TV & Film

TV & Film

‘Saba’ continues festival run, headed to Sweden

The Göteborg International Film Festival, which starts on January 24, will feature "Saba" in its Voices section, a category dedicated to honouring the works of emerging filmmakers.

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‘Wicked’ and ‘Shōgun’ top SAG Awards nominations list

On the heels of a remarkable start to Hollywood's awards season with the 2025 Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards has officially announced its list of nominations for this year.

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Academy postpones Oscar nominations amid LA fires

Along with the delay in the nominations list announcement, numerous premieres and events in Los Angeles have been canceled as authorities focus on managing the devastating fires.

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WWE’s ‘Raw’ debut surpasses 'Squid Game 2' in Netflix US rankings

“Squid Game” Season 2, which broke viewing records upon its debut, has been surpassed at the top of Netflix’s Top 10 list in the United States. The new addition of “WWE Monday Night Raw” has taken the top spot. This acquisition is expected to remain on Netflix for a long period, raising questions about whether it will continue to hold the position or if the initial surge is temporary.

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‘Squid Game’ Season 2 breaks Netflix viewership record in 11 days

"Squid Game" Season 2 stormed Netflix’s chart of most popular non-English-language shows, debuting at No. 7. This week, it rocketed to No. 2, surpassed only by the first season of the same series, which garnered 265.2 million views in its first 91 days. However, Season 2 seems poised to break that record with 80 more days to go.

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DIU students arrange special ‘Priyo Maloti’ screening at SKS Tower

Today, faculty members and students from Dhaka International University (DIU) are set to attend a special screening of “Priyo Maloti”, featuring Mehazabien Chowdhury, at Star Cineplex’s SKS Tower in Dhaka. The university has reserved a hall for the 7:45pm show. 

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Tragedy strikes Ram Charan’s ‘Game Changer’ event: Two fans die

The incident occurred after the two fans, Arava Manikanta and Thokada Charan from Gaigolupadu in Kakinada, left the promotional event in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday night. As they were returning home, their motorcycle was hit by a vehicle coming from the opposite direction. They were rushed to a nearby hospital but were declared dead by doctors on arrival.

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Disney+ greenlights pilot for ‘Holes’ series

Disney+ has officially commissioned a pilot for a television adaptation of “Holes”, Variety has exclusively reported.

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Looking back: The compelling Bangladeshi films of 2024

A variety of films have graced the silver screen—some commercially successful, others not quite so. Let’s bid adieu to the year, as we look back at some of its film offerings.

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'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' to speed into Star Cineplex tomorrow

The film “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” inspired by Sega's iconic video game serves as the third instalment in the “Sonic” movie franchise. It is finally on its way to Star Cineplex starting tomorrow (December 27).

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Mosharraf Karim dominates year-end OTT releases with three projects

As the year draws to a close, Mosharraf is gracing three different platforms with new content, reaffirming his stature as one of the industry's most sought-after actors.

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Fahadh Faasil, Triptii Dimri to headline Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Idiots of Istanbul’

Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil is set to make his Bollywood debut. Having gained worldwide recognition for his performances in “Pushpa: The Rise” and “Pushpa 2: The Rule,” this Southern star is now ready to showcase his acting prowess in India’s biggest film industry. 

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Shakib Khan’s ‘Toofan’ shatters two decades of records at Star Cineplex

Star Cineplex, the country’s most advanced cine-theatre, has marked 20 years since its establishment. This milestone year witnessed a groundbreaking achievement with the Shakib Khan-starrer “Toofan”. The global blockbuster became the most successful movie at Star Cineplex, surpassing Hollywood and Bollywood hits.

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15 years of ‘3 Idiots’: Of life, friendship, and breaking free from expectations

Two and a half decades ago, I saw Rancho as a hero, Farhan and Raju as the friends I wished I had, and Virus as the villain I loved to hate. Today, as a university student navigating the same labyrinth of dreams and expectations, I view the film differently.

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A glance at the year’s star-studded marriages and breakups

Several prominent celebrities tied the knot in 2024 — some making spontaneous announcements, while others had previously revealed details before their big day. However, the year also witnessed its fair share of divorces alongside the joy of weddings.

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BTV celebrates diamond jubilee with special programmes

Bangladesh Television (BTV), the country’s national broadcaster, celebrates its diamond jubilee today, marking 60 years since its inception. The BTV family has planned a series of festive events to commemorate the milestone, starting with a cake-cutting ceremony at midnight on December 24.

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I am a fan of Mehazabien’s performance: Jaya Ahsan

Celebrities, supporters, and journalists gathered to watch the actress’ debut film on the big screen.

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Amitabh Reza’s ‘Rickshaw Girl’ set for January release

“Rickshaw Girl,” directed by Amitabh Reza, is finally set to release in Bangladeshi cinemas next year, as confirmed by the director himself.

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