Marvel’s ’Blade’ Reboot to Film in Morocco, Starring Mahershala Ali
26 July 2022
Filming of the film "Blade" will start next October and a large part will be shot in Morocco. Its release is scheduled for November 3, 2023.
Cinema
Morocco Allows ’Lightyear’ Screening Despite LGBTQ Content, Defying Regional Bans
21 June 2022
Banned in several Arab countries, the animated film Lightyear, produced by Disney studios, has not been censored in Morocco, much to the dismay of conservatives.
Iconic Actress Marisa Berenson Finds Solace in Marrakech Retirement, Reflects on 9/11 Loss
20 June 2022
Marisa Berenson, a 75-year-old film actress, has settled in Marrakech where she is living a peaceful retirement, though with painful memories such as the loss of her sister (…)
Moroccan Salafists Push to Ban ’Lightyear’ Film, Citing Religious Concerns
17 June 2022
On the web, the Salafists are expressing their opposition to the broadcast of animated films in Morocco and are even positioning themselves as the directors of the media scene.
Franco-Algerian Actor Samy Naceri Honored at Agadir Film Festival
17 June 2022
The Franco-Algerian actor Samy Naceri was honored by the Agadir International Cinema and Migration Festival. The actor could not hide his joy at being chosen by the organizers.
Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth Unwind in Morocco’s Blue City During Netflix Film Shoot
16 June 2022
While filming in Morocco for Netflix’s upcoming romantic comedy, Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth decided to take some time to relax in Chefchaouen, in the north of the country.
Apple TV+ Casts Assaad Bouab in New Benjamin Franklin Historical Series
15 June 2022
A new adventure for the Franco-Moroccan actor Assaad Bouab. He will be in the cast of the new Apple TV series, dedicated to the life of the American Benjamin Franklin, a (…)
UK Cinemas Cancel Screenings of Controversial Prophet Muhammad Film Amid Protests
12 June 2022
In the United Kingdom, the screening of a film about the Prophet Muhammad has provoked demonstrations by Muslims in front of cinemas. A British channel had to cancel the (…)
Morocco Bans Controversial Film "The Lady of Heaven" Over Religious Concerns
12 June 2022
Another film banned from screening in Morocco. This is the film "The Lady Of Heaven" whose request for screening in cinemas has been rejected by the Moroccan Cinematographic (…)
Moroccan Islamic Council Condemns Controversial Film, Warns Against Screening
12 June 2022
For "blatant falsification of the history of Islam", the Supreme Council of Ulema strongly condemns and rejects the content of the film "Sayidat Al Jannah" (The Lady of (…)