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International Box Office Outlook: Hope Springs For 2022 Overseas, But Will China Ever Forgive Marvel? - deadline.com - Australia - China - Saudi Arabia - county Will
deadline.com
10.01.2022 / 22:23

International Box Office Outlook: Hope Springs For 2022 Overseas, But Will China Ever Forgive Marvel?

As we get rolling into the new year, optimism and caution are part of the outlook for 2022 at the international box office. The issue of China also remains top of mind as the territory — which maintained its status as the top global market in 2021 — has been even more ornery to navigate than usual, notably not approving a single movie with a Marvel character last year, from Disney’s Black Widow straight through to Sony’s Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Saudia Arabia’s Production Developments Renew Hollywood’s Interest - variety.com - Saudi Arabia
variety.com
20.12.2021 / 20:20

Saudia Arabia’s Production Developments Renew Hollywood’s Interest

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentSince Saudi Arabia lifted its 35-year-old religion-related ban on cinema in 2017, the kingdom has experienced a boom in all aspects of film industry activity, recently becoming West Asia’s top-grossing territory in terms of theatrical box office returns.

Across Arab Film and TV World, 2021 Marks a Year of Change and Resistance - variety.com - Saudi Arabia - Afghanistan
variety.com
20.12.2021 / 17:21

Across Arab Film and TV World, 2021 Marks a Year of Change and Resistance

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentAcross a large swathe of West Asia, the year 2021 for the entertainment industry has marked a time of monumental change, as well as fierce resistance.Saudi Arabia in December held its first major international film festival, following the removal four years ago of a 35-year ban on cinema for religious reasons.

DJ David Guetta lauds Saudi reforms ahead of show in kingdom - www.msn.com - France - Saudi Arabia - Iran - Uae
msn.com
19.12.2021 / 22:11

DJ David Guetta lauds Saudi reforms ahead of show in kingdom

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Internationally known DJ David Guetta has made a home for himself in the Persian Gulf. The French DJ is a resident of the United Arab Emirates, where he has performed multiple times — the latest being on the helipad at the landmark Burj Al Arab hotel, and was one of the first artists invited to perform in Saudi Arabia when the kingdom opened its doors to tourists and began allowing concerts and entertainment.

Saudi Arabia Hosts XP Music Conference as It Seeks to Become an Industry Center in Western Asia - variety.com - Saudi Arabia - Iran - city Riyadh
variety.com
16.12.2021 / 00:33

Saudi Arabia Hosts XP Music Conference as It Seeks to Become an Industry Center in Western Asia

Charlie Amter Earlier this week, the inaugural edition of Saudi Arabia’s XP Music Conference took place over three days and nights in Riyadh, drawing hundreds of music industry professionals and artists from around the Persian Gulf and beyond.The event was sponsored by the Saudi government as it seeks to open itself up to more opportunities in the music industry — such as Justin Bieber’s recent concert in the country — amid both international criticism over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and a

‘Brighton 4th’ Wins Best Film At Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival - deadline.com - Saudi Arabia - Egypt - Iran
deadline.com
14.12.2021 / 14:37

‘Brighton 4th’ Wins Best Film At Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival

Levan Koguashvili’s Brighton 4th has scooped up the Best Film prize at Saudi Arabia’s inaugural Red Sea Film Festival. The title is Georgia’s entry in the Academy Awards international feature category this year.

Saudi Arabia’s Inaugural Red Sea Film Festival Gives Top Awards to ‘Brighton 4th,’ ‘Rupture’ - variety.com - Saudi Arabia
variety.com
13.12.2021 / 20:50

Saudi Arabia’s Inaugural Red Sea Film Festival Gives Top Awards to ‘Brighton 4th,’ ‘Rupture’

Naman Ramachandran Levan Koguashvili’s “Brighton 4th” has won best film at Saudi Arabia’s inaugural Red Sea Film Festival, while Hamzah K. Jamjoom’s “Rupture” won best Saudi film.“Brighton 4th” is Georgia’s entry in the Academy Awards’ international feature category.Haider Rashid won best director for “Europa” and Adam Ali won best actor for his role in the film.

MBC Saudi Arabia Preps High-End Projects on Noah’s Ark, Rise of Oil; Production Chief Zeinab Abu Alsamh Talks Slate (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Saudi Arabia
variety.com
10.12.2021 / 18:35

MBC Saudi Arabia Preps High-End Projects on Noah’s Ark, Rise of Oil; Production Chief Zeinab Abu Alsamh Talks Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentProminent Arab world broadcaster MBC is ramping up film and TV production in Saudi Arabia, where a slew of high-end projects in the pipeline is set to join U.S.

International Insider: Saudi Film Fest; London Studios; BIFAs; ITVS Ambitions; Lina Wertmüller Tribute - deadline.com - Saudi Arabia - city Jeddah
deadline.com
10.12.2021 / 16:29

International Insider: Saudi Film Fest; London Studios; BIFAs; ITVS Ambitions; Lina Wertmüller Tribute

Afternoon all, it’s nearly Xmas but we’re not slowing down. Here’s Max Goldbart with your weekly dose of international news and analysis from the International Insider. To get this sent to your inbox every Friday, sign up here.

‘Kandahar’: Gerard Butler Action Pic Adds Nina Toussaint-White & Bahador Foladi - deadline.com - county Butler - Saudi Arabia - Afghanistan
deadline.com
10.12.2021 / 14:33

‘Kandahar’: Gerard Butler Action Pic Adds Nina Toussaint-White & Bahador Foladi

EXCLUSIVE: Nina Toussaint-White (Bodyguard) and Bahador Foladi (The Machinery) have joined the cast of Gerard Butler action movie Kandahar, which is currently filming in Saudi Arabia.

‘Cello’ Producer Lee Nelson On Why Filming In Saudi Arabia Felt Like Being On Set In LA - deadline.com - Saudi Arabia - city Jeddah
deadline.com
10.12.2021 / 13:41

‘Cello’ Producer Lee Nelson On Why Filming In Saudi Arabia Felt Like Being On Set In LA

Saudi Arabia’s nascent film industry is in the spotlight this week thanks to the inaugural edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, which runs until December 15.

NEOM Media Hub Chief Wayne Borg on Saudi Arabia’s Effort to Foster a Film and TV Industry From a Futuristic City (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Saudi Arabia
variety.com
09.12.2021 / 14:05

NEOM Media Hub Chief Wayne Borg on Saudi Arabia’s Effort to Foster a Film and TV Industry From a Futuristic City (EXCLUSIVE)

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentAs Saudi Arabia diversifies from an oil-based economy, the kingdom is pinning a significant portion of its hopes of becoming a major media industry hub on NEOM, a futuristic megacity in-the-making.It is where the $100 million seventh century actioner “Desert Warrior,” featuring an all-star international cast led by “Captain America” star Anthony Mackie, is currently shooting.Situated along the kingdom’s Red Sea coast in Tabuk, in the northwest of the

AGC Studios’ Stuart Ford Talks Shooting $150M ‘Desert Warrior’ In KSA: “The Arab-Speaking World Is A Coming Force” - deadline.com - Saudi Arabia - city Jeddah
deadline.com
08.12.2021 / 22:46

AGC Studios’ Stuart Ford Talks Shooting $150M ‘Desert Warrior’ In KSA: “The Arab-Speaking World Is A Coming Force”

Mega-budget epic Desert Warrior, starring Anthony Mackie and Aiysha Hart, has been a big talking point here in Jeddah this week as it nears wrapping production in Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk. The $150M 7th Century-set action title marks not only the biggest production to shoot in the KSA since it lifted its ban on cinemas four years ago but it also represents a major collaboration between creative and financial models in the region and Hollywood talent.

MENA Distributor Front Row Partners With Lebanon’s Operation Unicorn As it Expands Production Side - variety.com - Saudi Arabia - Lebanon - city Beirut
variety.com
08.12.2021 / 20:44

MENA Distributor Front Row Partners With Lebanon’s Operation Unicorn As it Expands Production Side

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentProminent Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region indie distributor Front Row Filmed Entertainment has formed a partnership with Beirut-based outfit Operation Unicorn (OU) in a move aimed at ramping up its production of Arabic film and TV content.In a deal finalized and announced during Saudi Arabia’s ongoing Red Sea Film Festival, Front Row has acquired an undisclosed stake in OU, a young company that has made a name for itself for its prizewinning

Film AlUla’s Stephen Strachan On Region’s Production Push & Why Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Transformation Is “Opening It Up To The World” - deadline.com - Saudi Arabia
deadline.com
08.12.2021 / 15:17

Film AlUla’s Stephen Strachan On Region’s Production Push & Why Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Transformation Is “Opening It Up To The World”

Since Saudi Arabia lifted its 35-year-old religion related ban on cinema in 2017, the country has been ramping up its efforts to attract local and international productions to come and shoot in the region. Film AlUla is playing a major part in the government’s Vision 3030 plan to modernize the country.

Saudi Arabia’s Telfaz11 Closes Multi-Million-Dollar Funding Round - deadline.com - Saudi Arabia
deadline.com
08.12.2021 / 10:19

Saudi Arabia’s Telfaz11 Closes Multi-Million-Dollar Funding Round

Saudi Arabian production and finance outfit Telfaz11 is planning to expand its ability to finance film and TV content after securing a multi-million-dollar funding round.

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