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.
Touted as one of the sweetest couples in showbiz, FS Nayeem and Nadia celebrated nine wonderful years of marriage on January 14. While Nayeem has been winning hearts with his impressive performances on OTT platforms, Nadia has made her mark with her performance in television dramas and her talent as a dancer.
This heartwarming festive film promises to bring even more joy to fans of Priyanka Chopra and the Jonas family during the 2025 holiday season.
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.
Ekushey Padak-winning veteran artiste Masud Ali Khan has passed away, as confirmed by a relative to The Daily Star. The beloved actor reportedly died around 4:20pm.
Actors Tama Mirza and Afran Nisho are set to reunite in director Shihab Shaheen's upcoming movie “Dagi”.
Set against Bangladesh's changing landscape, “Ritu Kamini” captures the intimate connection between nature and the daily lives of its people. The film’s powerful narrative, brought to life by director Zahid Hossain, vividly portrays the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations.
Set to premiere on 25 November at Kolkata’s Gyan Mancha, the play signifies the end of an era for the beloved artiste.
Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s iconic home, Mannat, is illuminated with the dazzling glow of Diwali lights for the festive season in full swing across India. Renowned for their grand Diwali celebrations, the couple has transformed their residence into a symbol of the festival’s warmth and joy, marked by decorations, sweets, and family gatherings.
The much-anticipated rom-com “36-24-36”, starring actress Parthana Fardeen Dighi, has received an uncut Universal (U) rating from the Censor Certification Board, signaling its suitability for audiences of all ages.
When it comes to Halloween, no one embraces the thrill of costumes quite like Hollywood’s elite. This year, stars are celebrating the spooky season with unforgettable transformations. Anne Hathaway stunned fans as a hauntingly captivating Zombie Lady Liberty, while Selena Gomez channeled the whimsical spirit of Alice, alongside Benny Blanco as a quirky Mad Hatter.
This year’s "Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards" highlights these achievements, celebrating standout performances, captivating stories, and visionary direction in the Bangladeshi digital streaming landscape.
The concept of curses that pass down through generations is also a recurring theme in South Asian folklore and has been adapted into film narratives that focus on familial guilt and karmic retribution. In traditional tales, families are often haunted by the misdeeds of their ancestors, and no amount of modern intervention can free them from their fates.
Robert Downey Jr famously brought the iconic Marvel character Iron Man to life from 2008 to 2019, a role that concluded with Tony Stark’s emotional on-screen farewell in “Avengers: Endgame”. However, Downey has a sharp stance on any future attempts to resurrect his portrayal through artificial intelligence (AI).
