‘Wednesday’ season 2 cracks Netflix’s all-time top 10

Season 2 of Netflix’s hit series “Wednesday” has officially entered the streamer’s list of most popular English-language TV shows of all time, racking up 94.5 million views within its first two weeks of Part 2’s release.
17 September 2025, 06:54 AM

New ‘Demon Slayer’ movie hits Star Cineplex

Two more films were released afterward, both performing well by following the path of the first film’s success. Now, a new movie titled “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Castle" is coming to the big screen.
17 September 2025, 06:43 AM

Sergei Bondarchuk Film Club marks 30 years with ‘Jago Hua Savera’ special screening

Sergei Bondarchuk Film Club will mark its 30th anniversary with a two-day festival, “Celebrating Cinema”, at the Russian House (former Russian Cultural Centre) in Dhanmondi on September 20–21.
17 September 2025, 06:06 AM

I dedicate this award to my wife: FS Nayeem

Concluding his statement, the actor addressed aspiring talents in the industry with a message of perseverance. “To any rising actor who is reading this—if you are passionate about your work and truly dedicated, you will definitely reach your goals and leave a mark. Always stay true to your craft.”
16 September 2025, 13:20 PM

HBO Max to launch in Bangladesh

The expansion marks a major push for HBO Max, already the streaming home of iconic franchises like “Harry Potter”, “House of the Dragon”, “The Last of Us”, and Warner Bros. blockbusters including “Superman”, “A Minecraft Movie”, and “Final Destination: Bloodlines”.
16 September 2025, 09:57 AM

Emmys 2025 draws 7.4 million viewers, highest ratings since 2021

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, aired Sunday (September 14) night on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, attracted around 7.4 million viewers, marking an 8% increase over last year’s broadcast on ABC which drew about 6.9 million.
16 September 2025, 07:03 AM

Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh

Pakistani actress Hania Aamir is set to visit Dhaka for the first time at the invitation of Sunsilk Bangladesh. The company announced the news in a press release, adding that the exact date of her arrival will be revealed soon.
16 September 2025, 04:23 AM

Vicky Zahed brings flash fiction ‘Ondho Balok’ to Chorki

Vicky Zahed returns with a new mystery as his flash fiction “Ondho Balok” readies for release on Chorki at 12:01 am on September 18. Written by Nazim Ud Daula, the story blends love, fate, and the tension between belief and doubt, promising a fresh take on the director’s signature suspense.
15 September 2025, 10:57 AM

‘Hamnet’ wins People’s Choice Award at TIFF 2025

“Hamnet,” led by Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley as Agnes Shakespeare, has already garnered an emotional reception at both TIFF and the Telluride Film Festival. Adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel, the story imagines how the grief over their son Hamnet’s death may have inspired Shakespeare’s masterpiece “Hamlet.”
15 September 2025, 06:06 AM

Nusraat Faria breaks silence on arrest: ‘Circumstances make us resilient’

Faria, who was taken into custody in May and spent two days in jail before being released, broke her silence during a recent appearance on the New York–based talk show “Friday Night with Zayed Khan”.
15 September 2025, 05:51 AM

Javier Bardem among celebrities urging Israel to end ‘Genocide’ at 2025 Emmys

The 77th Emmy Awards saw several celebrities using the global stage to voice support for Palestine and call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, signaling a growing cultural boycott movement within the entertainment industry.
15 September 2025, 05:20 AM

‘Adolescence’ star Owen Cooper sets record as youngest Emmy winner for Supporting Actor

British actor Owen Cooper made history at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, becoming the youngest male acting winner after earning the trophy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for his role in the Netflix miniseries “Adolescence”.
15 September 2025, 04:56 AM

Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's political satire '840' lands on iScreen

"840" features a stellar cast, led by Nasir Uddin Khan in the central role. He is joined by other acclaimed actors including Marzuk Russell, Fazlur Rahman Babu, Zakia Bari Momo, Shahriar Nazim Joy, and Zayed Khan. The production also shines a light on local talents, featuring actors from the Rajshahi and Naogaon regions.
14 September 2025, 07:07 AM

Bangladeshi Film ‘The Eternal Journey’ sweeps three international awards in Greece

The experimental film—a profound, meditative work that explores the search for self-identity—was honoured with the Cinematic Achievement Award at its Greek premiere.
14 September 2025, 06:51 AM

Emmys 2025: ‘Adolescence’ and ‘The Studio’ lead the race for top honors

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are shaping up to be a showdown between Netflix’s hard-hitting teen saga “Adolescence” and Apple TV+’s Hollywood satire “The Studio”, with both shows tipped to sweep the night’s biggest prizes.
14 September 2025, 06:17 AM

Richi Solaiman returns to shooting after long hiatus

Actress Richi Solaiman, known for her graceful looks, charming smile, and powerful performances, is making a return to the small screen. A familiar face in Bangladeshi entertainment since the 1990s, Richi had moved to the United States with her husband, Rashek Malik, who currently serves as a detective in the New York Police Department. Though settled abroad, her passion for acting has always drawn her back to Dhaka from time to time.
14 September 2025, 06:11 AM

Anonno Proteek Chowdhuri talks ‘Noya Note’, rising career

“I spent most of my life studying and playing football,” Anonno Proteek Chowdhuri says with a small shrug. He trained as a chartered accountant and worked in the field long enough to know the claustrophobia it carried. “I kept telling myself that if I ever reached a point of stability, I’d make a film one day.”
14 September 2025, 03:00 AM

Anuparna Roy defends Palestine remarks after Venice Film Festival win

The Purulia-born director made headlines after dedicating a portion of her address to Palestine, a stance that sparked heated debate in India.
13 September 2025, 07:33 AM

Warner Bros Discovery shares soar on Paramount Skydance takeover rumours

Shares in Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Skydance spiked significantly after reports emerged that Paramount Skydance is preparing a takeover offer for Warner Bros Discovery. The deal would cover the entire company, which oversees major assets including CNN, HBO, and the film studios behind hits such as “Barbie” and “Harry Potter”.
12 September 2025, 07:12 AM

‘Fereshteh’ brings Jaya Ahsan back to Bangladeshi screens this September

After travelling the international festival circuit, Jaya Ahsan–starrer “Fereshteh” is finally set for a Bangladesh release. The Bangladesh–Iran joint production will hit all local cineplexes on September 19, following a three–year wait.
12 September 2025, 07:06 AM