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African cinema seeks bigger role on world stage

As a filmmaker and head of Ghana's film agency, Juliet Yaa Asantewa Asante said she always had the same sense when attending international industry events: African cinema had so much more potential to deliver.

Two newly restored Egyptian classics to screen at Saudi Red Sea Film Festival

Victory of Youth, starring Farid Al-Atrash and Asmahan, and My Wife's Goblin, with Shadia and Salah Zulfiqar, will screen during the Treasures segment of the upcoming Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Hollywood celebrates strike end as actors get back to work

Hollywood celebrated Thursday after actors ended a crippling months-long strike, kicking off a race to get the cameras rolling and salvage next year's movies and television shows.

Mohamed Kordofani's Goodbye Julia scoops two awards at Cyprus International Film Festival

Mohamed Kordofani's Goodbye Julia scooped Best Director in a Debut Feature Film and Best Leading Actress awards during the 18th Cyprus International Film Festival (1-5 November) in the Cypriot capital of Nicosia.

British-Egyptian actor Amir El-Masry nominated for the British Independent Film Award

British-Egyptian actor Amir El-Masry has been nominated for the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) in the category of Best Supporting Performance.

Prison 'catastrophe' for jailed Russian artist, warns mother

The mother of a Russian artist, who faces a decade in jail for protesting Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, said her health has significantly deteriorated during one-and-a-half years behind bars and warned a prison sentence would be a "catastrophe".

Disney to complete takeover of Hulu with $8.6 bn deal

The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced it will buy Comcast's $8.6 billion stake in Hulu, completing its takeover of the streaming service.

Cairo International Film Festival Director Amir Ramses resigns

The management of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) announced the resignation of its director Amir Ramses, citing no reason for the decision.

'Humanity demands an immediate ceasefire': Angelina Jolie releases statement on Israel and Palestine

In a statement released on Instagram, the famed actress Angelina Jolie condemns the 'attack in Israel' which nevertheless 'cannot justify the innocent lives lost' in Gaza.

Matthew Perry, best known as Chandler Bing of smash hit sitcom 'Friends', dies at 54

Matthew Perry, one of the stars of smash hit TV sitcom Friends, was found dead at his home Saturday, US media reported. He was 54.

Disaster movie kicks off film festival in strike-hit Hollywood

"Leave the World Behind," an acclaimed novel about ordinary people struggling to cope as a slow and mysterious disaster shuts down the world, felt topical when it was published during the unfurling pandemic of 2020.

Sudanese film Goodbye Julia released across Egyptian cinemas

Mohamed Kordofani's award-winning film Goodbye Julia has been released across almost 20 cinemas in Egypt.

Iran bans 12 actors from work over hijab violations: minister

Iranian authorities have banned a dozen women actors from working for failing to observe the Islamic republic's strict dress code which includes mandatory headscarves, an official said Wednesday.

Shark Tank Egypt is back with Season 2

Shark Tank Egypt returns with Season 2, airing on CBC and WATCH IT every Wednesday.

Israeli police arrests Palestinian actress Maisa Abd Elhadi for supporting Hamas

Israeli police arrested Palestinian-Israeli actress Maisa Abd Elhadi on Tuesday, accusing her of supporting Hamas.

Carthage Film Festival cancelled in solidarity with Palestinians

The Tunisian government has announced the cancellation of the 34th Carthage Film Festival, Africa's oldest cinema showcase, in solidarity with the Palestinian people.

El Gouna Film Festival postpones 6th edition again 'in light of distressing situation in Gaza'

El Gouna Film Festival postponed its sixth edition, for the second time, 'until the situation stabilizes in the Palestinian lands.'

The 45th Cairo Int’l Film Festival postponed amid ongoing war in Gaza

The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) announced on Wednesday that the 45th edition of the festival got postponed after it was scheduled to take place from 15 to 24 November.

Prominent Iranian director Dariush Mehrjui stabbed to death

One of Iran's most prominent filmmakers, Dariush Mehrjui, was stabbed to death on Saturday evening alongside his wife at their home near Tehran.

Nigeria art-house movie challenges Nollywood's glitz

A Nigerian black-and-white art-house movie that won a Sundance award is quietly gaining an audience in a country better known for glitzy Nollywood blockbusters.

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