Mohamed Kordofani’s Goodbye Julia and Kaouther Ben Hania’s Four Daughters lead the nominations for the 8th Critics Awards for Arab Films, which will be held during the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
Both features picked up seven nominations apiece for the awards, focused on Arab films that were produced and premiered outside of the Arab world in 2023. Overseen and run by the Cairo-based Arab Cinema Centre (Acc), it was voted on by 209 critics from 72 countries and the winners will be announced during Cannes on May 18.
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This year’s nominees range from Sudan,...
Both features picked up seven nominations apiece for the awards, focused on Arab films that were produced and premiered outside of the Arab world in 2023. Overseen and run by the Cairo-based Arab Cinema Centre (Acc), it was voted on by 209 critics from 72 countries and the winners will be announced during Cannes on May 18.
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This year’s nominees range from Sudan,...
- 4/25/2024
- ScreenDaily
90 Day Fiance celebs Mahmoud Sherbiny and Nicole Sherbiny have had one of the most dramatic storylines in recent years. Recently, Mahmoud was spotted back in Egypt. Did he ditch Nicole for good?
90 Day Fiance: Mahmoud Sherbiny And Nicole Sherbiny Have One Of The Most Toxic TLC Storylines
Toxic 90 Day Fiance couples are nothing new for TLC. Pairs like Angela Deem and Michael Ilesanmi, and Big Ed Brown and Liz Woods come to mind. However, when it comes to newer cast members on the franchise, Nicole Sherbiny and Mahmoud Sherbiny certainly give everyone a run for their money.
Even when things are seemingly going well between Mahmoud and Nicole, they always seem to be one minor disagreement away from a major fight. While this is good for TLC and for a dramatic storyline, staying in these kinds of situations can be damaging in more ways than one.
Mahmoud, Nicole/90 Day Fiance...
90 Day Fiance: Mahmoud Sherbiny And Nicole Sherbiny Have One Of The Most Toxic TLC Storylines
Toxic 90 Day Fiance couples are nothing new for TLC. Pairs like Angela Deem and Michael Ilesanmi, and Big Ed Brown and Liz Woods come to mind. However, when it comes to newer cast members on the franchise, Nicole Sherbiny and Mahmoud Sherbiny certainly give everyone a run for their money.
Even when things are seemingly going well between Mahmoud and Nicole, they always seem to be one minor disagreement away from a major fight. While this is good for TLC and for a dramatic storyline, staying in these kinds of situations can be damaging in more ways than one.
Mahmoud, Nicole/90 Day Fiance...
- 4/12/2024
- by Evan Morgan
- TV Shows Ace
Shortlist of 15 films to be announced December 21, nominations out on January 23, 2024.
The Academy has announced eligible features in the categories of international feature film, animation, and documentary for the 96th Academy Awards on March 10, 2024.
The shortlist of 15 films will be announced on December 21, and the nominations announcement is January 23, 2024.
International
Eighty-eight countries or regions have submitted films eligible for consideration in the international feature film category. An international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture (more than 40 minutes long) produced outside the US with a predominantly (more than 50%) non-English dialogue track. Namibia is a first-time entrant.
Academy members...
The Academy has announced eligible features in the categories of international feature film, animation, and documentary for the 96th Academy Awards on March 10, 2024.
The shortlist of 15 films will be announced on December 21, and the nominations announcement is January 23, 2024.
International
Eighty-eight countries or regions have submitted films eligible for consideration in the international feature film category. An international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture (more than 40 minutes long) produced outside the US with a predominantly (more than 50%) non-English dialogue track. Namibia is a first-time entrant.
Academy members...
- 12/7/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival has revealed details of the Red Sea Souk, the fest’s industry market that will offer meeting and networking opportunities revolving around new Arab and African product.
The Souk will take place Dec. 2-5 alongside the Nov. 30-Dec. 9 fest in Jeddah, on the Red Sea’s eastern shore. The fest’s industry side will also comprise the Red Sea Talent Days on Dec. 6-7, which will give regional talents and young filmmakers a chance to connect with industry experts.
The Red Sea Souk Project Market will showcase 26 feature-length projects from across the Arab and African region. Of these, 12 are Red Sea Lodge projects that were developed in-house during the year through workshops and labs in partnership with Italy’s Torino Film Lab.
Four of these projects will be awarded the annual Red Sea Lodge production prizes of $50,000 each.
All 26 selected projects in the...
The Souk will take place Dec. 2-5 alongside the Nov. 30-Dec. 9 fest in Jeddah, on the Red Sea’s eastern shore. The fest’s industry side will also comprise the Red Sea Talent Days on Dec. 6-7, which will give regional talents and young filmmakers a chance to connect with industry experts.
The Red Sea Souk Project Market will showcase 26 feature-length projects from across the Arab and African region. Of these, 12 are Red Sea Lodge projects that were developed in-house during the year through workshops and labs in partnership with Italy’s Torino Film Lab.
Four of these projects will be awarded the annual Red Sea Lodge production prizes of $50,000 each.
All 26 selected projects in the...
- 11/7/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
It’s no mystery why Only Murders in the Building is killing it on Hulu. Besides the national obsession with true crime, there is a chemical reaction to the players which triggers a chaotic element unknown in forensics. Selina Gomez’s (occasionally “Bloody”) Mabel Mora ties up the loose ends. You might say she Martinizes them. It is harder to find looser ends than Steve Martin and Martin Short. As Charles-Haden Savage and Oliver Putnam, respectively, the two performers may stick to the scripts in the series, but they spent over a generation improvising over each other.
Martin and Short met while shooting the 1986 film Three Amigos! with Chevy Chase. Admiring new friend Steve’s opulent home, Martin was moved to ask “How did you get so rich,” he recalled on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, marveling at its improbability by admitting “I’ve seen your work.” They’ve been collaborating ever since,...
Martin and Short met while shooting the 1986 film Three Amigos! with Chevy Chase. Admiring new friend Steve’s opulent home, Martin was moved to ask “How did you get so rich,” he recalled on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, marveling at its improbability by admitting “I’ve seen your work.” They’ve been collaborating ever since,...
- 8/15/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Janelle Monáe revealed the track list for her upcoming album The Age of Pleasure, set to drop this Friday, June 9. The upcoming record features contributions from Grace Jones, Sister Nancy, Amaarae, Doechii, Nia Long, Ckay, Seun Kuti, and Egypt 80.
The artist — who is also Rolling Stone’s most recent cover star — will release her first album in five years since 2018’s Dirty Computer. So far, she’s shared a couple of songs (and teased accompanying videos) from the album, including “Lipstick Lover” and “Float,” featuring Seun Kuti and Egypt 80.
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The artist — who is also Rolling Stone’s most recent cover star — will release her first album in five years since 2018’s Dirty Computer. So far, she’s shared a couple of songs (and teased accompanying videos) from the album, including “Lipstick Lover” and “Float,” featuring Seun Kuti and Egypt 80.
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- 6/8/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Janelle Monáe has announced her new album, The Age of Pleasure, out June 9th via Wondaland Arts Society/Atlantic Records. As a preview, she’s shared “Lipstick Lover” and its accompanying video.
The Age of Pleasure follows 2018’s Dirty Computer (which Consequence named as one of the greatest albums of all time) and her recent swaggering single “Float.” In an interview with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe, Monáe said the album was written from “an honest space” and added that she started with a blank canvas while getting “back to the basics.”
She continued by explaining the album’s theme. “I’ve had my age of depression. I’ve had my age of anxiety. I’ve had my age of struggle. And again, it’s not like life is pleasurable every single day, but I think I have actively just sought out… How do I create a space for myself?...
The Age of Pleasure follows 2018’s Dirty Computer (which Consequence named as one of the greatest albums of all time) and her recent swaggering single “Float.” In an interview with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe, Monáe said the album was written from “an honest space” and added that she started with a blank canvas while getting “back to the basics.”
She continued by explaining the album’s theme. “I’ve had my age of depression. I’ve had my age of anxiety. I’ve had my age of struggle. And again, it’s not like life is pleasurable every single day, but I think I have actively just sought out… How do I create a space for myself?...
- 5/11/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Several titles set to premiere at Cannes among the selection.
Sydney Film Festival (June 7-18) has revealed the 12 titles that will play in competition at its 70th edition, including five that are set to premiere at Cannes this month.
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Monster from Japan and Fallen Leaves from Finnish master Ari Kaurismaki are two that will play in Competition at Cannes before heading to Sydney, alongside Cobweb from Korean director Kim Jee-woon, which will play out of competition in Cannes.
Asmae El Moudir’s The Mother of All Lies will be the first film from Morocco to ever compete...
Sydney Film Festival (June 7-18) has revealed the 12 titles that will play in competition at its 70th edition, including five that are set to premiere at Cannes this month.
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Monster from Japan and Fallen Leaves from Finnish master Ari Kaurismaki are two that will play in Competition at Cannes before heading to Sydney, alongside Cobweb from Korean director Kim Jee-woon, which will play out of competition in Cannes.
Asmae El Moudir’s The Mother of All Lies will be the first film from Morocco to ever compete...
- 5/9/2023
- by Sandy George
- ScreenDaily
The world of royalty is known for its extravagance, and Camilla Parker Bowles is no exception to that rule. Her jewelry collection is unparalleled, but she’s not alone in this regard. Other Queens have amassed their own impressive collections, including Queen Margrethe II.
Queen Margrethe’s jewelry collection is equally as valuable and luxurious as Camilla’s. It’s no wonder that it has captured the attention of many jewelry enthusiasts around the world.
Queen Margrethe II | Steffi Loos/Getty Images Queen Margrethe II’s Khedive of Egypt Tiara
The Danish royal family celebrated a significant milestone last year, as they marked Queen Margrethe II’s Golden Jubilee. The ceremony was a testament to her long-standing reign, which began on January 14th, 1972.
Margrethe ascended to the throne of Denmark following the passing of her father, King Frederik IX of Denmark. In honor of the Queen’s recent birthday, here...
Queen Margrethe’s jewelry collection is equally as valuable and luxurious as Camilla’s. It’s no wonder that it has captured the attention of many jewelry enthusiasts around the world.
Queen Margrethe II | Steffi Loos/Getty Images Queen Margrethe II’s Khedive of Egypt Tiara
The Danish royal family celebrated a significant milestone last year, as they marked Queen Margrethe II’s Golden Jubilee. The ceremony was a testament to her long-standing reign, which began on January 14th, 1972.
Margrethe ascended to the throne of Denmark following the passing of her father, King Frederik IX of Denmark. In honor of the Queen’s recent birthday, here...
- 4/22/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Season 4 couple Jen Boecher and Rishi Singh are being accused of faking their storyline regarding her visa. Here’s the truth behind the visa and whether or not their storyline was made up to make it more interesting.
Jen Boecher and Rishi Singh, ’90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’ | TLC All about Jen’s 30-day single-entry tourist visa
As documented in the previous episode of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, the 46-year-old American had planned to move to India on a tourist visa but found out she would have to leave again.
Jen, ’90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’ Season 4 | TLC
Jen knew her tourist visa was only valid for 120 days, but she was under the impression that 30 days meant she could leave and return within 120 days. She planned to travel to a nearby country and return to India to restart the 30 days. She thought...
Jen Boecher and Rishi Singh, ’90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’ | TLC All about Jen’s 30-day single-entry tourist visa
As documented in the previous episode of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, the 46-year-old American had planned to move to India on a tourist visa but found out she would have to leave again.
Jen, ’90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’ Season 4 | TLC
Jen knew her tourist visa was only valid for 120 days, but she was under the impression that 30 days meant she could leave and return within 120 days. She planned to travel to a nearby country and return to India to restart the 30 days. She thought...
- 3/27/2023
- by Julia Odom
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Arab Cinema Center (Acc) saw a lot of activity in 2022, continuing its efforts to support and promote Arab cinema by offering a professional window for connection with the global film industry.
The main partners of the Arab Cinema Center:
●Neom (Saudi Arabia) | Film industry partner
●Festival Scope platform | Cinema digital presentations partner
●The Hollywood Reporter (US) | Media Partner
●The Film Verdict website (US) | Film reviews partner
Arab Cinema Center partners in English alphabetical order:
●International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) | Netherlands
●Arab Radio and Television Network | Saudi Arabia
●Beirut Cinema Platform | Lebanon
●Cairo International Film Festival (Ciff) | Egypt
●Cinema 70 | Saudi Arabia
●Málaga Film Festival | Spain
●Film Clinic | Egypt
●FilmLab: Palestine | Palestine
●Gemini Africa | Egypt
●El Gouna Film Festival | Egypt
●Greener Screen | United Arab Emirates
●The Imaginarium Films | Jordan
●Iraqi Cinema | Iraq
●Iefta | Monaco
●Carthage Film Festival |Tunis
●Lagoonie Film Production | Egypt
●Latin Arab International Film Festival | Argentina
●Mad 3Arabi | Czechia...
The main partners of the Arab Cinema Center:
●Neom (Saudi Arabia) | Film industry partner
●Festival Scope platform | Cinema digital presentations partner
●The Hollywood Reporter (US) | Media Partner
●The Film Verdict website (US) | Film reviews partner
Arab Cinema Center partners in English alphabetical order:
●International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) | Netherlands
●Arab Radio and Television Network | Saudi Arabia
●Beirut Cinema Platform | Lebanon
●Cairo International Film Festival (Ciff) | Egypt
●Cinema 70 | Saudi Arabia
●Málaga Film Festival | Spain
●Film Clinic | Egypt
●FilmLab: Palestine | Palestine
●Gemini Africa | Egypt
●El Gouna Film Festival | Egypt
●Greener Screen | United Arab Emirates
●The Imaginarium Films | Jordan
●Iraqi Cinema | Iraq
●Iefta | Monaco
●Carthage Film Festival |Tunis
●Lagoonie Film Production | Egypt
●Latin Arab International Film Festival | Argentina
●Mad 3Arabi | Czechia...
- 2/24/2023
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Peacock will not be moving forward with Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson’s comic book adaptation Dead Day despite a straight-to-series order, Deadline has confirmed.
The streamer ordered the series, from Universal Television earlier this year but it is now being shopped elsewhere after it was axed at Peacock, a source tells Deadline.
Related Story TV Series Fading To Black In 2023 & Beyond: Photo Gallery Of Canceled Shows Related Story 'Cleo' Ancient Egypt Dramedy About Cleopatra In Works At Peacock From Jessica Runck, Jennie Snyder Urman, Kapital & TrillTV Related Story 'Glass Onion' Claims Title Of Most-Viewed Film In A Week On Nielsen U.S. Streaming Charts; 'Yellowstone' Has Its First Billion-Minute Week
Dead Day, a TV adaptation of Ryan Parrott’s comic book of the same name, follows an ensemble of characters as they navigate the annual “dead day,” when for one night the dead...
The streamer ordered the series, from Universal Television earlier this year but it is now being shopped elsewhere after it was axed at Peacock, a source tells Deadline.
Related Story TV Series Fading To Black In 2023 & Beyond: Photo Gallery Of Canceled Shows Related Story 'Cleo' Ancient Egypt Dramedy About Cleopatra In Works At Peacock From Jessica Runck, Jennie Snyder Urman, Kapital & TrillTV Related Story 'Glass Onion' Claims Title Of Most-Viewed Film In A Week On Nielsen U.S. Streaming Charts; 'Yellowstone' Has Its First Billion-Minute Week
Dead Day, a TV adaptation of Ryan Parrott’s comic book of the same name, follows an ensemble of characters as they navigate the annual “dead day,” when for one night the dead...
- 1/28/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Egypt, which is home to the Middle East and North Africa’s biggest film industry, will not participate in the Best International Film Oscar race this year.
According to Egyptian media reports, confirmed by Deadline, the committee of critics and cinema professionals responsible for selecting the country’s submission decided not to send a film for the lack of a credible candidate.
The four films on the final shortlist comprised Marwan Hamed’s Kira & El Gin, Hadi El-Baghoury’s Full Moon, Sherif Arafa’s The Crime and Magdy Ahmed Ali’s 2 Talaat Harb.
Two films generating potential submission buzz — Nadine Khan’s Abu Saddam and Omar El Zohairy’s Cannes 2021 Critics’ Week winner Feathers — could not be taken into consideration because they did not meet the 2022 theatrical release requirements.
The decision for Egypt to opt out of the race was made at the end of September, but the news has...
According to Egyptian media reports, confirmed by Deadline, the committee of critics and cinema professionals responsible for selecting the country’s submission decided not to send a film for the lack of a credible candidate.
The four films on the final shortlist comprised Marwan Hamed’s Kira & El Gin, Hadi El-Baghoury’s Full Moon, Sherif Arafa’s The Crime and Magdy Ahmed Ali’s 2 Talaat Harb.
Two films generating potential submission buzz — Nadine Khan’s Abu Saddam and Omar El Zohairy’s Cannes 2021 Critics’ Week winner Feathers — could not be taken into consideration because they did not meet the 2022 theatrical release requirements.
The decision for Egypt to opt out of the race was made at the end of September, but the news has...
- 10/4/2022
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
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