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 STARZPLAY brings the biggest blockbusters

News Desk 2 13/03/2023

Entertainment lovers are in for a treat this March with STARZPLAY as the platform’s roster of content promises an incredible line-up all month long. From blockbuster movies, compelling new series to legendary TV shows, there is something for everyone. Tune into STARZPLAY, ranked consistently

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Doha Film Institute’s Qumra 2023 commences with inspiring discussions

News Desk 2 13/03/2023

The Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) annual talent incubator event for Arab and international cinema, Qumra 2023, flagged off today in the presence of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of the Doha Film Institute and Qatar, and industry experts and emerging filmmakers, who represent the new wave of independent […]

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Discover the magic of outdoor cinema

News Desk 2 10/03/2023

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE; March 10, 2023: Manar Mall, Al Hamra’s flagship mall, is introducing a new lifestyle experience for Ras Al Khaimah residents and visitors with the launch of an outdoor cinema at its scenic waterside Promenade. People can now enjoy free screenings of family-friendly classics, animation movies, and more in a relaxed setting under the […]

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Global film industry to converge

News Desk 2 07/03/2023

Doha, Qatar; March 7, 2023: Qumra, the Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) annual talent incubator for Arab and international cinema will bring together over 200 international industry experts from 41 countries with prominent local organisations for its ninth edition, taking place in person from March 10-15 and online from March 19-21, 2023. Guests include acclaimed film […]

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Taal Academy organises a live show in Gurugram

News Desk 2 06/03/2023

Gurugram, March 6, 2023: Taal Academy (a Society in the process of registration under the Societies Registration Act, 1860), under the aegis of Creative Vision for Social Development, today organized a musical and dance extravaganza with a live band at the Epicentre Auditorium in The Apparel House, Sector 44, Gurugram. The show was put together on […]

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44 projects from 23 countries selected for Doha Film Institute’s Qumra 2023

News Desk 2 02/03/2023

Doha, Qatar; 2 March , 2023: 44 films, including feature narratives, documentaries, web series and shorts have been selected for the Doha Film Institute’s Qumra 2023, the Institute’s annual industry incubator event. Qumra 2023 will offer networking and development opportunities for the selected projects from 23 countries as part of Qumra’s mission to accelerate the […]

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Last chance to experience OUTDOOR by VOX Cinemas

News Desk 2 01/03/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 01 March 2023: VOX Cinemas, the dedicated cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, is inviting all movie lovers to make the most out of OUTDOOR at Galleria Mall before it closes for the summer season on Wednesday, 22 March. Now in its seventh season, OUTDOOR by VOX Cinemas is a wintertime […]

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Feast on horror, dramas, anime and action thrillers in February on STARZPLAY

News Desk 2 24/02/2023

From a brand-new Arabic-language original series by an Academy Award-winning Emirati production company to riveting anime and a host of action-packed Hollywood thrillers, STARZPLAY is bringing the best of entertainment to binge watch all through February. Consistently ranked among the region’s top three subscription video-on-demand services, STARZPLAY delights audiences of

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The Selfdrive Laughter Factory announce an evening with the UKs most popular comedian

News Desk 2 23/02/2023

The Selfdrive Laughter Factory are delighted to announce an evening with the UKs most popular comedian, Jason Manford. The British stand-up sensation will perform his hilarious show on Friday 12th May at the Auditorium in Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi.  Star of numerous TV shows, including 8 Out of 10 Cats, The One Show and […]

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Qumra Screenings 2023

News Desk 2 22/02/2023

Doha, Qatar; February 22, 2023: Qumra 2023, the Doha Film Institute’s annual industry incubator event for emerging talent from around the world, will celebrate new voices in cinema with eight outstanding feature films supported by the Institute’s initiatives. The screenings take place March 10th to 15th at the Museum of Islamic Art Auditorium. Fatma Hassan […]

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Trailer out now of ZEE5 Global original series

News Desk 2 22/02/2023

ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, released the trailer of one of the most anticipated series of the year ‘Taj – Divided by Blood’ starring Naseeruddin Shah, Dharmendra, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aashim Gulati, Taha Shah Badussha, Shubham Kumar Mehra in the lead. Inspired by true events, ‘Taj – Divided by […]

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#IIFAYASISLANDABUDHABI2023

News Desk 2 21/02/2023

21st February 2023, Mumbai: Following the huge success of IIFA 2022, the International Indian Film Academy and Awards (IIFA) Weekend and Awards returns to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on 26th and 27th May 2023 will be staged at the world-class Etihad Arena, the Middle East’s largest state-of-the-art indoor entertainment. IIFA today is recognised not just as a

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Doha Film Institute

News Desk 2 20/02/2023

Berlin, Germany/Doha, Qatar; February 20, 2023: The Doha Film Institute announced today on the sidelines of the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival the confirmed Qumra 2023 Masters of the annual industry incubator event crucial to the success of first and second-time filmmakers from the Arab world and beyond. This year, multi Academy Award® and BAFTA […]

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STARZPLAY Original KABOOS becomes number 1 show

News Desk 2 16/02/2023

Dubai, UAE; February 16, 2023: Kaboos, the STARZPLAY original horror series produced in partnership with Image Nation Abu Dhabi, has broken viewership records for the streaming platform within 48 hours of the first two episodes premiering. Since its release, Kaboos has uplifted acquisitions to STARZPLAY, with many new users watching Kaboos immediately upon

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Pakistan Super League returns for its eighth edition live on STARZPLAY

News Desk 2 15/02/2023

Back again for its 8th year, the highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) is kicking off with phase 1 in Karachi. The six teams, representing six cities in Pakistan, will go head-to-head with matches streaming live on STARZPLAY through to 19 March 2023. The matches will see fan favorites fight for the title such as […]

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STARZPLAY to unveil the third episode of its first Arabic original series “Kaboos”

News Desk 2 15/02/2023

STARZPLAY, ranked consistently among the region’s top three subscription video on demand services, is releasing the third episode of its runaway hit horror anthology “Kaboos” on 16 February, exclusively on STARZPLAY. Set in the UAE, episode three, “Al Ghaf Tree” begins when a journalist named Rashed starts to investigate a series of strange disaperances cases, […]

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Genesis Unveils X Concept Trilogy at Dubai Opera

News Desk 2 14/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 14, 2023 – Genesis revealed the X Concept Trilogy for the first time at the iconic Dubai Opera on the 8th of February 2023. The intimate viewing hosted VIPs to showcase Genesis’ experiment to the public for an “open-door moment” in its journey. Demonstrating the brand’s versatility in design, the reveal […]

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STARZPLAY expands to Iraq, announces a new partnership

News Desk 2 14/02/2023

Dubai, UAE, 14 February 2023: STARZPLAY, ranked consistently among the region’s top 3 subscription video on demand service, today announced its partnership with Iraq’s biggest OTT player Almanasa to provide STARZPLAY’s diverse breadth of entertainment and sports offering for subscribers in the market. As part of the three year agreement, STARZPLAY will provide its core

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Snap Inc. partners with MBC Media Solutions

News Desk 2 13/02/2023

Middle East, 13 February 2023: Snap Inc. have announced its exclusive partnership with MBC Media Solutions (MMS), the commercial arm of MBC Group, to launch new augmented reality (AR) lenses for the first ever season of Saudi Idol – the localized edition of its global franchise. Available on the visual messaging app, the all new […]

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STARZPLAY continues robust regional expansion

News Desk 2 08/02/2023

Kuwait City, Kuwait; February 8, 2023: STARZPLAY, ranked consistently among the region’s top three subscription video on demand services, has partnered with Zain Kuwait, a pioneer of mobile telecommunications and digital services in the Middle East, as their commercial and retail distributor to bring STARZPLAY’s breadth of compelling sports and entertainment programming