Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
The MOST Story Bank is a live archive of stories on the most current events, people and cultural perspectives of Muslims in America and around the world. With writers in mind, MOST carefully selects story-driven news from the most reputable published sources.
On the heels of beloved Omar Sharif’s recent passing, The Hollywood Reporter asks the question: will there ever be “another Arab figure in the entertainment industry to ever come close to reaching the … [Read more...]
On the passing of beloved Egyptian actor Omar Sharif last week, it is worth noting five other important Muslim actors including Iranian born actress Shohreh Aghdashloo (“House of Sand and Fog”), … [Read more...]
Launching this fall in the Middle East and North Africa is a talk show called “Nida’a” which means “the calling” in Arabic. Hosted by Iraqi-American journalist and activist Zainab Salbi, the TLC show … [Read more...]
“We didn’t start doing the ethnic comedy and Muslim comedy until we felt our community was under siege and that we could no longer just step onstage and be treated as an equal,” says comedienne … [Read more...]
“This year, Iranian state TV says we have 35 million viewers,” says producer Hamid Modaressi. “But I think the number is higher.” Mr. Modaressi is talking about the wildly popular Kolah Ghermezi … [Read more...]
Taken in 1988, during the first Palestinian intifada, an iconic photo shows an eight-year-old boy about to hurl a stone, with clear fear in his eyes. That boys' name is Ramzi Aburedwan. Fortunately, … [Read more...]
Though some young Egyptians say they don’t know actor Omar Sharif’s work, many of the older generation see him as an important icon and were saddened by his death last week. “Before [him], no one … [Read more...]
Running July 21-23rd in New York City, the "Muslim Funny Fest" is said to be the first comedy festival featuring Muslim-only talent. The festival’s organizers/comics, Dean Obeidallah and Maysoon … [Read more...]
Amanda Saab has made it to the final rounds of Fox’s home-cooking reality show “MasterChef.” Known for her cheerful personality and delicious Mediterranean cuisine, she has quickly become a fan and … [Read more...]
Established in 2012, the Jerusalem Youth Chorus brings together young Palestinians and Israelis for “singing and dialogue sessions.” The group does not ignore the political situation and allows for an … [Read more...]
