Recap of iFilm's weekly news: Highlights

Here is a recap of the latest updates from iFilm English:

1. iFilm English TV has announced the addition of a new satellite to enhance its reach and accessibility for viewers around the globe.

2. The bestselling films at Iranian box office for August 7-13, 2024 have been unveiled, with ‘Texas 3’ selling almost two trillion rials.

3. iFilm English website has published an image of the innocent schoolchildren who tragically lost their lives in Israel's recent strikes in Gaza.

4. This week, iFilm's special program ‘Gramafilm’ has featured an emotionally powerful episode about the Iranian music maestro Sattar Oraki.

5. An Iranian video clip titled ‘The Storm of Arbaeen’ has been released, paying tribute to the upcoming Arbaeen mourning ceremony.

6. Renowned Iranian director Behrouz Afkhami has revealed plans for his upcoming film, ‘Hannibal's Code’, which will tell the story of an elderly Jewish woman during a tumultuous period.

7. Film English TV has added two new series, ‘The Final Game’ and ‘The Seventh Angle’, to its lineup this week.

8. A special Iranian mukab along the Najaf to Karbala route is set to host daily film screenings for pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen walk. 

9. iFilm English website has highlighted the remarkable achievements of Iran's master of sound design Asghar Shahvardi.

10. A statue honoring the late Iranian actress Bita Farrahi has been unveiled during a special ceremony at the Cinema Museum of Iran.

11. iFilm English has embarked on a journey to introduce animations from Saba Animation Center, continuing with ‘The Little Elephant’.

12. iFilm English TV featured the movie ‘Under the Moonlight’ as part of its weekend entertainment lineup on August 10, 2024.

13. The English website of iFilm has released a recap of Iran's cinema news from the previous week.

14. Iranian television is preparing for a new lineup of series, including 'Nosrat Secret Camp', 'Tankers', 'Midnight Dream' and 'The Stranger'.

15. A documentary titled ‘Noqte’, which delves into the artistry of Iranian calligraphy, made its global debut in Russia, courtesy of the TV BRICS International Media Network.

16. iFilm English website has looked back at the significance of the return of prisoners of war (POWs) to Iran, as portrayed in Ebrahim Hatamikia's 'Scent of Joseph'.