MUSCAT, Oman — As Ahmed bin Khalifan and his two sons hurried toward the Al Shatti Plaza movie complex, he knew exactly what he wanted to see. Not “Bad Company” with Chris Rock and Anthony Hopkins.

Nicholas Pinnock (“For Life”) will play world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali in “A God Amongst Men.” The film, co-written and to be directed by James Newton (“2:Hrs”), also stars Christopher ...

Ken Burns' latest four-part documentary “Muhammad Ali” will premiere Sunday on PBS for four nights. Jeffrey Brown visited Burns at his studio for a behind-the-scenes look at how he makes his films, ...

Iran's most expensive ever movie, "Muhammad", which chronicles the childhood of the Muslim prophet, opened nationwide on Thursday, winning praise from early audiences. Directed by Majid Majidi, the ...

An epic about the birth of Islam is the biggest-budgeted Iranian film to date. By Sheri Linden Senior Copy Editor/Film Critic “Let him remain unknown if you love him,” Ameneh’s father-in-law tells her ...

The sports headlines of 2021 have included stories of young athletes of color — most notably, Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles — taking stands for their personal rights and well-being in matters such as ...

Searchlight is developing a feature film centered on Muhammad Ali’s refusal to be inducted into the U.S. Army in 1967 during the Vietnam War, Variety has learned exclusively. The project is based on ...

"I don't want you to be like me, I want you to be better than me." VMI Worldwide + Verdi have revealed an official trailer for a documentary film titled My Father Muhammad Ali, a profile of the world ...

Bloggers are aghast at news that a $150 million movie about the life of Islam founder Muhammad is in the works. Islam prohibits visual depictions of the prophet, and the film's producer is Hollywood ...

Goalpost Film has partnered with Evan J. Bochetto to produce a feature film based on the life of Rahman Ali, Muhammad Ali’s only sibling. The film will trace the brothers’ relationship from humble ...

A team based in Qatar hired a "Lord of the Rings" producer for advice, while an Iranian director plans a $30 million project. By Tim Appelo, Tobias Grey Barrie Osborne - H 2013 This story first ...