News about audiovisual in Middle East region (Egypt, Palestinian Territories, Syria, Libanon)
Egyptian video-on-demand platform WATCH IT has announced the 14 new shows which will be broadcast during this year’s Ramadan. Among the programmes is a drama series directed by Mahmoud Abdel Tawab, El Sharnaka, and a comedy series Okbal Andkom, created by Hassan El Raddad and Amy Samir Ghanem. In addition to these two, other titles …
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MAD Solutions’ film sales division, MAD World, has secured the international rights to Mohamed Rashad’s Egyptian thriller,The Settlement. The Settlement follows two brothers – troublemaker Hossam, 23, and his brother Maro, 12 – living in a marginalized community in Alexandria. When their father is killed in an accident at work, the local factory offers them …
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In a recent press release, Roya Media Group (RMG) announced a partnership with Medianest Pro to manage content acquisition and enhance distribution strategies. This collaboration is part of RMG’s commitment to taking its programmes to wider audiences and consolidating its position in the region. “Our partnership with Medianest Pro reflects our desire to strengthen RMG’s …
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“To a Land Unknown” by Palestinian-Danish director Mahdi Fleifel, won the Grand Prix in the European Feature Film Competition at the 37th Premiers Plans festival in Angers. The film is about two Palestinian cousins in Athens, refugees, living on the edge. They have to steal and scam their way to get enough money to buy …
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Recent research by Ipsos revealed that Roya TV has maintained its position as the most-watched TV channel in Jordan. According to data collected in the last quarter of 2024, the channel’s ratings reached 38.3%, far outpacing its competitors. According to the channel’s statement, the poll involved a representative sample of people aged 15 and over. …
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TRT, Türkiye’s public service media, has strengthened its international presence by becoming an associate member of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU). The decision was made unanimously during ASBU’s 44th General Assembly, held in Tunis on January 15, 2025, with nearly 200 delegates in attendance. ASBU, a prominent organization comprising 41 members, categorizes its membership …
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In November 2024 the Royal Film Commission of Jordan opened the first Mosaic Post-production Lab. This new initiative is a regional training programme designed to support Arab film editors and directors during the post-production of their first or second feature film. The programme aims to help them by providing expert advice and support for their …
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