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Mohamed Ramadan issued a formal apology to Farouq Flox after backlash over a message congratulating Flox's son Ahmad on his engagement and offering him a role in Ramadan's upcoming series "Eshmawi," scheduled for Ramadan 2027. Ramadan clarified he intended to express support, not ridicule Ahmad Flox's previous difficulties.
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Mohamed Ramadan and Farouq Flox — The Egyptian actor posted a statement on Facebook addressing the controversy surrounding his message to Ahmad Flok, emphasizing that his intention was to encourage the younger actor's return to work rather than mock his past challenges. Ramadan stressed he bore no ill will and sought to provide professional and personal support."180" drama series casting — Producer Karim Abu Dhikri formally signed actor Amir Al-Masri to star opposite Amr Youssef and Mirna Nour Al-Din in the action thriller scheduled for Ramadan 2027. The series focuses on civil defense and firefighting personnel navigating rescue operations and fire combat challenges."Slave of the Ninja" film production — Actresses Mona Shalby and Hana Al-Zahed completed filming on their first collaboration, a satirical comedy about two sisters-in-law competing in a shared household, with release planned for Eid Al-Fitr 2027. Hana Al-Zahed plays a rural-born woman married to a man named Amir (played by Michel Milad), while Shalby portrays the older brother's wife."Miss Hanaa" series debuts — Actor Ahmed Khaled Saleh formally joined the cast alongside actress Asma Jalal, who makes her full dramatic television lead debut in this 15-episode family comedy written by Iyad Saleh and directed by Salma Al-Kashef. The supporting cast includes Sarah Abdel-Rahman, Fidra, Sama Ibrahim, Ahmed Radwan, and Dona Imam.Sayed Darwish exhibition opens — Alexandria National Museum unveiled an exhibition titled "From the Odeon to Sayed Darwish" featuring rare artifacts from the late composer, including a handwritten musical score from 1923 containing the melody for "Biladi Biladi," which became the Egyptian national anthem. The collection also includes manuscript drafts, recordings, and family photographs of the musician."Clayfist" leads global box office — The horror-thriller "Clayfist" dominated international cinema during late October with USD 33.66 million in North American earnings and USD 43 million globally in its opening week. "You Can See Everything" placed second with USD 27.64 million domestically and USD 48.15 million worldwide in its second week.Coming Up:
Egyptian film "Hetta Minni" enters final shooting phase at Ras Al-Bar on the Mediterranean coast, with editing and sound mixing to follow before theatrical release. "Street Fighter" continues attracting audiences globally with action sequences combining martial choreography and narrative depth, building on the franchise's renewed theatrical momentum.