Among the approved titles are 38 full-length Bengali films and 29 English-language features. Additionally, 12 short films and 15 documentaries received clearance for public exhibition during the same period.
Netflix is preparing to revive another beloved classic TV series. According to Deadline, the streaming platform has finalised a deal with Legendary Television to reboot “Land of the Lost”, the 1974 science fiction adventure series originally created by Sid and Marty Krofft.
Describing the selection as “a moment of pride for our young filmmaker,” the ministry pledged to finance air travel for a member of the film delegation to Karlovy Vary. Adviser Farooki emphasised that the ministry will continue encouraging Bangladeshi talents in music, cinema, photography, theatre, and architecture who gain international recognition.
The actor was admitted to a hospital in Dhaka with pneumonia on June 6, just a day before Eid-ul-Azha, and was unable to join his co-stars in the film’s promotional campaign. From his hospital bed, he watched reviews pour in and audiences respond with warmth—something he described as profoundly moving.
Known for choosing diverse roles, Shuvoo explained, “Films come in all forms. I’ve always tried to explore different dimensions through different stories. That’s why I joined ‘NeelChokro’. If every film was like ‘Mission Extreme’, ‘Dhaka Attack’ or ‘Chuye Dile Mon’, you’d be bored. This one is a different kind of story.”
Popular actresses Sabila Nur and Tasnia Farin have been dominating the Eid-ul-Azha box office with their commercial film releases, “Taandob” and “Insaaf”. Both films have sparked widespread discussions across social media and among filmgoers, mostly in praise of the actresses’ performances.
There’s fresh hope for fans of Netflix’s acclaimed crime drama “Mindhunter”. Holt McCallany, who played FBI agent Bill Tench in the series, revealed in an interview with CBR that creator David Fincher is considering reviving the show, not as a third season, but as a trilogy of feature-length films.
Jeremy Allen White steps into the shoes of Bruce Springsteen in the first trailer for “Deliver Me From Nowhere”. The biographical drama, written and directed by Scott Cooper, will be released in theatres on October 24 under 20th Century Studios.
National Award-winning actress Azmeri Haque Badhan is earning praise for her latest film “Esha Murder”, which premiered on Eid-ul-Azha and is directed by Sunny Sanwar. Badhan takes on the leading role of a police officer in this woman-centric thriller, and the actress has since been immersed in promotions—appearing on TV, visiting theatres, and speaking with the press.
Bollywood icon Aamir Khan has confirmed his cameo appearance in “Coolie”, the highly anticipated film starring Rajinikanth and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.
British actress Pik-Sen Lim, who was born in Penang and rose to fame for her role in the sitcom “Mind Your Language”, passed away recently at the age of 80.
Six films were released across cinemas in Bangladesh this Eid. Among them, “Taandob”, starring Shakib Khan and directed by Raihan Rafi, has led the charts from Eid day through the fifth day of the holiday. The film was released in 133 theatres nationwide, with midnight screenings (12am–3am) running in venues such as Chhaya Bani in Mymensingh, Rajtilok in Rajshahi, and Modhubon Cineplex in Bogura.
Once a sweetheart of television, Sabila Nur has hit the bullseye with her silver-screen debut with a leading role opposite Shakib Khan in “Taandob”. The film will go down in Bangladesh’s cinematic history for being rife with action, twists, and cameos.
In light of this overwhelming local demand, the film is now set for overseas audiences. Starting today, the film will begin screening across more than 50 cinemas in Europe, America, and Canada in a phased schedule. Notably, the overseas distribution is being managed by BiosKope Films.
Superstar Shakib Khan has returned the Tk 65 lakh government grant allocated for his long-stalled film, “Maya”. The project, which was greenlit under the 2021–22 fiscal year’s government funding scheme, failed to begin production even after three years, drawing widespread criticism and raising questions about the use of public funds in the entertainment sector.
Khaby Lame, the most-followed creator on TikTok, has reportedly left the United States following his brief detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Veteran actor Somu Chowdhury made headlines yesterday after a photo of him resting under a tree near Mukhi Shah Miskin Shrine in Gafargaon upazila of Mymensingh, wearing only a gamcha (traditional cotton towel or cloth), went viral on social media. Many initially speculated it might be a scene from a film shoot, while others thought he was mentally unstable
Netflix has officially announced “Stranger Things: Tales From '85”, an animated spinoff of the hit sci-fi series, during its presentation at the Annecy Film Festival. Set in the winter of 1985 between Seasons 2 and 3 of the original show, the series promises a blend of nostalgia and fresh storytelling.
