Watch: 'Poran' teaser, based on true event, comes out

This is the first time Razz, Mim and Yash will be sharing the screen together. The Live Technologies Ltd production is written by Raihan Rafi and Shahjahan Sourav. At the eleventh hour of the film’s release, team “Poran '' is busy promoting the film at full swing.
1 July 2022, 09:13 AM

We have surprises in store for our audience: Arifin Shuvoo

The first look poster for “Black War”, the upcoming Arifin Shuvoo starrer has been released. This will be the second instalment of the “Mission Extreme” series. The poster has been well received by fans thus far, with many expressing their excitement for the upcoming film.  Arifin Shuvoo told The Daily Star on Thursday evening, “I’ve generally heard positive feedback after the release of the poster for “Black War”. Very few people have said anything negative about it. After seeing the poster, I hope fans will realise that there will be a lot of action in the movie and that we have many surprises for them. I noticed the excitement amongst the fans, and like them, I too am waiting for the film’s release.” 
1 July 2022, 06:06 AM

Badhan in Valencia, 'Rehana Maryam Noor' selected officially for Cinema Jove

The festival kicked off on June 24, and it will run till July 2. "Rehana Maryam Noor" will be screened today at the festival.
1 July 2022, 05:40 AM

YouTuber Logan Paul signs with WWE

Infamous YouTuber Logan Paul is back with the WWE, after signing an official contract.
1 July 2022, 04:12 AM

Amanush: The good, the bad, and the ugly

"Amanush" is the latest film by director Ononno Mamun. Can the star-studded film retain the attention of the audience, or is it another disappointment?
1 July 2022, 04:05 AM

Will Bangladeshi film festivals usher in a new era for cinema?

Most film festivals in Dhaka are international ones, which usually entails that the audience can experience the work of both local independent filmmakers and foreign films simultaneously. Moreover, sometimes the audience is able to interact with the directors and actors too.
1 July 2022, 01:37 AM

‘Some sick people are using my name to extort money’: Shabnur

Actress Shabnur recently took to Facebook to complain about the various fake profiles, pages and groups who have been asking for money using her name. These pages have been extorting money by asking her fans and followers to contribute to the flood victims in Sylhet and Sunamganj.
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Cameron Diaz comes out of retirement for Netflix movie

Cameron Diaz is finally coming out of retirement, after almost eight years, to star opposite Jamie Foxx in the Netflix action-comedy movie “Back in Action.” Shooting for the film will begin in 2023.
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM

We need more commercial films: Shakib Khan

Dhallywood “King” Shakib Khan has received a government grant of BDT 65 Lakhs for his co-produced film “Maya”. The actor is residing in the USA, and has received a green card recently. The “Golui” actor will come to Bangladesh to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha with his family and peers.
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Amber Heard under investigation for 'illegal importation' in Australia

Just out of the recent court case with famous actor Johnny Depp, Amber Heard is now facing another legal battle.
30 June 2022, 13:41 PM

WATCH: ‘Ek Villain Returns’ trailer promises a chilling sequel

The trailer of “Ek Villain Returns”, the much-awaited sequel to the 2014 psychological thriller “Ek Villain”, was released recently. The film casts John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani and Tara Sutaria in leading roles, among others.
30 June 2022, 11:30 AM

Bella Hadid's 'scientifically' the most beautiful face in the world, not Amber Heard

According to the golden ratio, Bella Hadid actually has the most beautiful face in the world and not Amber Heard.
30 June 2022, 10:04 AM

After Salman, Swara Bhaskar receives death threats

After Salman Khan, his “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” co-star Swara Bhasker has received a death threat. A letter, threating the artiste, was sent to her residence in Versova via Speedpost, reports local Indian media.
30 June 2022, 08:59 AM

‘Some sick people are using my name to extort money’: Shabnur

Actress Shabnur has complained of fake Facebook pages and groups, asking for money using her name. These pages are extorting money by asking her fans and followers to contribute to the flood victims in Sylhet and Sunamganj.
30 June 2022, 07:17 AM

Cameron Diaz comes out of retirement for Netflix film

Cameron Diaz is finally coming out of retirement after eight years, opposite Jamie Foxx in Netflix action-comedy movie "Back in Action." The shooting of the film will start in 2023.
30 June 2022, 06:09 AM

‘Severance’ offers a whole new take on work-life balance

“Severance”, a dystopian and satirical thriller aired its first episode, titled “Good News About Hell”, earlier in February. The show is created by Dan Erickson, with Ben Stiller taking on the role of director, for Apple TV+. With weekly episodes being released after the pilot, the first season ended with nine episodes on the April 8 of this year. The show takes place in a world where flip-phones and chunky monitors have survived, but somehow a company named Lumon Industries offers a high-tech medical procedure that allows their employees to completely sever their personal and professional lives.
30 June 2022, 04:00 AM

Suriya is first Tamil actor to join Oscar committee

Tamil actor Suriya has been invited to join the Academy’s Class of 2022. This has come after the international success of his recent films “Soorarai Pottru” and “Jai Bhim”. Suriya is the first South Indian actor to be invited to the Oscar committee.
29 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Sunerah spills the tea on her upcoming projects

After taking the audience by storm with her impeccable performance in “No Dorai”, National Award-winning actress Sunerah Binte Kamal is all set to return to the silver screen with “Antarjal”.
29 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Binge and stream: Cheapest packages for popular OTT platforms

OTT platforms have ensured that instead of relying on television, we can stop, pause and stream with just the click of a single button -- unleashing the world of non-stop entertainment at the palm of our hand. Streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, Disney plus have given us tons of superb binge-worthy web-series like “Stranger Things”, “Money Heist”, “The Umbrella Academy”, “Mirzapur”, “The Family Man”, “Kota Factory”, “Patal Lokh” and “Panchayat”, among others.
29 June 2022, 15:25 PM

Excited to watch “Poran” with husband: Mim

Starting her career in films with the Humayun Ahmed directorial production “Amar Ache Jol”, Bidya Sinha Mim managed to land back to back hits on the silver screen, including “Shapludu” and “Jonakir Alo”. The National Award winner is all set to return to the silver screen with Raihan Rafi’s much awaited film “Poran” this Eid. She has also been busy shooting for Dipankar Dipon’s “Antarjal”.
29 June 2022, 14:10 PM