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Actress Jihad Hossam El-Din joined the cast of the Egyptian series "Al-Falaki," starring Ahmed Makki and set for Ramadan 2027, marking one of several high-profile drama productions entering their final casting stages as the seasonal competition takes shape.
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Jihad Hossam El-Din in "Al-Falaki" — The Egyptian actress has been cast alongside Ahmed Makki in the Ramadan 2027 series written by Ahmed Morad and directed by Abu Bakr Shawki. The production also features Jehan El-Shammashergy, Ahmed Kamal, and Amr Abed, with Tamer Morsi producing.Ahmed El-Saka and Ahmed Ghazi in "Katef fi Katef" — The two actors reunite for the first time in a television drama during Ramadan 2027 in a 15-episode series also featuring Sayed Ragab, Janna El-Ashqar, and Mohamed Abdo, written by Mohab Tarek and directed by Shady El-Omari. El-Saka returns to Ramadan competition after sitting out the 2026 season.Dorra Zarrouk named Best Actress at Arab Awards — The star received the audience choice award for Best Actress at the Arab Awards ceremony held under the patronage of the General Union of Arab Artists, recognized for her performance in the Ramadan 2026 series "Ali Clay," which generated significant public engagement and social media acclaim."Atlas of the Universe" wins Sharjah Film Festival — The feature film directed by Paul Neguscanu received the award for Best Fiction Feature at the thirteenth edition of the Sharjah International Festival for Children and Youth, concluded on Sunday at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park.Lebanon's "Marmarmakani" screens at Cairo Film Festival — The documentary film (HOME BITTER HOME), produced by George Hashem and featuring six directors, presents portraits of five lesser-known artists in their late thirties navigating personal and collective crises in contemporary Beirut. The film screened in a special presentation at the 47th Cairo International Film Festival.Robert Pattinson filming "The Batman Part Two" in London — Production of the sequel is underway under director Matt Reeves and Warner Bros., with Pattinson reprising the role of Batman alongside Colin Farrell as the Penguin and Andy Serkis as Alfred. The production marks one of the year's largest-scale international film projects.Coming Up:
Port Said International Film Festival's second edition will take place from December 1 to 5, 2026, with Greece as guest of honor, celebrating historical and cultural ties through a dedicated program of Greek films. The Arab Awards ceremony is scheduled for December 4, 2026, featuring industry figures and public personalities.