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Netflix’s first original Egyptian series is ready
Cinema/TV
July 18, 2020
Netflix’s first original Egyptian series is ready
Director Amr Salama announced that the filming of the series “Ma Waraa al-Tabeea” (The Paranormal) wrapped up on Saturday, July…
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,…
Netflix to host adaptation of Ahmed Khaled Tawfik’s ‘Paranormal’ series
Cinema/TV
May 27, 2019
Netflix to host adaptation of Ahmed Khaled Tawfik’s ‘Paranormal’ series
The official website of the Netflix Network has announced its collaboration with producer Mohamed Hafezy and director Amr Salama to…
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…
‘Now our watch is ended’: history-making ‘Game of Thrones’ wraps
World
May 19, 2019
‘Now our watch is ended’: history-making ‘Game of Thrones’ wraps
After eight epic years of chivalry, sex, death and dragons, “Game of Thrones” fans worldwide have just 79 pulsating minutes…
National Women Council and students analyze violence against women in this year’s Ramadan dramas
Features/Interviews
July 3, 2018
National Women Council and students analyze violence against women in this year’s Ramadan dramas
Following another Ramadan season packed with countless series with a variety of plots, the National Council for Women aimed…
Barack and Michelle Obama sign Netflix production deal
Culture
May 24, 2018
Barack and Michelle Obama sign Netflix production deal
Barack and Michelle Obama have entered into a multi-year agreement to produce films and series with Netflix, the world’s…
Al-Azhar, Higher Education Ministry co-produce 3D animation educational series
Egypt
January 9, 2018
Al-Azhar, Higher Education Ministry co-produce 3D animation educational series
Al-Azhar University and the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology of the Higher Education Ministry has co-produced a 3D animation educational…
MTV brings new drama to Egypt tackling sex-ed, FGM and child marriage
Cinema/TV
July 14, 2017
MTV brings new drama to Egypt tackling sex-ed, FGM and child marriage
MTV Shuga, the youth culture network’s drama on sexual behavior that has won an audience across sub-Saharan Africa, will expand…
Where was ‘Wahet El Ghoroub’ filmed? Discover Siwa through a fish-eye lens
Features/Interviews
June 10, 2017
Where was ‘Wahet El Ghoroub’ filmed? Discover Siwa through a fish-eye lens
It’s only during the month of Ramadan that friends and families gather around the television once again to enjoy the…