Iran to produce TV series in response to “Argo” lies
IFP- Six years after the release of Argo (2012), Iran’s state TV has started making a new series on the US embassy…
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CIA ‘debunks Hollywood myths’ on Iran 1979 crisis
Marking the 35th anniversary of the Iranian Hostage Crisis in 1979, the Central Intelligence Agency tweeted several facts that were misrepresented in the 2012…
Iran declares war on Hollywood
In response to last year’s Oscar-winning film Argo, based on the real-life rescue of a handful of American citizens during the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Tehran…
Iran’s threatened lawsuit against Hollywood has no legal basis, experts say
Will a lawsuit from Iran rain on the “Argo” parade? According to multiple Iranian news reports, offended officials are contemplating a lawsuit…
Iran scoffs at Oscar-winning ‘Argo’
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s state TV dismissed the Oscar-winning film “Argo” on Monday as an “advertisement for the CIA” and some…
Iran backs conference denouncing ‘Hollywoodism’
TEHRAN — As the trailer for “Argo,” an Oscar contender and a thorn in the side of the Iranian government, played in…
Iran’s latest hit: Bootleg ‘Argo’ DVDs
On a recent evening in Tehran, a movie night among friends turned into a heated political debate: Could Iran and the U.S.…
Iran hostage film “Argo” wins producers’ award as Oscars loom
(Reuters) – Iran hostage drama “Argo” continued its trophy-winning streak on Saturday, taking the top prize at the Producers Guild Awards in the latest…
Fact or fiction? ‘Argo’ fuels Iran history debate
LOS ANGELES — Iran’s announcement that it will make its own film to counter the “distorted” thriller “Argo” is fueling a debate…
Iran plans to omit USD, Euro from economic transactions
Iran news headlines on Monday include Iran Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance remarks over country removing USD, Euro from its trade exchanges; Mostafa Tajzadeh advocating…
Ben Affleck: Iran’s plan for Argo response film is ‘badge of honour’
Director flattered by Iran’s plans for film about 1979 US hostage crisis, as Argo continues run of success at Golden Globes Argo director Ben Affleck has described…
Coming soon: Iran’s response to ‘Argo’
(CNN) — Ben Affleck has more than just a couple of Golden Globes to add to his resume. His movie “Argo,” about the…
Ben Affleck wins surprise double at Golden Globes for Iran hostage drama Argo
Ben Affleck won a surprise double at last night’s Golden Globes, securing the Best Film (Drama) and Best Director prizes for his…
Film to present Iran’s view of ‘Argo’ events
TEHRAN — A tough week for Ben Affleck just got tougher. First, he was snubbed in the Oscar nominations on Thursday, overlooked in the…
Don’t look to Argo for a nuanced portrait of Iran
By The New Republic A few weeks ago on this site,Mark Bowden said the movie Argo was “brilliant” and “captures the moment [of the Iranian…