Amazon’s recent acquisition of the Beirut-set dramedy series Self Modulation marks a significant milestone in the world of Arabic television. This groundbreaking acquisition is the first of its kind for Amazon, signaling a new era for original Arabic content on a global platform. The series, produced by Falcon Films and Arna Media, represents a unique
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Sebastián Lelio, an Oscar-winning filmmaker, has recently completed production on a new musical film titled The Wave (La Ola). The film is inspired by the wave of feminist civil disobedience that swept Chile in the spring of 2018. This movement, known as the “Feminist May,” was a response to widespread harassment and abuse against women
Sony may not have had a traditional presence at CinemaCon, but they managed to make an impact nonetheless. Adrian Smith, Sony’s domestic distribution chief, took the stage to introduce the first ever Crunchyroll presentation at the Las Vegas exhibitor and studio confab. Smith expressed his excitement, stating that the label has exceeded all expectations and
The highly anticipated second season of the Australian mystery-drama series Black Snow is currently in production in Queensland, Australia. With first-look images released, it has been revealed that Jana McKinnon, known for her role in Bad Behaviour, is among the new cast members joining the show. Alongside McKinnon, the talented ensemble includes Megan Smart, Alana
Celebrating their win at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with their timeless hit “Waterloo”, ABBA fans worldwide recently marked the 50th anniversary of the Swedish supergroup’s triumph. The event was commemorated with special gatherings and events, paying tribute to the band’s phenomenal success over the last five decades. The BBC, which originally hosted the
In a recent video to promote his new children’s book, Greg James, a well-known BBC radio presenter, and Chris Smith, a former newsreader, made insensitive comments about people with glass eyes. The video aimed to highlight their co-written book, The Twits Next Door, inspired by Roald Dahl’s characters The Twits. During the discussion on how
Taaza Khabar, the Indian action-drama series, is set to make a comeback on Disney+ Hotstar for a thrilling second season. The show revolves around Vasant Gawde, a sanitation worker who discovers his ability to foresee the future. Using this newfound power, he embarks on a journey to attain power and wealth, but not without sacrificing
Saudi director Mahmoud Sabbagh, known for his international hit Barakah Meets Barakah, is gearing up for the theatrical release of his third feature film. The movie, titled Last Party In R. Desert, was shot in Saudi Arabia and promises to push boundaries in its depiction of the country during a time of significant change. Last
Sellblock is an upcoming Filipino crime drama series that has recently wrapped principal photography and is set to debut at MIPTV. The show is described as a three-season series that follows the operations of a prominent drug empire located within a maximum-security prison in the Philippines. Directed by Pedring Lopez, known for his work on
BBC Studios has recently made a significant move by launching a streamer for children’s TV in Korea for the first time. The new BBC Kids platform will showcase popular shows such as Hey Duggee, Andy’s Global Adventures, and Go Jetters. This service will be available as a monthly subscription on Genie TV Kids Land, a