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Egypt Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Amr Youssef Ventures into Sci-Fi for the First Time with Deer Hunting Season
Amr Youssef Ventures into Sci-Fi for the First Time with Deer Hunting Season. Superstar Amr Youssef is diving into uncharted territory as he takes on the lead role in Deer Hunting Season, a futuristic sci-fi thriller based on the best-selling novel by Ahmed Mourad. This marks Youssef's first foray into science fiction—and his highly anticipated collaboration with the acclaimed writer. The film also marks a bold new chapter for award-winning cinematographer Ahmed El Morsy, who makes his directorial debut with this ambitious project. It's the first time the trio—Youssef, Mourad, and El Morsy—join forces, promising a cinematic experience like no other in Egyptian film. Youssef shared his excitement about tackling the sci-fi genre for the first time and teaming up with longtime friend El Morsy behind the camera. He expressed hope that the Deer Hunting Season would offer something fresh and daring to the local industry. With powerhouse producer Tamer Morsy and Synergy on board, the film is expected to deliver top-tier production and cutting-edge visuals. Meanwhile, fans won't have to wait long to see Youssef back on the big screen—his upcoming film Darwish, where he plays a charming conman-turned-folk-hero, hits theaters this July.
Identity
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Identity
Movie Breakups That Hurt More Than Our Own
Let's be honest: Some on-screen breakups didn't feel fictional. They felt personal. It was like someone took your heartbreak, placed it on the screen, and dared you not to live it all again. Maybe it was the silence or the look in their eyes. Or it's because you saw yourself in it more than you were ready to admit. These four on-screen couples made us believe in love then broke us when they split. Youssef & Gamila – Qeset Hob They were the couple who made us believe that love is unconditional. They had the kind of chemistry that felt safe. But life, or more cruelly, death, had other plans. Gamila's illness came as a shock to us. While Youssef never left her side, we knew the story was slipping through their fingers, and until the last minute of the movie, we were hoping for the happily ever after. Karim & Dina – Hepta Karim and Dina were young, reckless, and real. They were the best representation of teenage love with all its intensity and promises. We all had that at some point in our life. Karim loved her deeply, but he didn't know how to handle the weight of that love. And she loved him too, but she needed someone who chose her fully. No half-hearts. No hesitations. The way they drifted apart wasn't explosive but quiet. And maybe that's what made it hurt more. Abdallah & Amira – Wahed Saheh Abdallah was a man torn between different versions of himself, and Amira was the one woman who saw him clearly through all of it. She gave him a glimpse of peace. But he wasn't done messing things up. Not because he didn't care, but because he didn't know how to care right. He cheated, he lied, and in doing so, he lost her. Amira didn't leave because she stopped loving him. She left because she started loving herself more. That's the kind of heartbreak that leaves a scar. Hassan & Farida – Asef Ala El Ezaag This one shattered us in silence. Hassan, brilliant but mentally fragile, created a version of love that wasn't real but the emotions he felt for Farida were. And when the truth hit, it wasn't just his world that collapsed. It was ours too. We all wanted her to be actually in his world. But is love built on delusion? It doesn't last. And the tragedy isn't just in losing her but in realizing that she was never. We don't just cry at movie breakups because they're sad. We cry because they're too familiar. Because we've been the ones who stayed, the ones who left, or the ones who wished they had done either sooner. These films didn't just show us heartbreak. They reminded us that love is real, messy, and never guaranteed. Don't you agree? Share your favorite breakup movie in the comment section.
Boston Globe
5 days ago
- Climate
- Boston Globe
A heat wave leaves Britons looking for ways to stay cool
'A lot more of my friends now have air conditioning,' Youssef said. 'People wouldn't have thought about air conditioning five years or so ago.' As the United States sweats through its own run of high heat, temperatures in Britain have been above the seasonal average for days. The country was forecast to officially tip into the first heat wave of the year Saturday, with a high of 34 degrees Celsius, or about 93 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the Met Office, Britain's weather service. The average high for June is around 64 Fahrenheit, and many homes are designed to retain heat, given Britain's historically cooler climate. But high temperatures have become more common in the past few years. And climate scientists have warned that heat waves will become more intense as the planet grows warmer. Advertisement In recent days, some U.K. schools have allowed children to wear their own clothes rather than school uniforms, or at least to leave the ties and blazers at home. People who would normally work from home went to the office for the air conditioning. Robert Dyas, a national retailer of housewares and appliances, said that its stores have seen a 4,000% increase in the sale of fans and air conditioning units from 2019 to 2024. Advertisement Richard Salmon, director of the Air Conditioning Co. in London, said that his business has boomed as temperatures have risen, with demand for portable air conditioning units increasing by 625% compared with last year. 'You'd be amazed how many orders we get between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. from customers who can't sleep because of the heat,' he said. He planned to open the warehouse before 6 a.m. Saturday in anticipation of the weekend's high heat. For Britain's more vulnerable, the heat poses a health risk. The U.K. Health Security Agency issued an amber-level heat health alert across the whole of England through Monday, meaning that significant effects are likely across health and social care services, including a rise in deaths. Care UK, which operates 165 elder care homes across the country, said it would focus on keeping residents hydrated with icy treats and a specially formulated tea. 'It can be tricky for those caring for a loved one to ensure they drink enough, but little things can make a big difference,' said Andrew Mussett, the group's nutritionist. In London, the mayor's office has designated hundreds of 'cool spaces,' public spaces offering shelter from the sun. At one of them, the St. Luke's Community Center in the Islington area of North London, Collin Browne watched the Royal Ascot horse racing event on television while a portable fan blasted cool air onto his face. Across the room, another fan whirred. Advertisement 'I don't cope,' Browne said of the heat. 'When it's muggy, I just get very irritable.' For others, the warmer summers are bringing more mixed feelings. On Clapham Common, a grassy expanse in South London, friends and co-workers Darcey Wilkinson and Finty Willis enjoyed the sun, as they studied for an insurance industry exam on a picnic blanket. 'I can't believe this is the U.K., and I feel like there's definitely a consciousness of 'Is this normal?'' Willis said. In their first year of professional work since graduating from university, Wilkinson and Willis said that they had taken advantage of their office's air conditioning, and had to budget for a much lighter summer wardrobe than they had expected. Across the grass, dozens of children squealed under the neon pink and orange sprinklers spinning in the splash bath. Emily Williams, 34, has enjoyed the common's fountains since she was a child and brought her 19-month-old daughter, who was wearing a soaking wet hat to keep cool. 'I don't remember it being this hot, but I remember having great summers,' Williams said. For many Britons, air conditioning remains out of reach, and the best way to beat the heat is to cool down outside. With an ice cream cone in one hand and a pint in the other, Chris Warren led his friends to a shaded spot in a square outside the Rose and Crown pub in Clapham's Old Town Square. 'I love the heat,' Warren, 31, said. 'I'm Scottish -- it's too hot for me,' said Ryan Wilkin, 31, as he fanned himself. 'I can't deal with this.' This article originally appeared in
Egypt Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Egypt Independent
Netflix original series ‘Catalog' starring Mohamed Farag to premiere on July 17
Actor Mohamed Farag is awaiting the premiere of his latest Netflix original series 'Catalog,' co-starring Reham Abdel-Ghafour. The series is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on July 17. It also stars Tara Emad, Khaled Kamal, Bayoumi Fouad, Samah Anwar, Sedky Sakhr, Donia Sami, Ali el-Bili, Retal Abdel-Aziz, and Ahmed Essam al-Sayed. It is written by Ayman Wattar, and directed by Walid el-Halfawy. Catalog tells the story of Youssef, a father who finds himself with the heavy responsibility of raising his two children alone after his wife, Amina, passes away. Having been separated from his children's daily lives for some time, he struggles to connect with them. Youssef is lost and confused until he finds a series of videos Amina recorded before her death, which include advice on raising children. These videos become his daily guide, helping him overcome the pain of loss, reconnecting him with his children, and revealing a side of himself he hadn't known before. Catalog was preceded by five Egyptian series produced by Netflix, including 'Paranormal,' which premiered in 2020; 'Drama Queen,' which premiered in 2021; and 'Echoes of the Past,' which premiered in late 2024. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Catalog OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Mohamed Farrag's emotional Arabic series
Still from Catalog | Credits: Netflix Catalog OTT Release Date: This heartfelt Arabic series is all set to stream on July 17, only on Netflix, and this one's bound to hit close to home for many. Starring Mohamed Farrag and Riham Abdel Ghafour, the show dives deep into what it really means to lose a loved one, especially when that loved one was the glue holding the family together. What is Catalog about? Set in modern-day Egypt, Catalog tells the story of Youssef, played by Mohamed Farrag, a man who never really had to take charge at home. That was Amina's job, his wife, the mother of his two kids, the emotional centre of their small world. But Amina, played by Riham Abdel Ghafour, is gone now. And Youssef is suddenly thrust into the role of full-time dad, cook, chauffeur, and emotional anchor. He's lost, overwhelmed, and barely holding it together. Then something unexpected happens: he finds a series of home-recorded videos. Before her death, Amina had documented a guidebook of sorts for their children from bedtime routines to how to handle their tantrums, crushes, or just a bad day at school. These videos become Youssef's lifeline not just to survive fatherhood, but to rediscover himself, heal, and rebuild his family. Meet the cast and crew Mohamed Farrag as Youssef - the heart of the show, portraying a father's emotional journey with honesty. Riham Abdel Ghafour as Amina - though her character dies early, her presence is felt throughout the series via her video messages. Tara Emad as Howaida Khaled Kamal as Hanafy Bayoumi Fouad as George Samah Anwar as Om Hashem Sedky Sakhr as Tamer Donia Sami as Hala Ali El Beialy as Mansour Retal Abdelaziz as Karima Ahmed Essam Elsayed as Osama Directed by Waleed El Halafawy, Catalog is written by Ayman Wattar and produced by Ahmed El Ganainy. For more news and updates from the world of OTT and celebrities from Bollywood and Hollywood , keep reading Indiatimes Entertainment . First Published: Jun 21, 2025, 11:54 IST Aditya Sagar is a journalist at Indiatimes who pulls the strings on what's hot and what hits headlines. With entertainment in one hand and the internet's pulse in the other, he crafts stories that ripple through pop culture. Want to know what's next? Follow @theadityasagar - he already knows! Read More
