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American actress Angelina Jolie has sold a historic Los Angeles mansion at a significant loss after months on the market. Meanwhile, regional talent and filmmaking continue to gain international recognition, with young performers and Arab productions earning festival honors and prestigious nominations.
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Angelina Jolie Property Sale — The American actress sold her historic Los Angeles mansion for 24.75 million dollars, approximately five months after listing the property. The sale represents a loss of more than 5 million dollars from the initial asking price of nearly 30 million dollars.Saned Al-Kabariti Wins Best Actor Award — Jordanian child actor Saned Al-Kabariti won the Best Actor award at the closing ceremony of the 11th Jordan International Film Festival on Thursday. He received the accolade in recognition of his performance at the regional festival.Lebanon Submits "Furies" for Academy Award Consideration — Lebanese Culture Minister Dr. Ghassan Salameh announced Friday the official selection of the film "Furies," directed by Rami Qadih, as Lebanon's submission for the 2027 Academy Awards competition in the Best International Feature Film category.Coming Up:
The 2027 Academy Awards cycle is now underway, with multiple Arab nations and international filmmakers submitting entries for consideration in the international film category.