Films/TV
Body of British man mummified for TV documentary
A man who died from a terminal illness has been mummified like an Egyptian pharaoh for “Mummifying Alan”, a Channel 4 show. The dead man had a keen interest in preservation techniques used at the time of Tutankhamun. He is not expected to be identified until next week when his family will explain why he agreed... »
The Ten Commandments goes Blu-ray
The Ten Commandments Blue-ray Limited Edition: Only 100,000 will be made Movie Content: • 6-Discs Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack • 2-Disc DVD of the fully restored 1956 version • 2-Disc Blu-ray of the fully restored 1956 version • Exclusive Blu-ray of 1923 Ten Commandments (First time on Blu-ray) • DVD of all-new bonus features Extra Content Exclusively in Box Set: • Commemorative 50-page book with... »
Past Preservers teams up with Crimson Bamboo to develop historical tours for iPhone app
NEW YORK CITY and CAIRO—March 24, 2011—Past Preservers and Crimson Bamboo LLC announced today that they would be teaming up to develop tours for Rama, Crimson Bamboo’s flagship augmented reality app for iPhone. Named by BBC Travel in 2010 as one of the ten best new travel apps, Rama is a mobile phone platform that... »
National Geographic Channel TREASURES OF EGYPT (February 22 – 26)
In light of the historic events unfolding in Egypt, the National Geographic Channel is presenting a week of programs — Treasures of Egypt — that spotlight the antiquities of one of mankind’s most significant ancient cultures. Beginning tonight, Tuesday, February 22 and all week long at 8PM ET/PT, Treasures of Egypt will showcase five... »
New Egypt film sparks debate about sexual harassment
Released last month and inspired by true stories, the film is titled “678,” for the number of the bus that one of the main characters rides to work each morning, where she becomes the helpless object of lewd behavior. Writer-director Mohamed Diab said the numerals also signified a problem that was increasing steadily as... »
Casting call from Time Team
“Time Team is currently in production for their 19th series and is looking to make some changes to the on screen team. We are looking for a FEMALE co- host, someone who ideally has experience in presenting archaeology, history or anthropology programming. It would also be great to hear about presenters with a proven passion for... »
Film Review: Cairo Time
On very rare occasions you get to watch a movie so enticing that you never want it to end. Such is the case of Cairo Time, a stunningly beautiful film that leaves you wanting for yet another chance to reach a conclusion that is simply not there. Everyone who sees Cairo Time feels as much... »
National Geographic Channel to produce comedy set in ancient Egypt
Image via Wikipedia National Geographic Channel (NGC) has commissioned two coproduction specials – a factual heist comedy set in ancient Egypt and a Tony Robinson-fronted history special about the formation of Britain. The Egyptian Job is being coproduced with French terrestrial France 5 and CGI-specialist Wide-Eyed Entertainment, and is billed as a factual comedy that will... »
Getting Real about Chasing Mummies “reality” show
I have not posted anything about Chasing Mummies so far because I find the show cheap and contrived with little to do about Egyptology. But the following excerpt from York Dispatch says it all and much better. Hawass is a very big deal in his field and a superstar in his country. And he didn’t... »
BBC TV series boosts Egypt Tourism
According to a report on South Hall Travel, more people are booking flights to Egypt, as a result of the popular TV series Tropic of Cancer, which started airing on BBC March 14, 2010. Simon Reeve, author and broadcaster, has been traveling around little-known regions of the world for a series of BBC television documentaries.... »
