cinema
'House With a Clock in Its Walls' ticks to No. 1 in theaters
New York, Sep 24 (AP/UNB) — The gothic family fantasy "The House With a Clock in Its Walls" exceeded expectations to debut with an estimated $26.9 million in ticket sales at the weekend box office, while audiences showed considerably less interest in Michael Moore's Donald Trump-themed documentary, "Fahrenheit 11/9," than his George W. Bush-era one.
Farooki's film Doob to represent BD in 91st Oscar
Dhaka, Sept 23 (UNB) - Bangladeshi filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's film Doob (No Bed of Roses) is going to represent Bangladesh in the foreign movie category of the 91st Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars.
Danny DeVito receives lifetime achievement award in Spain
San Sebastian, Sep 23 (AP/UNB) — Actor Danny DeVito has been honored with a lifetime achievement award at Spain's most prestigious film festival in the northern coastal city of San Sebastian.
Muhurat of movie based on Obaidul Quader’s novel held
Dhaka, Sept 19 (UNB) - The muhurat (launching ceremony) of a film based on a novel penned by Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader was held at Dhaka Club on Wednesday.
CBS' Julie Chen leaves daytime's 'The Talk' in taped message
New York, Sep 19 (AP/UNB) — Julie Chen announced Tuesday that she was leaving the cast of the CBS daytime show "The Talk" a week after her husband, CBS Corp. boss Leslie Moonves, was ousted from the company due to sexual misconduct allegations.
Claire Foy and Matthew Rhys win top drama acting Emmys
Los Angeles, Sep 18 (AP/UNB) — Claire Foy of "The Crown" and Matthew Rhys of "The Americans" won top drama acting Emmys as Monday's ceremony spread its wealth around to streaming and cable but largely snubbed broadcasting and, largely, diversity.
Box Office Top 20: 'The Nun' conjures up $53.8 million
Los Angeles, Sep 11 (AP/UNB) — The horror pic "The Nun" scared off the competition and dominated the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters, grossing $53.8 million.
'Ek Je Chhilo Raja' gets its first trailer released
Dhaka, Sept 10 (UNB) - A film based on the major historical event of British India, the Bhawal case which took place in today's Gazipur, "Ek j Chhilo Raja", got its first theatrical trailer released on Monday starring Jaya Ahsan.
Salman Shah’s 22nd death anniversary Thursday
Dhaka, Sept 5 (UNB) – The 22nd death anniversary of actor Salman Shah will be observed on Thursday.
Third screening session of 10th IIUSFF begins
Dhaka, Sept 2 (UNB) – The third screening of the 10th International Inter University Short Film Festival (IIUSFF)- 2018 at Dhaka University kicked off on Sunday.