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Mbeki
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An epic movie about Islam's Prophet Muhammad is in the pipeline, backed by a producer of the Lord of the Rings.
American Barrie Osborne, who also produced The Matrix, told Reuters the film would be an "international epic" aimed at "bridging cultures".
In accordance with Islamic rules, the Prophet cannot be depicted on screen. Images of the Prophet are considered blasphemous by Muslims.
The $150m (£91m) English language film should go into production in 2011.
2010 talks
Qatari media company Alnoor Holdings, which is behind the plans, said it wanted to attract the "best international talent" for the film.
"The film will educate people about the true meaning of Islam," Osborne said.
Raja Sharif, vice president of international projects at Alnoor, told Reuters he expected to conclude deals next year.
Source:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8337721.stm
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Mad_Max (f)
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Isn't there roughly half a million of those already?  They show them during Moslem holidays and festivals. Is there something new they're adding to the story, or is the producer supposed to be the main attraction? If it were a musical now I'd watch it. |
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Cyberfreak (f)
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Did you think in this way when you heard about 'passion of the christ'?
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Mad_Max (f)
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Sure. Saw Passion only when I learnt it was different. And I like Jim Caviezel. I don't mind looking at Arabian men on camels, wielding swords. Arabian guys are hot, with those aquiline noses. I'm asking how this new production's different from what's already out there.
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Cyberfreak (f)
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Ok. Good to know. . . . . . . .I also think Arabian men are sexy.  |
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tpia.
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Ok. Good to know. . . . . . . .I also think Arabian men are sexy. they agree with you. |
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