John Cena’s ’Matchbox’ Film Shoots Action Scenes in Morocco
14 March 2025
The production team for the film "Matchbox" by American actor and world wrestling champion John Cena has set up camp in Casablanca, Erfoud and Merzouga.
Television
Christopher Nolan’s $250 Million ’Odyssey’ Begins Filming Amid Controversy
8 March 2025
The Odyssey, an American film directed by British director Christopher Nolan, partly filmed in Morocco, and scheduled for release in 2026, is facing criticism from cinema lovers.
Controversial TV Scene Sparks Debate on Gender Roles in Moroccan Society
8 March 2025
Actress Sahar Seddiki is facing criticism from Internet users because of a scene from the dramatic and social series "Jarah Qadim" ("An Old Wound"), aired on the Al Aoula (…)
France 5 Drops Comedian After Controversy Over Appearance and Social Media Posts
6 February 2025
Accused of Islamism after his first appearance on the "C à Vous" program on France 5 on January 31, the comedian Merwane Benlazar "will no longer be on screen," said Rachida (…)
Rabat Bans Visible Satellite Dishes and Air Conditioners on Building Facades
25 January 2025
The governor of the prefecture of Rabat, Mohamed El Yaacoubi, is said to have taken a radical decision regarding the installation of satellite dishes and air conditioners on (…)
Spanish TV Sparks Outcry Over Map Showing Western Sahara as Part of Morocco
23 January 2025
Spanish public television TVE is at the center of a controversy. The channel broadcast a map of Morocco over the weekend that included the Sahara, prompting the Polisario Front (…)
Grand Mosque of Paris Threatens Legal Action Against CNews Over Allegations
7 January 2025
Chems-eddine Hafiz, rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris "reserves the right to take legal action against any false allegation disseminated by CNews, or by other media" (…)
French Football Battles Persistent Piracy as Illegal Streaming Services Flourish
29 December 2024
While the British platform specialized in sporting events, DAZN, the Professional Football League (LFP) and the public authorities are making efforts to stop the piracy of the (…)
New Couple Joins M6’s ’Scènes de ménages’ as Mountain Village Shopkeepers
27 December 2024
Alice and Sofiane, two salespeople, form the new couple in the M6 series "Scenes of Married Life". Who are the replacements for Christine (Fanny Cottençon) and Gilbert (Didier (…)
Ligue 1 Piracy Persists, Threatening DAZN and French Football Revenue
25 December 2024
A few months after the start of the season, the piracy of Ligue 1 remains a major problem for DAZN and the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP). Despite their efforts, illegal (…)