Following the massive success of Disney’s 2019 musical fantasy film Aladdin, Hollywood is set to produce a 10-episode live-action fantasy series based on the classic tales of One Thousand and One Nights, titled Arabian Nights. The series promises several intriguing twists. Rather than Continue Reading

Allegations of irregularities, a lack of transparency and the dominance of an influential group have emerged over the selection of Bangladesh’s official entry for the prestigious Academy Awards, widely known as the Oscars. The allegations have sparked dissatisfaction among some film societies and related organisations. Those concerned have alleged that the Bangladesh Continue Reading

Following Engineer Ishraque Hossain’s resignation as State Minister for Liberation War Affairs, his political future has become a topic of discussion on social media. Amid the debate, lyricist, music director and singer Prince Mahmud has expressed his hopes for Ishraque’s political journey, saying he hopes Ishraque will learn from his mistakes and one day become […]Continue Reading

Popular streaming platform Hoichoi has taken a major step towards bringing Bangladeshi web content to international audiences through a new partnership with Netflix. Under the deal, two notable Bangladeshi productions, Mahanagar and Bohemian Ghora, are set to join Netflix’s catalogue. Over the next two years, viewers around the world will be able to watch acclaimed […]Continue Reading

American pop star Selena Gomez has revealed that her vaping habit has affected her voice. The singer and actress recently shared her experience and warned about vaping and nicotine addiction. Gomez said she once consumed large amounts of nicotine and acknowledged that overcoming the addiction was not easy. She urged those who still vape or […]Continue Reading

Netflix, one of the world’s most popular video streaming platforms, is undergoing major changes. The company has removed Dan Lin from his position as head of its film division, nearly three years after he took charge. The move follows a series of major layoffs at the company. According to entertainment news outlet Variety, multiple sources […]Continue Reading

South Korean K-pop group SEVENTEEN has topped the list of touring artists in Asia by concert ticket revenue, earning $97.4 million over the past year. The amount is equivalent to approximately Tk 1,188 crore. The 13-member group ranked first on US-based music magazine Pollstar’s “Asia Focus Top Touring Artists” list, according to an announcement by […]Continue Reading

Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi has voiced her support for ordinary citizens who engage in peaceful protests and demand accountability from the government. In her view, expressing dissent is a fundamental democratic right, not a privilege granted at the discretion of those in power. The actress recently clarified her position in a statement posted on Instagram. […]Continue Reading

The Fazlul Haque Memorial Awards 2026 have been announced, continuing the annual tradition. Filmmaker Mejbaur Rahman Sumon and film journalist Mahmudah Chowdhury have been selected for the awards, instituted by renowned novelist Rabeya Khatun. The awards have been presented for the past 22 years in memory of the late Fazlul Haque, editor of Cinema, Bangladesh’s […]Continue Reading

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in the creative industries, from advertising to filmmaking. Across the world, creators are exploring the new possibilities offered by the technology. Joining this trend, young Bangladeshi entrepreneur and filmmaker Tanzil Ahmed has produced an AI-driven Bengali web series titled Shanti Nibash. The series has been Continue Reading