Everyone Needs ‘Friends,’ Especially In Iran
The Iranian television show 'Eshgh Taatil Nist' might seem familiar on first blush -- it’s the Persian remake of the mega-hit ‘Friends.’ Check out the video -- … [Read more...]
Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
The Iranian television show 'Eshgh Taatil Nist' might seem familiar on first blush -- it’s the Persian remake of the mega-hit ‘Friends.’ Check out the video -- … [Read more...]
Timbuktu is one of this year's five nominees for the best foreign language Oscar – and the filmmaker, Abderrahmane Sissako, is an African Muslim. The naturalistic film takes a stand against extremism … [Read more...]
As we all know by now, Jon Stewart is planning to retire from the Daily Show this year. In this op-ed from last summer, Dean Obeidallah makes the compelling argument that Americans are now more aware … [Read more...]
Known as “Egypt’s Jon Stewart,” comedian Bassem Youssef satirical television show once drew an astonishing 40 million viewers and was must watch television in Egypt, but last year he chose to end his … [Read more...]
In this video clip, Egyptian political satirist Bassem Youssef offers satirical commentary on "The Daily Show." … [Read more...]
In this personal essay, Wajahat Ali writes about his experience working with fellow writer Dave Eggers on a TV pilot featuring a “three-dimensional, fully human character with an interesting job who … [Read more...]
Move over Clay Aiken, five young musicians from the Gaza strip are a breakout hit on "Arabs Got Talent" (their YouTube video has been watched more than 8.7 million times). … [Read more...]
In the wake of the deadly attacks in France last month, filmmaker Luc Besson wrote a powerful letter, published in Le Monde, addressing Muslim youth. As Besson writes: “How can you change this society … [Read more...]
Move over Bravo, “We Are All Refugees” is a new radio soap opera about the Syrian experience, and is airing in Arabic throughout the Middle East. … [Read more...]
Soon after the horrific Paris attacks, a Muslim and Jewish comedy duo took the stage at a local comedy club in Paris and proved that there is still much to laugh about, and the audience soaked it up. … [Read more...]