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Farha was a classic indie film success story.
Darin J. Sallam’s low-budget drama, set in 1948, in the early days of the Israel-Palestinian conflict, premiered in Toronto last year before touring an A-list of international festivals with sold-out screenings in Rome, Busan, Gothenburg and Lyon. Critics loved the movie, praising the story of the feisty Farha, a 14-year-old girl living in a small Palestinian village who butts up against her society’s patriarchal restrictions on young women. When Israeli forces enter the town — part of a military action that saw more than 700,000 Palestinians displaced and scores of Palestinian towns and villages wiped off the map— Farha’s father locks her in a room for safety. From inside, she witnesses Israeli soldiers committing an atrocity against civilians.
Karam Taher in ‘Farha’
The festival buzz around Farha led to a global Netflix deal via sales group Picture Tree International.
Farha was a classic indie film success story.
Darin J. Sallam’s low-budget drama, set in 1948, in the early days of the Israel-Palestinian conflict, premiered in Toronto last year before touring an A-list of international festivals with sold-out screenings in Rome, Busan, Gothenburg and Lyon. Critics loved the movie, praising the story of the feisty Farha, a 14-year-old girl living in a small Palestinian village who butts up against her society’s patriarchal restrictions on young women. When Israeli forces enter the town — part of a military action that saw more than 700,000 Palestinians displaced and scores of Palestinian towns and villages wiped off the map— Farha’s father locks her in a room for safety. From inside, she witnesses Israeli soldiers committing an atrocity against civilians.
Karam Taher in ‘Farha’
The festival buzz around Farha led to a global Netflix deal via sales group Picture Tree International.
- 12/8/2022
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ameer Fakher Eldin’s “The Stranger” (Al Garib) will play as one of the last screenings of this year’s Arab Film Festival, the largest of its kind in North America. Though this is only Eldin’s first feature, his movie has reaped international accolades. “The Stranger” premiered at the 78th Venice Film Festival’s Giornate degli Autori last year, where it took home the Edipo Re Award. At the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, Dp Niklas Landschau walked away for his Achievement in Cinematography. Now, “The Stranger” is up to bat next year as Palestine’s nomination for Best International Feature for the 94th Academy Awards.
The Stranger is screening at the Arab Film Festival
“The Stranger” revolves around Adnan (Ashraf Barhom), who has been dealt an unlucky hand in life. His father (Mohammad Bakri), for one, despises him. He arbitrarily writes Adnan off his will,...
The Stranger is screening at the Arab Film Festival
“The Stranger” revolves around Adnan (Ashraf Barhom), who has been dealt an unlucky hand in life. His father (Mohammad Bakri), for one, despises him. He arbitrarily writes Adnan off his will,...
- 11/22/2022
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
The drama is about a professional people smuggler who tries to save a 12-year-old girl whose family has gone missing in the Syrian war.
LevelK has boarded international sales for Exodus, the debut feature by Sweden’s Abbe Hassan.
The fast-paced drama is about a professional people smuggler who tries to save a 12-year-old girl whose family has gone missing in the Syrian war.
Mattias Nohrborg and Anna-Klara Carlsten produce for B-Reel Films.
Backers include the Swedish Film Institute, Svt, Dr, Nrk, Yle, Film i Vast, the Nordisk Film & TV Fond and Netflix (which has Swedish SVOD rights).
Hassan,...
LevelK has boarded international sales for Exodus, the debut feature by Sweden’s Abbe Hassan.
The fast-paced drama is about a professional people smuggler who tries to save a 12-year-old girl whose family has gone missing in the Syrian war.
Mattias Nohrborg and Anna-Klara Carlsten produce for B-Reel Films.
Backers include the Swedish Film Institute, Svt, Dr, Nrk, Yle, Film i Vast, the Nordisk Film & TV Fond and Netflix (which has Swedish SVOD rights).
Hassan,...
- 5/3/2022
- by Wendy Mitchell
- ScreenDaily
Germany’s Red Balloon Film and Palestine’s Fresco Films have boarded director Ameer Fakher Eldin’s second film “Nothing of Nothing Remains.” The film is part of a trilogy building on his first film, “The Stranger” (pictured), which premiered in Venice and represents Palestine at the Oscars in the International Feature Film category.
“Nothing of Nothing Remains” has received development and script funding from German regional funder Moin Film Fund in Hamburg. Fresco and Red Balloon are now moving into the financing phase for the film.
“It’s part of a trilogy,” Eldin tells Variety, speaking from Berlin. “The first film, ‘The Stranger,’ is about a stranger amongst his own people. The second one is about a stranger amongst strangers. I do not want to give too much away but it’s a story set in Germany. The third one will be set in France. All three films are about the theme of home.
“Nothing of Nothing Remains” has received development and script funding from German regional funder Moin Film Fund in Hamburg. Fresco and Red Balloon are now moving into the financing phase for the film.
“It’s part of a trilogy,” Eldin tells Variety, speaking from Berlin. “The first film, ‘The Stranger,’ is about a stranger amongst his own people. The second one is about a stranger amongst strangers. I do not want to give too much away but it’s a story set in Germany. The third one will be set in France. All three films are about the theme of home.
- 12/5/2021
- by Liza Foreman
- Variety Film + TV
The text reads: Palestine, 1948. That’s all you need to know to understand what’s coming. A year earlier marked the start of the Palestinian Civil War between Jewish and Arab residents after the United Nations recommended the land’s separation in a Jewish and Arab state. Israel declared independence in May of 1948 and, as some history books describe it, a mass exodus arose to render about half the nation’s pre-wwii Arab population into refugees without a home. To simply call it an exodus, however, is misleading. Most of these people didn’t choose to leave as a means of finding settlement elsewhere. They were driven out by Israeli military forces who in turn destroyed villages and murdered so-called “rebel forces” in an ethnic cleansing that continues today.
As anyone following the news knows, using the term genocide for what happened / is happening has always been a hotly disputed...
As anyone following the news knows, using the term genocide for what happened / is happening has always been a hotly disputed...
- 9/11/2021
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
Exclusive: Westbrook Studios, Netter Films, and PalmStar Media have locked a September start date in Morocco for The Alchemist, the seminal Paulo Coelho novel that PalmStar principal Kevin Frakes will direct. Sebastian de Souza, Tom Hollander, and Shohreh Aghdashloo have been set to star. Pic will be ready for release in late 2022.
De Souza joins as Santiago; he is cast alongside Hollander and Aghdashloo. They are joined by Jordi Molla (Jack Ryan), Youssef Kerkour (House of Gucci), and Ashraf Barhom (By Any Means).
The film is produced by Will Smith and Jon Mone for Westbrook Studios; Frakes and Raj Singh for PalmStar; and Gil Netter for Netter Films.
The Alchemist follows a young Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago on an epic quest for life-changing treasure. The book is an international best-seller and beloved literary work...
De Souza joins as Santiago; he is cast alongside Hollander and Aghdashloo. They are joined by Jordi Molla (Jack Ryan), Youssef Kerkour (House of Gucci), and Ashraf Barhom (By Any Means).
The film is produced by Will Smith and Jon Mone for Westbrook Studios; Frakes and Raj Singh for PalmStar; and Gil Netter for Netter Films.
The Alchemist follows a young Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago on an epic quest for life-changing treasure. The book is an international best-seller and beloved literary work...
- 7/8/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Includes new films from Ann Hui, Mohamed Diab and Kaouther Ben Hania.Asia
Love After Love (China)
Dir. Ann Hui
Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui revisits the work of Eileen Chang with this adaptation of 1943 novella Aloeswood Incense about a young woman from Shanghai who heads to Hong Kong to continue her studies, but ends up working for her aunt, seducing rich and powerful men. The cast features Eddie Peng, Ma Sichun and Faye Yu. Hui is regularly feted on the Asian festival circuit but has not been selected for an A-list European event since 2011 when A Simple Life played in competition in Venice.
Love After Love (China)
Dir. Ann Hui
Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui revisits the work of Eileen Chang with this adaptation of 1943 novella Aloeswood Incense about a young woman from Shanghai who heads to Hong Kong to continue her studies, but ends up working for her aunt, seducing rich and powerful men. The cast features Eddie Peng, Ma Sichun and Faye Yu. Hui is regularly feted on the Asian festival circuit but has not been selected for an A-list European event since 2011 when A Simple Life played in competition in Venice.
- 1/14/2020
- by 1100388¦Melanie Goodfellow¦0¦¬134¦Jean Noh¦516¦
- ScreenDaily
“Cold War,” Pawel Pawlikowski’s black-and-white romance set in the 1950s, scooped the prizes for best film, director and screenplay at the 31st edition of the European Film Awards on Saturday.
“Cold War” star Joanna Kulig also won the award for best actress. Marcello Fonte, the star of Matteo Garrone’s “Dogman,” won for best actor.
Armando Iannucci’s political satire “The Death of Stalin” won for best European comedy. Adapted from the French graphic novel by Fabien Nury and Thierry Robin, “The Death of Stalin” is a comic look at how Joseph Stalin’s stroke in 1953 threw the U.S.S.R. into chaos and inspired a mad power grab among his top advisors.
“This is very brave of you. This movie was banned in Russia,” Iannucci said upon picking up his award onstage. The British writer-director added that he loved Europe and made a joke about Brexit.
Lukas Dhont’s “Girl,...
“Cold War” star Joanna Kulig also won the award for best actress. Marcello Fonte, the star of Matteo Garrone’s “Dogman,” won for best actor.
Armando Iannucci’s political satire “The Death of Stalin” won for best European comedy. Adapted from the French graphic novel by Fabien Nury and Thierry Robin, “The Death of Stalin” is a comic look at how Joseph Stalin’s stroke in 1953 threw the U.S.S.R. into chaos and inspired a mad power grab among his top advisors.
“This is very brave of you. This movie was banned in Russia,” Iannucci said upon picking up his award onstage. The British writer-director added that he loved Europe and made a joke about Brexit.
Lukas Dhont’s “Girl,...
- 12/15/2018
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
The series finale of Tyrant aired just last night, but could it continue elsewhere? Recently, Deadline spoke with executive producer Howard Gordon about the future of the cancelled FX series.The drama followed the story of an unassuming American family that’s drawn into the inner workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation. The cast included Adam Rayner, Ashraf Barhom, Moran Atias, Jennifer Finnigan, Anne Winters, and Noah Silver.Read More…...
- 9/9/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Earlier today, it was announced that the Tyrant TV show had been cancelled after three seasons. Tonight's finale is also the last episode. The cancellation doesn't come as much of a surprise but, would you watch a fourth season on a channel other than FX?Tyrant revolves around the youngest son of a dictator who returns to his war-torn country in the Middle-East with his American family. This season, the drama's cast includes Adam Rayner, Jennifer Finnigan, Moran Atias, Ashraf Barhom, Noah Silver, Alexander Karim, Cameron Gharaee, Melia Kreiling, and Chris Roth.The series debuted back in June 2014 to a 0.61 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.1 million viewers. While the demo remained relatively steady during the first season, viewership fell off quite a bit. The first season ended up averaging a 0.55 rating with 1.55 million.Read More…...
- 9/8/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The Tyrant TV show has been cancelled after its third season on FX. The cable network announced today that tonight's season three finale would also be the Tyrant TV series finale. Below you'll find the FX press release. In it, you'll see Fox 21 Television Studios would like to find a way to keep the drama in production, so perhaps all is not lost.The Tyrant TV series cast includes: Adam Rayner, Jennifer Finnigan, Moran Atias, Ashraf Barhom, Noah Silver, Alexander Karim, Cameron Gharaee, Melia Kreiling, and Chris Noth.The Tyrant series finale airs at 10 Pm tonight, September 7, on FX. Episode 10, “Two Graves”: Barry and Molly are on the brink of waging...
- 9/7/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Last year, the ratings for Tyrant saw a sizable drop when compared to the first season's numbers. Will they rise in season three? Will this FX show be cancelled or renewed for a fourth season? Stay tuned.Tyrant revolves around the youngest son of a dictator who returns to his war-torn country in the Middle-East with his American family. This season, the drama's cast includes Adam Rayner, Jennifer Finnigan, Moran Atias, Ashraf Barhom, Noah Silver, Alexander Karim, Cameron Gharaee, Melia Kreiling, and Chris Roth.Read More…...
- 8/19/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
While plot details for the sixth season of American Horror Story are mostly under wraps, we now know when the horror series will return, as FX has officially announced the show's Season 6 premiere date.
American Horror Story Season 6 will premiere on Wednesday, September 14th at 10:00pm Est. We have the official press release (via SpoilerTV) from FX, although cast and plot information have yet to be officially announced by the network:
Press Release: Los Angeles – July 5, 2016 – FX has set the premiere dates for two of the year’s most anticipated new comedy series, Atlanta and Better Things, as well as the return of the acclaimed and award-winning American Horror Story for its sixth installment, it was announced today by Chuck Saftler, President of Program Strategy and COO, FX Networks. Atlanta, a half-hour comedy series created by and starring Donald Glover, will premiere on FX on September 6, followed two days later by Better Things,...
American Horror Story Season 6 will premiere on Wednesday, September 14th at 10:00pm Est. We have the official press release (via SpoilerTV) from FX, although cast and plot information have yet to be officially announced by the network:
Press Release: Los Angeles – July 5, 2016 – FX has set the premiere dates for two of the year’s most anticipated new comedy series, Atlanta and Better Things, as well as the return of the acclaimed and award-winning American Horror Story for its sixth installment, it was announced today by Chuck Saftler, President of Program Strategy and COO, FX Networks. Atlanta, a half-hour comedy series created by and starring Donald Glover, will premiere on FX on September 6, followed two days later by Better Things,...
- 7/5/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Season 3 of Tyrant will premiere on Wednesday, July 6 at 10/9c, FX has announced.
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The political/family drama left off Season 2 with Jamal’s fate unclear after an attempted assassination, once again leaving the future of Abuddin in his brother Barry’s hands. Adam Rayner, Jennifer Finnigan, Moran Atias, Ashraf Barhom, Noah Silver, Alexander Karim, Cameron Gharaee and Melia Kreiling are set to return, while Chris Noth (The Good Wife) has joined the cast as a U.S. general.
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FX also set a Thursday,...
VideosTom Hardy Returns From the Dead in FX’s Taboo Series
The political/family drama left off Season 2 with Jamal’s fate unclear after an attempted assassination, once again leaving the future of Abuddin in his brother Barry’s hands. Adam Rayner, Jennifer Finnigan, Moran Atias, Ashraf Barhom, Noah Silver, Alexander Karim, Cameron Gharaee and Melia Kreiling are set to return, while Chris Noth (The Good Wife) has joined the cast as a U.S. general.
RelatedIt’s Always Sunny Renewed for Seasons 13 and 14 at Fxx
FX also set a Thursday,...
- 4/20/2016
- TVLine.com
Seville International has found a Us home for Hany Abu-Assad’s acclaimed recent Toronto world premiere and closed a raft of new sales
Rights also went in Toronto to Italy (Adler Entertainment), Poland (Monolith Films), Sweden (Folkets Bio), Denmark (Angel Films), Greece (Feelgood Entertainment).
The Idol is based on the true story of Mohammad Assaf, a young boy who broke free from his home in Gaza and made it to the Cairo auditions for Arab Idol 2013
Seville International handles international rights outside the Middle East. Mbc co-produces and handles the film’s release in the Middle East and North Africa through its 03 production arm.
Anick Poirier and her team previously closed deals in France (TF1), Germany (Koch), Switzerland (Praesens), Benelux (September Films), Japan (New Select Co. Ltd), Hungary (Mtva), Australia (Umbrella) and Latin America (California Filmes).
Rights have also gone to South Africa (Times Media), China (Beijing Xiangjiang YiHua Films), Portugal (Outsider Films), Hong Kong (Edko), India...
Rights also went in Toronto to Italy (Adler Entertainment), Poland (Monolith Films), Sweden (Folkets Bio), Denmark (Angel Films), Greece (Feelgood Entertainment).
The Idol is based on the true story of Mohammad Assaf, a young boy who broke free from his home in Gaza and made it to the Cairo auditions for Arab Idol 2013
Seville International handles international rights outside the Middle East. Mbc co-produces and handles the film’s release in the Middle East and North Africa through its 03 production arm.
Anick Poirier and her team previously closed deals in France (TF1), Germany (Koch), Switzerland (Praesens), Benelux (September Films), Japan (New Select Co. Ltd), Hungary (Mtva), Australia (Umbrella) and Latin America (California Filmes).
Rights have also gone to South Africa (Times Media), China (Beijing Xiangjiang YiHua Films), Portugal (Outsider Films), Hong Kong (Edko), India...
- 9/29/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The Montreal-based company has closed key sales on Hany Abu-Assad’s drama on the eve of its world premiere in Toronto.
The Idol has sold to Tfi in France, Koch in Germany, Umbrella in Australia, PVR in India, California Filmes in Latin America, New Select in Japan, Beijing Xiangjiang YiHua Films in China, Edko in Hong Kong, Spring International in Taiwan and Red Pictures in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
Deals have also closed in Benelux (September Films), Switzerland (Praesens), Hungary (Mtva), South Africa (Times Media), Portugal (Outsider Films), former Yugoslavia (Discovery Films), Romania (Independenta), South Korea (Kaon Contents & Media) and airlines (Captive).
Seville International parent company eOne will distribute directly in Spain, while Mbc will co-produce The Idol and handle the release in the Middle East and North Africa through its 03 production arm.
The film is based on the true story of Arab Idol 2013 winner Mohammad Assaf, who made it from his home in Gaza to the...
The Idol has sold to Tfi in France, Koch in Germany, Umbrella in Australia, PVR in India, California Filmes in Latin America, New Select in Japan, Beijing Xiangjiang YiHua Films in China, Edko in Hong Kong, Spring International in Taiwan and Red Pictures in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
Deals have also closed in Benelux (September Films), Switzerland (Praesens), Hungary (Mtva), South Africa (Times Media), Portugal (Outsider Films), former Yugoslavia (Discovery Films), Romania (Independenta), South Korea (Kaon Contents & Media) and airlines (Captive).
Seville International parent company eOne will distribute directly in Spain, while Mbc will co-produce The Idol and handle the release in the Middle East and North Africa through its 03 production arm.
The film is based on the true story of Arab Idol 2013 winner Mohammad Assaf, who made it from his home in Gaza to the...
- 8/26/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
eOne’s art-house sales arm Seville International has secured several deals on Hany Abu-Assad’s Toronto-bound The Idol.
The film, about the 2013 Palestinian winner of Arab Idol, stars Tawfeek Barhom, Nadine Labaki, Ashraf Barhoum, Ali Suliman Qais Attallah, Hiba Attallah, Ahmad Qassim and Abdalkarim Abubaraka.
Sales include France (TF1), Germany (Koch), Switzerland (Praesens), Benelux (September Films), Japan (New Select), Hungary (Mtva), Australia (Umbrella), Latin America (California Filmes), South Africa (Times Media), China (Beijing Xiangjiang YiHua Films), Portugal (Outsider Films), Hong Kong (Edko), India (PVR), Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore (Red Pictures), Taiwan (Spring International), Former Yugoslavia (Discovery Films), Romania (Independenta), South Korea (Kaon Contents & Media) and Airlines (Captive).
eOne will directly release the film in Spain.
Co-producers Mbc will handle the Middle East and North Africa release through its 03 production arm.
The Idol is written by Assad with Sameh Zoabi. Ali Jaafar and Amira Diab produce.
The film is produced in association with the Doha Film institute and the...
The film, about the 2013 Palestinian winner of Arab Idol, stars Tawfeek Barhom, Nadine Labaki, Ashraf Barhoum, Ali Suliman Qais Attallah, Hiba Attallah, Ahmad Qassim and Abdalkarim Abubaraka.
Sales include France (TF1), Germany (Koch), Switzerland (Praesens), Benelux (September Films), Japan (New Select), Hungary (Mtva), Australia (Umbrella), Latin America (California Filmes), South Africa (Times Media), China (Beijing Xiangjiang YiHua Films), Portugal (Outsider Films), Hong Kong (Edko), India (PVR), Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore (Red Pictures), Taiwan (Spring International), Former Yugoslavia (Discovery Films), Romania (Independenta), South Korea (Kaon Contents & Media) and Airlines (Captive).
eOne will directly release the film in Spain.
Co-producers Mbc will handle the Middle East and North Africa release through its 03 production arm.
The Idol is written by Assad with Sameh Zoabi. Ali Jaafar and Amira Diab produce.
The film is produced in association with the Doha Film institute and the...
- 8/25/2015
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Last year, Tyrant didn't bring in very good ratings but the FX execs decided to give it more time and renewed the show for a second season. Will the numbers get better in season two? How long will the cable channel remain patient if they don't? Will the drama be cancelled or renewed for a third season? Stay tuned.
Tyrant revolves around the youngest son of a dictator who returns to his war-torn country in the Middle-East with his American family. This season, the drama's cast includes Adam Rayner, Jennifer Finnigan, Ashraf Barhom, Moran Atias, Alice Krige, Alexander Karim, Cameron Gharaee, and Sybilla Deen.
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Tyrant revolves around the youngest son of a dictator who returns to his war-torn country in the Middle-East with his American family. This season, the drama's cast includes Adam Rayner, Jennifer Finnigan, Ashraf Barhom, Moran Atias, Alice Krige, Alexander Karim, Cameron Gharaee, and Sybilla Deen.
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- 6/18/2015
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
When FX’s Tyrant first premiered, Bassam “Call Me Barry” Al-Fayeed (played by Adam Rayner) was visiting his home country of Abbudin when his father died, thus putting the presidency in play.
VideosWatch the Trailer for Tyrant Season 2
As Season 1 drew to a close, Barry conspired with the U.S. government to stage a coup and thus keep his wicked brother Jamal (Ashraf Barhom) out of power. That… didn’t go so well. Instead, Jamal got wind of the plot and had his bro arrested, and now must decide whether or not to proceed with an execution.
In the above...
VideosWatch the Trailer for Tyrant Season 2
As Season 1 drew to a close, Barry conspired with the U.S. government to stage a coup and thus keep his wicked brother Jamal (Ashraf Barhom) out of power. That… didn’t go so well. Instead, Jamal got wind of the plot and had his bro arrested, and now must decide whether or not to proceed with an execution.
In the above...
- 6/15/2015
- TVLine.com
Three episodes were provided for reviewing purposes prior to broadcast.
If there was anything you could say about Tyrant‘s freshman season, it’s that as a show on a basic cable network, is was pretty unique. Set in the fictional foreign country of Abbudin, the show followed Bassam “Barry” Al-Fayeed (Adam Rayner) and his quest back home after twenty years absent – in which he turned into a crunchy granola suburban dad with a wife and two kids – and his subsequent attempts to keep his hotheaded brother Jamal (Ashraf Barhom) from descending Abbudin into chaos.
It was topical and interesting and a slight slow-burn, all the ingredients for good grown-up entertainment, but iffy writing and poor pacing made it ring constantly hollow. Its best, most interesting storylines either going nowhere – Barry’s son Sammy (Noah Silver) and his fling with family bodyguard Abdul – or dragging out far too long for even a 10-episode season.
If there was anything you could say about Tyrant‘s freshman season, it’s that as a show on a basic cable network, is was pretty unique. Set in the fictional foreign country of Abbudin, the show followed Bassam “Barry” Al-Fayeed (Adam Rayner) and his quest back home after twenty years absent – in which he turned into a crunchy granola suburban dad with a wife and two kids – and his subsequent attempts to keep his hotheaded brother Jamal (Ashraf Barhom) from descending Abbudin into chaos.
It was topical and interesting and a slight slow-burn, all the ingredients for good grown-up entertainment, but iffy writing and poor pacing made it ring constantly hollow. Its best, most interesting storylines either going nowhere – Barry’s son Sammy (Noah Silver) and his fling with family bodyguard Abdul – or dragging out far too long for even a 10-episode season.
- 6/12/2015
- by Mitchel Broussard
- We Got This Covered
FX is one network that understands how to tell savory meaty family-centric yarns that build each season with more intrigue as new characters are woven in. In the case of Gideon Raff’s “Tyrant,” we have a layered, life and death drama that has one fictional Middle-eastern country caught in the balance in a compelling whip-smart game of chess between two brothers. Fox may have showstopper Cookie in their “Empire,” but FX has Ashraf Barhom as Jamal Al-Fayeed, the most watchable villain since “Dallas” baddie Jr Ewing. “Tyrant” is the story of the son (Bassam/Barry) of a Middle Eastern ruler who […]...
- 6/11/2015
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
FX has found some great success with their scripted dramas, especially ones like Sons of Anarchy and American Horror Story. Will Tyrant also be a ratings hit? Will it be renewed for a second season or will it be cancelled instead? We'll have to wait and see.
Tyrant revolves around the youngest son of a dictator who returns to his war-torn country in the Middle-East with his American family. The drama's cast includes Adam Rayner, Ashraf Barhom, Moran Atias, Jennifer Finnigan, Anne Winters, Noah Silver, Mehdi Dehbi, Fares Fares, Alice Krige, Salim Daw, and Justin Kirk.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
Update: Will Tyrant be cancelled or renewed for...
Tyrant revolves around the youngest son of a dictator who returns to his war-torn country in the Middle-East with his American family. The drama's cast includes Adam Rayner, Ashraf Barhom, Moran Atias, Jennifer Finnigan, Anne Winters, Noah Silver, Mehdi Dehbi, Fares Fares, Alice Krige, Salim Daw, and Justin Kirk.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
Update: Will Tyrant be cancelled or renewed for...
- 8/28/2014
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Last night marked the season finale of the Tyrant TV show on FX. The episode left things up in the air but will there be a second season to resolve them? Will the series be renewed or will it be cancelled instead?
Tyrant revolves around the youngest son of a dictator who returns to his war-torn country in the Middle-East with his American family. The drama's cast includes Adam Rayner, Ashraf Barhom, Moran Atias, Jennifer Finnigan, Anne Winters, Noah Silver, Mehdi Dehbi, Fares Fares, Alice Krige, Salim Daw, and Justin Kirk.
The series debuted in late June to 2.1 million viewers and a 0.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic. The numbers took a significant tumble in week two but have gone up and down as new episodes have been unveiled. The 10 episode season ended up averaging 1.55 million viewers with a 0.6 rating (a...
Tyrant revolves around the youngest son of a dictator who returns to his war-torn country in the Middle-East with his American family. The drama's cast includes Adam Rayner, Ashraf Barhom, Moran Atias, Jennifer Finnigan, Anne Winters, Noah Silver, Mehdi Dehbi, Fares Fares, Alice Krige, Salim Daw, and Justin Kirk.
The series debuted in late June to 2.1 million viewers and a 0.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic. The numbers took a significant tumble in week two but have gone up and down as new episodes have been unveiled. The 10 episode season ended up averaging 1.55 million viewers with a 0.6 rating (a...
- 8/28/2014
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The season finale of Tyrant clocked in at 50 minutes and one second, and the writers didn’t waste even that last second. After Jamal (Ashraf Barhom) played his part to a tee on last week’s episode, maybe a little too well, Barry (Adam Rayner) was confident that he would succeed in his undertaking. The plan was moving along as expected, his family was packed and on the verge of getting out of harm’s way, and at least Barry would have a final memorable day with his brother before everything hit the fan. Slowly the entire plan unraveled and by the time the screen faded to black tonight, we hadn’t quite reached the extent of worse case scenario, but the characters were all pretty close to it.
Let’s talk about hindsight. In hindsight, Hakim (Yussuf Abu-Warda) wasn’t exactly an inspired choice for a co-conspirator. Viewers experienced...
Let’s talk about hindsight. In hindsight, Hakim (Yussuf Abu-Warda) wasn’t exactly an inspired choice for a co-conspirator. Viewers experienced...
- 8/27/2014
- by Lindsay Sperling
- We Got This Covered
Hands down, “Gaslight” was the strongest episode to come out of season one of Tyrant so far. The penultimate hour delivered to viewers a build up to the end that was fully satisfying and a bit disarming, to say the least. Scene after scene, the writers showcased the passion behind the story through strategic interactions between the characters – all of which outshone their previous performances.
An unexpected highlight of this episode was the reaction that Leila (Moran Atias) had to the fear that someone was plotting against her husband. Although she often appears unconcerned with his affairs, both personal and political, she clearly holds a deep seated affection for the man she has spent most of her life married to. However, her concern may be the ticking time bomb that throws all of Barry’s (Adam Rayner) plans off kilter.
The mass murder of the elite guard by order of...
An unexpected highlight of this episode was the reaction that Leila (Moran Atias) had to the fear that someone was plotting against her husband. Although she often appears unconcerned with his affairs, both personal and political, she clearly holds a deep seated affection for the man she has spent most of her life married to. However, her concern may be the ticking time bomb that throws all of Barry’s (Adam Rayner) plans off kilter.
The mass murder of the elite guard by order of...
- 8/20/2014
- by Lindsay Sperling
- We Got This Covered
Tyrant ended last week’s episode on an unsettling note, with Barry (Adam Rayner) finishing off what Jamal (Ashraf Barhom) started with the Sheik, and then making a rather bold statement regarding his brother’s ability, or rather inability, to run the country. “Meet the New Boss” immediately followed up on that sentiment and established a road map to where the rest of the season is headed. This episode also took the opportunity to create a sense of urgency, replacing the more glacial pace that had set in and alleviating some of the frustrations that viewers were starting to feel as the season sunk into a slight lull.
The single greatest moment of “Meet the New Boss” came very early on in the episode when Barry was meeting with John Tucker (Justin Kirk) regarding his feelings about the state of the new regime and his plans for social change. Tucker matter-of-factly states,...
The single greatest moment of “Meet the New Boss” came very early on in the episode when Barry was meeting with John Tucker (Justin Kirk) regarding his feelings about the state of the new regime and his plans for social change. Tucker matter-of-factly states,...
- 8/13/2014
- by Lindsay Sperling
- We Got This Covered
Tyrant delved deep into the story arc surrounding the Shiek and his impact on Jamal’s (Ashraf Barhom) future as the President of Abbudin on tonight’s episode, titled “Preventative Medicine.” Last week, viewers watched as Jamal, in an sudden act of rage, attempted to murder Shiek Rashid (Mohammad Bakri), or at the very least, shut him up. Clearly, the scene in the bathroom was already tense before the Shiek started to unman Jamal with his words, expressing a strong opinion about the role that Barry was playing in the future election process and his significance within Jamal’s small council.
As the main representative of the opposition, replacing his son as the spearhead of the campaign against the ruling family, the Shiek being eliminated from the show means that Jamal is once again the most powerful man at the table. However, it also opens the door for the voice...
As the main representative of the opposition, replacing his son as the spearhead of the campaign against the ruling family, the Shiek being eliminated from the show means that Jamal is once again the most powerful man at the table. However, it also opens the door for the voice...
- 8/6/2014
- by Lindsay Sperling
- We Got This Covered
Tyrant may have looked like it was beginning to lose some of its steam in the previous episode, but “What The World Needs Now” may as well have been titled, “What The Show Needs Now.” The writers hit it out of the park with a surprise ending that will change everything for the main characters, and possibly incite even more chaos than what Abbudin experienced under its former leadership. All viewers can do now is sit back and wait to see how things work themselves out.
We’ve watched the transition that Jamal (Ashraf Barhom) has undergone as he is guided by his younger brother as opposed to being under the calculating influence of his uncle, but the end of this episode leaves that in question. The brash man we met in the pilot seemed to have been finding a middle ground between his desire to come across as powerful...
We’ve watched the transition that Jamal (Ashraf Barhom) has undergone as he is guided by his younger brother as opposed to being under the calculating influence of his uncle, but the end of this episode leaves that in question. The brash man we met in the pilot seemed to have been finding a middle ground between his desire to come across as powerful...
- 7/30/2014
- by Lindsay Sperling
- We Got This Covered
Tyrant is subtle. It’s not a show that hits you over the head with overt action sequences. It doesn’t involve itself with long, drawn out melodramatic story arcs. It hasn’t been concerned with the minute details. Instead, Tyrant is lulling viewers into a sense of security with Adam Rayner’s character at the helm, struggling with his inner-demons to make a difference in a country, and family, desperately in need of a change in leadership.
Bassam uses the greatest weapon at his disposal in “Hail Mary,” his perspective as an outsider. This is really the key to his character being able to stand out in a regime of like-minded individuals. In this episode, in particular, he uses his western perception of the situation to justify going behind his brother’s back in the interest of establishing peace talks with someone who actually has the power to make it happen.
Bassam uses the greatest weapon at his disposal in “Hail Mary,” his perspective as an outsider. This is really the key to his character being able to stand out in a regime of like-minded individuals. In this episode, in particular, he uses his western perception of the situation to justify going behind his brother’s back in the interest of establishing peace talks with someone who actually has the power to make it happen.
- 7/23/2014
- by Lindsay Sperling
- We Got This Covered
In “Sins of the Father,” Tyrant explores an event that occurred twenty years earlier and showcases the current effects on the population. Before this point, viewers have only seen how current events have played out in the public eye, but never something of this magnitude, and never something of this level of sensitivity.
Barry (Adam Rayner) struggles to come to terms with this experience in his own life. Even though it appears he had already exited the social hierarchy of Abbudin at that point, he couldn’t escape the ramifications of his father’s actions. Judging by the flashbacks in the early part of the episode, Barry was still judged harshly for his family’s involvement in the massacre despite voluntarily removing himself from the limelight. It followed him to the United States to a lesser degree, over the years dissipating as he became enveloped in the American culture, but...
Barry (Adam Rayner) struggles to come to terms with this experience in his own life. Even though it appears he had already exited the social hierarchy of Abbudin at that point, he couldn’t escape the ramifications of his father’s actions. Judging by the flashbacks in the early part of the episode, Barry was still judged harshly for his family’s involvement in the massacre despite voluntarily removing himself from the limelight. It followed him to the United States to a lesser degree, over the years dissipating as he became enveloped in the American culture, but...
- 7/16/2014
- by Lindsay Sperling
- We Got This Covered
A transition between regimes is never without its fair share of bumps and bruises, and whereas Tyrant may be sugarcoating some of those realities, they are definitely not shying away from them altogether. Having now constructed a legitimate, albeit predictable, reason for Barry/Bassam (Adam Rayner) to stay in Abbudin – helping his brother deal with this life-changing transition with some semblance of grace – the show moves forward with establishing his new role within the political hierarchy.
Essentially, the writers had to start from scratch, since despite being part of the ruling family, his absence from the country and their happenings over the last twenty years has very obviously branded him as an outsider. As opposed to simply being ‘the president’s brother,’ Jamal (Ashraf Barhom), in a premeditated show of appreciation (and with great enthusiasm), gave Bassam the title of ‘special council to the president.’ Once again Jamal shows that...
Essentially, the writers had to start from scratch, since despite being part of the ruling family, his absence from the country and their happenings over the last twenty years has very obviously branded him as an outsider. As opposed to simply being ‘the president’s brother,’ Jamal (Ashraf Barhom), in a premeditated show of appreciation (and with great enthusiasm), gave Bassam the title of ‘special council to the president.’ Once again Jamal shows that...
- 7/9/2014
- by Lindsay Sperling
- We Got This Covered
Tyrant takes on a heavy load in “State of Emergency,” and it pays off in a big way. The pilot episode ended with Barry (Adam Rayner) realizing that his trip home was going to be delayed indefinitely, before he even hears the reasons. The series obviously hinges on him staying in town, so that was no big surprise, but watching how it starts to play out will surprise viewers and leave them wanting more.
From the premiere episode, it looked like the difference in ideologies between Barry and his brother, Jamal (Ashraf Barhom), was going to cause a certain amount of strife as the story continues to unfold. In “State of Emergency” it seems like it’s more likely that Jamal’s wife, Leila (Moran Atias), will be the catalyst for their future conflicts – or at least the more immediate ones. In a short flashback, Tyrant reveals that before Barry fled to the United States,...
From the premiere episode, it looked like the difference in ideologies between Barry and his brother, Jamal (Ashraf Barhom), was going to cause a certain amount of strife as the story continues to unfold. In “State of Emergency” it seems like it’s more likely that Jamal’s wife, Leila (Moran Atias), will be the catalyst for their future conflicts – or at least the more immediate ones. In a short flashback, Tyrant reveals that before Barry fled to the United States,...
- 7/2/2014
- by Lindsay Sperling
- We Got This Covered
Network: FX
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: June 24, 2014 -- Tbd
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Adam Rayner, Ashraf Barhom, Moran Atias, Jennifer Finnigan, Anne Winters, Noah Silver, Mehdi Dehbi, Fares Fares, Alice Krige, Salim Daw, and Justin Kirk.
TV show description:
This dramatic series follows the story of an unassuming American family that's drawn into the inner workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation.
Bassam "Barry" Al-Fayeed (Adam Rayner) is the youngest son of a war-torn country's controversial dictator. He returns to his homeland for his nephew's wedding after a self-imposed 20-year exile in America. Upon his return, Barry is immediately thrown back into the familial and national politics of his youth.
He braces himself to confront the stark realities of his...
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: June 24, 2014 -- Tbd
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Adam Rayner, Ashraf Barhom, Moran Atias, Jennifer Finnigan, Anne Winters, Noah Silver, Mehdi Dehbi, Fares Fares, Alice Krige, Salim Daw, and Justin Kirk.
TV show description:
This dramatic series follows the story of an unassuming American family that's drawn into the inner workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation.
Bassam "Barry" Al-Fayeed (Adam Rayner) is the youngest son of a war-torn country's controversial dictator. He returns to his homeland for his nephew's wedding after a self-imposed 20-year exile in America. Upon his return, Barry is immediately thrown back into the familial and national politics of his youth.
He braces himself to confront the stark realities of his...
- 6/26/2014
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
FX this Tuesday married Homeland to The Godfather and gave us Tyrant, a new drama created by Gideon Raff (Homeland) and exec-produced by Howard Gordon (24, Homeland). Will the strangers in a strained land saga score a spot on your DVR?
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Tyrant stars British actor Adam Rayner (HawthoRNe) as Bassam “Barry” Al-Fayeed, the second son of Khaled Al-Fayeed, the dictator of a fictional Middle Eastern country. Haunted by, among other things, how his father regularly favored first son Jamal (Ashraf Barhom) during his childhood and his role in a man’s execution back when he was a kid,...
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Tyrant stars British actor Adam Rayner (HawthoRNe) as Bassam “Barry” Al-Fayeed, the second son of Khaled Al-Fayeed, the dictator of a fictional Middle Eastern country. Haunted by, among other things, how his father regularly favored first son Jamal (Ashraf Barhom) during his childhood and his role in a man’s execution back when he was a kid,...
- 6/25/2014
- TVLine.com
FX's latest drama Tyrant is a strange case.
The drama (premiering Tuesday at 10/9c) stars Adam Rayner as Bassam "Barry" Al-Fayeed, the second son of a dictator (Nasser Faris) who left his homeland — the fictional Middle Eastern country of Abuddin — and started his own family in California. But when Barry's wife Molly (Jennifer Finnigan) urges him to return to Abuddin after 20 years for his nephew's wedding, Barry is quickly sucked back into the family drama he tried to escape, most notably by his loose-cannon brother Jamal (Ashraf Barhom).
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Although the show's attempt to lift the veil on life in the Middle East is the most compelling aspect of the project, it's also perhaps the most problematic when it comes to selling a commercial television show. But the show's creative team...
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The drama (premiering Tuesday at 10/9c) stars Adam Rayner as Bassam "Barry" Al-Fayeed, the second son of a dictator (Nasser Faris) who left his homeland — the fictional Middle Eastern country of Abuddin — and started his own family in California. But when Barry's wife Molly (Jennifer Finnigan) urges him to return to Abuddin after 20 years for his nephew's wedding, Barry is quickly sucked back into the family drama he tried to escape, most notably by his loose-cannon brother Jamal (Ashraf Barhom).
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Although the show's attempt to lift the veil on life in the Middle East is the most compelling aspect of the project, it's also perhaps the most problematic when it comes to selling a commercial television show. But the show's creative team...
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- 6/24/2014
- by Adam Bryant
- TVGuide - Breaking News
In reviews, podcasts and tweets, it has become common in recent years for me to lament the influx of British and Australian actors masquerading as Americans, all perpetrating the same flat, generic accents as if Americans all come from the same state, which is no state at all, but rather some nether-region dialect coaches call Mid-Atlantic or something. I take semi-feigned umbrage at this infiltration and I am, indeed, a bit irked that a good 75 percent of the Brits and Aussies are trapped by exhaustively studied, but ultimately affectless accent work that leads them to give robotic performances they'd never tolerate from themselves in their native tongues. Yes, I get my hackles up, but I know it isn't actually important. The rise in work for Aussie and British actors is largely linked to the expanding TV universe, and even if this most recent upfronts season saw an encouraging uptick in...
- 6/24/2014
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
Tyrant Review
The problem with Tyrant, FX’s new drama about an Americanized doctor who is the son of a Middle Eastern dictator, is that the sum is far less than the seemingly random parts which never gel into an engaging version of what should be a great show.
Barry Al Fayeed (Adam Rayner) finally decides to return to the homeland he left when he was 16, because his nephew is getting married. It’s a life he hoped to cut all ties to, and we see why through flashbacks to some of his earliest days. His older brother Jamal (Ashraf Barhom) was clearly chosen to take over, and Barry was largely ignored. Such is the way of second sons. Jamal has grown into just the sort of psychopath every dictator hopes for, but he isn’t quite as bright as his younger brother.
Despite the atrocities his father visited upon him in his youth,...
The problem with Tyrant, FX’s new drama about an Americanized doctor who is the son of a Middle Eastern dictator, is that the sum is far less than the seemingly random parts which never gel into an engaging version of what should be a great show.
Barry Al Fayeed (Adam Rayner) finally decides to return to the homeland he left when he was 16, because his nephew is getting married. It’s a life he hoped to cut all ties to, and we see why through flashbacks to some of his earliest days. His older brother Jamal (Ashraf Barhom) was clearly chosen to take over, and Barry was largely ignored. Such is the way of second sons. Jamal has grown into just the sort of psychopath every dictator hopes for, but he isn’t quite as bright as his younger brother.
Despite the atrocities his father visited upon him in his youth,...
- 6/23/2014
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
The story behind the making of FX's new drama "Tyrant" is ultimately much more interesting than "Tyrant" itself. A lot of people came and went from this project, a lot of people fought for its future, and a lot of obvious stumbling blocks were ignored because there was a real passion to get it made. But the finished product doesn't suggest something nearly worth all the fussing and fighting. The story on the show (which debuts tomorrow night at 10): Bassam "Barry" Al-Fayeed (Adam Rayner) is the son of the dictator of a fictional Middle Eastern nation, has been living in self-imposed exile in America since his teenage years, and now works as a pediatrician in southern California, with an American wife Molly (Jennifer Finnigan) and teenage kids Emma (Anne Winters) and Sammy (Noah Silver). Reluctantly, he takes them to his homeland to attend his nephew's wedding, and dramatic events...
- 6/23/2014
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
FX has just released a behind-the-scene video for their new drama series "Tyrant": In this clip, stars Adam Rayner and Ashraf Barhom (who play Bassam and Jamal Al-Fayeedi), as well as other cast members, speak of the "fantastically rich palette" of Morocco, where they filmed the pilot episode. Morocco, it seems, is full of "mysterious" and "unique" facilities that build a "surreal and magical and poetic experience." "What's great is that all of these different environments co-exist within this one pilot, with this very rich, textured, intricate world," director David Yates says. "That, for me, was very exciting." The series will premiere on June 24, 2014. Check out the video below:...
- 6/17/2014
- by Oliver MacMahon
- Indiewire
The summer is no longer a time when television slows down and networks air reruns on an endless, mind numbing loop. FX is taking full advantage of what used to be a lull in original programming and offering viewers a new drama, Tyrant, alongside season two of The Bridge.
The network has just released the first trailer for the series and if you’re looking for something to add to your DVR que, this looks like a solid bet. Tyrant comes from Homeland producers Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff, and centers around a seemingly average American family that heads to the Middle East to visit their politically-inclined family for the wedding of a relative.
Tyrant clearly sets itself up to offer some social commentary on a subject that is still very much taboo in a certain sense. The American version of the Middle East doesn’t account for personal tales,...
The network has just released the first trailer for the series and if you’re looking for something to add to your DVR que, this looks like a solid bet. Tyrant comes from Homeland producers Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff, and centers around a seemingly average American family that heads to the Middle East to visit their politically-inclined family for the wedding of a relative.
Tyrant clearly sets itself up to offer some social commentary on a subject that is still very much taboo in a certain sense. The American version of the Middle East doesn’t account for personal tales,...
- 6/12/2014
- by Lindsay Sperling
- We Got This Covered
Though the recent May sweeps gave us lots of sneak peeks at shows that won’t be premiering until this fall, the summer is shaping up to be an equally exciting time for television. At the forefront of the networks premiering buzzy new shows in the next few months is FX, which will unveil two new drama series and two new comedies, in addition to new seasons of returning faves. Recently, FX and spinoff network Fxx let us know which dates you should be marking in your calendar.
Most intriguing is vampire horror-thriller series The Strain, from horror maestro Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth). Based on the trilogy del Toro penned with Chuck Hogan (Prince of Thieves, adapted into The Town), the series stars Corey Stoll (House of Cards) as Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of a Cdc team which responds when a viral outbreak bearing similarities to vampirism...
Most intriguing is vampire horror-thriller series The Strain, from horror maestro Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth). Based on the trilogy del Toro penned with Chuck Hogan (Prince of Thieves, adapted into The Town), the series stars Corey Stoll (House of Cards) as Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of a Cdc team which responds when a viral outbreak bearing similarities to vampirism...
- 5/17/2014
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
Warner Bros. Pictures' "300: Rise of an Empire" has 6 clips in, getting fans ready for the stellar-looking follow-up to "300" which opens in theaters on MArch 7, 2014. Starring are Sullivan Stapleton, Rodrigo Santoro, Eva Green, Jack O'Connell, David Wenham, Scott Burn, Callan Mulvey, Andrew Pleavin, Jamie Blackley, Caitlin Carmichael, Hans Matheson, Ashraf Barhom and Andrew Tiernan. Noam Murro directs from the screenplay by "300" helmer Zack Snyder, who writes alongside Kurt Johnstad, as well as producing the film. Watch all the clips below the synopsis.
- 3/2/2014
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The sequel to Zack Snyder’s ’300′ hits UK cinemas March 7th and we have to admit we’re rather excited about it. Noam Murro takes on the helm as Director of the second movie this time titled 300: Rise of an Empire with a cast that includes Eva Green, Rodrigo Santoro, Sullivan Stapleton, Callan Mulvey, Jack O’Connell and Ashraf Barhom and if the trailers are anything to go by, it’s looking fantastic.
300 was not only made famous for the epic fight sequences, shouting This Is Spartaaaaaa and Gerard Butler but because of the beautiful way in which it was shot. Using green-screen and filling in later in a comic-book style has since been copied but it’s nice to see one of the forerunners in the new technology coming back for a second film. The Art of 300: Rise of an Empire is being released by Titan Publishing...
300 was not only made famous for the epic fight sequences, shouting This Is Spartaaaaaa and Gerard Butler but because of the beautiful way in which it was shot. Using green-screen and filling in later in a comic-book style has since been copied but it’s nice to see one of the forerunners in the new technology coming back for a second film. The Art of 300: Rise of an Empire is being released by Titan Publishing...
- 2/5/2014
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
300 Rise of an Empire Trailer 3, TV Commercial. Noam Murro‘s 300: Rise of an Empire (2014) movie trailer 3, TV spot 1 stars Andrew Tiernan, Callan Mulvey, Andrew Pleavin, Yigal Naor, and Ashraf Barhom. 300: Rise of an Empire‘s plot synopsis: “Based on Frank Miller’s latest graphic novel Xerxes, and [...]
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Continue reading: 300: Rise Of An Empire (2014) Movie Trailer 3 and TV Spot 1...
- 1/21/2014
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Poster 14 from Noam Murro's 300 sequel. Warner Bros. gets ready to send their Rise of an Empire to theaters on March 7th, and we're graced with yet another poster from the film starring Sullivan Stapleton, Rodrigo Santoro, Eva Green, Jack O'Connell, David Wenham, Scott Burn, Callan Mulvey, Andrew Pleavin, Jamie Blackley, Caitlin Carmichael, Hans Matheson, Ashraf Barhom and Andrew Tiernan. Noam Murro directs from the script by Kurt Johnstad and Zack Snyder. Based on Frank Miller’s latest graphic novel Xerxes, and told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster “300,” this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea—as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war.
- 1/17/2014
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Catch the latest poster for Warner Bros. Pictures' 300: Rise of An Empire directed by Noam Murro. Here we see Rodrigo Santoro as Xerxes in the film which also stars Eva Green, Jack O'Connell, David Wenham, Scott Burn, Callan Mulvey, Andrew Pleavin, Jamie Blackley, Caitlin Carmichael, Hans Matheson, Ashraf Barhom and Andrew Tiernan. Kurt Johnstad and 300 helmer Zack Snyder wrote the script based on the Xerxes Graphic novel by Frank Miller. Told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster “00, this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea—as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. 300: Rise of an Empire pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes, and Artemisia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.
- 12/26/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Yet another poster has come along for Warner Bros.' 300: Rise of An Empire, this time for star Sullivan Stapleton who plays Themistocles. Noam Murro directs the adventure which opens on March 7th, 2014 and also stars Rodrigo Santoro, Eva Green, Jack O'Connell, David Wenham, Scott Burn, Callan Mulvey, Andrew Pleavin, Jamie Blackley, Caitlin Carmichael, Hans Matheson, Ashraf Barhom and Andrew Tiernan. A new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea—as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war.
- 12/19/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Lena Headey looks at gorgeous as ever in the latest poster for Noam Murro's 300 follow-up Rise of An Empire. Warner Bros. Pictures distributes the film frontlined by Sullivan Stapleton, Rodrigo Santoro, as well Eva Green, Jack O'Connell, David Wenham, Scott Burn, Callan Mulvey, Andrew Pleavin, Jamie Blackley, Caitlin Carmichael, Hans Matheson, Ashraf Barhom and Andrew Tiernan. Kurt Johnstad and Zack Snyder wrote the script and the film hits theaters on March 7th, 2014. Based on Frank Miller’s latest graphic novel Xerxes, and told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster 300, this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea—as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war.
- 12/17/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
FX has ordered a new dramatic series from Homeland executive producers Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff.
The show will revolve around the younger son (Adam Rayner) of a dictator in a war-torn nation. He returns to his homeland after 20 years away and is accompanied by his American wife and children. He soon finds himself thrown back into the turbulent workings of the Middle Eastern country. Other stars include Jennifer Finnigan and Ashraf Barhom.
FX president John Landgraf noted, "With Tyrant, Howard Gordon, Gideon Raff and Craig Wright have produced a beautiful television pilot that will be a groundbreaking television series... Tyrant introduces characters and a world that have never been explored in a dramatic television series format. There is a reason a bidding war broke out over this project: it grabs you as all great epics do and simply refuses to let go!"...
The show will revolve around the younger son (Adam Rayner) of a dictator in a war-torn nation. He returns to his homeland after 20 years away and is accompanied by his American wife and children. He soon finds himself thrown back into the turbulent workings of the Middle Eastern country. Other stars include Jennifer Finnigan and Ashraf Barhom.
FX president John Landgraf noted, "With Tyrant, Howard Gordon, Gideon Raff and Craig Wright have produced a beautiful television pilot that will be a groundbreaking television series... Tyrant introduces characters and a world that have never been explored in a dramatic television series format. There is a reason a bidding war broke out over this project: it grabs you as all great epics do and simply refuses to let go!"...
- 12/13/2013
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Aj Michalka is bringing a bad girl to The Goldbergs.
TVLine has learned exclusively the actress/musician will guest-star in an upcoming episode of the ABC comedy, playing Lainey, Erica’s new wild-child best friend who is not the greatest influence.
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Michalka — whose other TV credits include big sis Aly’s Hellcats and The Guardian — will debut in early 2014.
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Michalka — whose other TV credits include big sis Aly’s Hellcats and The Guardian — will debut in early 2014.
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- 12/12/2013
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
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