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The underwater thriller Whalefall has accumulated over 21 million dollars in global ticket sales since its October 16 release, with 11.7 million dollars from the United States and 9.6 million dollars from international markets, according to box office tracking.
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Whalefall — The 20th Century Studios production follows diver Jay Gardiner (played by Austin Abrams) searching for his father's remains before being swallowed by an eighty-foot sperm whale weighing approximately sixty tons. Trapped inside the whale with less than one hour of oxygen remaining, Gardiner faces a race against time for survival.Mohamed Al-Helu and Nadia Mustafa perform at Arab Music Festival — The 34th edition of the Arab Music Conference and Festival, organised by the Egyptian Opera House under the presidency of Reda Al-Wakil and directed by Maestro Mohamed Al-Mogy, honoured legendary singer Hani Shaker. Al-Helu performed with conductor Ahmed Amer, revisiting signature works including "Ya Boi" and "Hayatak."Light and sound show schedules announced for winter season 2026-2027 — The Chamber of Tourism Companies notified members of evening performances across five heritage sites: Karnak, Edfu, Philae, Abu Simbel, and Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria. Shows at Karnak run at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. with language selection based on visitor composition, beginning October 30, 2026.Amr Diab wears Chopard necklace valued at fourteen thousand six hundred dollars — The singer appeared at a recent performance in El Gouna wearing a long rose gold chain from the Happy Hearts collection, crafted according to ethical standards and adorned with green stones.Gaier Anderson Museum hosts lecture on ancient Egyptian funerary texts — The online presentation "Secrets Not Yet Told from Egypt's History," scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, examines concepts of the afterlife and eternal existence in pharaonic belief systems, including the role of funerary texts in guiding the deceased.Islamic Art Museum Cairo launches Saturday children's workshop — "Seeds from Heritage" runs weekly from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., welcoming children aged 8 to 15 and requiring cardboard, tracing paper, black and brown pens, Canson paper, and watercolours.Coming Up:
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The series Al-Saraya Al-Safra awaits broadcast, with actor Hossam Farris anticipating its release and noting the project contains surprises for audiences.