Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category

No More Kung Fu Movies For Jackie Chan

A rumor that has been going around lately is the retirement of Jackie Chan, and it’s simply not true. Jackie Chan is quitting only action movies. Which means he will be making other movies from different genres. He recently told reporters at Cannes that he was getting “too old” and that he is “really, really [...]

Cirque Du Soleil Arriving In Qatar This Summer

If you’re up for a mini vacation this summer you should definitely be passing by Qatar because Cirque Du Soleil is scheduled to launch its Saltimbanco signature show there. The performance is scheduled to run from July 4th – 7th, 2012 at Aspire Dome in Doha. The first of seven shows will kick-start at 8:00pm [...]

Black Light Dance Crew At Arab’s Got Talent

I saw this video of a Saudi dance crew who auditioned at Arab’s Got Talent. They are A-mazing! I hope they win!

“The Voice” Talent Show Coming To The Middle East

Dubai-based MBC Group along with Sony Pictures Television Arabia will soon be co-producing the Middle Eastern version of The Voice talents show which will be broadcast exclusively on MBC to the Middle East and North Africa region. The Voice was first broadcast in Holland where it became the most watched talent competition in the history [...]

Coverage: Akhnaton Operette @DAI_Kuwait

Yesterday was the first show of the Arabic operette Akhnaton. It tells the story of the pharaoh Akhnaton, obviously, in a series of major events that happened during his ruling of Egypt. The actors did a great job. Everyone was so into their role and their acting skills were beyond my expectations. A very talented [...]

AKHNATON: The First Arabic Operetta In Kuwait

I. Am. So. GOING! Date: Today Wednesday and Tomorrow, 9-10 May 2012 Time: 7:00 pm Location: DAI/Al-Maidan Cultural Centre (Maidan Hawalli, Abdullah Al-Salem school) Via Dar Al-Athar Al-Islamiya (Facebook)  

Music Video: Kanye West feat. Ruth Hogben – Lost In The World

  Who knew dark and twisted can add up to a masterpiece. The talented jerk Kanye West is. His work is like no other.  

Kuwait’s Oldest Cenima Coming Back To Life

Cinema Girnata, the last standing old movie theater in Kuwait, is being revived by the hands of Kuwaiti youth for two days. Hosting a Kuwaiti short film festival with all the proceeds going t charity. It will be 2 nights of celebrating culture, history, talent and fine arts and giving back to society. Such a [...]

Coverage: Ambassadors of Comedy Show @ AIS

Great show yesterday at the American International School (AIS). The comedians were hilarious and each one of them took his time with the audience. I wasn’t expecting the show to last for 2:30 hours! One thing I hated; The show took too long to start! There was an endless speech first, then several people were [...]

The Muslims Are Coming

A new documentary featuring a group of American-Muslim comedians who travel around the United States performing comedy shows that fight America’s misconceptions about Islam in a humorous way. I also noticed their show included comedian Aron Kader who will be performing in Kuwait soon.

Event: Ambassadors Of Comedy Show

Sounds exciting! I love comedy shows. Even if you didn’t find the comedian funny you would still laugh simply because everyone around you is. Laughter is always contagious Date: 27 April 2012 Time 7:30 pm Location: AIS (American International School) in Maidan Hawalli Tickets: regular 10KD – VIP 25 KD To get tickets you need [...]

Coverage: French Short Film Festival in Cinema Laila @CinescapeQ8

Cinescape is currently organizing a French Short Film Festival in Cinema Laila and I went to the first screening yesterday. Loved how it wasn’t crowded which made the evening very peaceful and enjoyable. Short speeches were first given by the Cinescape representative, followed by the French ambassador in Kuwait. The screenings then began , 6 [...]