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'Thank you' to UAE healthcare workers to screen ahead of films

Film

'The end of an era': Bollywood pays tribute to choreographer Saroj Khan

Film

'Shame on you if you don't': Tom Hanks urges fans to wear face masks

Film

'Parasite' actors invited to join Academy after film's historic Oscars win

Film

Mark Wahlberg reveals he is allergic to 'almost everything'

Film
Editorial use only. No book cover usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Hardeep Singh Sachdev/Aamir Khan Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock (5878761h) Gracy Singh, Aamir Khan Lagaan - 2001 Director: Ashutosh Gowariker Aamir Khan Productions INDIA Scene Still

Never seen a Bollywood film? Here are the 10 you should start with
Stars turn out for the funeral of Sushant Singh Rajput

Bollywood stars turn out for Mumbai funeral of Sushant Singh Rajput
'Da 5 Bloods' tells the story of four war veterans who return to Vietnam in the present day to recover the body of their fallen comrade and claim the gold they had buried more than four decades ago. Courtesy Netflix

Inspired by 'Da 5 Bloods', here are 5 black military men behind heroic tales
The Scandinavian films to watch on Netflix. 

9 Scandinavian films and series to watch on Netflix Middle East
Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has died aged 34. Getty Images

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput dies aged 34
'Just Mercy', 'The Hate U Give' and 'When They See Us' are essential viewing when it comes to films and series about race relations in America.

10 films that shine a light on racism and social injustice
Jacqueline Fernandez in the 2015 film 'Roy', in which the hit song celebrates the beauty of 'fair wrists'. IMDB

In India, it's time to smash the perception that fair skin is far superior
The cinema’s reopening, which is slated for Friday, June 12, comes two weeks after mainstream movie theatres in Dubai opened their doors again. Cinema Akil

Dubai's Cinema Akil to reopen this weekend: the changes to expect
Lebanese composer Khaled Mouzanar and Palestinian filmmaker Mai Masri. AFP; Getty

Which Arab names have been invited to join the prestigious Academy?

Film
From left to right: 'Pennyworth', 'Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project', 'The Titan Games'. Courtesy Starzplay

21 films and TV shows coming to UAE streaming services in July

Television
Charlize Theron has revealed the real pronunciation of her surname. AP Photo

We've all been pronouncing Charlize Theron's name incorrectly

Film
As Margot Robbie is cast in a female-led reboot of 'Pirates of the Caribbean', we take a look at previous gender-swapped reboots. 

7 blockbuster movies that flipped the script on gender roles

Film
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback in Dubai, this photo was taken at the launch of the Vox carpark cinema at Mall Of The Emirates in mid May, and now Reel Cinemas is opening one in Abu Dhabi. Reem Mohammed / The National

Abu Dhabi is getting its first drive-in cinema

Film
The 93rd Oscars have been postponed by eight weeks to April 25 alongside a number of other awards ceremonies around the world. AFP 

From delays to empty seats: how 2021's award season will look

Arts&Culture
Daveed Diggs, Okieriete Onaodowan, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr and Anthony Ramos appear in the filmed version of the original Broadway production of Hamilton'. Disney+ via AP

'Hamilton' movie will be available to stream in the UAE on July 4

Film
Egyptian actress Bushra Rozza poses on the red carpet during the premier of the film '1982' at the the El Gouna Film Festival in 2019. This year, the festival announced it will be taking place in October. AFP

El Gouna Film Festival announces new revised dates

Film
Beyonce's 'Black Is King' is a celebration of Black resilience and culture. Courtesy Disney

'Black is King': Five takeaways from Beyonce's new film trailer

Music
'Tenet' is still scheduled for a July 30 release in the UAE, however 'Mulan and 'The Outpost' have both had their regional release dates delayed. 

UAE release dates for 'Tenet', 'Unhinged' and 'The Outpost'

Film
Jennifer Hudson is set to star as Aretha Franklin in 'Respect'. YouTube / MGM

'Respect': Jennifer Hudson shines as Aretha Franklin in new trailer

Film
Actors from Wales to South Africa to Abu Dhabi were involved in the making of the movie.

Abu Dhabi's starring role in South African film shot via video call in lockdown

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