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'Mandoob' is co-written and directed by Ali Kalthami, marking his directorial debut.
By Q1 2024, Arabic streaming platform Shahid claimed the top position, with STC TV, another local platform, following closely behind.
'Finding Ola' season two will be available exclusively on Netflix starting September 26.
Departing Zixi CEO Gordon Brooks will continue to play an active role as Executive Chairman.
In just a couple of years, evision has evolved from a traditional content aggregator into a trailblazing media powerhouse. By boldly entering new markets, challenging conventional business norms and forging ...
Aside from Turkish platforms, Netflix and Prime Video lead as the top two platforms offering the most Turkish content across all regions.
The three-day workshop will be held across Cairo, Dubai and Jeddah, with all participants receiving an opportunity to visit Netflix’s production studios in Europe in early 2025.
Under the terms of the settlement, none of the parties will have any outstanding or continuing obligations or liabilities to the other.
MAD Solutions handles the film’s distribution in the Arab world, while The Party Film Sales handles worldwide distribution.
The film is an international co-production between France, Tunisia, Germany and Saudi Arabia.
El-Sayed will also return as "Faz" in the third season of 'Gangs of London' and is set to feature in the Apple TV series 'Slow Horses'.
Local content is booming in the Arab world and the opening up of Saudi Arabia’s media landscape has especially seen an unprecedented rise in creative and local productions. At a ...
Youssef gained recognition with his Hulu series 'Ramy', which earned him a Golden Globe and two Emmy nominations in 2020 for both acting and directing.
As part of the agreement, beIN has obtained exclusive Pay 1 window rights for up to 300 movie titles, available on its linear and SVOD services throughout the MENA region.
As part of the Red Sea Fund, 'Behind the Mountain' won both production and post-production rounds in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
Earlier this year, Babatope stepped down as managing director of FilmOne Entertainment, a subsidiary of FilmHouse Group, which he co-founded with Kene Okwusa in 2012.
This latest price increase marks the second adjustment by the platform within three months in Nigeria.
Applications are open until August 10 for Saudi women aged 21 and above.
Industry experts gathered for a roundtable organised by BroadcastPro ME and Cleeng in Dubai to discuss how to future-proof their OTT services.
The series is expected to be available on Netflix for streaming later in 2024.
The show is created and written by Ori Elon and Yehonatan Indursky.
A seven-part series, the first-of-its-kind in the Arab world, delves into shocking true crime stories that have shaken both large and small Arab cities.
Mohamed Kordofani both wrote and directed the film, which is a collaborative effort among talents from Sudan, Sweden, Germany, Saudi Arabia, France and Egypt.
The series is an adaptation of the best-seller novel 'The Turkish Passion' by Antonio Gala, winner of the Planeta Award.
The film is produced by Front Row Productions with Ahmad Abu Koush and director Zaid Abu Hamdan’s Jordan-based Bounce Productions.
'Moroccan Badass Girl' held its world premiere at the Marrakech International Film Festival.
The programme aims to select four projects from local filmmakers to develop into feature films.
Hannah Minghella recently served as film president of JJ Abrams’ Bad Robot shingle, where she worked for four years.
MDLBeast Publishing will help artists in areas such as broadcasting rights, intellectual property management, and financial rights.
Mohamed Hefzy and Fatima AlBanawi produce 'Basma' through their respective production companies, Film Clinic and Alf Wad.
Yes Studios will share international distribution for 'Wonder' with Paramount's Ananey Studios.
Shahid leads the MENA streaming video market with 22% of the market share, amounting to 3.6m subscribers by the end of 2023.
The fellowship is a year-long program that provides disabled filmmakers with funding, mentorship and community to make a short film and leverage it into their debut future.
On May 23, 'Norah' will screen at Cannes, the first Saudi film ever selected in the festival's 77-year history, shot entirely in AlUla with a local cast.
The Women in Cinema gala highlighted the contributions of these female talents, showcasing their significant impact on the film industry across various regions.
The film is supported by the Saudi Film Commission’s Daw Initiative and Neom, which provided incentives and on-the-ground support.
Those interested in attending this workshop series should submit their applications through Hayy Jameel’s official website.
The panel discussion during second Sharjah Animation Conference stresses the need for championing diverse content by creating creative opportunities for talent across Africa.
The inaugural BroadcastPro KSA summit brought together regional experts to take a closer look at personalised content strategies, diverse monetisation models and cutting-edge technologies driving the OTT landscape in the ...
The film centres around a couple who are working through marital issues.
The film is helmed by Muayad Alayan and co-written with Rami Alayan.
Front Row is planning to explore different aspects of the Hafez story through feature films, TV series, docuseries and a podcast series.
Miramax has also acquired specific film, television and other projects from Glickman’s Panoramic Media, an independent film and TV production company he founded in 2020.
Canadian-Lebanese film director Elie El Semaan’s new film, ‘Honeymoonish’, will be released on Netflix this year. El Semaan has a versatile body of work including music videos, stage musicals, TV ...
Adapting to over-the-top and IP-based services is no longer optional but essential for broadcasters, if they want to remain relevant in this new age.
Ahuja will also continue to oversee the company’s TV business in his elevated role.
The new projects were unveiled at an International Women’s Day event in Lagos, Nigeria, dubbed ‘Her Voice, Our Story’.
The small and compact Sony Burano packs a punch with its myriad features, including an auto-focus function that makes it well-suited for solo shoots, says Dubai-based DoP Timothy Fare-Matthews.
As Different Productions celebrates its 10th anniversary, the company remains dedicated to forging partnerships and creating opportunities for talent in the region.
Under the new deal arrangement, Lin will depart Rideback, leaving his partner Jonathan Eirich and Rideback COO Michael LoFaso as the new co-CEOs of the production company.
Kuma Studios produce the series for Keshet Broadcasting, who ordered the second season.
Canal+'s investment in Viu currently stands at approximately $300m, with the option to increase its stake to 50% retained.
Announced in August 2023, the programme welcomed candidates from the UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Kuwait.
Most recently, Gaspin served as president of Gaspin Media, the production and consulting company the executive also founded.
Netflix had 3.8m subscribers by end-2023, followed by Shahid VIP with 3.5m and StarzPlay with 3m.
The series has also been acquired by AMC Networks International for Portugal and Spain, CBC for Canada, and SBS for Australia, with deals finalised in an additional 19 territories.
Netflix's commitment to knowledge transfer and talent cultivation in the region underscores its dedication to fostering diverse voices and narratives within the entertainment landscape, offering both emerging and established creators ...
The fictional movie draws inspiration from actual events, depicting a tragic incident that unfolded when a fire broke out at an all-girls school.
According to the report, Netflix will remain the SVOD market leader, with 6.9m subscribers by 2029.
