British-American filmmaker Christopher Nolan won his first Academy Award on Sunday, clinching best director for his historical drama "Oppenheimer" about the man behind the development of the atomic bomb during World War Two.

Cillian Murphy earned his first Academy Award for his portrayal in “Oppenheimer” of the physicist who led the United States’ development of the atomic bomb during World War Two.

Robert Downey Jr won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his role in "Oppenheimer," where he played a villainous bureaucrat who seeks to destroy the acclaimed physicist.

Hayao Miyazaki won his second Oscar on Sunday for his semi-autobiographical Japanese animated feature film “The Boy and the Heron,” a fantasy tale about a boy grieving his dead mother.

In 2010, Ananta Jalil made his acting debut with the film "Khoj: The Search". Later, Ananta Jalil and Barsha worked together in movies like "Nishwartho Bhalobasha", "Most Welcome", "Khoj: The Search", "Deewana", and several others, and Ananta Jalil also turned a producer. 

Six to nine participants in three groups will make three short films based on the Sundarbans, centring on human, nature, and climate change thematic approach followed by scriptwriting, project presentation, shooting preparation, and film production.

In conversation with The Daily Star, the actress shared about the film’s re-release alongside her other works and more.

Anticipating protests at the Academy Awards over the Israel-Palestine war, the Los Angeles police will increase its presence on Sunday night so that the Oscars ceremony isn't disrupted. The New York Times, citing the Los Angeles Police Department, reported that at least one group “would like to stop the Academy Awards”. The police gathered the intelligence based partially on social media posts. 

Director Himel Ashraf commenced shooting for the Shakib Khan starrer “Rajkumar”, after the success of “Priyotoma” — the director’s first time working with the Dhallywood star. The filming of “Rajkumar”, produced by Arshad Adnan, concluded last month. This film, which marks the trio's second collaboration, is all set for release during the upcoming Eid.

Audiences will now have the opportunity to enjoy renowned stage plays such as Prachyanat's “Circus Circus”, Aranyak's “Mayur Singhasan”, “Kohe Facebook”, “Jibon Songketer Jyoti Songhita”, and Ethika's “Neta Je Rate Nihoto Holen” on the platform. A new stage play will premiere every week.

Hande Ercel, the popular Turkish actress known for her roles in hit series, such as "You Knock on My Door" and "Pyaar Lafzon Mein Kahaan”, has gained a substantial fan base in India due to her riveting performance in Turkish dramas.

Pierce Brosnan, the former James Bond star, expressed that fellow Irishman and Oscar nominee Cillian Murphy would be "magnificent" as 007.

Oscars may have snubbed Greta Gerwig-Margot Robbie's duo in the major nominations, but the audience's unfathomable love for the pink-tastic live-action Barbieland has spoken for itself. On March 9, just one day before the 2024 Academy Awards, Letterboxd released its list of ‘Most Obsessively Rewatched Best Picture Nominees of the 21st Century.’ 

In the ever-evolving landscape of Hollywood, where talent shines brightly but rarely remains constant, one name has consistently emerged as a beacon of versatility: Oscar Isaac. With a magnetic presence both on and off-screen, Isaac has captivated audiences worldwide with his extraordinary range, imbuing each character he portrays with an authenticity that resonates long after the credits roll. From indie darlings to blockbuster hits, Isaac's trajectory in the film industry has been nothing short of remarkable.

Messi, the beloved Border collie who stole hearts in the Oscar-nominated film "Anatomy of a Fall", will not be gracing the red carpet at the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony. Despite capturing the attention of Hollywood's elite at the recent nominees' luncheon, the four-legged sensation will be notably absent from Sunday's star-studded event.

TV actor Dolly Sohi lost her battle with cervical cancer and passed away on March 8, just hours after her sister, actor Amandeep Sohi passed away due to jaundice.

In anticipation of the merchandise's official release, D’yavol X has revealed a promotional video featuring Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan.

The chain reaction set off by the fusion of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" will come to a head this Sunday at the Oscars, where one is expected to own the red carpet, and the other to dominate the awards.

Recently, he shed his ‘greyish demeanour’ to penetrate into the role of a love-torn groom in Zahid Pritom’s “Buk Poketer Golpo”. The actor shared an interesting story as to how his own phobia was incorporated into the hyper-linked web-film.

For decades, Bollywood has been primarily driven by the "male gaze," where women were portrayed through the lens of male desire and societal expectations. They presented women in stereotypical roles, often as damsels in distress, sacrificing lovers, or objects of desire. This male gaze manifested in hyper-sexualisation, passive narratives and limited agency. Women rarely drove the plot. Their actions and desires revolved around men, reinforcing traditional gender roles. They were portrayed as lacking control over their lives, with their choices dictated by societal norms or male characters.