Cinema/TV
Cannes Film Festival announces jury
April 22, 2015
Cannes Film Festival announces jury
Filmstars Sienna Miller, Jake Gyllenhaal and Sophie Marceau, as well as cult director Guillermo del Toro, are among the members…
Just when you thought a T-Rex was deadly enough, here comes ‘Jurassic World’
April 22, 2015
Just when you thought a T-Rex was deadly enough, here comes ‘Jurassic World’
"Jurassic Park" fans have had a glimpse of the long-awaited fourth instalment in the dinosaur disaster franchise, with the release…
Meryl Streep funds initiative to help women screenwriters over 40
April 22, 2015
Meryl Streep funds initiative to help women screenwriters over 40
U.S. actress Meryl Streep is among the funders of a new initiative to support women screenwriters in a film industry…
Stars, surprises – but no selfies – at 2015 Cannes Film Festival
April 20, 2015
Stars, surprises – but no selfies – at 2015 Cannes Film Festival
Cannes festival organisers have unveiled an exciting mix of established and upcoming talent competing at next month’s event – as…
‘Men Gowa’ movie to be screened at Sawy Culture Wheel April 23
April 20, 2015
‘Men Gowa’ movie to be screened at Sawy Culture Wheel April 23
El Sawy Culture Wheel in Zamalek will screen "Men Gowa", a movie directed by Ramy al-Gabry, on April 23 at…
Ben Affleck asked for slave-owning ancestor story to be cut
April 20, 2015
Ben Affleck asked for slave-owning ancestor story to be cut
Hollywood megastar Ben Affleck, also known for his support of liberal causes, asked documentary makers to censor their discovery that…
Box Office: ‘Furious 7’ Out Runs ‘Paul Blart 2,’ ‘Unfriended’
April 20, 2015
Box Office: ‘Furious 7’ Out Runs ‘Paul Blart 2,’ ‘Unfriended’
"Furious 7" ran laps around the competition, picking up US$29.1 million in its third weekend of release, according to studio…
Amr Diab’s lawsuit against MBC Masr channel adjourned to May 24
April 19, 2015
Amr Diab’s lawsuit against MBC Masr channel adjourned to May 24
The Administrative Court adjourned on Sunday a lawsuit filed by well-known singer Amr Diab against the privately-owned TV channel MBC…
Idea from Adam Sandler film used to soothe dementia patients
April 18, 2015
Idea from Adam Sandler film used to soothe dementia patients
For 94-year-old Louise Irving, who suffers from dementia, waking up every day to a video with a familiar face and…
Actress Rania Youssef to take part in Sobky’s new movie
April 18, 2015
Actress Rania Youssef to take part in Sobky’s new movie
Actress Rania Youssef has been selected by film producer Ahmed al-Sobky for a role in the new movie "Shad Agzaa".