cinema
'Pikachu' tries to dethrone the 'Avengers,' but just misses
Los Angeles, May 13 (AP/UNB) — "Pokémon Detective Pikachu" gave "Avengers: Endgame" a run for its money this weekend at the box office, but the superheroes managed to hold onto the throne once again.
Farooki’s ‘Shonibar Bikel’ selected for Sydney Film Festival 2019
Dhaka, May 9 (UNB) – Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s ‘Shonibar Bikel’ (Saturday Afternoon) is scheduled to be screened at the Sydney Film Festival 2019 at the Dendy Opera Cinema Hall.
'Avengers Endgame' nears global record with over $2 billion
Los Angeles, May 6 (AP/UNB) — "Avengers: Endgame" continued its global domination at the box office in a second week victory lap that saw the blockbuster cross the $2 billion mark in record time and unseat "Titanic" as the second highest-grossing film ever worldwide. Domestically, newcomers, including thrillers ("The Intruder"), well-reviewed comedies ("Long Shot") or animated family fare ("Uglydolls") were left in the dust to pick up the scraps.
The ‘Ray’ of Bengali cinema
Dhaka, May 2 (UNB) – The scorching sun might have all of its rays dominating the earth in this summer, but the 2nd day of May is particularly grateful to the mother earth for allowing it to be the birth date of a particular persona named ‘Ray’ in the diversified world of Indian cinema. Because 98 years ago today, in 1921, one of the legendary filmmakers in the world Satyajit Ray was born.
Kristen Stewart celebrates young stars redefining sexuality
Los Angeles, May 1 (AP/UNB) — Kristen Stewart says she felt a "huge responsibility" to define her sexuality after finding fame in the "Twilight" movie franchise. But she's glad today's young stars don't have to do so.
Game of Thrones: Arya's got skillz
Washington, Apr 30 (AP/UNB) — What does it take to kill the Night King?
Notable reaction to the death of filmmaker John Singleton
New York, Apr 30 (AP/UNB) —Notable reaction to the death of "Boyz N the Hood" filmmaker John Singleton:
'Avengers: Endgame' sets multiple records at box office
New York (AP) — "Avengers: Endgame" is crushing the competition by setting multiple records at the box office a day after its release.
Jason Momoa shaves signature beard to promote recycling
Los Angeles, Apr 19 (AP/UNB) —Actor Jason Momoa on Wednesday released a video in which he shaved off his signature beard and mustache in order to promote recycling. He started by saying farewell to his "Game of Thrones" and DC characters Drogo and Arthur Curry.
Judge says Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are now single
Los Angeles, Apr 18 (AP/UNB) — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are officially single, though more work is left before the terms of their divorce are final.