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Egypt’s Cinema Syndicate calls for boycott of US films in response to Jerusalem move

Egypt’s Cinema Syndicate calls for boycott of US films in response to Jerusalem move

The Cinema Professions Syndicate called on senior filmmakers as well as all actors – in Egypt and across the Arab world –…
Cairo Festival concludes in presence of Hollywood stars

Cairo Festival concludes in presence of Hollywood stars

After nine days of splendid screenings and events, the 39th Cairo International Film Festival hosted its closing celebration on Thursday evening,…
Glitzy Cairo Film Festival finale to host Nicholas Cage, Hilary Swank, and Adrien Brody

Glitzy Cairo Film Festival finale to host Nicholas Cage, Hilary Swank, and Adrien Brody

It is safe to say that Cairo International Film Festival will be ending on Friday evening with a bang, with…
Shadia, beloved Egyptian actress and singer, passes away at the age of 86

Shadia, beloved Egyptian actress and singer, passes away at the age of 86

She would brighten up your bad days with an angelic voice and impeccable acting skills. But there was something about…
SNL star Shadi Alfons to make acting debut

SNL star Shadi Alfons to make acting debut

Presenter Shadi Alfons, who stole hearts with entertaining performances and comical singing in Baden Youssef’s ‘ElBarnameg’, before anchoring ‘Saturday Night Live…
Egyptian TV host suspended over comments on N. Sinai mosque attack

Egyptian TV host suspended over comments on N. Sinai mosque attack

Owner of Sada al-Balad Media Group Mohamed Abu al-Enein has suspended one of its TV hosts Rasha Magdi and referred…
Police reportedly prevents screening of ‘The Nile Hilton Incident’ in Heliopolis venue

Police reportedly prevents screening of ‘The Nile Hilton Incident’ in Heliopolis venue

Egyptian-Swedish thriller film “The Nile Hilton Incident” was allegedly prevented by police from being screened  at Cairo’s Balcon Heliopolis venue…
‘Sheikh Jackson’ star El-Fishawy faces prosecution over ‘contempt of religion’

‘Sheikh Jackson’ star El-Fishawy faces prosecution over ‘contempt of religion’

A Cairo prosecutor has summoned the lead actor of the recently-released Egyptian film “Sheikh Jackson,” Ahmed El-Fishawy, for questioning over…
Egyptian short film ‘Wanas’ wins Bronze award at Carthage Film Festival

Egyptian short film ‘Wanas’ wins Bronze award at Carthage Film Festival

Egyptian short film “Wanas” (Affability) won the Bronze Tanit award for short films at the Carthage Film festival (CIFF) in…
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