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“House of Gods,” a Matchbox Pictures six-part series, boasting an entirely Arab Australian cast, presents a perspective seldom seen on screen, a Muslim community in Fairfield, Australia.

“You can’t manufacture authenticity. Audiences are so intuitive and adept, they can smell if something is off a mile away. So for us, having actors who understood the idiosyncrasies of Arab/Muslim culture added an intangible layer of soul to the show,” explained Osamah Sami, co-creator and one of the stars of the show.

“We both were raised in a religious setting where culture, traditions and spiritual beliefs govern daily lives. Immigration often reinforces our desire to cling on to our motherland customs even tighter” Shahin Shafaei co-creator shared with Variety. “As storytellers, we have both previously highlighted the lived experiences of our community in film and theater. But with ‘House of Gods’ we found an opportunity to explore this “living organism...

“Good Girls” is getting an Arabic version, marking the first international adaptation of the Universal Television show about three moms embarking on a life of crime.

Titled “Lunch Box,” the Arabic “Good Girls” redo features Egyptian stars Ghada Adel, Jamila Awad and Fadwa Abed in the main roles as three women — two sisters and their friend — who, faced with sudden economic hardship, decide to pull an unlikely heist. Just like in the U.S. original, starring Christina Hendricks, Mae Whitman and Retta, they presume this will improve their lives, only to find themselves spiraling deeper into the criminal world.

Egyptian actors Ahmed Wafik, Hesham Ismail and rapper-actor Shahin also star.

The 30-episode “Lunch Box” is being produced by NBCUniversal Formats, which is part of Universal International Studios, and Dubai-and Cairo-based production company S Productions. “Lunch Box” marks their second collaboration after previously teaming up on the Arabic adaptation of comedy...

The third episode of “The Diplomat” had the President visiting the UK and meeting the British Pm at Winfield House, the residence of the US Ambassador to the UK, currently where Kath and Hal are living. With so much news overwhelming her, Kath is trying hard to navigate what’s important and what’s not. All of this culminates in one big solution, which is that the US will not provide any aid or rescue ship for the aircraft carrier bombing matter. Kath decides not to take up the Vice President’s job, but her rejection of the offer is not being accepted, which has put all her plans on hold.

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Kath And Hal, The Aftermath

Once the formal visit was done and dusted, Kath and Hal went back to living as a married couple but in two different rooms because they just didn’t get along, and...

The second episode of “The Diplomat” had more chaos going on with Kath and Hal as they were trying to calm down the escalating tensions between Iran and the UK. In addition to that, Hal was caught by Kath when her hunch was confirmed, that Hal was the one who had approached Shahin to give him a call. On the verge of calling it quits on their marriage, Hal reveals the big plan to offer her the post of Vice President, a chance to run the White House. Kath is shocked to know of this news, but for now, she must worry about the President visiting the UK; the rest can wait.

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President Rayburn Is Here

There has been never-ending chaos in Kath’s life since she landed in London, and since then, news on news has piled upon her. Thankfully, she hasn’t had a breakdown yet,...

The first episode of “The Diplomat” ended with the understanding that with Kath taking up the post of Ambassador to the UK, the first day has been hectic and nonstop, with her going back and forth having negotiations and talks with her government and the people representing the UK. It has been chaotic so far, and it became even crazier when Hal was kidnapped. Is he a hostage now? Who is behind his kidnapping?

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It Was Not A Kidnapping

As the news of Hal’s disappearance spreads across Kath’s home in London, which is Winfield House, there is again added chaos and panic. Stuart, Kath, and Eidra can only hope the situation does not blow up with Hal not on the premises. From the CCTV footage, it is revealed that Hal was indeed kidnapped, and they have no clue if this was some sort of retaliation of...

Teaser Trailer Released For ‘Sinbad IV : The Sixth Voyage’ Sequel to 2014 Shahin Sean Solimon and Patrick Stewart film in the works Giant Flick has announced the highly anticipated ’Sinbad VI: The Sixth Voyage’. The project, now fully developed and ready for the next phase, will star Shahin (Sean) Solimon, who also returns as …

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