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Gulf Insider
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Insider
The Seven Dogs Wraps Filming In Riyadh With A Budget Exceeding $40 Million
Filming has officially wrapped for The Seven Dogs, the largest Arab cinematic production to date, with a budget exceeding $40 million. The movie was shot at the Big Time Studios in Riyadh. Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), shared details of the film in a post on his official X account, also revealing that five more film projects are in the pipeline, all to be produced to the highest international standards. Al-Sheikh noted that the story and concept of the film were developed by the GEA's Big Time team, with the script and dialogue written by Mohammed Al-Dabbah. The film stars Egyptian actors Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz, alongside renowned Saudi actor Nasser Al-Qasabi, as well as a selection of leading Arab and international stars.
Saudi Gazette
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Saudi Gazette
The Seven Dogs wraps filming in Riyadh with a budget exceeding $40 million
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Filming has officially wrapped for The Seven Dogs, the largest Arab cinematic production to date, with a budget exceeding $40 million. The movie was shot at the Big Time Studios in Riyadh. Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), shared details of the film in a post on his official X account, also revealing that five more film projects are in the pipeline, all to be produced to the highest international standards. Al-Sheikh noted that the story and concept of the film were developed by the GEA's Big Time team, with the script and dialogue written by Mohammed Al-Dabbah. The film stars Egyptian actors Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz, alongside renowned Saudi actor Nasser Al-Qasabi, as well as a selection of leading Arab and international stars.
See - Sada Elbalad
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"The Seven Dogs" Wraps Production
Yara Sameh Production has wrapped on Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz's highly-anticipated film "The Seven Dogs" after a 10-month shooting period. Bad Boys For Life directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are helming the film from a script by Mohamed El-Dabbah. The pic is based on a story by the head of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority Turki Al-Sheikh and the Big Time team. The cast also includes Menna Shalaby, Tara Emad, Hannah El Zahed, Sayed Ragab, Saudi Arabian actor Nasser Al Qasabi, Hala Sedki, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TURKI ALALSHIKH تركي آل الشيخ (@turkialalshik) The film is sponsored by the Saudi General Entertainment Authority and was shot entirely in Riyadh. The pic will be the first film to be shot in Big Time Al-Husn Studios, one of MENA region's biggest film and television production facilities, with additional shooting at Riyadh Boulevard. Riyadh will serve as a stand-in for multiple international cities, including Mumbai and Shanghai. The film is considered to be the largest Arab film production to date with a budget exceeding $40 million. The $40M project is being hailed as a gamechanger for Saudi Arabia as it continues its drive to become the Middle East and North Africa's biggest film and TV hub. It is produced by Jeddah-based entertainment company Sela, with Ivan Atkinson (The Gentlemen, Wrath of Man) lead producing. "The Seven Dogs" marks the fourth collaboration between Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz after blockbuster films "Welad Rizk 3: El Qadya" and "Kira & El Gin" and season 2 of the critically acclaimed TV series 'El Ekhteyar ll'. In the film, Ezz plays Interpol officer Khalid Al-Azzazi, who apprehends Ghali Abu Dawood (Aziz), a high-ranking member of the clandestine global crime syndicate known as 7 Dogs. A year later, the organization resurfaces, trafficking a dangerous new drug—Pink Lady—across the Middle East. With time running out, Khalid reluctantly join forces with Ghali, the only person with intimate knowledge of the syndicate's operations. Their uneasy alliance propels them on a high-stakes mission across multiple global cities as they strive to dismantle the organization and prevent the drug from flooding Arab streets. Amid escalating tensions and looming. "The Seven Dogs" is slated for a late 2025 release. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Egypt Independent
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Independent
Video: Turki al-Sheikh's ‘The Seven Dogs' cancellation is April Fool's prank
Turki al-Sheikh, the head of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, stirred up controversy on Tuesday after announcing the cancellation of the film 'The Seven Dogs,' starring Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz, following a horrific accident involving the crew during filming. Al-Sheikh posted photos of actor Ahmed Ezz during the filming of a large explosion scene on his official Facebook account, writing, 'Due to circumstances beyond our control, after the director and two members of the filming crew were injured, the project will be canceled with compensation for the producer, actors, and filming crew.' Al-Sheikh continued in another post, writing, 'Photos from the accident that injured the director and filming crew, and thank God for the safety of the star Ahmed Ezz.' He added, 'The film will be canceled, and the producer, actors, and crew will be compensated with an additional 25 percent due to their significant effort over the past months. Those responsible for negligence and shortcomings in safety conditions will be held accountable.' Returning to his official Facebook account, Turki Al-Sheikh wrote, 'Hope we never come around with bad news,' indicating that the uproar he caused regarding the accident was an April Fool's prank for 2025. 'The Seven Dogs' stars Karim Abdel Aziz, Ahmed Ezz, Hana El Zahed, Tara Emad, Sayed Ragab, and a plethora of Egyptian and Arab actors. The film also features appearances by international stars as guest of honor. The story is by Turki Al-Sheikh and the Big Time team, with the screenplay and dialogue by Mohamed El Dabbah, and directed by the internationally acclaimed duo Adel and Belal, whose last project was 'Bad Boys 3.'
See - Sada Elbalad
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Ahmed Ezz and Tara Emad Reteam for Radio Series "Aghna Regal Fi Al Alam"
Yara Sameh Ahmed Ezz and Tara Emad have found their next collaboration in the radio series "Aghna Regal Fi Al Alam". The series is set to broadcast on the Nile Radio Station during the holy month of Ramadan. "Aghna Regal Fi Al Alam" also stars Rashwan Tawfek, Magdy Bader, Ashraf Zaki, Abeer Monir, Marwa El Azaly, and more. The project is directed by Ali Moselhi and marks the fourth collaboration between the duo after the 2021 play 'Aladdin', the 2022 play "Haddy Valentine", and the film "The Seven Dogs". Ezz and Emad are also busy shooting "The Seven Dogs". The cast also includes Karim Abdel Aziz, Hannah El Zahed, Sayed Ragab, Saudi Arabian actor Nasser Al Qasabi, and more. Bad Boys For Life directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are helming the film from a script by Mohamed El-Dabbah. The pic is based on a story by the head of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority Turki Al-Sheikh and the Big Time team. "The Seven Dogs" is sponsored by the Saudi General Entertainment Authority and is scheduled to begin production in 2025. The pic will be the first film to be shot in Big Time Al-Husn Studios and will be in the largest Arab film production to date with a budget exceeding $40 Million. "The Seven Dogs" will be the fourth collaboration between Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz after blockbuster films "Welad Rizk 3: El Qadya" and "Kira & El Gin" and season 2 of the critically acclaimed TV series 'El Ekhteyar ll'. The film also witnesses the second collaboration between El Zahed and Abdel Aziz after the play "El Basha". The play was staged at the Bakr Al-Sheddi Theater in Boulevard Riyadh City on December 25.
