In a recent twist in the ongoing legal dispute between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, the actor has accused Ryan Reynolds of intentionally creating the character Nicepool in “Deadpool & Wolverine” as a means to demean and target him. Baldoni claims the character was designed as a direct effort to mock, intimidate, and publicly humiliate the actor.
M Night Shyamalan is facing a copyright infringement trial, accused of copying key elements from an independent film to create his Apple TV+ series, “Servant”. Italian-born filmmaker Francesca Gregorini has sued Shyamalan and Apple, seeking $81 million, alleging that the show borrows from her 2013 film, “The Truth About Emanuel”.
Young Bangladeshi filmmaker Maksud Hossain has been selected for Berlinale Talents, a prestigious platform under the Berlin International Film Festival that recognises emerging filmmakers, producers, actors, cinematographers, and industry professionals making strides in their respective fields.
The 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced last Saturday (January 11) to showcase 220 films from 75 countries across 10 categories. This year the festival includes 44 Bangladeshi films.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has delayed the Oscar 2025 nominations announcement for a second time due to the Los Angeles wildfires. Initially, the voting period was extended by two days to provide members with more time, moving the announcement to January 19.
The National Award winner believes that playing the titular role in any film is a great honour and a matter of immense joy for any artiste. “It feels incredibly fulfilling when you have the opportunity to play the lead role. I am both happy and excited to witness the audience’s reaction.”
Here is a list of some of the films screening today
Shahnaz Sumi earned acclaim for her portrayal of Suraiya in the web-series ‘Mobaroknama’. The actress, who began her journey as a dancer, recently appeared in Vicky Zahed's directorial web-film ‘Ondhokarer Gaan’ on Binge.
Marking a decade in showbiz, Sayed Zaman Shawon has captivated audiences across television, OTT platforms, and the big screens. Known for his acclaimed roles in Mabrur Rashid Bannah’s “Brothers” series, Shihab Shaheen’s “August 14”, Ashfaque Nipun’s “Sabrina”, and Golam Sohrab Dodul’s “Mobaroknama”, Shawon’s adaptability shines through each project.
Apu Biswas, actress Apu Biswas, Hero Alom, Jahidul Islam, Producer Simi Islam, Simi Islam accuses Apu Biswas of hacking YouTube channel, Apu Biswas Simi Islam,
The day marks the release of two films in theatres nationwide—“Rong Dhong” by Ahsan Sarwar and “36-24-36” by Rezaur Rahman. After spending four years in limbo with the censor board, “Rong Dhong” is finally set to hit the screens. On the other hand, “36-24-36,” initially produced as a web-film, is now making its theatrical debut.
A new "Star Wars" film trilogy written by "X-Men" producer Simon Kinberg is in the early stages of development at Walt Disney Co, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
Behind this essential aspect of filmmaking are the lighting technicians, whose efforts often go unnoticed. In Bangladesh, however, these technicians face an uncertain future, as the industry battles deep financial challenges.
Filmmaker Luca Guadagnino has been named the jury president for the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival, taking over from Thomas Vinterberg, who withdrew from the role due to family matters.
Shah Rukh Khan has now received death threats, just after Salman Khan received a fresh threat recently. On Thursday, Mumbai Police received a threatening call from Chhattisgarh, warning of harm to Shah Rukh and demanding Rs 50 lakh (Tk 70 lakh).
Directed by the legendary Yash Chopra, the film follows the story of an Indian Air Force pilot, Veer Pratap Singh (Shah Rukh Khan), and a Pakistani woman, Zaara Hayaat Khan (Preity Zinta).
Netflix announced yesterday that the fifth and final season of the widely acclaimed “Stranger Things” is all set to premiere in 2025. In celebration of November 6, 1983 — known as “Stranger Things Day” for the day Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) disappeared into the Upside Down — Netflix also released a video unveiling the titles of the last eight episodes, which will wrap up the supernatural saga set in Hawkins, Indiana.
Actress Prarthana Fardin Dighi, who entered the big screen as a child artiste, has made quite a name for herself. Her early performances in several films earned her praise and three National Film Awards as a child artiste before she later transitioned into a lead actress.
