Culture
Anita Ekberg: cinematic sex-symbol of la Dolce Vita
January 11, 2015
Anita Ekberg: cinematic sex-symbol of la Dolce Vita
The actress Anita Ekberg, who has died aged 83, is likely to be remembered for a single scene in which…
12,000 antiquities renovated to be displayed at Grand Museum: Minister
January 11, 2015
12,000 antiquities renovated to be displayed at Grand Museum: Minister
Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb inspected on Saturday the new Grand Egyptian Museum to check work progress and ensure the timeline…
Pakistani cartoonists tread fine line in land of blasphemy laws
January 10, 2015
Pakistani cartoonists tread fine line in land of blasphemy laws
In the face of Pakistan's prolific use of blasphemy laws and a culture of political violence, cartoonists must tread a…
Man keeps one of a kind historical book on Siwa Oasis
January 9, 2015
Man keeps one of a kind historical book on Siwa Oasis
"History of Siwa People Life Since Islamic Conquest Until 1327 AH," a book one can only see at the home…
Grand Budapest Hotel leads Bafta nominations
January 9, 2015
Grand Budapest Hotel leads Bafta nominations
Wes Anderson's stylish comedy "The Grand Budapest Hotel" led the pack with 11 nominations on Friday for the Baftas, the…
Houellebecq stops plugging new book after Paris attack
January 9, 2015
Houellebecq stops plugging new book after Paris attack
French author Michel Houellebecq has suspended the promotion of his new novel "Submission", a dystopian vision of France under Islamic…
Misr International Film to hold memorial for late director Asmaa al-Bakry
January 8, 2015
Misr International Film to hold memorial for late director Asmaa al-Bakry
Misr International Films company will hold a memorial service for deceased director Asmaa al-Bakry next Sunday at 6:30 pm at…
Heneidy to shoot new movie ad banner Thursday
January 8, 2015
Heneidy to shoot new movie ad banner Thursday
Actor Mohamed Heneidy confirmed that he will be filming Thursday the ad banner of his movie “Yom Maloush Lazma” (An Unecessary…
Morocco approves Exodus film, after offending sections cut
January 7, 2015
Morocco approves Exodus film, after offending sections cut
The Ridley Scott biblical epic "Exodus," that was banned in Morocco for violating Islamic precepts, will be shown once again…
‘Blue Dog’ painting valued at $250,000 stolen from New Orleans gallery
January 7, 2015
‘Blue Dog’ painting valued at $250,000 stolen from New Orleans gallery
A painting by Louisiana artist George Rodrigue with an estimated value of $250,000 that depicts the artist as a blue…