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‘Sheikh Jackson’ awaits Al-Azhar verdict after accusations of ‘contempt of religion’

‘Sheikh Jackson’ awaits Al-Azhar verdict after accusations of ‘contempt of religion’

Amr Salama, the prominent Egyptian director, said on Monday the General Prosecutor conducted an investigation against him because of his latest movie Sheikh…
Abla Fahita ad pulled from state-run TV for ‘inappropriate language’

Abla Fahita ad pulled from state-run TV for ‘inappropriate language’

According to the Masrawy news-portal , Egyptian state-run television channel Maspero refused to air the latest Vodafone commercial featuring the…
Lebanese film ‘The Insult’ shortlisted for Oscars best foreign film

Lebanese film ‘The Insult’ shortlisted for Oscars best foreign film

Kadiya Rakm, translating to the The Insult became the first Lebanese film in history to be shortlisted as a nominee…
Hit TV series ‘Suits’ to get Egyptian remake

Hit TV series ‘Suits’ to get Egyptian remake

Arabic-speaking fans of Suits are about to rejoice: the USA Television Network hit series has announced that it will make…
Netflix injects $8bn production investments in Egypt

Netflix injects $8bn production investments in Egypt

Online streaming service Netflix will participate in the production of Egyptian films, TV dramas and stand-up comedy specials, increasing its investments…
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…
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