him taught me invaluable lessons about respecting and loving others. Despite being such a celebrated actor, he always treated people with profound respect, often addressing them with great courtesy. His humility was unmatched, and I could never fully articulate all his remarkable qualities.

"Prabir Mitra was an extraordinary artiste," Tariq Anam Khan shared in a heartfelt conversation with The Daily Star, recalling his early admiration for the veteran actor. "As a young man, I was deeply inspired by his performances. I still remember going to the theatre to watch his films. His work had a certain magic to it—his presence on screen was unforgettable, and even now, his acting resonates with me."

Reflecting on her late co-star, Suchanda grew emotional as she recounted to The Daily Star how their on-screen relationship as brother and sister gradually transcended into life-long bond in future.

Recently, Mehazabien shared her thoughts on this harrowing experience with her followers on Facebook, giving a personal glimpse into the emotional toll such bullying takes on her. In a candid post, she said, “Have we forgotten how to be human? Day by day, the way we use technology is taking a dangerous turn. It’s supposed to connect us, but instead, it’s tearing people apart.”