Abu Shahed Emon’s “A Foolish Man” has been selected for the highly competitive APN+ECG Track of the 2025 Asian Producers Network (APN) at the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF)—one of Asia’s most respected platforms for emerging cinematic voices.

Fans of “Friends” can finally watch the conclusion of its short-lived spinoff “Joey”, as the final eight unaired episodes have been released nearly 20 years after the series was cancelled.

Actor Richi Solaiman, long celebrated for her work on television, is set to make her silver-screen debut after nearly three decades in the industry. She will star opposite Imtiaz Barshon in “Robi in Dhaka”, a film that explores the frustrations of Gen Z and their search for emotional recovery.

Madhuri Dixit is set to return to the small screen with the JioHotstar thriller series “Mrs Deshpande”, a remake of the French show “La Mante”. The actor stunned fans on Wednesday by releasing a tense 20-second teaser that hints at one of her darkest roles yet.

The inclusion of this prize brings the total number of live-televised awards to 24 on March 15, when the 98th Academy Awards will take place. While the casting honour is new to the main broadcast, the Academy has also laid groundwork for a stunt design award, set to debut at the 100th Oscars in 2028.

For India’s creator ecosystem, this marks a notable shift — a test case for whether viewers are willing to pay directly for premium content outside established OTT platforms.

A state-initiated documentary paying tribute to celebrated author and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed has been released under the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, marking a significant step in an ongoing effort to formally recognise Bangladesh’s artistic legends. Directed by “Debi” filmmaker Anam Biswas, the 25-minute documentary revisits Humayun’s life, legacy and enduring influence across literature, television and cinema.

Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he personally wrote to Dominic McLaughlin, the young actor taking on the role of Harry Potter in HBO’s upcoming television reboot of the beloved fantasy series. Radcliffe, who portrayed the Boy Who Lived across eight films from 2001 to 2011, said he wanted to offer encouragement as the new cast begins its decade-long journey.

Known largely for his comedic roles and online sketches, Rakin Absar appears in a far more intense and assertive look for the upcoming patriotic action film.

Disney+ has released a new trailer for the restored edition of “The Beatles Anthology”, the landmark documentary series tracing the rise of the Fab Four. The refreshed nine-part version will begin streaming on 26 November.

A sequel to “F1”, the Brad Pitt-starrer that became Apple’s highest-grossing film to date, may be on the horizon. Director Joseph Kosinski has confirmed that early discussions are underway about continuing the story of veteran driver Sonny Hayes.

Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara are on board as executive producers for “I’m Glad You’re Dead Now”, the Palestinian short film that took home this year’s Cannes Film Festival Short Film Palme d’Or.

How does a person summarise the 45-year career of Tom Cruise in a four-minute speech? "Mission impossible", said director Alejandro Inarritu on Sunday (November 16) as Hollywood celebrated the movie star with an honorary Oscar.

Following the reveal of Shakib Khan’s look, actress Tanzin Tisha has now appeared with a new look from the upcoming film “Soldier”. In the film, she will be seen portraying a strong, fearless, and strategic character.

In closing, Sarika expressed her desire to step into the silver screen and said she has been preparing herself for that transition. “If I get a good story, I would definitely want to take it on. At this phase, the great thing is that directors and actors are working across all mediums, and the film industry is doing really well.”

Bangladeshi filmmaker Sheikh Al Mamun’s “Drained by Dreams” has won the Best Feature Film award at the Human Screen Festival, an international human rights–focused film event held in Tunisia from November 11 to 15.

Mehazabien Chowdhury has issued an official statement addressing the case filed against her and her 19-year-old brother in March 2025, calling the allegations “baseless” and entirely unsupported by evidence.

Dan McGrath, the Emmy-winning writer whose sharp, playful mind helped shape the golden years of “The Simpsons”, died on November 14 at the age of 61.

The documentary aims to capture not only the technical difficulties of high-altitude climbing but the personal cost and determination behind a landmark achievement in Bangladeshi mountaineering.

Since news broke in the media about the arrest warrant issued against Mehazabien, the complainant has been unreachable. The phone number listed for the complainant’s lawyer in the case file is also marked as “suspended”.