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Egypt Independent
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Independent
Video: Menna Shalaby reveals promo for ‘Hepta II'
Actress Menna Shalaby released the teaser trailer for her film 'Hepta: Al Manathera Al Akheera' (Hepta: The Last Debate). The trailer comes after the cast wrapped filming recently, and is scheduled to compete in the summer 2025 film category. Shalaby posted the trailer on Instagram, commenting: 'The love story continues. Hepta: The Last Debate. The teaser trailer is out now! Bet on love.' The film is slated to release during the summer of 2025, specifically in August. Starring Menna Shalaby and Karim Fahmy, the film builds on the success of the first film 'Hepta: Al Muhadharah Al Akheera' (Hepta: The Last Lecture). 'Hepta II' is a romantic drama exploring the ups and downs of a couple in love and how it has impacted their lives. This sequel follows on the success of the first film, which premiered in 2016 and achieved great success and a strong impact on Arab audiences. 'Hepta: The Last Debate' also stars the likes of Salma Abu Deif, Asmaa Galal, Karim Kassem, Mayan al-Sayed, and Hassan Malek. The film is based on the novel 'Hepta,' a long-time bestseller in Egypt written by Mohamed Sadek.
CairoScene
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
First Look at the Star-Studded Trailer to ‘Hepta' Sequel
Hepta returns with an ensemble cast including Menna Shalaby, Karim Fahmy, Mohamed Mamdouh and more. Jun 30, 2025 The teaser for 'Hepta: The Final Debate' has just dropped, offering a first glimpse into the highly anticipated follow-up to the hit romantic drama Hepta (2016). Directed by Hadi El Bagoury and written by Mohamed Sadek, with screenplay contributions from Mohamed Galal and Nourhan Abu Bakr, the film presents four intertwined love stories that reflect the unpredictable nature of relationships and the emotional threads that bind people together. The ensemble cast includes Menna Shalaby, Karim Fahmy, Mohamed Mamdouh, Salma Abu Deif, Mayan El Sayed, Hassan Malek, and more. Produced by The Producers, Vox Studios, Film Square, and Immersive, Hepta: The Final Debate will be released soon in cinemas across the Arab world.
Identity
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Identity
5 Stars Who Nailed the Psycho Roles
Some roles come with layers of complexity, while others are the very definition of complication in every sense. These are the kinds of roles that left a lasting mark on the actor's career and the ones we never get over. They resurface from time to time, and no matter how often we see them on screen, they hit just as hard every single time. Here's a list of five iconic performances by brilliant actors who have truly mastered the art of playing the psycho role. Menna Shalaby – Fe Kol Esbo3 Youm Gom3a The journey from Nour to Laila was anything but easy. Menna Shalaby delivered a stellar performance in this limited series. One that felt worthy of winning an Emmy, not just earning a nomination. Laila is a character who appears intelligent and composed, yet every step of her transformation into a serial killer reveals layers of deep emotional instability. Bassel Khayat – El Rehla Well, you can probably still hear his voice warning his wife about the monsters lurking around every corner. Bassel Khayat's character in El Rehla was gripping on every level, a role defined by psychological instability that only grew more intense with each episode. Nelly Karim – Soqout Hor This role stands out as one of the most complex Nelly Karim has ever taken on. She portrays a woman facing a psychological challenge so overwhelming that reality becomes too much to bear, leaving her with no choice but to escape into a world of her own. Asser Yassin – 30 Youm He was fine until everything began to fall apart. Tarek was thrown into a series of psychological trials and challenges that pushed him to the edge, turning what once seemed like a grounded, balanced man into a deeply broken case. The character's arc from the first episode to the last is a masterclass in subtle transformation, showing just how powerfully a not-so-obvious 'psycho' can be portrayed. Karim Aabdel Aziz – El Feel El Azra2 Dr. Yehia Rashid is a prime example of a character who goes through a storm of psychological challenges and ultimately chooses the easier path: letting it all take control rather than fighting his way back. Whether in the first or second part of the story, Karim Abdel Aziz delivered a powerful performance, especially in the moments where Yehia confronts his own delusions and confesses to himself. So, which actor do you think truly masters the psycho roles best?
See - Sada Elbalad
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"The Seven Dogs" Cast Includes Monica Bellucci, Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Max Huang, More
Yara Sameh Egyptian stars Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz's highly-anticipated film "The Seven Dogs" has unveiled a first teaser as well as more details on its high-profile international cast. 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, Menna Shalaby, Sayed Ragab, Hala Sedki, Sandy Bella, Saudi Arabian actor Nasser Al Qasabi, and more. The high-profile cast members includes Italian actress Monica Bellucci, Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt as well as German-Chinese martial-arts talent Max Huang. The film is sponsored by the Saudi General Entertainment Authority and was shot entirely in Riyadh, the film is now in post-production for a release later this year. It 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 lead producing. Production Services by Black Bear. Ivan Atkinson, whose credits include The Covenant and The Gentlemen, serves as the producer of the film. Cinematography is by Robrecht Heyvaert, production design by Paul Kirby, costume design by Beatrice Giannini and Mark Bouman and hair & make-up by Jacqueline Russon. Duncan Capp serves as the SFX Supervisor. The stunts are crafted by the 87Eleven team, led by the stunt coordinator Stephen Dunlevy, whose credits include Mad Max: Fury Road and John Wick. "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. 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 China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan
See - Sada Elbalad
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Here's Our First Look at "The Seven Dogs"
Yara Sameh The official teaser trailer for Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz's highly-anticipated film "The Seven Dogs" has been unveiled. 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, Menna Shalaby, Sayed Ragab, Hala Sedki, Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt, Saudi Arabian actor Nasser Al Qasabi, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TURKI ALALSHIKH تركي آل الشيخ (@turki) The film is sponsored by the Saudi General Entertainment Authority and was shot entirely in Riyadh. It 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 China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan
