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TeN announces cessation of broadcast starting January
Egypt
December 4, 2019
TeN announces cessation of broadcast starting January
The TeN channel’s management announced that it would stop broadcasting by the end of December 2019 due to financial and…
‘Game of Thrones’ prequel on way as HBO Max launch revealed
World
October 30, 2019
‘Game of Thrones’ prequel on way as HBO Max launch revealed
A prequel series to global TV phenomenon “Game of Thrones” has been ordered, WarnerMedia announced Tuesday, as it set out…
Egyptian TV presenter Saeed argues with Lebanese host Kurdahi
Cinema/TV
October 27, 2019
Egyptian TV presenter Saeed argues with Lebanese host Kurdahi
A fierce argument has erupted between Lebanese TV presenter and ex-host of the Arabic version of “Who Wants to Be a…
Mohamed Salah’s lookalike claims he alternates for Salah in TV ads
Egypt
October 15, 2019
Mohamed Salah’s lookalike claims he alternates for Salah in TV ads
A lookalike of Mohamed Salah, electronics engineer Ahmed Bahaa, revealed that he occasionally substitutes for the Liverpool striker in TV…
Amr Adib reveals attempted assassination of President Sisi in 2015
Egypt
September 24, 2019
Amr Adib reveals attempted assassination of President Sisi in 2015
Egyptian TV presenter Amr Adib disclosed an attempted assassination of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in 2015 while he was in…
‘Fleabag’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ claim top Emmy prizes on night of old and new
Culture
September 23, 2019
‘Fleabag’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ claim top Emmy prizes on night of old and new
(CNN) – “Game of Thrones” capped its epic run with its fourth Emmy as best drama series, entering exclusive company…
The CIFF opens registration for Cairo Industry Days
Art news
September 3, 2019
The CIFF opens registration for Cairo Industry Days
The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the opening of registration for filmmakers and TV makers in the second…
Egyptian drama “Weld al-Ghalaba” accused of plagiarizing “Breaking Bad”
Cinema/TV
June 7, 2019
Egyptian drama “Weld al-Ghalaba” accused of plagiarizing “Breaking Bad”
“Weld al-Ghalaba” (Son of the Poor), a Ramadan drama series featuring prominent leading actors Ahmed al-Sakka along with Injy al-Mokadem,…
Media Syndicate suspends famous TV presenter Basma Wahba for professional violations
Cinema/TV
May 28, 2019
Media Syndicate suspends famous TV presenter Basma Wahba for professional violations
Egypt’s media syndicate released a statement confirming it banned TV presenter Basma Wahba for violating syndicate rules during two episodes…
Iraq’s racy TV in Ramadan revives an industry – and draws censure
Middle East
May 25, 2019
Iraq’s racy TV in Ramadan revives an industry – and draws censure
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – On a studio set in Baghdad, a director watches the star of his TV series hold a…