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Although the initial user interface was exclusively in Arabic, elCinema.com expanded to include
English interfaces in February 2010. The company aimed to become the number one content repository for everything related to the Arabic movie industry, regardless of the language. A revamped version of the
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Over the years, elCinema.com has faced competition from other Arabic online video streaming portals, such as MBC-owned Shahid.net and Forga.com, backed by major shareholders in The Arab
Company for Arts & Publishing (FUNUN). Despite the competition, elCinema.com has leveraged its position in the
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elCinema.com features movie, TV show, and stage production reviews from both critics and users. Registered users can rate and review works on a scale of 1 to 10. The website also offers a platform for users to post their reviews and opinions, fostering a space for constructive dialogue regarding all
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for film, theater, and television, providing information on Arab and international works since the birth of cinema in the early 20th century. Launched in 2008 by Damlag SAE, an
Egyptian telecommunications company, the website offers detailed information about movies, TV series, and stage productions
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In addition to expanding its language offerings and user interface, elCinema.com has continued to focus on providing an extensive and up-to-date database of Arabic and international works, as well as artist biographies and other related content. As the website has grown, so too has its influence on
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elCinema.com hosts a variety of multimedia content related to Arab cinema, television, and theater, such as movie trailers, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, and photo galleries. The website also offers a large collection of rare photos, Arab and international film posters, promotional photos,
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Elcinema.com's primary sources of revenue have been advertising and content syndication. The website has collaborated with movie distributors to promote new releases and has sold content to other portals, such as du telecoms-owned anayou.com, with whom they signed a two-year syndication agreement.
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elCinema.com offers an exclusive online ticket booking service for cinemas in Egypt, allowing users to reserve seats without waiting in long box office queues. The website also provides cinema schedules for ten Arab countries, including the UAE, Kuwait, Lebanon, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman,
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The elCinema.com database contains detailed information on Arab and international films, TV series, and stage productions, including plot summaries, production details, cast and crew lists, and filmography. Users can search the database using various filters, such as country, genre, and production
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Elcinema.com was founded in 2008 by Khaled
Bassyouny, an Egyptian passionate about Arabic movies, soap operas, and drama series. Bassyouny established a company called Damlag to manage the website and was listed on a government-run technology incubator program. The company closed successful deals
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In addition to its extensive database, elCinema.com offers a range of services, including an exclusive online ticket booking service in Egypt since 2012, cinema schedules for ten Arab countries, user ratings and discussion forums, a platform for users to post reviews and opinions, a comprehensive
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elCinema.com offers a comprehensive database of movies, TV series, and stage productions from the Arab world and beyond, with content spanning from the early days of cinema to contemporary works. Users can browse or search for information on films, TV shows, actors, directors, and other industry
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In its early days, elCinema.com attracted around 700,000 unique visitors per month, quickly becoming a rising star in the Arabic online movie industry. Bassyouny envisioned elCinema.com as the Middle East's largest Arabic movie database, with plans to build a video platform that would target
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region, as well as international works. elCinema.com features biographies, news, reviews, and multimedia content related to Arab cinema, television, and theater. The website is available in both Arabic and
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guide of all movies currently playing in
Egyptian and Arab cinemas, a TV guide for satellite network channels in the pan-Arab region, video browsing, a large collection of rare photos and film posters, a guide to seasonal works, and featured lists of works with various
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with both local and foreign businesses, including a mobile phone services company that was granted a two-year license to use elCinema.com's electronic content while retaining the intellectual property rights.
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website, including social networking functionality, was launched in
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the Arab entertainment industry, solidifying its position as a key player and essential resource for film, television, and theater information in the region.
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