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Egypt Today
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
It's Official: WATCH IT to Premiere Exclusive Cairokee Documentary 'Cairokee In The Road'
The mystery is finally solved! After teasing fans with a cryptic poster and raising endless questions, WATCH IT has officially announced that a brand-new documentary about Egypt's biggest rock band, Cairokee is coming exclusively to the platform on June 25. The documentary, titled 'Cairokee In The Road', promises an all-access look into the band's incredible journey — from their humble beginnings to becoming the voice of a generation. It all started with that black bus poster bearing the band's logo and the question, 'What do you think is coming next?' — a question that set social media on fire with wild guesses. Now, the answer is here. Fans will finally get a behind-the-scenes look at the highs, the struggles, the music, and the moments that shaped Cairokee's empire. The announcement comes just days before the band's massive 'Cairokee Empire' concert at Cairo Stadium on June 28 — making this documentary the perfect warm-up for what promises to be a historic night. So buckle up — the road to Cairokee's story starts now, only on WATCH IT!
Egypt Today
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
WATCH IT Partners with iQiyi: Chinese and Korean Dramas Hit Arab Screens for the First Time
In a strategic content-sharing deal signed on May 11, 2025, streaming platform WATCH IT joins forces with China's entertainment giant iQiyi to introduce top-rated Chinese and Korean dramas to Arab audiences for the first time. This exciting collaboration promises a richer, more diverse viewing experience while expanding both platforms' digital libraries. Kicking things off, WATCH IT is now airing several hit series that captivated millions in their home countries: 🎖 My Dear Guardian Genre: Romance, Action, Drama Starring: Johnny Huang, Li Qin, Ji Tian Yi Streaming: Sundays to Tuesdays In a military thriller filled with danger and emotion, a disciplined special forces officer and a sharp army doctor clash, connect, and fall in love amid a deadly terrorist threat. 👁 The Golden Eyes Genre: Action, Crime, Fantasy, Mystery Starring: Lay Zhang, Feng Chuanzhou Streaming: Thursdays to Saturdays When an ordinary young man gains supernatural vision, his life spirals into a world of ancient treasures, dark conspiracies, and deadly secrets. 👑 Strange Legend of the Tang Dynasty Genre: Action, Historical Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller Starring: Yang Xuwen, Zhang Yujian Streaming: All episodes available since June 5, 2025 Set in the glory days of the Tang Empire, a series of bizarre crimes force a commander and a clever investigator to confront political intrigue and mythical forces in a gripping historical mystery. Since its launch in 2019, WATCH IT has been committed to delivering high-quality, culturally resonant entertainment. This latest move underlines its mission to offer a global, family-friendly streaming experience—bridging Arab audiences with the vibrant worlds of Asian storytelling.
Egypt Today
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
The star-studded series Fat El Maad premieres on the DMC TV channel & WATCH IT
A brand-new drama season is about to launch on the United Media Services channels, starting with Fat El Maad — a gripping new series featuring a diverse cast of rising and veteran stars. The show will premiere on the DMC TV channel and stream digitally on WATCH IT. Written by Atef Nashed, Islam Adham, and Nasser Abdel Hamid, with Mohamed Farid supervising the script, and directed by Saad Hendawy, the series stars Ahmed Magdy, Asmaa Abulyazeid, Ahmed Safwat, Mohamed Ali Rizk, Walaa El Sherif, Fadwa Abed, Salwa Mohamed Ali, Mahmoud El Bezawy, Hagar Afifi, and Mohamed Abou Daoud, among other talented young actors. 'Sometimes reality is harsher than drama.' Told over 30 intense episodes, the series follows Basma (Asmaa Abulyazeid), who lives a peaceful life with her husband Mossad (Ahmed Magdy) as they await their first child. But everything shatters when he violently assaults her and steals her money. A fierce war breaks out between them, dragging everyone around into a storm of conflict and betrayal.
Korea Herald
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
iQIYI expands MENA presence with MENA Branch launch and local partnership, elevating Chinese storytelling worldwide
BEIJING, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, has taken two major steps recently to deepen its presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, signaling continued ambition in the overseas market. On May 11, the company signed a content partnership with Egypt's leading Arabic streaming platform WATCH IT. Three days after, it officially launched iQIYI MENA Branch in Dubai, marking a stronger operational foothold in the region. Grounded in extensive market research, these moves are part of iQIYI's broader localization strategy, aimed at amplifying Chinese storytelling abroad while integrating more regional content into its global ecosystem. The company has identified MENA as a market with a long history and huge potential, driven by a rising demand for digital entertainment. Under the new partnership, WATCH IT will stream a curated slate of iQIYI's premium Chinese-language films and shows — including top-rated series such as "Road Home" and "Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty" — through its established regional network. In return, iQIYI's main platform will feature WATCH IT's original humanities documentary series "Mother of the World," which draws upon archaeological evidence to showcase the development of ancient Egyptian civilization. iQIYI International will also introduce WATCH IT's select Arabic-language original content, enriching its overseas content ecosystem. "WATCH IT is deeply rooted in the Egyptian and Middle Eastern markets, with robust production and distribution capabilities," said Zhaonan WANG, vice president and editor-in-chief of iQIYI. "Through this collaboration, we hope to better serve MENA audiences and use film and television as a bridge for cultural exchange." With the new branch launched in Dubai, iQIYI continues to better serve local customers. With a content strategy tailored to local tastes, iQIYI has curated a dedicated MENA content library featuring Chinese-language dramas, movies, animation, and variety shows adapted to local customs. The platform endeavors to continue optimizing the playback experience for MENA's network environment and is in discussion with local telecom operators to extend viewing options. In addition to the WATCH IT partnership, iQIYI has also collaborated with evision, the media and entertainment arm of e&, since June 2014 to distribute over 20 popular Chinese dramas, animations, and movies to MENA viewers via evision's free streaming service STARZ ON. Speaking in Dubai, Xianghua YANG, president of iQIYI's Movie & Overseas Business Group, noted the key support of ongoing collaborations with local partners in advancing the company's continued development in MENA. With the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia as its core, iQIYI aims to gradually cover the Gulf region. The launch of iQIYI MENA Branch in Dubai further strengthens the platform's global footprint, following the debut of its international website, and iQIYI International App in 2019, as well as the opening of its international headquarters in Singapore in 2020. Since then, the company has established four key operational regions — Southeast Asia, North America, Japan and South Korea, and MENA — as it strives to become the home for beloved Asian content for audiences worldwide. Today, iQIYI's content reaches audiences in over 190 countries and regions. iQIYI International currently supports user interface and subtitles in 12 languages, including English, Thai, Indonesian, Korean, Spanish, and Arabic.
Egypt Independent
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Independent
Where and when to watch Donia Samir Ghanem's ‘Aisha al Dour' this Ramadan
Donia Samir Ghanem returns to Ramadan dramas in 2025 with 'Aisha al Dour' (Playing a Role), set to premiere in the second half of the holy month. ON channels will broadcast the series at 7:15 pm, with a repeat at 11:30 am. It will also be available for streaming on the WATCH IT and Shahid platforms. Ghanem plays the role of Aisha, a divorced woman and mother of two. A strange twist of fate sees her playing a double role as a university student. Joining Ghanem in the 15-episode series are Mohamed Tharwat, Samaa Ibrahim, Mohamed Kilany, Rehab El Gamal, Amira Adeeb, and Fadwa Abed Ahmed al-Gendy both co-wrote with Karim Youssef and directed 'Aisha al Dour'.
