Despite flaws, this is a milestone in the reluctant evolution of Bollywood's conscience

Warner Bros. has officially greenlit a sequel to the blockbuster hit “A Minecraft Movie,” which grossed nearly one billion dollars worldwide. Titled “Minecraft 2,” the film is currently in development and is set to premiere in theatres on July 23, 2027, the studio announced on Thursday.

Disney has decided to move forward with its live-action version of “Tangled” after stopping the project earlier this year. While no actors have been officially confirmed yet, Scarlett Johansson is being considered to play the villain Mother Gothel.

“Cafe Society” will follow that classic structure, centring on four friends who spend their time at a café that doubles as a microcosm of society itself.

Small-screen favourite Tanjin Tisha is making her big-screen debut opposite superstar Shakib Khan in director Shakeeb Fahad’s new film “Soldier.” Joining them is Jannatul Ferdous Oishee, with shooting already underway in Dhaka.

HBO has unveiled the first trailer for “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”, the much-anticipated prequel to “Game of Thrones.” The six-episode half-hour drama will premiere on January 18.

After gaining widespread acclaim on OTT platforms for his original series “Shaaticup” and “Sinpaat”, filmmaker Mohammad Touqir Islam is set to make his full-length feature film debut with “Delupi”.

Paramount+ has officially renewed “Dexter: Resurrection” for a second season, as announced by Michael C Hall in a video shared on the show’s official YouTube channel.

Netflix has announced “Man vs Baby”, a new comedy series starring Rowan Atkinson, premiering globally on December 11, 2025. The four-part series sees Atkinson return as Trevor Bingley, the hapless yet well-meaning character from Man vs Bee, this time caught in a whirlwind of Christmas chaos while caring for a baby in London.

“Deshlai” follows the story of a young TikToker named Zewel. The film is directed by Indian filmmaker Quashiq Mukherjee, better known as Q, who is widely recognised for his film “Gandu”.

Chorki is set to release its new original web film “Little Miss Chaos” on October 9. Directed by Mahmuda Sultana Rima, the romantic dramedy will premiere at 12:01am on the streaming platform.

Roger Moore’s arms appeared elongated to conceal the missing gun entirely. The edits quickly went viral, sparking ridicule and concern across social media, with users dubbing the new look “a disarmed Bond.”

In “Soldier”, Shakib Khan will appear in a completely new look and in a role unlike any he has played before. His character represents the ordinary man—someone who fights for his country and his people from his own position. In this film, Shakib Khan is not merely a star; he symbolises the common people of Bangladesh. Through him, we will see the reflection of every struggling citizen of this nation.

“Ali” a 15-minute Bangladeshi short directed by Adnan Al Rajeev, has been selected for the official short-film programme at the 70th Valladolid International Film Week (Seminci) in Spain.

Star Cineplex, country’s first multiplex cinema hall, is set to celebrate its 21st anniversary on October 8 with special plans for journalists and audiences.

Megastar Shakib Khan has officially signed a contract today, October 6, with Sun Music and Motion Pictures Ltd, the production house behind several acclaimed and commercially successful films such as “Monpura”, “Bishwoshundori”, and “Hawa”. Every film produced by Sun Music and Motion Pictures Ltd has received state honors as well as international recognition.

Emmy-winning filmmaker Jason Bateman is set to collaborate with Tom Holland on a screen adaptation of John Grisham’s 1997 legal thriller “The Partner”, according to US media reports.

“Waqt” tells the tale of five friends whose sins spiral into five eerie, supernatural fates.

Described as a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and the triumph of hope over adversity, the documentary highlights the extraordinary impact of compassion and collaboration in one of the world’s most challenging environments. Its inclusion in the Cannes catalogue marks another significant step for Bangladeshi storytellers on the global stage.

Sandhya Shantaram, the celebrated actor known for her iconic performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema, died in Mumbai on Saturday, at the age of 87.