Morocco
Acclaimed Moroccan Filmmaker Mohamed Ismaïl Dies at 70
The Moroccan film world is in mourning. Director and screenwriter Mohamed Ismaïl died on Saturday evening in Casablanca at the age of 70, after a long illness.
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Television
Morocco
Controversy Erupts Over Tariq Ibn Ziyad's Origins in New Ramadan TV Series
Is Tariq Ibn Ziyad originally from Morocco or Algeria? The controversy has been reignited after the announcement of the broadcast by MBC during Ramadan of a TV series on the main actor of the Muslim conquest of Andalusia.
France
'The Voice' Contestant Removed Over Past Racist and Homophobic Tweets
The adventure of rapper Vincent Pois alias The Vivi on The Voice, stopped just at the blind audition phase. The candidate who was part of singer Vianney’s team was fired from the production of the tenth season of the show for old tweets deemed "racist" and "homophobic", which he wrote a few years ago.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Offers Hope to Struggling Actress Aicha Mahmah After Viral Video
After the parliament, it is the turn of Moroccan artists to react to the moving video of popular actress Aicha Mahmah. Singer Hayat El Idrissi has just announced good news to her on her Instagram account.
Morocco
Medi1 TV Faces New Labor Lawsuit Over Alleged Unfair Dismissal
The legal troubles of Medi1 TV never end. The television channel has just been attacked in the labor court by another employee, who claims to have been the victim of unfair dismissal.
Morocco
MEDI1 TV Launches New Program Showcasing Morocco's Jewish Heritage
A new cultural program is making its way into the MEDI1 TV program grid. It will be dedicated to the cultural expressions of the Jewish component of the Moroccan identity.
France
Amel Bent Shines in France 2 Biopic of Mezzo-Soprano Malika Bellaribi
This Monday, January 25, France 2 aired the TV movie "Les sandales blanches", inspired by the story of the French mezzo-soprano Malika Bellaribi, played by Amel Bent . The Moroccan-born singer, to the surprise of viewers, perfectly embodied the role of a singer who, in the 1960s, had to pursue her dream, despite the prejudices and racism caused by the Algerian war.
Morocco
Lebanese Star Praises Morocco's Progress Under King Mohammed VI on German TV
Ramy Ayach staunchly defended the new Morocco under the reign of King Mohammed VI. On the set of the German channel DW, the Lebanese star extensively discussed the moderate and tolerant Islam advocated by the Sovereign.
Morocco
Sofia Essaïdi: From 'Star Academy' to Leading Role in TF1's 'La Promesse'
17 years ago, Franco-Moroccan Sofia Essaïdi participated in the 3rd edition of "Star Ac", but she faced some criticism on how she managed her career after this music competition that made her known. Today, she plays a key role in "La Promesse", the police series currently airing on TF1.
Morocco
CCME Launches Programs for Moroccan Diaspora on International Migrants Day
As part of International Migrants Day celebrated on December 18, the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME) is organizing a series of talk shows for Moroccans living abroad from December 17 to 21.
Morocco
Moroccan Film Industry Sees 25% Drop in National Productions Amid Pandemic
The number of national film shoots carried out in Morocco in 2020 is known. According to data from the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM), box office revenues in the 7th art sector will fall by 25% by the end of the year.
Morocco
COVID-19 Outbreak Disrupts Medi1 TV Operations, Forces Program Changes
Cancellation of shootings, recorded shows without an audience. Faced with the pandemic that has hit its technical and production teams, the television channel Medi1 TV is mobilizing to provide quick answers.