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Euroviews. '1983' is Netflix's dystopian answer to 'The Man in the High Castle'

“1983” makes the argument that true global entertainment is good for viewers around the world. I'm convinced.

World News

Netflix announces boost to European content

New series from Spain and Norway have been announced.

USA

Trump's ‘sanctions are coming' tweet angers 'Game of Thrones' network

Stars of ‘Game of Thrones’ and its network have reacted to a tweet by US President Donald Trump in which he used imagery and language from the hit show to promote upcoming sanctions against Iran.

United Kingdom

The one where Ross is suspected of robbery

Facebook users respond in force to a Blackpool Post searching for robbery suspect with uncanny resemblance to Friends star David Schwimmer

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World

El Gouna Film Festival brings regional & international stars to Egypt

The El Gouna Film Festival made its debut in the Middle East and North Africa region just last year, and for its second edition it stepped up the pace with 80 films from more than 30 different countries.

World

Patrick Dempsey and Jean-Jacques Annaud present new TV series at the El Gouna Film Festival

During the second edition of the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt, Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey and French director Jean-Jacques Annaud presented a preview of their new television miniseries ‘The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair’.

World

Egyptian actress Yousra reveals the most important lesson in her career

Award-winning Egyptian actress Yousra has more than 80 film and television credits to her name.

World

Owen Wilson describes toughest time of his career and reveals favourite film

The second edition of the El Gouna Film Festival showcased local and regional films whilst also focusing on inspiring and educating young talent. Actor Owen Wilson was on the ground to share his experiences during a movie workshop.

World

Sylvester Stallone talks Creed II, Rambo V and reveals future plans

Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone was feted with the Career Achievement Award during the second edition of the El Gouna Film Festival.

Norway

Norway tunes in for ‘world’s most-boring television’

Their slow television broadcasts have already included a 12-hour knitting marathon. Now fans of the 'world’s most-boring television format' are enjoying another treat: watching hikers walk up a mountain.

Hungary

Junk or treasure?: Hungarian TV repairer turned #Europeanhero

Attila Ellenbacher is a TV mechanic. The sets he repairs are donated by people who no longer need them. And, in turn, he donates them to retirement homes and other worthwhile causes, giving them a new lease of life, and bringing the joy of television to people who wouldn't otherwise have access.

Spain

Euroviews. 'Game of Thrones', politics and television: Podemos and beyond | View

How the Spanish left-wing party and other movements are using popular television shows to disrupt politics.

Kuwait

Actor apologises after outcry over Kuwait 'blackface' comedy show

Hasan al-Ballam took to Instagram to apologise for any offence caused by the episode of comedy show Block Ghashmarah in which actors were “blacked-up” and portrayed Sudanese people to be lazy.

Russia

Russian TV show accused of Photoshopping a smile on Kim Jong Un

It's not the first time that particular show has been accused of using fake images.

France

Footbal broadcast rights : Ligue 1 championship booms into the billion

Canal Plus ended up empty-handed in a crucial football broadcasting rights auction in France on Tuesday, beaten by Spain’s Mediapro, as prices jumped by close to 60 percent.

USA

ABC cancels hit Roseanne show

The US ABC network has cancelled its hit reboot of "Roseanne" following a racist tweet about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett,

World News

Russian broadcaster under new investigations

Russian broadcaster RT faces three new investigations by the British media regulator Ofcom

World News

Which European nations are most glued to their screens?

Screens are ubiquitous: computers, tablets, TVs, mobile phones. But how much time do Europeans spend gazing at them outside work?

Cinema

Frank Oz relives television gold in Muppet guys talking

The legendary film director gathers a group of Muppet Show performers to talk about their lives, times and the leadership of Jim Henson

Europe News

EU makes borderless streaming of TV, movies a reality

Pay-to-view subscribers will now be able to follow their shows when abroad, but Hollywood may need some persuading the new EU law is good for business.