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Netflix's ability to churn out hits gives it an edge over rivals, analysts say

Netflix's ability to churn out hits gives it an edge over rivals, analysts say

REUTERS 2023-01-20 20:09:18

Netflix Inc's steady stream of hit shows is helping it stand out in a crowded market while paving the way for double-digit revenue growth later this year, analysts said, after the firm topped est...

George Carlin - the 'funniest man' ever lived

George Carlin - the 'funniest man' ever lived

Iftekharul Islam 2023-01-20 18:00:35

Stand-up comedy has been one of the most popular performances since the 20th century. In the early days of stand-up shows, comedians could only make slapstick and lighthearted jokes and mock people of...

Netflix co-founder Hastings steps down as CEO as company adds subscribers

Netflix co-founder Hastings steps down as CEO as company adds subscribers

FE ONLINE DESK 2023-01-20 11:46:27

Netflix Inc co-founder Reed Hastings stepped down as chief executive of the company that upended Hollywood by delivering movies and TV shows online, handing the reins to longtime partner and co-...

'Black War' underwhelms despite having a stellar cast

'Black War' underwhelms despite having a stellar cast

SHADIQUE MAHBUB ISLAM 2023-01-18 13:38:59

The terror group 'Free Land For Peace' wanted havoc on the city on new year's eve, but the death-defying intervention by ADC Naveed had foiled the terrorist plan. The terrorist leader Khalid vowed to...

'The Monster of Wall Street' is a detailed look at the biggest money-laundering scheme ever

'The Monster of Wall Street' is a detailed look at the biggest money-laundering scheme ever

Shadya Naher Sheyam 2023-01-17 19:27:48

The Monster of Wall Street is a Netflix docuseries that delves into the criminal mind behind Bernard Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme.  Joe Berlinger's four-part miniseries dives deep into the hist...

'The Last of Us' finally gets its long-awaited live-action adaptation

'The Last of Us' finally gets its long-awaited live-action adaptation

Iftekharul Islam 2023-01-16 17:46:24

The Last of Us game franchise has captivated audiences with its emotional storytelling and intense gameplay. The game's emotional narrative, coupled with its visually stunning graphics, earned wi...

Breakout talents in entertainment industry to look out for this year

Breakout talents in entertainment industry to look out for this year

Iftekharul Islam 2023-01-16 15:52:12

Bangladesh's entertainment industry is currently experiencing a surge of fresh talent, with a new generation of actors, singers, and performers taking the spotlight.  From rising stars in the fi...

Curtain rises on 21st Dhaka International Film Festival

Curtain rises on 21st Dhaka International Film Festival

UNB 2023-01-15 09:23:47

The 21st edition of the Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF), one of the longest-running cultural festivals in the country, officially began in the city Saturday, with 252 films set to be showcase...

Shakira diss track breaks Latin YouTube viewing records

Shakira diss track breaks Latin YouTube viewing records

BBC 2023-01-14 14:03:14

A song by Shakira about her ex-partner Gerard Pique cheating on her has broken YouTube records. The video for Out of Your League has been watched more than 63 million times in 24 hours, m...

Shah Rukh Khan becomes fourth richest actor in the world

Shah Rukh Khan becomes fourth richest actor in the world

FE ONLINE DESK 2023-01-13 19:06:31

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was named the fourth richest actor in the world by the World Of Statistics recently. The recently-released data has kept American comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld...

James Cameron celebrated in Hollywood amid 'Avatar' success

James Cameron celebrated in Hollywood amid 'Avatar' success

-- 2023-01-13 17:56:57

As "Avatar: The Way of Water" climbs the box office charts, director James Cameron stuck his hands and feet in cement outside the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday to commemorate his contri...

21st Dhaka Int'l Film Fest begins Saturday showcasing work from 71 countries

21st Dhaka Int'l Film Fest begins Saturday showcasing work from 71 countries

FE ONLINE DESK 2023-01-13 13:54:52

Showcasing 252 films from 71 countries, the 21st Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) will begin Saturday. One hundred and twenty-nine full-length feature films and one hundred and twenty-three s...

HBO's 'The Last of Us' gives hope to video game adaptation market

HBO's 'The Last of Us' gives hope to video game adaptation market

Reuters 2023-01-13 12:07:16

The 2013 video game “The Last of Us” was a hit with critics and players thanks to a powerful narrative. Ten years later, that story is headed to television on HBO in what the industry hope...

Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis, dies

Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis, dies

-- 2023-01-13 10:11:29

Singer Lisa Marie Presley, the only daughter of the "King of Rock 'n' Roll," Elvis Presley, died on Thursday at the age of 54 after being rushed to a Los Angeles-area hospital, her mother said. "It i...

'Fabelmans,' 'Banshees' win top awards at Golden Globes

'Fabelmans,' 'Banshees' win top awards at Golden Globes

-- 2023-01-11 13:01:41

"The Fabelmans," Steven Spielberg's movie inspired by his teen years, and dark comedy "The Banshees of Inisherin" landed the top movie awards at the Golden Globes on Tuesday as Hollywood returned to a...

'Treason' is a solid British spy drama

'Treason' is a solid British spy drama

Iftekharul Islam 2023-01-10 19:39:36

James Bond fans might know that British spy shows work quite differently than their American counterparts. They usually focus on the detective protagonists rather than the antagonists.  A popula...

Narcotics case: SC upholds HC’s stay order or trial proceedings against Pori Moni

Narcotics case: SC upholds HC’s stay order or trial proceedings against Pori Moni

UNB 2023-01-09 13:40:43

The Appellate Division on Monday upheld the High Court order that stayed the trial proceedings against Dhallywood actress Pori Moni in a case filed under the Narcotics Control Act. A three-member ben...

Top 5 Bangladeshi thrillers ever

Top 5 Bangladeshi thrillers ever

Megh Rahman 2023-01-08 16:34:33

Finding a decent thriller might be challenging because there is no agreed-upon definition of the genre. Some distinguishing elements include murder, deceit, and an abundance of sex.  We can bett...

Netflix starts 2023 with the unique heist drama 'Kaleidoscope'

Netflix starts 2023 with the unique heist drama 'Kaleidoscope'

Iftekharul Islam 2023-01-07 15:56:43

Anyone who remembers Black Mirror: Bandersnatch must know how creative Netflix can be when some shows involve viewer interaction. In that series, viewers could make any choice in multiple sc...

Deepika Padukone turns 37, fans celebrate on social media

Deepika Padukone turns 37, fans celebrate on social media

Shuvro Saif 2023-01-05 18:12:49

Remember that cute, innocent face, blessed with unworldly beautiful dimples – mesmerised millions of cine lovers on the big screen back in 2007? Can you guess the picture of one of the most beau...

'White Noise' mocks modern world problems and existential dread

'White Noise' mocks modern world problems and existential dread

Iftekharul Islam 2023-01-04 16:35:06

Misinformation is prevalent in today's internet age. There may be information from an unreliable source on Facebook, but people might believe so strongly that they spread that information and disprove...

Jeremy Renner, Marvel's Hawkeye, posts first selfie after snow plow accident

Jeremy Renner, Marvel's Hawkeye, posts first selfie after snow plow accident

REUTERS 2023-01-04 13:01:33

Actor Jeremy Renner, who played Hawkeye in the Marvel "Avengers" movies and was hospitalised after a traumatic injury while plowing snow, was recovering on Tuesday and posted an image on his Instagram...

Indian Rabindra Sangeet singer Sumitra Sen dies

Indian Rabindra Sangeet singer Sumitra Sen dies

-- 2023-01-03 15:11:55

Indian Rabindra Sangeet singer Sumitra Sen has died at the age of 89. She passed away at her home in Kolkata at 4:00 am on Tuesday, reports bdnews24.com citing West Bengal daily Anandabazar. Srabani...

Jeremy Renner has surgery after snow plow accident

Jeremy Renner has surgery after snow plow accident

REUTERS 2023-01-03 10:15:16

Actor Jeremy Renner, who played Hawkeye in the Marvel "Avengers" movies, was in critical but stable condition in a Nevada hospital on Monday, a day after suffering a traumatic injury while plowing sno...

Pori Moni accuses husband of ‘bloody assault’

Pori Moni accuses husband of ‘bloody assault’

-- 2023-01-01 21:43:00

Film star Pori Moni has accused her husband and co-actor Sariful Razz of domestic abuse after posting to Facebook photos of drops of blood on her bed. In the post on Sunday, the actor greeted her fan...

Christian Bale ends 2022 with another disappointment in 'The Pale Blue Eyes'

Christian Bale ends 2022 with another disappointment in 'The Pale Blue Eyes'

Iftekharul Islam 2023-01-01 15:42:17

Christian Bale is undoubtedly one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood. He is famous for his dedication to rapidly changing his weight as his roles demand, and most of his films have been huge su...

Dialogue of reform at film making: FAB fest 2022

Dialogue of reform at film making: FAB fest 2022

Md. Zahidur Rabbi 2023-01-01 15:03:17

Film Alliance Bangladesh (FAB) held FAB fest 2022 on Friday at Bangla Academy premises in association with Chorki. Film Alliance Bangladesh comprises stakeholders of the film industry and media profes...

'Babylon' is a stark reminder of Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'

'Babylon' is a stark reminder of Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'

Iftekharul Islam 2022-12-31 17:04:55

Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood depicted 1960s Hollywood when once famous actors were falling from grace, the rise of Western spaghetti action movies, and the growing hippy culture...

Freed myself from toxic relationship: Pori Moni

Freed myself from toxic relationship: Pori Moni

-- 2022-12-31 16:32:11

Dhallywood star Pori Moni hinted at separation from her husband, actor Sariful Razz, on her social media account shortly after midnight. The post began with a New Year's greeting of "Happy 31st, ever...

Avatar: The Way Of Water passes $1b at the global box office

Avatar: The Way Of Water passes $1b at the global box office

BBC 2022-12-30 14:17:01

Avatar: The Way Of Water has made $1bn (£831m) at the global box office in just 14 days, becoming the fastest film to pass the milestone this year. The long-delayed sequel has proved...