News about audiovisuel in MAGHREB Region
The Algerian government has created new operating regulations for cinemas and multiplexes in the country. Aiming to standardise and bring cinemas into conformity, these regulations establish a set of rules for everyone working in the sector. From now on every cinema is “subject to obtaining an operating license” issued by the Centre national du cinéma. …
Permanent link to this article: https://mediterranee-audiovisuelle.com/algeria-new-specifications-required-for-cinema-owners-in-algeria/?lang=en
The Egyptian streaming platform, Watch IT, has announced a new international series inspired by a true story is in production. The title has not yet been revealed. This marks the first time Watch IT has ventured into producing an international series under its own banner. Filmed in Egypt, the series is directed, produced and co-written …
Permanent link to this article: https://mediterranee-audiovisuelle.com/egypt-the-first-international-series-produced-in-egypt-by-watch-it/?lang=en
Hong Kong-based streaming platform Viu has announced that the Turkish series Sins and Roses has topped audience ratings in the Gulf States for three consecutive weeks. Streaming on Viu since January 1st 2026 (available in North Africa and the Middle East), this drama series follows a businessman whose wife has been in a coma since …
Permanent link to this article: https://mediterranee-audiovisuelle.com/turkey-the-turkish-series-sins-and-roses-a-great-success-in-the-gulf-states/?lang=en
Two Mediterranean productions, Sirāt and The Voice of Hind Rajab, have been nominated for the 2026 Academy Awards, which will be held on March 15th in Los Angeles. Directed by Olivier Laxe, Sirāt is nominated for Best Sound and Best International Feature Film (Spain). Set in the heart of the mountains of southern Morocco, the …
Permanent link to this article: https://mediterranee-audiovisuelle.com/tunisia-spain-sirat-and-the-voice-of-hind-rajab-nominated-for-the-2026-oscars/?lang=en
Two weeks before Ramadan, 2M has presented its programme schedule for the holy month. The line-up focuses on drama, Moroccan heritage and entertainment. Among the announced series, Bnat Lalla Mennana returns for a third season after a 13-year hiatus. Years have passed, Chama, Rhimou and Bahia have become mothers. Now family tensions are resurfacing and …
Permanent link to this article: https://mediterranee-audiovisuelle.com/morocco-2m-announces-it-programmes-for-ramadan/?lang=en
The final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) between Senegal and Morocco on January 18th drew nearly 4 million television viewers in France. The two broadcasters in France, beIN SPORTS and M6, announced their respective audience figures for that match: the Qatari-owned channel averaged 595,000 viewers, while M6 attracted 3.37 million. According to the …
Permanent link to this article: https://mediterranee-audiovisuelle.com/france-4-million-viewers-for-the-final-of-the-afcon-2025/?lang=en
Morocco’s Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, announced that foreign film productions have generated 1.5 billion dirhams (€140 million). This is a record for the Moroccan film industry. As Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid pointed out, “before 2021, we didn’t exceed 500 million dirhams.” In addition to the growing attractiveness of Moroccan locations, cinema …
Permanent link to this article: https://mediterranee-audiovisuelle.com/morocco-foreign-productions-generate-1-5-billion-dirhams/?lang=en
