Sheikh Jackson
Actor Ahmed el-Fishawy handed one-year prison sentence over refusal to pay alimony
Culture
January 29, 2020
Actor Ahmed el-Fishawy handed one-year prison sentence over refusal to pay alimony
Egypt’s Dokki Midemeanor Court handed actor Ahmed el-Fishawy a one-year prison sentence and LE500 fine and set his bail at…
Three Egyptian celebrities are now members of the Oscars Academy
Culture
July 3, 2019
Three Egyptian celebrities are now members of the Oscars Academy
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, the prestigious organization behind the Oscars, has chosen iconic actor Yousra, acclaimed…
Two Egyptian films screening at Melbourne International Film Festival
Culture
August 14, 2018
Two Egyptian films screening at Melbourne International Film Festival
Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is screening two Egyptian films in its Middle East and Africa category: “Sheikh Jackson”, and…
Two Egyptian movies to take part in Haifa Film Festival, Israel
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February 27, 2018
Two Egyptian movies to take part in Haifa Film Festival, Israel
For the first time in history, two Egyptian movies will be taking part in Haifa Film Festival which takes place…
‘Sheikh Jackson’ awaits Al-Azhar verdict after accusations of ‘contempt of religion’
Cinema/TV
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…
Egyptian movie ‘Sheikh Jackson’ to screen in 8 Arab movie theatres
Culture
December 9, 2017
Egyptian movie ‘Sheikh Jackson’ to screen in 8 Arab movie theatres
Egyptian film Sheikh Jackson, which centers around an Islamic cleric with a secret passion for Michael Jackson, will screen in…
‘Sheikh Jackson’ star El-Fishawy faces prosecution over ‘contempt of religion’
Egypt
November 20, 2017
‘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…
Star of Sheikh Jackson apologizes to El-Gouna Film Festival for indecent remark
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September 24, 2017
Star of Sheikh Jackson apologizes to El-Gouna Film Festival for indecent remark
Following his “indecent” remark about El-Gouna Film Festival’s display screen, the star of the renowned Egyptian film Sheikh Jackson Ahmed…
Worlds of Islam, Michael Jackson collide in Egyptian film
Culture
September 23, 2017
Worlds of Islam, Michael Jackson collide in Egyptian film
An Egyptian ultraconservative Muslim preacher hears on his car radio news of the death of Michael Jackson, the pop singer…
Video: Egypt selects ‘Sheikh Jackson’ as a nominee for Oscars
Culture
September 12, 2017
Video: Egypt selects ‘Sheikh Jackson’ as a nominee for Oscars
Egypt has selected Amr Salama’s movie about an Islamic cleric with a secret passion for Michael Jackson, as its candidate…