JEDDAH: Disney’s much-loved animated movie “Aladdin” was released 25 years ago in theaters, and Egyptian-Canadian newcomer Mena Massoud, one of the stars of the live-action remake of “Aladdin,” paid tribute to the film’s 25th anniversary on Instagram and Twitter on Saturday.
“Happy 25th Anniversary boo!” Massoud, 26, wrote an Instagram alongside a photo of himself holding a copy of “Aladdin” on Blu Ray. “Crazy to think that when I was a one-year-old this story of Aladdin came to life.”
Massoud himself acknowledged how “crazy” it is that the popular film was first released two-and-a-half decades ago.
He added: “And now, 25 years later, I have the honor & privilege to help re-tell this magical Disney story once again. Get cozy & give it a watch tonight peeps!”
He wrote on Twitter: “Time for some popcorn & a celebratory viewing of an all-time classic. Who’s with me peeps!?”
The upcoming film will be directed by Guy Ritchie, and will star Massoud as Aladdin opposite Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine, with Will Smith providing the voice of the genie. Production on the movie began in London in September.
Debuting in theaters on Nov. 25, 1992, the animated version of “Aladdin” was the highest grossing film at the box office of the year, earning $217 million in the US, and over $500 million worldwide.
Egypt’s Mena Massoud celebrates 25 years of ‘Aladdin’
Egypt’s Mena Massoud celebrates 25 years of ‘Aladdin’
Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’
- It follows the critically acclaimed synth pop “Harry’s House,” which earned the former One Direction star album of the year at the 2023 Grammy Awards
- “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” will contain 12 tracks and is executive produced by Kid Harpoon
NEW YORK: In this world, it’s just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring.
Titled “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” and out March 6, the album is Styles’ first full-length project in four years. It follows the 2022, critically acclaimed synth pop record “Harry’s House,” which earned the former One Direction star the top prize of album of the year at the 2023 Grammy Awards.
In a review, The Associated Press celebrated “Harry’s House” for showcasing “a breadth of style that matches the album’s emotional range.”
On Instagram, Styles’ shared the cover artwork for “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” which features the 31-year-old artist in a T-shirt and jeans at night, standing underneath a shimmering disco ball hung outside.
According to a press release, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” will contain 12 tracks and is executive produced by Kid Harpoon. The British songwriter and producer has been a close collaborator of Styles’ since the beginning of his solo career, working on all of his albums since the singer’s 2017 self-titled debut.
“Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” is now available for preorder.
It is also Styles’ first project since his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne died in 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.
