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Eric Bawza, Canadian voice actor and three-time Emmy winner known for voicing Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck in the Looney Tunes franchise, died at age 46 from cardiovascular disease related to high blood pressure, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office.
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Eric Bawza, voice actor — Bawza, who won three Emmy Awards, became one of the most recognized voices in modern animation by portraying iconic Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. His family announced his death via his official Instagram account, noting his role in keeping these classic characters alive for contemporary audiences.Abu Janti season three — Syrian director Zuhair Qanout has announced production of a third season of the drama series Abu Janti, set to air during Ramadan 2027, with actor Samer Al-Masri returning in the lead role. The production team held casting with approximately 500 participants, including trained actors and graduates from the Higher Institute for Theatrical Arts.Gladiator II tops Netflix — The 2024 film Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott, topped Netflix's most-watched movies list in the United States within days of its arrival on the platform, surpassing other recent releases. The film stars Paul Mescal as the exiled prince Lucious and continues the story of conflict and vengeance in the Roman Empire.Ahmed Saad postpones album — Egyptian singer Ahmed Saad announced through social media that voice problems have forced him to reconsider the release of his new album, originally scheduled for the following Wednesday. He indicated the album may be delayed entirely or released with only one or two songs instead of the full project.Queen Letizia falls on fishing boat — Spain's Queen Letizia slipped and fell on the deck of a fishing vessel during an official visit to the town of Yanez on Saturday, while accompanying King Felipe VI and their daughters Princesses Leonor and Sofia. She recovered and stood independently, with royal staff nearby; the incident occurred during a tour following a presentation of the 2026 Model Town award.Nadin Nessib Njeim reveals new back tattoo — Lebanese actress Nadin Nessib Njeim shared black-and-white images of a new large tattoo on her back, executed in fine-line technique using connected cursive script. The tattoo carries three written phrases described as bearing inspirational meanings and symbols.Coming Up:
Syrian drama faces a critical four-month countdown to Ramadan 2027, with approximately 20 productions in development requiring at least 70 days of filming each, plus post-production work that many productions have struggled to complete on schedule in previous years.
An interactive exhibition titled "And How Does Love Grow with Frida?" opens at Beit Beirut, organized by Dar Qanbaz, running through the end of 2026, designed for visitors aged 8 to 88 to participate in constructing a narrative set in 1970s Lebanon.