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CairoScene
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
BTS of Mohamed Diab's ‘Asad' Starring Mohamed Ramadan
BTS of Mohamed Diab's 'Asad' Starring Mohamed Ramadan Set in the 1800s, 'Asad' tells a suspenseful, socially charged story exploring racial injustice through a blend of romance and action. The upcoming historical action-romance 'Asad', directed by Mohamed Diab and starring Mohamed Ramadan, Razane Jammal, Ali Kassem, Maged El-Kidwani, Eslam Mubarak, Ahmed Dash, and Kamel El-Basha, has completed 90% of its filming. The final scenes will be shot after Eid Al-Adha, followed by post-production, according to porducer Moussa Abu Taleb. Set in the 1800s, 'Asad' tells a suspenseful, socially charged story exploring racial injustice through a blend of romance and high-stakes action. The film features an ensemble of over 70 actors, including stars and guest appearances from Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon, and Sudan. Backed by a year of intensive preparations, the film's production involved custom-built period, elaborate costumes for 2,000 extras, and large-scale action sequences led by internationally renowned stunt designer Kaloyan Vodenicharov. Produced by Moussa Abu Taleb's Good Fellas Media Production in collaboration with Big Time Fund and Scoop Egypt, Asad is written by Sherine, Mohamed, and Khaled Diab, with cinematography by Ahmad Bishary, editing by Ahmed Hafez, set design by Ahmad Fayez, costumes by Reem El-Adl, and music by Hisham Nazih. The film's release date is yet to be announced.
Broadcast Pro
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Saudi thriller ‘Seven Dogs' wraps filming in Riyadh
A late 2025 theatrical release is planned for the film, which is produced by Sela, the company owned by Saudi's Public Investment Fund. Riyadh has become the backdrop for a historic moment in Arab cinema with the completion of filming for Seven Dogs, a Saudi thriller now recognised as the most expensive production in the region's history, according to a top Saudi official. Shot entirely at Al Hassan Studios under the Big Time Fund, the $40m project brings together Egyptian superstars Kareem Abdulaziz and Ahmed Ezz, along with Saudi acting icon Nasser Al Gassabi and several internationally renowned actors. The project is backed by Jeddah-based entertainment company Sela, with The Gentlemen and Wrath of Man producer Ivan Atkinson leading production. The original story comes from Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, a key figure in the country's entertainment and sports expansion. Directed by the acclaimed duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Seven Dogs follows Interpol officer Khalid Al-Azzazi (Ezz) as he captures Ghali Abu Dawood (Aziz), a high-ranking member of the shadowy global crime syndicate known as 7 Dogs. A year after his arrest, the organisation resurfaces, distributing a powerful new drug called Pink Lady across the Middle East. With time running out, Khalid must form an uneasy alliance with Ghali, the only person with inside knowledge of the syndicate's operations. Their reluctant partnership sets them on a thrilling mission spanning multiple international cities as they attempt to dismantle the criminal empire and prevent the deadly drug from spreading. Though Al Sheikh did not confirm the budget himself, industry reports cite the production cost at a record-breaking $40m. The film is slated for release later this year and is seen as a major leap forward in Saudi Arabia's ambitious efforts to elevate Arab cinema. This project follows the Kingdom's recent launch of an investment fund aimed at boosting film production, distribution and content creation across the Arab world.
