Entertainment
Pakistan bans Indian films amid spike in tensions
Dhaka, Aug 9 (UNB) - Pakistan on Thursday banned the screening of Indian films in the country’s theaters, amid tensions between the two sides after India revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, reports The Indian Express.
Galaxy's Edge creating 1,700 fulltime jobs at Disney World
Orlando, Aug 9 (AP/UNB) — Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is creating 1,700 fulltime jobs at Walt Disney World.
After Oscars, Emmys to go hostless
Dhaka, Aug 8 (UNB) - The 71st edition of Primetime Emmy Awards will not have a host, Fox has confirmed, reports The Indian Express.
Avengers Endgame: Six new revelations by Russo Brothers
It has been months since Marvel Cinematic Universe’s big finale Avengers: Endgame hit the big screen, but the buzz around the movie refuses to die down. Post the film’s digital release, Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo answered a few burning fan questions during an Ask Me Anything session on Reddit.
Fox: Jussie Smollet gone from 'Empire,' character lives on
Beverly Hills, Aug 8 (AP/UNB) — Jussie Smollett is gone from "Empire" but his character will live on, at least in photos.
Chinese futuristic romance "Shanghai Fortress" to open in theaters
Beijing, Aug 8 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Adapted from a popular sci-fi novel, Chinese futuristic romance "Shanghai Fortress" is set to open in Chinese theaters on Friday, according to the China Film Distribution and Exhibition Association.
Taylor Swift to perform at MTV Video Music Awards
New York, Aug 7 (AP/UNB) — Taylor Swift is set to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Bangabandhu Memorial Lectures inaugurated at BSA
Dhaka, 08th August (UNB) – Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy arranged an inauguration ceremony of ‘Bangabandhu Memorial Lectures’ - an initiative to discuss the life and works of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, on Wednesday at its National Art Gallery.
Zahid wants all to develop book-reading habit
Dhaka, Aug 7 (UNB) – Bemoaning that people these days are not that much willing to read books, State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russel on Wednesday urged all to develop book-reading habit.
Casting director David Rubin elected film academy president
Los Angeles, Aug 7 (AP/UNB) — Casting director David Rubin has been elected the new president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization that bestows the Oscars.