Cinema/TV
Oscar nominees discuss awards season perils
February 26, 2016
Oscar nominees discuss awards season perils
The Academy Awards take place on Sunday (February 28) and they mark the end of what is commonly described as…
‘Mawlana’ movie to stir controversy: actor Amr Saad
February 24, 2016
‘Mawlana’ movie to stir controversy: actor Amr Saad
Actor Amr Saad is excited about his new movie "Mawlana", to be completed this month, but expects it will raise…
‘Inclusion crisis’ in Hollywood, study finds ahead of Oscars
February 23, 2016
‘Inclusion crisis’ in Hollywood, study finds ahead of Oscars
It is not just the Oscars that have a diversity problem.
“Fuocoammare” (Fire at Sea) wins Golden Bear for best film in Berlin
February 22, 2016
“Fuocoammare” (Fire at Sea) wins Golden Bear for best film in Berlin
Gianfranco Rosi's documentary film "Fuocoammare" (Fire at Sea), about the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean off the Italian island of…
Box Office: ‘Deadpool’ dominates ‘The Witch’ and ‘Risen’
February 22, 2016
Box Office: ‘Deadpool’ dominates ‘The Witch’ and ‘Risen’
“Deadpool” dominated the box office for a second consecutive weekend, racking up US$55 million. That’s roughly what Fox, the studio behind…
Aston Martin made for Bond ‘Spectre’ film sells for US$3.5 million
February 19, 2016
Aston Martin made for Bond ‘Spectre’ film sells for US$3.5 million
An Aston Martin DB10 car designed for the latest James Bond film "Spectre" has sold for some US$3.5 million at…
Marvel superhero ‘Deadpool’ breaking international records
February 16, 2016
Marvel superhero ‘Deadpool’ breaking international records
Ryan Reynolds's new movie "Deadpool" is off to a strong start at the international box office, reports The Wrap, breaking…
Doctor’s despairing war letters inspire Portuguese film in Berlin
February 15, 2016
Doctor’s despairing war letters inspire Portuguese film in Berlin
Letters a then-newlywed doctor wrote to his pregnant wife in Portugal while he served in a futile war to retain…
‘The Revenant’ wins big in Britain’s BAFTA awards
February 15, 2016
‘The Revenant’ wins big in Britain’s BAFTA awards
Survival drama "The Revenant" was the top winner at Britain's biggest movie awards on Sunday, taking the best film prize…
‘Wesh al-Saad’ show stirs anger of social-media users
February 14, 2016
‘Wesh al-Saad’ show stirs anger of social-media users
The first episode of the TV show "Wesh al-Saad", presented by comedy actor Mohamed Saad and broadcast on Friday, provoked…