‘The Marvels’ ready for worldwide release tomorrow

MCU's next movie "The Marvels" is primarily the second instalment of Captain Marvel, but it will also include two additional subplots and characters. The movie directed by Nia DaCosta will be released tomorrow in Bangladesh alongside its worldwide release.
9 November 2023, 13:42 PM

Detective Monk re-emerges in 'Mr Monk's Last Case'

Emmy-winning actor Tony Shalhoub is making a triumphant return as everyone’s favourite obsessive-compulsive germophobic detective Adrian Monk in "Mr Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie," set to premiere on Peacock on December 8. This eagerly anticipated film picks up Monk's story following the lifting of pandemic restrictions, presenting a different world for the detective and his team.
9 November 2023, 12:56 PM

Netflix unveils poster and details for 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' series

Netflix has just given us a sneak peek into the highly anticipated live-action "Avatar: The Last Airbender" series with a fresh poster, featuring Aang, Katara, and Sokka riding the iconic Appa. The magical creature, a blend of a flying bison and a manatee, takes centre stage in this new visual.
9 November 2023, 10:21 AM

Sharon Stone accuses ex-Sony head of sexual harassment in the 1980s

Acclaimed actress Sharon Stone has recently opened up about a distressing incident from her early career in Hollywood. The Oscar-nominated star revealed that in the 1980s, a former head of Sony exposed himself to her during a meeting, adding to what she described as "not the last of many weird experiences" in her long career.
9 November 2023, 08:23 AM

Shakib, Sonal and most of 'Dorod’s' unit infected with fever

Shakib Khan and Bollywood actress Sonal Chauhan have been extremely occupied working on their film "Dorod" in different parts of India. The director, Anonno Mamun, recently disclosed that they have been filming for 21 hours a day, consistently for the past 12 days.
9 November 2023, 07:12 AM

Greta Gerwig’s next venture: 'The Chronicles of Narnia'

Netflix has announced that Greta Gerwig is set to kick off production on her adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia in 2024. The acclaimed filmmaker and actor signed a deal with the streaming giant to both write and direct two movies based on C S Lewis' beloved fantasy series.
9 November 2023, 06:10 AM

Why 'Tiger 3' won't run at these two theatres in Kolkata

The excitement for “Tiger 3” is soaring at cinema halls across India. The film is also earning good revenue through advance ticket bookings in Kolkata. However, it won't be screened in the two halls of Kolkata
9 November 2023, 05:19 AM

'The Marvels' director wants to work with Shah Rukh Khan

Acting has its realm, and then there's Shah Rukh Khan, a league of his own. He knows how to charm the audience with his smiles. "The Marvels" director, Nia DaCosta also couldn't resist his charm and would like to work with him
9 November 2023, 05:00 AM

Book launched in fond memory of Mustafa Kamal Syed

Renowned television personality Mustafa Kamal Syed passed away on May 30, 2020. To keep the memories of this noted persona alive, a memoir shared by his close colleagues has been published recently.
8 November 2023, 14:40 PM

South Asian film ‘Barir Naam Shahana’ selected for Jio MAMI Mumbai Film fest finale

In a significant milestone for South Asian cinema, Leesa Gazi's debut feature film, “Barir Naam Shahana” (A House Named Shahana), has been selected for the main competition at the prestigious Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023. The film's recognition comes on the heels of receiving the Gender Sensitivity Award from the Film Critics Guild of India, where Aditya Srikrishna, Bharti Pradhan, and Stuti Ghosh served as jury members.
8 November 2023, 14:00 PM

Prosenjit Chatterjee to direct film in Bollywood

Prosenjit Chatterjee, a veteran in the Tollywood industry, has had a remarkable career spanning several decades. His journey in Tollywood began in the early 1980s, and even today, he continues to share the screen with the younger generation of actors. Notably, he has also made a foray into Bollywood, where he received praise for his performances.
8 November 2023, 10:58 AM

Controversy surrounds Gal Gadot's screening of uncensored footage from October 7

Gal Gadot is facing criticism for her alleged involvement in organising a screening of uncensored footage related to the October 7 conflict between Israeli military and Hamas in Israel. The event, titled “Bearing Witness to the October 7th Massacre,” is set to take place in the United States and will be attended by around 120 prominent Hollywood figures.
8 November 2023, 10:37 AM

Star Cineplex expands its reach to Uttara

Star Cineplex is embarking on a journey to bring the magic of the silver screen to a wider audience. Celebrating its 19th anniversary last month, Mahboob Rahman Ruhel, the founder of Star Cineplex, unveiled an ambitious plan to increase the number of cinema halls to 40 within the next year.
8 November 2023, 10:18 AM

Patrick Dempsey named People magazine's 'sexiest man alive'

"Grey's Anatomy" actor Patrick Dempsey was named People magazine's "sexiest man alive" for 2023 on Tuesday, taking over the title from 2022 honoree and Marvel star Chris Evans.
8 November 2023, 07:18 AM

'The Crown' coaches share how actors portray the royals

With the final season of "The Crown" about to launch, focusing on Princess Diana's final days in the early episodes, the show's performance coaches have lifted the lid on how the cast perfect their portrayals.
8 November 2023, 06:01 AM

Nawazuddin Siddiqui says he applied fairness creams ‘but nothing changed’

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has a huge body of work to his name, but when he first began out in movies, he was labeled as the 'unconventional' hero. In a recent interview, Nawazuddin revealed that he, too, thought he was "not a good looking guy" for many years before gaining confidence in himself. And once he did, he realised how important it is to feel good about yourself.
8 November 2023, 05:20 AM

'Prohelika' team celebrates Taposh's birthday at TM records

Gaan Bangla's CEO Kaushik Hossain Taposh started his birthday on a festive note. He cut a cake with his lovely family and beautiful wife, Farzana Munny, when the clock struck 12. The "Prohelika" team decided to surprise the Gaan Bangla CEO by dropping by the TM records office.
8 November 2023, 05:05 AM

An afternoon with the stars

In the heart of Dhaka, where heavy traffic often rules the day, a fresh breeze of excitement and glamour swept through The Daily Star's office. The winners of the Blender's Choice - The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards 2022 graced the premises for a meet and greet, followed by a refreshing after-party, transforming an ordinary day into a joyful celebration.
7 November 2023, 18:05 PM

'Tiger 3' roars with Rs 10 crore advance booking, to run 24x7 from Monday

The tiger is ready to pounce on the silver screen, and the excitement is palpable. In a remarkable show of anticipation, the advance booking for the highly awaited film, "Tiger 3", featuring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in lead roles, has already exceeded Rs 10 crores.
7 November 2023, 14:57 PM

What exactly is obscene?: Idhika responds to Dipjol’s remark

West Bengal actress Idhika Paul debuted on the Bangladeshi silver screen by starring opposite Shakib Khan after which she gained attention across both Bengals.
7 November 2023, 13:56 PM