Renée Victor, the actress best known for voicing Abuelita in Disney and Pixar’s “Coco” and playing Lupita on Showtime’s “Weeds”, has passed away at the age of 86.
Recently, she revealed that a portion of the profits from this business will be dedicated to supporting pregnant women and newborns.
Shakib Khan’s fans are in for a treat this Eid-ul-Azha, as BTV’s “Anandamela" will feature the megastar in a candid appearance on the popular festive programme.
This first season of the event was organised last Friday under the sponsorship of Cosmetica Dhaka. Many members of the film community were present to support the initiative.
The first official teaser for the upcoming Eid film “Utshob”, released today, offers a lively glimpse into the film’s festive energy. With a background score that envelops viewers in a celebratory ambiance, the video is packed with sharp, playful exchanges from its lead actors.
After the massive success of “Wicked: Part 1”, Ariana Grande and Universal Pictures are joining forces once again—this time for another major franchise. According to sources close to Deadline, the acclaimed singer and Academy Award nominee is set to appear in the upcoming instalment of the “Meet the Parents” series. The film is scheduled for release on November 25, 2026.
However, just a week before the festival, two of those films—”Nadan” by Farhad Hossain and “Shironaam” by Anik Biswas—have pulled out of the release schedule.
Coming in second was the Netflix limited series “Adolescence”, a surprise breakout that racked up 19 million viewers, signalling the streamer’s strong grip on scripted content.
The father-son duo of Ferdous Wahid and Habib Wahid, will reunite on-screen in a special programme titled “Chena Mukh Dukh Shukh”, airing today at 5:30pm on Channel i.
The upcoming Eid-ul-Azha film “Utshob”, directed by Tanim Noor, was officially announced at a press conference on May 13 at the Gulshan Shooting Club in Dhaka. The event also introduced the film’s star-studded cast.
Veteran actor Robert De Niro was honoured with the prestigious honorary Palme d’Or for Lifetime Achievement during the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival 2025 on Tuesday (May 13) evening. The award was presented by actor and longtime collaborator Leonardo DiCaprio.
At a time when OTT platforms are overflowing with gritty thrillers and intense dramas, Netflix’s “The Royals” offers a much-needed escape into a world of luxury, romance, and family dynamics. At its heart, the series is a maximalist rom-com built on the most classic of tropes — opposites attract, rich boy meets self-made girl, palace intrigue meets pitch decks — dressed in some of our favourite buzzwords: feminist, queer-friendly, and unapologetically fashionable. It is refreshing to see a desi series embrace froth and flamboyance without constantly apologising for it. Then again, being aware of one’s aesthetic does not excuse narrative shortcuts. While "The Royals" delivers big on styling and spectacle, its storytelling often trips on its own heels.
A court in Paris on Tuesday found actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021 and handed him an 18-month suspended prison sentence, in a fall from grace for a towering figure of French cinema.
After moving audiences to tears with “Tomader Golpo” during Eid-ul-Fitr, filmmaker Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz and screenwriter Siddique Ahmed have teamed up once again—this time with actors Yash Rohan and Malaika Chowdhury—for a new YouTube film titled “Khotipuron”.
Filmmakers, producers, sales agents, and journalists from around the world converge to showcase and discover new films, emphasising that storytelling transcends borders. However, this year's festival unfolds under the shadow of proposed US tariffs on foreign films, announced by President Donald Trump.
More than 350 figures from the cinema world, including Hollywood stars Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon, condemned "genocide" in Gaza in an open letter published Monday (May 12) on the eve of the Cannes Film Festival.
National Film Award-winning actress Jaya Ahsan, known for her stellar performances across both Bangladeshi and Indian Bengali cinema, is set to return to the silver screen with her new film “Jaya Aar Sharmin”, releasing on May 16. Directed by Piplu R Khan, the film was shot during the pandemic.
Marisa Abela took home the leading actress award for her standout role in “Industry”, solidifying her place among the top performers of the year. Meanwhile, Jessica Gunning, whose breakout performance in “Baby Reindeer” has already earned her an Emmy and a Golden Globe, added a BAFTA to her growing collection, winning best supporting actress.
