A new vampire thriller movie called "Flesh of the Gods" is about to step into the flashy, sybaritic world of 1980s Los Angeles.

Today, acclaimed Bangladeshi star Arifin Shuvoo revealed the initial poster for the forthcoming film "NeelChokro" (Blue Gang), directed by Mithu Khan, in which he takes on the lead role.

The film delves into the story of the intricate friendship between legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen and Anjan Dutt, exploring their bond within the framework of a cinematic narrative.

The announcement was made in a restaurant in the capital city during Satyajit Ray's birthday celebrations yesterday (May 2), indicating a promising new addition to Rahmaan's repertoire.

This recognition sparked increased interest among viewers and led to its release in theatres as well. As of May 2, the film has been made available on the OTT platform Chorki.

Veteran Hollywood artiste Meryl Streep is going to be honoured with the prestigious honorary Palme d’Or at the opening ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Meryl will also serve as the guest of honour for this year’s ceremony which will take place on the stage of the Grand Theatre Lumiere on May 14.

Tom Felton, renowned for his portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the beloved Harry Potter film series, has been confirmed to join the ensemble of Hansal Mehta's eagerly awaited series "Gandhi", as announced by the filmmaker on Thursday. Alongside Felton, seven other actors – Libby Mai, Molly Wright, Ralph Adeniyi, James Murray, Lindon Alexander, Jonno Davies, and Simon Lennon – have also been revealed to join the cast of the show.

Chorki has unveiled the first look of "Kaalpurush", featuring Chanchal Chowdhury, Tanzika Amin, and FS Nayeem.

Satyajit Ray and his brilliance have been a quintessential part of Bengali cinema and its representation worldwide for decades. Talking about why and how his masterpieces are legendary never seems enough, and perhaps it never will be.

The controversy has escalated with the abrupt replacement of these local hits with foreign movies, despite the scheduled release of new Bengali films like "Shyama Kabya" and "Dead Body".

One of the two arms suppliers involved in the firing incident outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's house reportedly died by suicide while in police custody today. Anuj Thapan, aged 32, who had been apprehended from Punjab on April 26, allegedly took his own life in a toilet attached to the police lock-up at 11am, according to sources.

Previously, the film made its international debut at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival in the Forum Section on February 16.

Canadian singer and songwriter The Weeknd, known for his humanitarian efforts, has pledged another USD 2 million from his XO Humanitarian Fund to support the initiatives of World Food Programme (WFP) in war-torn Gaza.

Their journey began with the blockbuster hit "Priyotoma", a film produced under Adnan's Versatile Media banner. Released last year during Eid-ul-Azha, "Priyotoma" not only captured the hearts of audiences but also enjoyed significant commercial success. Following this triumph, the duo presented "Rajkumar" during Eid-ul-Fitr this year, which, although receiving positive reviews, couldn't quite match the commercial prowess of its predecessor.

In his interview with Vanity Fair, Chris Hemsworth expressed that Marvel fans should be treated to another "Thor" movie, considering the underwhelming reception of 2022's "Thor: Love and Thunder". Hemsworth had previously acknowledged to GQ in the past year that the fourth standalone "Thor" film was "too silly," a sentiment that seems to linger as a regret.

Chanchal also remarked that since his college and university days, he has been an avid listener to Anjan's music.

Ziaul Roshan's family is now complete with the arrival of his baby boy, born yesterday.

International Labour Day today (May 1) commemorates the rights of labourers worldwide. To mark this occasion, a special discussion programme will delve into the significance of Labor Day and its impact on Bangladesh, amongst other topics. Zonayed Saki, chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolan, will serve as the guest speaker. Hosted by Nuzhat Sowm and produced by Abu Hanif, this special episode of the programme “Din Protidin” is scheduled to air on Banglavision today at 8:30am.

Rafiath Rashid Mithila won the Best Actress award for her performance in the film “O Abhagi'” at the 14th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2024 in Delhi yesterday.

Directed by Hollywood producer David Leitch, the film will be internationally released on May 3. However, On May 1, the film will be released in Star Cineplex, allowing Bangladeshi audiences to watch it before many other countries including the United States and Canada.