Hamzah Jamjoom’s eco-thriller “Running Dry,” which will start principal photography on Dec. 26, has revealed its leading cast members.
The film will star Baraa Alem, Waleed Zuaiter, Houshang Touzie, Naif Aldaferi and Ali Fardi.
Jamjoom’s credits include “Rupture,” winner of the Best Saudi Film Award at the Red Sea Film Festival in 2021, and “How I Got There,” the Best Saudi Film Award winner at last year’s Red Sea Film Festival.
It is based on a script by Gregory Collins and Jamjoom, from a story by Waleed Al Sanad and is produced by Abubakar Khan.
Inspired by real events, “Running Dry” follows the story of a poor mechanic from rural Saudi Arabia who is lured overseas only to be held captive by a sadistic drug lord.
Jamjoom said: “This film is really about overcoming forces that use and manipulate resources in order to divide people and consolidate power. In that sense,...
The film will star Baraa Alem, Waleed Zuaiter, Houshang Touzie, Naif Aldaferi and Ali Fardi.
Jamjoom’s credits include “Rupture,” winner of the Best Saudi Film Award at the Red Sea Film Festival in 2021, and “How I Got There,” the Best Saudi Film Award winner at last year’s Red Sea Film Festival.
It is based on a script by Gregory Collins and Jamjoom, from a story by Waleed Al Sanad and is produced by Abubakar Khan.
Inspired by real events, “Running Dry” follows the story of a poor mechanic from rural Saudi Arabia who is lured overseas only to be held captive by a sadistic drug lord.
Jamjoom said: “This film is really about overcoming forces that use and manipulate resources in order to divide people and consolidate power. In that sense,...
- 12/7/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Originally published in 2003, The Kite Runner became a bestseller across the globe and has since been published in 70 countries, selling 31.5 million copies in 60 languages. Now this powerful story has been adapted into a stunning stage production and after a brilliant run in London it is now coming to New York. Yes, The Kite Runner is coming to Broadway for a limited engagement at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) this summer. The production comes to New York after two successful seasons in London’s West End where it was called “a cultural phenomenon” by The Sunday Express and “an enthralling tale beautifully told” by The Daily Telegraph.
One of the best-loved and most highly acclaimed novels of our time, Khaled Hosseini’s internationally best-selling novel, The Kite Runner is a haunting tale of friendship spanning cultures and continents. It follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.
One of the best-loved and most highly acclaimed novels of our time, Khaled Hosseini’s internationally best-selling novel, The Kite Runner is a haunting tale of friendship spanning cultures and continents. It follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.
- 6/23/2022
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
"Don't you want to get married before I die?" Blue Fox Entertainment has unveiled an official trailer for an indie romantic comedy titled A Simple Wedding, which premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival in 2018 and also played at the San Diego & Austin Film Festivals. A Simple Wedding is the feature directorial debut of Iranian-American filmmaker Sara Zandieh, telling a personal story about an Iranian-American woman who meets a bisexual man and falls in love with him. When she tries to plan the wedding, things get chaotic when her parents discover they're already living together before marriage. Starring Tara Grammy, Christopher O'Shea, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Rita Wilson, Maz Jobrani, Peter Mackenzie, James Eckhouse, Houshang Touzie, and Jaleh Modjallel. This looks extra cheesy, but still charming and fun. Here's the official Us trailer (+ poster) for Sara Zandieh's A Simple Wedding, direct from YouTube: Iranian-American Nousha has a habit of sabotaging her relationships,...
- 1/13/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: The worldwide rights to Simple Wedding, executive produced by and starring Rita Wilson, with Shohreh Aghdashloo and Tara Grammy, has been reached in an agreement with Blue Fox Entertainment for domestic distribution.
Blue Fox is introducing the film to buyers this week at the European Film Market in Berlin, while the domestic distribution arm is planning a late-Summer 2019 Us theatrical release.
Simple Wedding was produced by Mainstay Entertainment and made it’s world premiere at the La Film Festival. It marks the feature directorial debut of award-winning Iranian-American filmmaker Sara Zandieh, whose first short film The Pool Party earned her a jury award at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Zandieh also co-wrote the script and served as producer with Mainstay Entertainment partners Ray Moheet and Norm Aladjem.
Maz Jobrani, Peter Mackenzie , James Eckhouse, Houshang Touzie, Jaleh Modjallel, Rebecca Henderson and Aleque Reid round out the cast.
Blue Fox Entertainment’s...
Blue Fox is introducing the film to buyers this week at the European Film Market in Berlin, while the domestic distribution arm is planning a late-Summer 2019 Us theatrical release.
Simple Wedding was produced by Mainstay Entertainment and made it’s world premiere at the La Film Festival. It marks the feature directorial debut of award-winning Iranian-American filmmaker Sara Zandieh, whose first short film The Pool Party earned her a jury award at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Zandieh also co-wrote the script and served as producer with Mainstay Entertainment partners Ray Moheet and Norm Aladjem.
Maz Jobrani, Peter Mackenzie , James Eckhouse, Houshang Touzie, Jaleh Modjallel, Rebecca Henderson and Aleque Reid round out the cast.
Blue Fox Entertainment’s...
- 2/9/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Everyone’s had those awkward family dinners where the discussion turns uncomfortable, if not downright unpleasant. That’s certainly what happens in this clip from Simple Wedding, a comedy starring and executive produced by Rita Wilson, Shohreh Aghdashloo and Tara Grammy that premieres Friday at the Los Angeles Film Festival. Take a look above.
The logline describes Mainstay Entertainment’s Simple Wedding as a romantic comedy about a young Iranian-American woman and the lengths she goes to in order to appease her parents and their need to see her settled down. But there’s plenty of subplot discussed in the clip — and how.
The film also stars Christopher O’Shea, Maz Jobrani, Houshang Touzie, Peter Mackenzie, James Eckhouse, Rebecca Henderson, Aleque Reid, Jaleh Modjallal, Angelica Gibbs & Ryan-James Hatanaka. Sara Zandieh directed it from a script she wrote with Stephanie Wu and also serves as producer alongside Ray Moheet and Norman Aladjem.
The logline describes Mainstay Entertainment’s Simple Wedding as a romantic comedy about a young Iranian-American woman and the lengths she goes to in order to appease her parents and their need to see her settled down. But there’s plenty of subplot discussed in the clip — and how.
The film also stars Christopher O’Shea, Maz Jobrani, Houshang Touzie, Peter Mackenzie, James Eckhouse, Rebecca Henderson, Aleque Reid, Jaleh Modjallal, Angelica Gibbs & Ryan-James Hatanaka. Sara Zandieh directed it from a script she wrote with Stephanie Wu and also serves as producer alongside Ray Moheet and Norman Aladjem.
- 9/20/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Recently, Fox delivered the new, official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Bones" season finale episode 19 of season 10. The episode is entitled, "The Murder in the Middle East," and it turns out that we're going to see some pretty intense and dramatic stuff as the Jeffersonian squad is caught up in a race against time to expose a vicious murderer, and more! In the new, 19th episode press release: The Son Of An Iranian Parliament Member Is Murdered. Press release number 2: When a powerful member of the Iranian parliament kidnaps Arastoo (guest star Pej Vahdat) to have him aid in a murder case, Booth and Cam are going to head to Iran, and the rest of the Jeffersonian team will have to race against the clock to help expose the killer. In the meantime, Brennan is going to learn the truth about Booth's growing gambling habit, and she will turn...
- 5/7/2015
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Recently, ABC released the new, official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Marvel's Agents Of Shield" episode 17 of season 2. The episode is entitled, "Melinda," and it turns out that we're going to see some very interesting stuff as Skye learns more about her heritage. We finally get a glimpse at Melinda May's backstory, and more. In the new, 17th episode press release: The Secret Origin Of Melinda May Is Revealed. Press release number 2: The story of Melinda May's transformation into "The Cavalry" will get revealed as she finds herself at a crossroads in the war between Coulson and Gonzales. As Skye learns more about her true heritage from Lincoln, the truth about the Inhumans is going to send her in a new direction. Guest stars feature: Henry Simmons as Alphonso "Mack" Mackenzie, Ruth Negga as Raina, Kyle MacLachlan as Cal, Jamie Harris as Gordon, Christine Adams as Weaver, Blair Underwood as Andrew Garner,...
- 4/7/2015
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
Last night, CBS served up the new promo/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "NCIS: Los Angeles" episode 19 of season 5, and it appears to be extremely intense and dramatic as the NCIS L.A. crew get sent to Afghanistan, guns blazing, with their lives on the line to rescue Kensi, and more! The episode is titled, "Spoils Of War." In the new,19th episode, After learning that Special Agent ,Kensi Blye, disappeared and the Taliban may be he holding her captive, Hetty will end up, sending the NCIS: La team to Afghanistan to engage in a life-threatening rescue attempt. Guest stars will include: Erik Palladino (CIA Agent Vostanik Sabatino),Matthew Del Negro (Jack Simon), Nicholas Guilak (Sergeant Rabee Makar), Houshang Touzie (Mullah Muhammad), Dylan Ramsey (Sergeant Sajadi), Ali Olomi (Taliban Leader), Nina Nelson (Khatira), and Osama Shofani (Neighbor). The episode was written by Frank Military, and directed by Frank Military.
- 3/26/2014
- by Megan
- OnTheFlix
Recently,CBS served up the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS: Los Angeles" episode 19 of season 5. The episode is entitled, "Spoils Of War," and it sounds like things will get pretty intense and interesting as the NCIS L.A. crew hit up Afghanistan in search of Kensi who has been kidnapped, and more. In the new,19th episode press release: The NCIS: La team is going to travel to Afghanistan on a rescue mission following news that Kensi has disappeared and the Taliban may be holding her captive. Press release number 2: After learning that Special Agent Kensi Blye disappeared and the Taliban may be he holding her captive, Hetty will send the NCIS: La team to Afghanistan on a rescue mission. Guest stars will feature: Erik Palladino (CIA Agent Vostanik Sabatino),Matthew Del Negro (Jack Simon), Nicholas Guilak (Sergeant Rabee Makar), Houshang Touzie (Mullah Muhammad...
- 3/25/2014
- by Derek
- OnTheFlix
Homeland wrapped its third season on Sunday night -- and as rampant spoilers following a web leak implied, the Showtime series will be very different when it returns in 2014. [Warning: significant spoilers follow.] The writing has been on the wall for some time now, but Homeland finally dispatched with the one character who's been seemingly doomed from the first episode. Nicholas Brody is no more. Half of the series' central duo, played by Emmy winner Damian Lewis, was hanged in Tehran after the CIA gave him up for killing Iranian Revolutionary Guard leader Akbari (Houshang Touzie). Story: Does 'Homeland'
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- 12/16/2013
- by Michael O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When Homeland wraps its third season on Showtime this Sunday, several characters stand on shaky ground now that Brody (Damian Lewis) has dispatched with Akbari (Houshang Touzie) in the least subtle of fashions. Scoring a one-on-one with the head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, and slamming an ashtray into his temple, doesn't only make him the prime suspect in his death -- just to get into the room he had to raise suspicions about Majid Javadi (Shaun Toub), threatening the big play Saul (Mandy Patinkin) and Carrie (Claire Danes) have been working all season. Photos: 'Homeland' Portraits of the Emmy-
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- 12/14/2013
- by Michael O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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