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‘Sheikh Jackson’ awaits Al-Azhar verdict after accusations of ‘contempt of religion’
December 20, 2017
‘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’
December 19, 2017
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
December 18, 2017
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
December 13, 2017
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
December 12, 2017
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…
Egyptian actor Ahmed Malek to be recognized as one of the five” Arab Stars of Tomorrow” by UK’s Screen International
December 10, 2017
Egyptian actor Ahmed Malek to be recognized as one of the five” Arab Stars of Tomorrow” by UK’s Screen International
Egyptian actor Ahmed Malek has been chosen as one of the “Arab Stars of Tomorrow”, an initiative that was launched…
Egypt’s Cinema Syndicate calls for boycott of US films in response to Jerusalem move
December 7, 2017
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
December 1, 2017
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
November 30, 2017
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
November 29, 2017
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…