http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Egyptian television) en-us Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:11:00 -0800 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypts-jon-stewart-in-trouble-for-mocking-morsi?start=0 Some Egyptians fear the new regime is using the old one's tactics to silence critics. Bassem Youssef, a TV satirist often likened to Jon Stewart, is being probed by prosecutors for mocking President Mohamed Morsi and other political figures. The leading opposition newspaper also faces charges.<br /> Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:11:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypts-jon-stewart-in-trouble-for-mocking-morsi Bassem Youssef, Al Bernameg, Media of Egypt, Egypt, Mohamed Morsi, Al-masry Al-youm, Muslim Brotherhood, Political satire, Egyptian television, Censorship Some Egyptians fear the new regime is using the old one's tactics to silence critics. Bassem Youssef, a TV satirist often likened to Jon Stewart, is being probed by prosecutors for mocking President Mohamed Morsi and other political figures. The leading opposition newspaper also faces charges. http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypts-answer-to-jon-stewart-sparks-media-firestorm?start=0 Bassem Youssef, the presenter of a popular "Daily Show"-style Egyptian satirical news program called "Elbernameg" (Arabic for "The Program"), has this week become embroiled in a war of words with several high-profile media personalities in the country, sparking fierce retorts and threats of legal action. The twist? Youssef launched his satirical attack on presenters whose news talk shows are broadcast on the same channel as his own program.<br /> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:33:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypts-answer-to-jon-stewart-sparks-media-firestorm Bassem Youssef, Al Bernameg, Media of Egypt, Egyptian television, Political satire, Egypt, Satire, Presenter, Television program, Khaled Said Bassem Youssef, the presenter of a popular "Daily Show"-style Egyptian satirical news program called "Elbernameg" (Arabic for "The Program"), has this week become embroiled in a war of words with several high-profile media personalities in the country, sparking fierce retorts and threats of legal action. The twist? Youssef launched his satirical attack on presenters whose news talk shows are broadcast on the same channel as his own program. ---- Bassem Youssef, the presenter of a popular Egyptian satirical news show called "Elbernameg" (Arabic for "The Program"), has this week become embroiled in a war of words with several high-profile media personalities in the country, sparking fierce retorts and threats of legal action. The twist? Youssef launched his satirical attack on presenters whose news talk shows are broadcast on the same channel as his own program. A widely popular Egyptian satirical news show, presented by television host Bassem Youssef, has this week embroiled high-profile media personalities in the country to trade fierce retorts, and warnings of legal action against the host. Youssef, a doctor-cum-comedian who presents his parody show "Elbernameg" (Arabic for "The Program") on the privately-owned "CBC" Egyptian satellite channel, launched a satirical attack on presenters who host news talk shows on the same channel. On Friday, he described a show hosted by Emad Eldeen Adeeb, one of the few media personalities in the country to interview toppled former President Hosni Mubarak, as a snooze-fest, while displaying a picture of a made-up Facebook page. The page's title read "We are all Emad Eldin Adeeb," in reference to the popular Egyptian Facebook page "We are all Khaled Said," an Egyptian who was tortured to death by police officers, sparking mass protests for his cause. In the past, Youssef has become known among Egyptians for poking fun at presidential and media-related problems in the country. In one sketch of the episode, Youssef also lampooned the TV channel, saying it aligned to remnants of the Mubarak regime. But when a cash machine graphic pops up on the screen next Youssef, an intentional tongue-in-cheek reminder to the host that the channel is paying his wage, he changes course and praises CBC for "inciting the revolution," joking that the channel is revolutionary after all. "If Dr. Yousef wants to satirically mock other people's actions and words, then he must know this is a channel with aims towards democracy, which is why no one should take things personally," Adeeb said on his talk show which followed Youssef's. "But there is a red line, for those who understand the real difference between political satire and what can be legally be seen as an insult and defamation," Adeeb added. "Egyptians have a long history as the region's funny men. In many other Arab countries, Egyptians are known as "ibn nukta", or "the son of jokes". The sheer number of jokes from Egypt reveals the importance of humor in daily life," wrote journalist Megan Detrie earlier this month, in an article about surging "political comedy" in the country. But has Youssef taken it too far? The satirist also portrayed news TV host Khairy Ramadan as a media "charity case," as described by Egyptian media, pointing (what he portrayed to be) "too nice," naïve, simple-minded comments made by the presenter about the country being in a bad state. On Sunday Youssef posted on his Twitter account: "BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" prompting over 600 retweets and responses from Twitter users related to Adeeb's threat to pursue legal action against the satirist. http://news.linktv.org/videos/pop-goes-islam?start=0 4Shbab is the first Islamist musical channel ever launched in the Arab world. 4Shbab's story and its protagonists reflect the melting pot of cultural contradictions that is the Middle East today: how to be modern, fond of music, and Muslim? They want the same things anyone else does in the 21st century: fame, glory, and success. But they want it the Islamic way, without compromising their values. Pop Goes Islam will be a way of discovering the inner dynamics of Islam by following Abu Haiba, the boss of the channel, and veiled model Yasmine Osman as they try to achieve their dreams. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:51:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/pop-goes-islam 4shbab, Music video, Pop music, Women in Arab societies, Egyptian television, Women in Egypt, Women in Islam, Arab world, Arabic language, Islamism 4Shbab is the first Islamist musical channel ever launched in the Arab world. 4Shbab's story and its protagonists reflect the melting pot of cultural contradictions that is the Middle East today: how to be modern, fond of music, and Muslim? ---- They want the same things anyone else does in the 21st century: fame, glory, and success. But they want it the Islamic way, without compromising their values. Pop Goes Islam will be a way of discovering the inner dynamics of Islam by following Abu Haiba, the boss of the channel, and veiled model Yasmine Osman as they try to achieve their dreams. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-051712?start=985 <p>Renewed clashes erupt in Lebanon's Tripoli as Hezbollah is blamed, Israel and Iran beat the drums of war ahead of nuclear talks in Baghdad, the White House threatens to target anyone 'obstructing' transition in Yemen, and more.</p> Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-051712 Israel, Syrian Civil War, Tel Aviv, Tripoli, Lebanon, Iran-Israel relations, US-Yemen relations, US-Israel relations, Al Wefaq, Egyptian presidential election, 2012, Eli Yishai Presenter, Male #1 Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, head of the Military Supreme Council, vowed to secure an ideal election worthy of post-revolution Egypt. Tantawi's vows flowed in the direction of the judiciary's statements, which aimed to disperse the Egyptian people's fears of fraudulent elections, following the numerous violations cited in several presidential candidates' campaigns. From Cairo, Tawfiq Ahmed reports. Reporter, Male #2 The presidential elections are nearing, and the politicians' voices are rising to stress the importance of guaranteeing that the elections will not be fraudulent. This talk was not taken lightly by the elections committee, which declares the integrity of the process, which is supervised by 14,000 judges, and monitored by nearly 50 civil organizations and about 900 correspondents, in addition to popular observation. But in light of the immunity enjoyed by the electoral committee, concerns still linger. Guest, Male #3 (Ahmed Aqil, Freedom and Justice Party) What assures us regarding the integrity of the elections is the law that was passed by parliament, which guarantees that each candidate will receive the results of the elections in the sub-committees. Each committee will issue a copy of a sealed document to each candidate, so that the process looks transparent and clear to all the candidates. Reporter, Male #2 As the advertising campaigns continue, a research center that monitors the performance of the media's election coverage issued an unprecedented report confirming the bias of satellite channels. Guest, Male #4 (Dr. Safwat al-Alam, Head of the Media Coverage Evaluation Committee) The channels that have interests are not committed to being neutral. And the channels that cover the elections, which they see as a big political event, are keen to have a neutral approach. Those channels will receive thanks and praise from the committee members. Reporter, Male #2 Media outlets that stray away from neutrality have often impacted the voters' opinions one way or another, along with the efforts of persuasion being exerted by the candidates on the campaign trail. This matter makes it difficult to predict who will win the presidential office, especially since the polls show many contradictions. The election campaigns continue with vigor, amid accusations exchanged between the candidates that play on the weaknesses of each party: This one was part of the old regime, and that one was a member of an outlawed group; as for this one, he is not fit for the presidency. This is an atmosphere entirely new to Egyptian voters. However, surrounded by growing political awareness, they are more capable of choosing their candidates. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101811?start=309 Freed Palestinians receive heroes' welcome, al-Shabab vows retaliation against Kenyan troops advancing into Somalia, Saleh's 'armed thugs' unleashed on peaceful Yemeni protestors, and more.<br /> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101811 Gilad Shalit, Palestinian prisoners in Israel, Hamas, Israel, Poverty, Al-Shabaab, Yemen Uprising, Syrian Civil War, Occupy Wall Street, Iraq After 1,941 days in Hamas captivity, First Sergeant Gilad Shalit is free at last. These are the first moments that Shalit was seen as he was delivered by his captors to the Egyptian border. Later, Shalit was transferred to an IDF base in the south, where he dressed in a new IDF uniform, and at this hour, Gilad Shalit is arriving safely back home in Mitzpe Hila. Minutes after leaving Gaza, willingly or not, a clearly nervous Gilad Shalit gave his first interview to Egyptian television. Looking tired and dazed, Shalit hesitated as he replied to questions. Speaking in Hebrew, Shalit told the Egyptian reporter that he was treated well by his Hamas captors and feels in good health. Shalit said that he hoped his release in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons would lead to peace between the two peoples.