Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is releasing to theaters and we’re celebrating with a giveaway!
In 1968 Charlton Heston battled a race of evolved in apes in the very first entry to one of the greatest science fiction series of all time. The iconic imagery of the half-buried Statue of Liberty in the films climactic ending remains of the greatest moments in cinema history. There were five films in that original series, before the franchise was rebooted by Tim Burton in 2001. That film — with an ending that’s memorable for all the wrong reasons — killed all hope of reviving the once beloved franchise. Then, in 2011 we got Rise of the Planet of the Apes, launching a near-perfect trilogy of apes films for a new audience.
Rupert Wyatt directed the first entry in that trilogy; however, it’s Matt Reeves’, director of The Batman, who took over for the second and third entry.
In 1968 Charlton Heston battled a race of evolved in apes in the very first entry to one of the greatest science fiction series of all time. The iconic imagery of the half-buried Statue of Liberty in the films climactic ending remains of the greatest moments in cinema history. There were five films in that original series, before the franchise was rebooted by Tim Burton in 2001. That film — with an ending that’s memorable for all the wrong reasons — killed all hope of reviving the once beloved franchise. Then, in 2011 we got Rise of the Planet of the Apes, launching a near-perfect trilogy of apes films for a new audience.
Rupert Wyatt directed the first entry in that trilogy; however, it’s Matt Reeves’, director of The Batman, who took over for the second and third entry.
- 5/3/2024
- by Joshua Ryan
- FandomWire
Rupert Wyatt’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes introduced us not just to the ape protagonist, Caesar, but also to his human co-protagonist Dr. Will Rodman, played by James Franco. The first film in the successful Planet of the Apes trilogy centered around how Will adopted Caesar who gets increased intelligence from the Alz-112 drug. Will survives the tragic events of the film, but it initially had planned a different climax for Franco’s character.
Andy Serkis as Caesar in a still from Rise of the Planet of the Apes
In the theatrical climax, Will finds Caesar and begs him to come home, but the latter prefers to stay with his new community of intelligent apes in the forest. Will’s fate is left to the viewer’s imagination as the deadly Alz-113 begins to spread among humans in the end.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes...
Andy Serkis as Caesar in a still from Rise of the Planet of the Apes
In the theatrical climax, Will finds Caesar and begs him to come home, but the latter prefers to stay with his new community of intelligent apes in the forest. Will’s fate is left to the viewer’s imagination as the deadly Alz-113 begins to spread among humans in the end.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes...
- 5/3/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
When it comes to the most influential sci-fi releases that popularised space operas, Star Wars is often the obvious pick, which broke industry records upon debuting back in 1977. Others would argue it’s Frank Herbert’s Dune, which hit the shelves back in 1965 and ended up revolutionizing the sci-fi landscape, serving as an inspiration for George Lucas’ Star Wars.
But while Dune was indeed a monumental success, it was Charlton Heston’s Planet of the Apes that laid the foundation for space operas on the silver screen.
Planet of the Apes Laid the Foundation for Space Operas on the Silver Screen Charlton Heston in a still from Planet of the Apes | 20th Century Studios
Long before Star Wars took the world by storm and David Lynch‘s Dune made its way to the theatres in 1984, 1968 saw Planet of the Apes making its debut on the silver screen. While A Space...
But while Dune was indeed a monumental success, it was Charlton Heston’s Planet of the Apes that laid the foundation for space operas on the silver screen.
Planet of the Apes Laid the Foundation for Space Operas on the Silver Screen Charlton Heston in a still from Planet of the Apes | 20th Century Studios
Long before Star Wars took the world by storm and David Lynch‘s Dune made its way to the theatres in 1984, 1968 saw Planet of the Apes making its debut on the silver screen. While A Space...
- 5/2/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
On Monday April 22, 20th Century Studios’ all-new action-adventure spectacle, Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, made a trip to Venice Beach to get some sun, catch some waves and promote the film to onlookers lucky enough to be there. The apes on horseback was a clever idea and looked very reminiscent of the original 1968 film Planet Of The Apes.
The film opens in movie theaters globally on May 10, 2024, and will be available in IMAX®, Dolby Cinema®, 4Dx, and premium screens everywhere. Be among the first to see Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on the big screen at the early access screening on May 8th.
Check out the cool promotion below!
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign. Apes are the dominant species living harmoniously with one another and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows.
The film opens in movie theaters globally on May 10, 2024, and will be available in IMAX®, Dolby Cinema®, 4Dx, and premium screens everywhere. Be among the first to see Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on the big screen at the early access screening on May 8th.
Check out the cool promotion below!
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign. Apes are the dominant species living harmoniously with one another and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows.
- 4/23/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
You just can't keep those damn dirty apes down. 10 years after Tim Burton's 2001 "Planet of the Apes" re-imagining failed to reignite audiences' passion for stories about intellectually-enhanced simians, the long-running sci-fi franchise made an unexpectedly strong comeback with "Rise of the Planet of the Apes." Director Rupert Wyatt's entry in the series is now generally considered the weakest of the modern "Apes" trilogy, which is more of a testament to what Matt Reeves was able to accomplish with his subsequent sequels than necessarily a knock against Wyatt's film. "Rise" itself makes for an effective cautionary tale about humanity's hubris, our lack of compassion toward other living beings, and our habit of being our own worst enemy, as seen through the eyes of its co-protagonist, Caesar (Andy Serkis in his touchstone motion-capture role).
Yes, it's easy to forget that Caesar wasn't originally the singular lead of his own story.
Yes, it's easy to forget that Caesar wasn't originally the singular lead of his own story.
- 4/22/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Updated, 10:27 Am: 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes landed on Nrg’s three-week tracking Thursday with a $54 million domestic opening outlook, which jibes with what Quorum’s six-week projection was a few weeks ago.
Unaided awareness, which indicates that those being polled about the May 10-debuting movie already are aware it’s coming out, is strong with men over/under 25. However, first choice is a tad stronger among guys under 25.
As we told, you a start at this level for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes would be on par with the 2011 Andy Serkis-James Franco movie Rise of the Planet of the Apes, which debuted to $54.8M. Right now, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is expected to be the biggest opening of May. In the same breath, Warner Bros/Village Roadshow’s Furiosa is going to blare its loudspeaker once...
Unaided awareness, which indicates that those being polled about the May 10-debuting movie already are aware it’s coming out, is strong with men over/under 25. However, first choice is a tad stronger among guys under 25.
As we told, you a start at this level for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes would be on par with the 2011 Andy Serkis-James Franco movie Rise of the Planet of the Apes, which debuted to $54.8M. Right now, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is expected to be the biggest opening of May. In the same breath, Warner Bros/Village Roadshow’s Furiosa is going to blare its loudspeaker once...
- 4/18/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
2024 wasn’t the first time Gambit met a tragic end in the pop culture zeitgeist as Channing Tatum’s unmade film also has an equally sad story. It is no secret that Tatum was set to star as Remy LeBeau / Gambit in a spin-off of Fox’s X-Men franchise. The film was reportedly deep in development until Disney acquired Fox.
Gambit as depicted in Marvel Comics
However, the project never came to fruition, and producer Simon Kinberg’s obsession with one director might be to blame. According to reports, Kinberg was keen on getting director Edgar Wright to helm the project. However, Wright ultimately did not sign on for the project which might have had unsaid ramifications on the Tatum-led film.
X-Men Producer Simon Kinberg Wanted Edgar Wright For Channing Tatum’s Gambit Movie
Director Edgar Wright is known for developing Ant-Man for Marvel Studios before departing the project.
Gambit as depicted in Marvel Comics
However, the project never came to fruition, and producer Simon Kinberg’s obsession with one director might be to blame. According to reports, Kinberg was keen on getting director Edgar Wright to helm the project. However, Wright ultimately did not sign on for the project which might have had unsaid ramifications on the Tatum-led film.
X-Men Producer Simon Kinberg Wanted Edgar Wright For Channing Tatum’s Gambit Movie
Director Edgar Wright is known for developing Ant-Man for Marvel Studios before departing the project.
- 4/17/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
As I wrote in 2011 right before the opening of Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes, the Pota series is, “the greatest franchise in movie history.” Now comes the next chapter in less than a month.
Advance tickets for Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, 20th Century Studios’ all-new action-adventure spectacle, are now available for purchase at Fandango or wherever tickets are sold.
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Early Access Screening are showing on May 8: https://www.fandango.com/kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-early-access-screening-2024-235618/movie-overview
Plus, Pota fans (including this one!) check out the new poster, TV spot, film clip, and featurette!
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” opens in movie theaters globally on May 10, 2024, and will be available in IMAX®, Dolby Cinema®, 4Dx, and premium screens everywhere.
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign,...
Advance tickets for Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, 20th Century Studios’ all-new action-adventure spectacle, are now available for purchase at Fandango or wherever tickets are sold.
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Early Access Screening are showing on May 8: https://www.fandango.com/kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-early-access-screening-2024-235618/movie-overview
Plus, Pota fans (including this one!) check out the new poster, TV spot, film clip, and featurette!
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” opens in movie theaters globally on May 10, 2024, and will be available in IMAX®, Dolby Cinema®, 4Dx, and premium screens everywhere.
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Samar Akrouk has been appointed managing director of Saudi production powerhouse Mbc Studios, replacing U.S. producer Christina Wayne, who recently quietly exited the top post at the production arm of top Middle East broadcaster Mbc Group.
Akrouk, who has been with Mbc for almost 30 years, is currently the group’s director of production. She will retain that role while expanding her purview from mainly non-scripted productions for the Mbc TV channels and its Shahid streamer to also comprise oversight of Mbc’s high-end drama and film productions in Saudi Arabia, which are part of an ongoing effort to help kickstart the kingdom’s nascent industry.
“She will be managing the entity’s mission to leverage the ongoing trend for non-English-language television content to reach more global markets,” a statement from Mbc reads.
High-end Saudi productions in various stages bankrolled by Mbc include Hollywood-style tentpole “Desert Warrior” — featuring an all-star...
Akrouk, who has been with Mbc for almost 30 years, is currently the group’s director of production. She will retain that role while expanding her purview from mainly non-scripted productions for the Mbc TV channels and its Shahid streamer to also comprise oversight of Mbc’s high-end drama and film productions in Saudi Arabia, which are part of an ongoing effort to help kickstart the kingdom’s nascent industry.
“She will be managing the entity’s mission to leverage the ongoing trend for non-English-language television content to reach more global markets,” a statement from Mbc reads.
High-end Saudi productions in various stages bankrolled by Mbc include Hollywood-style tentpole “Desert Warrior” — featuring an all-star...
- 4/4/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Mbc Studios has officially confirmed that Samar Akrouk will succeed the departing Christina Wayne as Managing Director.
Deadline recently revealed Wayne was leaving her Managing Director post at the Middle Eastern content giant after 15 months, as she was unable to move to Saudi Arabia full time.
Today, Riyadh-based Mbc Group confirmed veteran staffer Akrouk as Managing Director. She will also retain her role as Director of Production for the wider Mbc group.
Akrouk has spent nearly three decades at Mbc, most recently overseeing production on all non-scripted productions for Mbc TV channels, streamer Shahid and social media. This includes local adaptations of Idol, Project Runway, Top Chef, The Voice and X Factor. She also headed the team that produced Arab musical film Sukkar, which was a box office hit.
In her new role, she will focus on ensuring the firm’s non-English-language television content reaches for markets beyond Saudi and the Middle Eastern region.
Deadline recently revealed Wayne was leaving her Managing Director post at the Middle Eastern content giant after 15 months, as she was unable to move to Saudi Arabia full time.
Today, Riyadh-based Mbc Group confirmed veteran staffer Akrouk as Managing Director. She will also retain her role as Director of Production for the wider Mbc group.
Akrouk has spent nearly three decades at Mbc, most recently overseeing production on all non-scripted productions for Mbc TV channels, streamer Shahid and social media. This includes local adaptations of Idol, Project Runway, Top Chef, The Voice and X Factor. She also headed the team that produced Arab musical film Sukkar, which was a box office hit.
In her new role, she will focus on ensuring the firm’s non-English-language television content reaches for markets beyond Saudi and the Middle Eastern region.
- 4/4/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: After only one year in the role, Christina Wayne is out as Managing Director of Mena network Mbc Studios, we can reveal.
We hear Wayne and Mbc are negotiating the exit and she may segue to a deal of some kind with the network. Mbc and Wayne declined to comment and the succession plan isn’t immediately clear though we hear that a successor may already be in play.
Mbc Studios is the production arm of the Middle East and North Africa-focused Mbc Group, the Gulf’s biggest network, and former Amazon and AMC exec Wayne had been tasked with continuing the group’s push into premium non-English-language TV programs and sprinkling in some English-language content. Mbc operates 17 free-to-air satellite channels and streaming service Shahid.
A key priority for Mbc in the past couple of years has been moving much of the studio’s regionally based staff, operations and content output to Saudi Arabia.
We hear Wayne and Mbc are negotiating the exit and she may segue to a deal of some kind with the network. Mbc and Wayne declined to comment and the succession plan isn’t immediately clear though we hear that a successor may already be in play.
Mbc Studios is the production arm of the Middle East and North Africa-focused Mbc Group, the Gulf’s biggest network, and former Amazon and AMC exec Wayne had been tasked with continuing the group’s push into premium non-English-language TV programs and sprinkling in some English-language content. Mbc operates 17 free-to-air satellite channels and streaming service Shahid.
A key priority for Mbc in the past couple of years has been moving much of the studio’s regionally based staff, operations and content output to Saudi Arabia.
- 3/22/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
AGC Studios chief creative officer Lourdes Diaz has signed a new multi-year employment agreement and has been elevated to partner with a seat on the board of the independent film and television studio.
The promotion comes on the back of founders Stuart Ford, chairman and CEO, and Miguel Palos, chief operating office, themselves signing new multi-year agreements late last year.
Since AGC launched in 2018, it has become one of Hollywood’s leading production and financing players, with 41 major film and TV productions under its belt.
In a statement, Ford and Palos said Diaz had been a “hugely influential contributor to the company’s explosive growth.”
They added: “Aside from building a highly respected scripted television operation, in her broader role as chief creative officer she has shaped key decisions on the feature film and unscripted sides of the company, helped kickstart our Family and YA division and has made us...
The promotion comes on the back of founders Stuart Ford, chairman and CEO, and Miguel Palos, chief operating office, themselves signing new multi-year agreements late last year.
Since AGC launched in 2018, it has become one of Hollywood’s leading production and financing players, with 41 major film and TV productions under its belt.
In a statement, Ford and Palos said Diaz had been a “hugely influential contributor to the company’s explosive growth.”
They added: “Aside from building a highly respected scripted television operation, in her broader role as chief creative officer she has shaped key decisions on the feature film and unscripted sides of the company, helped kickstart our Family and YA division and has made us...
- 3/18/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
2017’s “War For The Planet Of The Apes” marked the end of Matt Reeves’ “Planet Of The Apes” reboot trilogy (started by filmmaker director Rupert Wyatt). That series was originally conceived of by screenwriters Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, who remained exec producers on all three films, and they are back as central players in the next installment of this series, “Kingdom Of The Planet of the Apes” which takes place nearly 300 years after the events of “War For The Planet Of The Apes.”
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Screenwriters on the project include Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Patrick Aison, and this time, stepping in for Matt Reeves, who has gone and left to do his own “Batman” reboot trilogy, is filmmaker Wes Ball, known for the “Maze Runner” trilogy.
Continue reading ‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Trailer: Apes Rise Again In...
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Screenwriters on the project include Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Patrick Aison, and this time, stepping in for Matt Reeves, who has gone and left to do his own “Batman” reboot trilogy, is filmmaker Wes Ball, known for the “Maze Runner” trilogy.
Continue reading ‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Trailer: Apes Rise Again In...
- 2/12/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is on the way from 20th Century Studios, a brand new movie that takes place “many years after” the events of War for the Planet of the Apes. A new trailer debuted during the Super Bowl, giving a closer look at a tyrannical new empire.
The new movie will release in theaters on May 10, 2024.
Watch the new trailer below.
In the wake of Rupert Wyatt and Matt Reeves’ trilogy that began with Rise of the Planet of the Apes in 2011 and came to end with 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes from 20th Century Studios takes place “many years after” War.
Owen Teague (“It”), Freya Allan (“The Witcher”), Kevin Durand (Locke & Key”), Peter Macon (“Shameless”), and William H. Macy (“Fargo”) star in the new movie.
“Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global,...
The new movie will release in theaters on May 10, 2024.
Watch the new trailer below.
In the wake of Rupert Wyatt and Matt Reeves’ trilogy that began with Rise of the Planet of the Apes in 2011 and came to end with 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes from 20th Century Studios takes place “many years after” War.
Owen Teague (“It”), Freya Allan (“The Witcher”), Kevin Durand (Locke & Key”), Peter Macon (“Shameless”), and William H. Macy (“Fargo”) star in the new movie.
“Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Franklin J. Schaffner's 1968 sci-fi classic "Planet of the Apes," written by Michael Wilson and Rod Serling, is a perfectly wicked political satire set in a distant, distant future on a distant, distant planet wherein human-like beings live as mute brutes and apes have evolved into the dominant rulers of the planet. The planet is discovered by a group of Earth astronauts who flew through some sort of time vortex while in the outer cosmos, and their leader, the stalwart Taylor (Charlton Heston), finds himself having to prove to the planet's own apes that humans are indeed capable of speech and thought.
In one of the best-known twist endings in cinema history, the film ultimately reveals that the planet of the apes was Earth all along. Taylor discovers a millennia-old Statue of Liberty on a distant beach, realizing that humans destroyed themselves in a nuclear conflagration and that apes evolved in their place.
In one of the best-known twist endings in cinema history, the film ultimately reveals that the planet of the apes was Earth all along. Taylor discovers a millennia-old Statue of Liberty on a distant beach, realizing that humans destroyed themselves in a nuclear conflagration and that apes evolved in their place.
- 2/1/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The hotly anticipated Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes had been scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 24, but we’ve learned this afternoon that it’s been bumped up two weeks.
The new movie will now release in theaters on May 10, 2024.
In the wake of Rupert Wyatt and Matt Reeves’ trilogy that began with Rise of the Planet of the Apes in 2011 and came to end with 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes from 20th Century Studios takes place “many years after” War.
Owen Teague (“It”), Freya Allan (“The Witcher”), Kevin Durand (Locke & Key”), Peter Macon (“Shameless”), and William H. Macy (“Fargo”) star in the new movie.
“Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic, franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans...
The new movie will now release in theaters on May 10, 2024.
In the wake of Rupert Wyatt and Matt Reeves’ trilogy that began with Rise of the Planet of the Apes in 2011 and came to end with 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes from 20th Century Studios takes place “many years after” War.
Owen Teague (“It”), Freya Allan (“The Witcher”), Kevin Durand (Locke & Key”), Peter Macon (“Shameless”), and William H. Macy (“Fargo”) star in the new movie.
“Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic, franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans...
- 1/12/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is on the way next year from 20th Century Studios, a brand new movie that takes place “many years after” the events of War for the Planet of the Apes. Along with a new image, below, unveiled by EW comes the tease that this new entry has the potential to launch a new multi-movie saga.
Director Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will release in theaters May 24, 2024.
The new film is “set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
Director Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will release in theaters May 24, 2024.
The new film is “set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
- 12/19/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
While attending the third edition of the Red Sea Film Festival, Wayne Borg, managing director of media industries, entertainment and culture at Neom, sat down with U.S. producer Eric Hedayat and Variety‘s Italy and Middle East correspondent Nick Vivarelli to discuss Neom’s key role in Saudi Arabia’s entertainment industry boom.
Coupling state-of-the-art infrastructure with Saudi Arabia’s enticing 40% tax rebate, Neom has solidified itself as a major entertainment and media production hub not only locally to Saudi but internationally in the last two years.
“[Neom] is about critical mass of infrastructure, stages, support facilities and workshops,” said Borg about the fundamental principles of the company. “It’s about a competitive, super attractive production incentive scheme and ensuring the depth and breadth of workers to support the influx of productions we are experiencing now. And, finally, it’s about getting out of the way.”
With over 20 years of experience in the media sector,...
Coupling state-of-the-art infrastructure with Saudi Arabia’s enticing 40% tax rebate, Neom has solidified itself as a major entertainment and media production hub not only locally to Saudi but internationally in the last two years.
“[Neom] is about critical mass of infrastructure, stages, support facilities and workshops,” said Borg about the fundamental principles of the company. “It’s about a competitive, super attractive production incentive scheme and ensuring the depth and breadth of workers to support the influx of productions we are experiencing now. And, finally, it’s about getting out of the way.”
With over 20 years of experience in the media sector,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Rafa Sales Ross
- Variety Film + TV
Mbc Studios is developing a series adaptation of popular Saudi writer Osamah Almuslim’s best-selling debut horror novel Khawf (Fear).
It is the second work by Almuslim to be adapted by the high-end production arm of Riyadh-based media giant Mbc Group, after his fantasy Rise Of The Witches about two rival covens in ancient Arabia.
The work revolves around a studious young man who is given a book about the existence of a second world by a mysterious sheikh, the reading of which sets in motion a series of terrifying events.
Zeinab Abu Alsamh, who is general manager of the Saudi arm of Mbc Studios, announced the project in an industry panel on different aspects of developing IP at the Red Film Festival.
“It’s a very exciting project and has a very, very, very big fan base. That’s what make it exciting and scary at the same time,...
It is the second work by Almuslim to be adapted by the high-end production arm of Riyadh-based media giant Mbc Group, after his fantasy Rise Of The Witches about two rival covens in ancient Arabia.
The work revolves around a studious young man who is given a book about the existence of a second world by a mysterious sheikh, the reading of which sets in motion a series of terrifying events.
Zeinab Abu Alsamh, who is general manager of the Saudi arm of Mbc Studios, announced the project in an industry panel on different aspects of developing IP at the Red Film Festival.
“It’s a very exciting project and has a very, very, very big fan base. That’s what make it exciting and scary at the same time,...
- 12/5/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
CEO Stuart Ford says market has potential to evolve along path of South Korea and be ‘prolific exporter’ of content
AGC Studios is mulling the opening of a Middle East office as it increases its activity in the region, according to chairman and CEO Stuart Ford.
The LA-based film financing and sales company, whose slate includes Richard Linklater’s Hit Man and Anna Kendrick’s Red Sea title Woman Of The Hour, has been active in the Mena region since Ford founded the company in 2018 with Image Nation Abu Dhabi as one its cornerstone investors.
Asked if AGC will open...
AGC Studios is mulling the opening of a Middle East office as it increases its activity in the region, according to chairman and CEO Stuart Ford.
The LA-based film financing and sales company, whose slate includes Richard Linklater’s Hit Man and Anna Kendrick’s Red Sea title Woman Of The Hour, has been active in the Mena region since Ford founded the company in 2018 with Image Nation Abu Dhabi as one its cornerstone investors.
Asked if AGC will open...
- 12/4/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
While introducing the Middle East and North Africa premiere of John Woo’s “Silent Night” at the Red Sea Film Festival, actor Joel Kinnaman emphasized the rare opportunity to have “everyone in the world watching the same film.” The actor is referring to the fact that Woo’s first U.S. film in 20 years features no language — no spoken language, that is — and so needs no subtitles.
The characters in the revenge thriller have not a single line of dialogue throughout the film, with the only snippets of speech coming from diegetic music, a few brief radio broadcasts and phone messages.
Speaking with Variety in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Swede said he had a suspicion early on that the film was going to translate in a way that “no other film does.”
“I grew up watching subtitled films but there is always a nuance in the language that gets lost.
The characters in the revenge thriller have not a single line of dialogue throughout the film, with the only snippets of speech coming from diegetic music, a few brief radio broadcasts and phone messages.
Speaking with Variety in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Swede said he had a suspicion early on that the film was going to translate in a way that “no other film does.”
“I grew up watching subtitled films but there is always a nuance in the language that gets lost.
- 12/3/2023
- by Rafa Sales Ross
- Variety Film + TV
Stuart Ford’s AGC International has picked up world rights to two Arab-produced titles, Hwjn by Yasir Al-Yasiri and To My Son by Dhafer L’abidine, ahead of their debuts at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival.
AGC nabbed Hwjn, which opens Red Sea this evening, from Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Mbc Studios, and Vox Studios. To My Son was acquired from O3 Medya and L’Abidine’s Double A Productions.
Adapted from the best-selling Young Adult fantasy novel by Ibraheem Abbas, Hwjn combines Arabian folklore elements of fantasy, blended with modern themes. Set in modern-day Jeddah, Hwjn follows the story of a kind-hearted jinn as he discovers the truth about his royal lineage. Synopsis reads: Hwjn (Baraa Alem) sets off on an epic journey to reclaim his birthright, and while battling ancient evils to maintain the harmonious balance between his world and ours, falls in love with Sawsan (Nour Alkhadra), a young medical student.
AGC nabbed Hwjn, which opens Red Sea this evening, from Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Mbc Studios, and Vox Studios. To My Son was acquired from O3 Medya and L’Abidine’s Double A Productions.
Adapted from the best-selling Young Adult fantasy novel by Ibraheem Abbas, Hwjn combines Arabian folklore elements of fantasy, blended with modern themes. Set in modern-day Jeddah, Hwjn follows the story of a kind-hearted jinn as he discovers the truth about his royal lineage. Synopsis reads: Hwjn (Baraa Alem) sets off on an epic journey to reclaim his birthright, and while battling ancient evils to maintain the harmonious balance between his world and ours, falls in love with Sawsan (Nour Alkhadra), a young medical student.
- 11/30/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
AGC Intl., the international sales and distribution arm of Stuart Ford’s fast-growing independent content studio AGC Studios, has picked up world rights from Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Mbc Studios and Vox Studios on Yasir Al Yasiri’s “Hwjn,” and from O3 Medya and Dhafer L’Abidine’s Double A Productions on L’Abidine’s “To My Son.”
Saudi fantasy romance ‘Hwjn’ will open the Red Sea Film Festival on Nov. 30, while the emotional family drama “To My Son” will premiere in Red Sea’s Arab Spectacular section.
The deals mark another significant step in AGC Studios’ drive to bringing theatrical features from the Middle East and North Africa region to global audiences. AGC has partnered with Image Nation Abu Dhabi on Arabic blockbusters “Al Kameen” and “Voy! Voy! Voy!” (with Vox), Egypt’s box-office juggernaut and selection for Academy Award consideration for best international feature. AGC is also partnered...
Saudi fantasy romance ‘Hwjn’ will open the Red Sea Film Festival on Nov. 30, while the emotional family drama “To My Son” will premiere in Red Sea’s Arab Spectacular section.
The deals mark another significant step in AGC Studios’ drive to bringing theatrical features from the Middle East and North Africa region to global audiences. AGC has partnered with Image Nation Abu Dhabi on Arabic blockbusters “Al Kameen” and “Voy! Voy! Voy!” (with Vox), Egypt’s box-office juggernaut and selection for Academy Award consideration for best international feature. AGC is also partnered...
- 11/30/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Deal furthers AGC Studios’ commitment to championing Mena region theatrical features.
AGC International has acquired world sales rights to Hwjn and To My Son on the eve of their world premieres at Red Sea International Film Festival.
Iraqi filmmaker Yasir Al Yasiri’s Saudi fantasy romance Hwjn from Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Mbc Studios and Vox Studios will open the festival today (November 30) and is adapted from the YA novel by Ibraheem Abbas.
The feature combines Arabian folklore elements with contemporary themes and takes place in modern-day Jeddah as the kind-hearted titular jinn (Baraa Alem) discovers the truth about his...
AGC International has acquired world sales rights to Hwjn and To My Son on the eve of their world premieres at Red Sea International Film Festival.
Iraqi filmmaker Yasir Al Yasiri’s Saudi fantasy romance Hwjn from Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Mbc Studios and Vox Studios will open the festival today (November 30) and is adapted from the YA novel by Ibraheem Abbas.
The feature combines Arabian folklore elements with contemporary themes and takes place in modern-day Jeddah as the kind-hearted titular jinn (Baraa Alem) discovers the truth about his...
- 11/30/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Saudi-owned Mbc Group, the Middle East’s top broadcaster, has announced it is floating a 10% stake on the Riyadh stock exchange seeking to raise up to 831 million riyals ($222 million) in a move to boost growth and help fuel its output of high-end productions.
“Institutional and retail investors will be allowed the opportunity to acquire shares and participate in the long-term growth plans of the company and the Saudi media market,” Mbc Group said in a statement on Thursday.
Hsbc Saudi Arabia is the lead manager of the IPO that will run Nov. 30-Dec. 6 in tandem with Jp Morgan Saudi Arabia and Snb Capital, as financial advisors.
Mbc, which was launched in London in 1991, subsequently moved its headquarters to Dubai in 2002 at a time when for religion-related reasons Saudi Arabia had banned moviegoing, and entertainment in general was frowned upon by the country’s conservative leadership.
Then, in December 2017, Saudi lifted...
“Institutional and retail investors will be allowed the opportunity to acquire shares and participate in the long-term growth plans of the company and the Saudi media market,” Mbc Group said in a statement on Thursday.
Hsbc Saudi Arabia is the lead manager of the IPO that will run Nov. 30-Dec. 6 in tandem with Jp Morgan Saudi Arabia and Snb Capital, as financial advisors.
Mbc, which was launched in London in 1991, subsequently moved its headquarters to Dubai in 2002 at a time when for religion-related reasons Saudi Arabia had banned moviegoing, and entertainment in general was frowned upon by the country’s conservative leadership.
Then, in December 2017, Saudi lifted...
- 11/30/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Stuart Ford producing alongside Mohamed Karim, who will star.
AGC Studios is partnering with Mohamed Karim’s Mk Global Entertainment to produce the possession thriller Judgment Of The Dead.
AGC chairman and CEO Stuart Ford will serve as producer alongside Karim on the story of Dr. Sherif Hawass (Karim), a renowned Egyptologist who must save the world and the woman he loves after he unknowingly releases an ancient evil found in one of his artifacts.
Thomas M. Hewlett wrote the screenplay based on Karim’s original idea. AGC International will handle worldwide rights.
Karim won the best leading actor award...
AGC Studios is partnering with Mohamed Karim’s Mk Global Entertainment to produce the possession thriller Judgment Of The Dead.
AGC chairman and CEO Stuart Ford will serve as producer alongside Karim on the story of Dr. Sherif Hawass (Karim), a renowned Egyptologist who must save the world and the woman he loves after he unknowingly releases an ancient evil found in one of his artifacts.
Thomas M. Hewlett wrote the screenplay based on Karim’s original idea. AGC International will handle worldwide rights.
Karim won the best leading actor award...
- 11/29/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Egyptian actor Mohamed Karim is teaming up with Hit Man producer AGC Studios on Judgment of the Dead, a possession thriller with an Egyptian spin, with Stuart Ford’s AGC will co-produce with Karim’s Mk Global Entertainment.
Karim, a major star in the Middle East, who has appeared in such indie actioners as A Score to Settle alongside Nicolas Cage and A Day to Die with Bruce Willis and Frank Grillo, will produce and star in Judgement of the Dead, playing Dr. Sherif Hawass, a renowned Egyptologist who must save the world, and the woman he loves, after an artifact he unearths releases an ancient evil. Thomas M. Hewlett penned the screenplay to Judgement of the Dead based on Karim’s original idea.
Karim is known across the Middle East for his roles in popular Ramadan soaps and as a former host of the Arab language version of singing talent format The Voice.
Karim, a major star in the Middle East, who has appeared in such indie actioners as A Score to Settle alongside Nicolas Cage and A Day to Die with Bruce Willis and Frank Grillo, will produce and star in Judgement of the Dead, playing Dr. Sherif Hawass, a renowned Egyptologist who must save the world, and the woman he loves, after an artifact he unearths releases an ancient evil. Thomas M. Hewlett penned the screenplay to Judgement of the Dead based on Karim’s original idea.
Karim is known across the Middle East for his roles in popular Ramadan soaps and as a former host of the Arab language version of singing talent format The Voice.
- 11/29/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
You just can't keep a good (or a bad) ape down! The astonishing longevity of the "Planet of the Apes" franchise cannot be overstated. Save for "Star Wars," it's the most successful sci-fi series to date, spawning nine films over six decades. Part of the appeal of "Apes" is its ability to create a dystopian world that still remains hopeful. Granted, the original pentalogy of films started out with a lot of gloom and doom that bottled the revolutionary spirit of the late sixties and paired it with the unrest and anti-war protests of the seventies. Moving away from Charlton "Get your stinkin' paws off of me" Heston and focusing on Roddy McDowall's lovable ape leader Caesar changed the dire finale of the first "Planet of the Apes" and turned it into a much more inspirational epic.
After Tim Burton's action-packed but ultimately soulless 2001 remake, "Planet of the Apes,...
After Tim Burton's action-packed but ultimately soulless 2001 remake, "Planet of the Apes,...
- 11/12/2023
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
After the war, a kingdom has risen, at least in the primate drama “Planet of the Apes” franchise.
Upcoming franchise continuation “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is set years after the events of Matt Reeves’ trilogy ender “War for the Planet of the Apes.” Wes Ball directs “Kingdom” from a script by Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Patrick Aison. Owen Teague plays the lead ape, with “The Witcher” actress Freya Allen and Peter Macon also starring.
The official synopsis reads: “Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has...
Upcoming franchise continuation “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is set years after the events of Matt Reeves’ trilogy ender “War for the Planet of the Apes.” Wes Ball directs “Kingdom” from a script by Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Patrick Aison. Owen Teague plays the lead ape, with “The Witcher” actress Freya Allen and Peter Macon also starring.
The official synopsis reads: “Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has...
- 11/2/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Teaser Trailer – An Epic New Adventure Arrives Memorial Day 2024
In the wake of Rupert Wyatt and Matt Reeves’ trilogy that began with Rise of the Planet of the Apes in 2011 and came to end with 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is on the way next year from 20th Century Studios, a brand new movie that takes place “many years after” the events of War for the Planet of the Apes.
Director Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will release in theaters May 24, 2024, and the official teaser trailer has arrived this morning. Check it out below.
Owen Teague (“It”), Freya Allan (“The Witcher”), Kevin Durand (Locke & Key”), Peter Macon (“Shameless”), and William H. Macy (“Fargo”) star in the new movie.
“Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic, franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the...
Director Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will release in theaters May 24, 2024, and the official teaser trailer has arrived this morning. Check it out below.
Owen Teague (“It”), Freya Allan (“The Witcher”), Kevin Durand (Locke & Key”), Peter Macon (“Shameless”), and William H. Macy (“Fargo”) star in the new movie.
“Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic, franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the...
- 11/2/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The conflict between man and simian is renewed in the first trailer for 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
Set for theatrical release on May 24, 2024, Wes Ball’s film takes place many years after the end of Matt Reeves’ 2017 feature, War for the Planet of the Apes, which is the most recent movie in the enduring franchise. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes stars Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Peter Macon, Eka Darville, Kevin Durand, William H. Macy and Dichen Lachman.
After the 2017 film showed Caesar leading his kind to an oasis, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes picks up with numerous ape societies continuing to thrive, while humans have been reduced to a nearly feral existence. As one ape ruler enslaves others amid his quest for human technology, a different ape seeks freedom and hopes to work with a young human woman to achieve that goal.
Set for theatrical release on May 24, 2024, Wes Ball’s film takes place many years after the end of Matt Reeves’ 2017 feature, War for the Planet of the Apes, which is the most recent movie in the enduring franchise. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes stars Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Peter Macon, Eka Darville, Kevin Durand, William H. Macy and Dichen Lachman.
After the 2017 film showed Caesar leading his kind to an oasis, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes picks up with numerous ape societies continuing to thrive, while humans have been reduced to a nearly feral existence. As one ape ruler enslaves others amid his quest for human technology, a different ape seeks freedom and hopes to work with a young human woman to achieve that goal.
- 11/2/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Middle East and North Africa-focused distributor Front Row Filmed Entertainment and Saudi Arabia-based producer Al Sarid Films have launched the trailer for the Saudi Arabian epic Within Sand, the first Saudi film to be shot in Neom, the region of the country set to be home to a proposed $500 billion megacity.
The film is set to be released wide across Saudi cinemas on Nov. 9 via Front Row Arabia, the joint venture between Front Row Filmed Entertainment and leading Saudi exhibitor Muvi Cinemas, and later around the Middle East. At the start of 2023, Front Row Arabia scored a major hit with the Saudi family comedy Sattar, which became the biggest local film of all time.
Backed by the Saudi Film Commission, Neom and Riyadh-based production company AlSarid Films, Within Sand is written and directed by first-time filmmaker Moe Alatawi and produced by Reem Alatawi and Jana Dahlawi.
It features an all-Saudi cast led by Ra’ed Alshammari,...
The film is set to be released wide across Saudi cinemas on Nov. 9 via Front Row Arabia, the joint venture between Front Row Filmed Entertainment and leading Saudi exhibitor Muvi Cinemas, and later around the Middle East. At the start of 2023, Front Row Arabia scored a major hit with the Saudi family comedy Sattar, which became the biggest local film of all time.
Backed by the Saudi Film Commission, Neom and Riyadh-based production company AlSarid Films, Within Sand is written and directed by first-time filmmaker Moe Alatawi and produced by Reem Alatawi and Jana Dahlawi.
It features an all-Saudi cast led by Ra’ed Alshammari,...
- 10/10/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Director Simon West, best known for his work in the action film ‘Con Air’ will be shooting his upcoming historical drama ‘Antara’ in Saudi Arabia in the country’s growing production hub of Neom, a futuristic city being built in Saudi Arabia. The movie will be based on Arab history, and is the tale of Antara ibn Shaddad, a slave warrior who was propelled to mythical status in the sixth century after winning his freedom and becoming a beloved knight and a widely celebrated Bedouin poet in the region.
West, whose credits also include ‘The General’s Daughter’ and The ‘Expendables 2’, said: “The life of Antara is one of those relatively little-known true stories that prove that fact can be so much stranger than fiction.”
“The opportunity to film in the homeland of the Banu Abs tribe means we will keep true to the piece whilst helping to grow the emerging film industry in the region,...
West, whose credits also include ‘The General’s Daughter’ and The ‘Expendables 2’, said: “The life of Antara is one of those relatively little-known true stories that prove that fact can be so much stranger than fiction.”
“The opportunity to film in the homeland of the Banu Abs tribe means we will keep true to the piece whilst helping to grow the emerging film industry in the region,...
- 9/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The feature will tell the story of a legendary Arabian warrior and celebrated poet.
Simon West, the UK director of Con Air and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, is set to film historic drama Antara in Saudi Arabia’s Neom.
Based on a true story, the feature centres on Antara ibn Shaddad, an imprisoned warrior who won his freedom to become a knight and one of the most celebrated poets in Arabian history.
The film is co-produced by Irish writer and producer Alexander Amartei. Celtic Films Entertainment CEO Stuart Sutherland is also a co-producer through his Jeddah-based production company Celtic Arabia.
Simon West, the UK director of Con Air and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, is set to film historic drama Antara in Saudi Arabia’s Neom.
Based on a true story, the feature centres on Antara ibn Shaddad, an imprisoned warrior who won his freedom to become a knight and one of the most celebrated poets in Arabian history.
The film is co-produced by Irish writer and producer Alexander Amartei. Celtic Films Entertainment CEO Stuart Sutherland is also a co-producer through his Jeddah-based production company Celtic Arabia.
- 9/3/2023
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
British director Simon West is set to direct Saudi Arabia-set epic “Antara” that will be shot in Neom, the sprawling production hub in Saudi Arabia’s northwestern corner.
The English-language blockbuster, based on Arab history, is the tale of Antara ibn Shaddad, a slave warrior who was propelled to mythical status in the sixth century after winning his freedom and becoming a beloved knight and a widely celebrated Bedouin poet in the region.
“Antara,” which was announced during the Venice Film Festival — where there is a strong Saudi industry presence — is co-produced by Irish entrepreneur, writer and producer Alexander Amartei. British producer Stuart Sutherland, CEO of Celtic Films Entertainment, is co-producing through his Celtic Arabia shingle. Sutherland, whose credits include “Killing Eve” and Saudi-set “Born a King,” co-produced recently released action thriller “Kandahar,” starring Gerard Butler, which was also shot in the kingdom.
The budget on “Antara,” which is bound to be substantial,...
The English-language blockbuster, based on Arab history, is the tale of Antara ibn Shaddad, a slave warrior who was propelled to mythical status in the sixth century after winning his freedom and becoming a beloved knight and a widely celebrated Bedouin poet in the region.
“Antara,” which was announced during the Venice Film Festival — where there is a strong Saudi industry presence — is co-produced by Irish entrepreneur, writer and producer Alexander Amartei. British producer Stuart Sutherland, CEO of Celtic Films Entertainment, is co-producing through his Celtic Arabia shingle. Sutherland, whose credits include “Killing Eve” and Saudi-set “Born a King,” co-produced recently released action thriller “Kandahar,” starring Gerard Butler, which was also shot in the kingdom.
The budget on “Antara,” which is bound to be substantial,...
- 9/3/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Simon West, the director of Con Air, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and The Expendables 2, has set his next movie.
Based on a true story, swords-and-sandals epic Antara will follow Antara ibn Shaddad, a slave in the sixth century who won his freedom and became a knight and one of the most famous poets in ancient Arabia. The film will be set against the backdrop of the Neom region in northwest Saudi Arabia and is co-produced by writer and producer Alexander Amartei. Celtic Arabia’s Stuart Sutherland (Killing Eve, Born A King, The Man Who Fell To Earth), is also a co-producer and recently co-produced Kandahar, starring Gerard Butler, in the Kingdom.
Production in Neom, home to a proposed $500 billion megacity, is scheduled for 12 weeks to commence in early 2024, based at Bajdah Studios and tapping into the region’s 40 percent cash rebate program.
“Bringing the story of Antara ibn Shaddad...
Based on a true story, swords-and-sandals epic Antara will follow Antara ibn Shaddad, a slave in the sixth century who won his freedom and became a knight and one of the most famous poets in ancient Arabia. The film will be set against the backdrop of the Neom region in northwest Saudi Arabia and is co-produced by writer and producer Alexander Amartei. Celtic Arabia’s Stuart Sutherland (Killing Eve, Born A King, The Man Who Fell To Earth), is also a co-producer and recently co-produced Kandahar, starring Gerard Butler, in the Kingdom.
Production in Neom, home to a proposed $500 billion megacity, is scheduled for 12 weeks to commence in early 2024, based at Bajdah Studios and tapping into the region’s 40 percent cash rebate program.
“Bringing the story of Antara ibn Shaddad...
- 9/3/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Saudi filmmaker Abdulaziz Alshlahei (“The Tambour of Retribution,” “Zero Distance”) is set to direct timely drama “Hobal,” about a Saudi family living in isolation in the desert during the early 1990s. The film will be shot in Neom, the sprawling production hub in Saudi Arabia’s northwestern corner.
“Hobal” will be Alshlahei’s third feature, segueing from his groundbreaking social issues drama “The Tambour of Retribution,” about the forbidden love between an executioner’s son and a wedding drummer’s daughter in turn-of-the-century Riyadh. “Tambour” scored two prizes at the Cairo Film Festival, was released on Netflix, and was Saudi Arabia’s submission for the 2022 best international feature film Oscar.
In “Hobal,” the Saudi family is following strict instructions from their grandfather to remain confined in the desert during the early 1990s, when a series of events shakes the family’s foundation and finds them in a struggle between life and death.
“Hobal” will be Alshlahei’s third feature, segueing from his groundbreaking social issues drama “The Tambour of Retribution,” about the forbidden love between an executioner’s son and a wedding drummer’s daughter in turn-of-the-century Riyadh. “Tambour” scored two prizes at the Cairo Film Festival, was released on Netflix, and was Saudi Arabia’s submission for the 2022 best international feature film Oscar.
In “Hobal,” the Saudi family is following strict instructions from their grandfather to remain confined in the desert during the early 1990s, when a series of events shakes the family’s foundation and finds them in a struggle between life and death.
- 7/17/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Denis Villeneuve has directed the upcoming American epic science fiction movie ‘Dune: Part 2’ which is the sequel to the 2021 movie ‘Dune’ and is adapted from Frank Herbert’s same-named 1965 novel.
The plot follows Paul Atreides, played by Timothee Chalamet, uniting the Fremen people to fight against House Harkonnen.
Other cast members include Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, Josh Brolin, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, etc. Dune: Part 2 is set to be released on November 3, 2023.
Following is a list of other science fiction films that you might follow while waiting for the upcoming Dune: Part 2.
Top 10 Films Like Dune: Part 2. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)- Variety
This American dystopian science fiction movie is adapted from the 2010 novel by James Dashner– ‘The Scorch Trials‘. The movie is a direct sequel to The Maze Runner movie series’ 2014 installment ‘The Maze Runner’.
The plot revolves around Thomas and his friends...
The plot follows Paul Atreides, played by Timothee Chalamet, uniting the Fremen people to fight against House Harkonnen.
Other cast members include Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, Josh Brolin, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, etc. Dune: Part 2 is set to be released on November 3, 2023.
Following is a list of other science fiction films that you might follow while waiting for the upcoming Dune: Part 2.
Top 10 Films Like Dune: Part 2. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)- Variety
This American dystopian science fiction movie is adapted from the 2010 novel by James Dashner– ‘The Scorch Trials‘. The movie is a direct sequel to The Maze Runner movie series’ 2014 installment ‘The Maze Runner’.
The plot revolves around Thomas and his friends...
- 6/30/2023
- by Suvechchha Saha
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Production company agrees partnership deal with media hub.
Saudi Arabia’s Neom and leading local production company Telfaz11 have announced a partnership that will see up to nine TV and film productions filming at the media hub over the next three years.
Two feature films and one series are currently in development under the new arrangement.
Telfaz11’s comedy drama Sattar, set in the world of freestyle wrestling, became the highest-grossing Saudi film of all time following its release in December 2022. The company struck an eight-picture deal with Netflix in 2020.
Telfaz11 also plans to establish a physical presence at Neom...
Saudi Arabia’s Neom and leading local production company Telfaz11 have announced a partnership that will see up to nine TV and film productions filming at the media hub over the next three years.
Two feature films and one series are currently in development under the new arrangement.
Telfaz11’s comedy drama Sattar, set in the world of freestyle wrestling, became the highest-grossing Saudi film of all time following its release in December 2022. The company struck an eight-picture deal with Netflix in 2020.
Telfaz11 also plans to establish a physical presence at Neom...
- 6/1/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Neom, the burgeoning production hub in northwestern Saudi Arabia, and Telfaz11, a studio specializing in content from the Middle East that was behind this year’s Saudi Oscar submission Raven Song, have struck a partnership for the creation of up to nine TV and film projects over the next three years.
“The collaboration between Neom and Telfaz11 will accelerate the growth of Neom’s media industries ecosystem, ensuring a rich pipeline of productions, including two feature films and one series currently in development under the new arrangement,” the partners said Thursday.
Telfaz11 recently debuted its latest theatrical feature Sattar, which has become the highest-grossing Saudi film of all time.
In addition to productions, the studio plans to establish a physical presence at Neom’s media hub by opening an office there this year, complementing its existing offices in the Saudi capital Riyadh and Dubai. “Neom will also leverage Telfaz11’s...
“The collaboration between Neom and Telfaz11 will accelerate the growth of Neom’s media industries ecosystem, ensuring a rich pipeline of productions, including two feature films and one series currently in development under the new arrangement,” the partners said Thursday.
Telfaz11 recently debuted its latest theatrical feature Sattar, which has become the highest-grossing Saudi film of all time.
In addition to productions, the studio plans to establish a physical presence at Neom’s media hub by opening an office there this year, complementing its existing offices in the Saudi capital Riyadh and Dubai. “Neom will also leverage Telfaz11’s...
- 6/1/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Neom, the Saudi Arabian region that is aiming to become a major film and TV production hub, and prolific Middle East-focused studio Telfaz11, have revealed a partnership.
The deal will see the creation of up to nine television and film productions over the next three years and includes two feature films and one series that are currently in development. Telfaz11 will also open offices this year in Neom’s media hub, complementing its existing offices in Riyadh and Dubai. Neom plans to leverage Telfaz11’s new offices to diversify its industry learning activities and multi-disciplinary talent development programs in order to create a talent pool.
“Sattar,” on which Telfaz11 is one of the producers, has become the highest grossing Saudi film of all time. Neom has provided the backdrop for 30 productions in the last 18 months, including Rupert Wyatt’s “Desert Warrior,” starring Anthony Mackie and Sir Ben Kingsley; Rajkumar Hirani’s “Dunki,...
The deal will see the creation of up to nine television and film productions over the next three years and includes two feature films and one series that are currently in development. Telfaz11 will also open offices this year in Neom’s media hub, complementing its existing offices in Riyadh and Dubai. Neom plans to leverage Telfaz11’s new offices to diversify its industry learning activities and multi-disciplinary talent development programs in order to create a talent pool.
“Sattar,” on which Telfaz11 is one of the producers, has become the highest grossing Saudi film of all time. Neom has provided the backdrop for 30 productions in the last 18 months, including Rupert Wyatt’s “Desert Warrior,” starring Anthony Mackie and Sir Ben Kingsley; Rajkumar Hirani’s “Dunki,...
- 6/1/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli and Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Oscar-winning Irish director Terry George is set for Afghanistan-set actioner “Riverman” which will be shot in Saudi Arabia’s Neom regional production hub.
Inspired by true events that unfolded between 2001-2008 during the war in Afghanistan, “Riverman” revolves around a highly decorated Royal Marine named Max who after a series of devastating events goes to the dark side. He is recruited by a private arms dealer to supply weapons to private armies around the world. “Despite being trained to cope with the deadliest situations on Earth, nothing can prepare Max for the high-stakes world of arms dealing,” says the provided synopsis.
Casting on “Riverman” is still underway, with principal photography set for January 2024 in Neom, the sprawling area situated along Saudi’s Red Sea coast in Tabuk, in the northwest of the kingdom. Neom now boasts world-class sound stages, a generous 40% plus rebate, and local talent and crews.
The “Riverman...
Inspired by true events that unfolded between 2001-2008 during the war in Afghanistan, “Riverman” revolves around a highly decorated Royal Marine named Max who after a series of devastating events goes to the dark side. He is recruited by a private arms dealer to supply weapons to private armies around the world. “Despite being trained to cope with the deadliest situations on Earth, nothing can prepare Max for the high-stakes world of arms dealing,” says the provided synopsis.
Casting on “Riverman” is still underway, with principal photography set for January 2024 in Neom, the sprawling area situated along Saudi’s Red Sea coast in Tabuk, in the northwest of the kingdom. Neom now boasts world-class sound stages, a generous 40% plus rebate, and local talent and crews.
The “Riverman...
- 5/18/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Irish filmmaker is known for directing ‘Hotel Rwanda’ and writing ‘In The Name Of The Father’.
Oscar-winning Irish filmmaker Terry George is to direct war action thriller Riverman and is preparing to shoot the feature in Saudi Arabia’s Neom and the UK.
Inspired by war diaries written during the war in Afghanistan, the story will follow a Royal Marine who is recruited by a private arms dealer and descends into a world more dangerous than the battlefield.
The script has been written by George, director of Hotel Rwanda and The Promise, who also wrote the screenplay for 1994’s In The Name Of The Father.
Oscar-winning Irish filmmaker Terry George is to direct war action thriller Riverman and is preparing to shoot the feature in Saudi Arabia’s Neom and the UK.
Inspired by war diaries written during the war in Afghanistan, the story will follow a Royal Marine who is recruited by a private arms dealer and descends into a world more dangerous than the battlefield.
The script has been written by George, director of Hotel Rwanda and The Promise, who also wrote the screenplay for 1994’s In The Name Of The Father.
- 5/18/2023
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Oscar-winning writer/director Terry George (In the Name of the Father, Hotel Rwanda, The Shore) has set his next project, the action feature Riverman, which will shoot in Saudi Arabia’s Neom region and in the U.K.
Inspired by the war diaries and true events of the war in Afghanistan over the course of 2001 to 2008, the film will tell the story of a highly decorated Royal Marine who is tempted into the corrupt forces at work behind warfare and the high-stakes world of arms dealing.
The production will be led by Future Artists Entertainment under Matt Williams (Bank of Dave, Poker Face), with Camilla Storey (Bitter Harvest) of Tms Productions and producer Mark Foligno of Limelight Ctl (Moon, The King’s Speech).
“Riverman is a powerful, highly dramatic war story,” said George. “I am excited to be directing this great project in Neom.”
Neom, which is being heavily touted...
Inspired by the war diaries and true events of the war in Afghanistan over the course of 2001 to 2008, the film will tell the story of a highly decorated Royal Marine who is tempted into the corrupt forces at work behind warfare and the high-stakes world of arms dealing.
The production will be led by Future Artists Entertainment under Matt Williams (Bank of Dave, Poker Face), with Camilla Storey (Bitter Harvest) of Tms Productions and producer Mark Foligno of Limelight Ctl (Moon, The King’s Speech).
“Riverman is a powerful, highly dramatic war story,” said George. “I am excited to be directing this great project in Neom.”
Neom, which is being heavily touted...
- 5/18/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Saudi Arabia is flying the flag at the Cannes Film Festival where the kingdom’s Cultural Development Fund officially unveiled two separate film sector funds worth a total of $180 million aimed at fostering the local film industry and attracting international industry players.
At a breakfast event titled “A Billion Dollar Opportunity” Mohammed Bin Dayel, CEO of the Cultural Development Fund, and Najla AlNomair, the fund’s chief strategy and business development officer, announced an investment program with a budget of $80 million “that will target film and media production, distribution and infrastructure,” said Bin Dayel. He separately announced Saudi’s first film investment fund worth $100 million.
“We are happy to celebrate this great milestone for the Saudi film sector which further confirms the Prince’s commitment to build this sector and reach the international market,” he said.
The Cultural Development Fund’s announcement in Cannes — which was scant on details — marks...
At a breakfast event titled “A Billion Dollar Opportunity” Mohammed Bin Dayel, CEO of the Cultural Development Fund, and Najla AlNomair, the fund’s chief strategy and business development officer, announced an investment program with a budget of $80 million “that will target film and media production, distribution and infrastructure,” said Bin Dayel. He separately announced Saudi’s first film investment fund worth $100 million.
“We are happy to celebrate this great milestone for the Saudi film sector which further confirms the Prince’s commitment to build this sector and reach the international market,” he said.
The Cultural Development Fund’s announcement in Cannes — which was scant on details — marks...
- 5/17/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Saudi Arabia is launching soft money schemes worth a total $234 million available to both local and international companies over the next three years in its ongoing effort to launch a local film and TV industry almost from scratch.
The Saudi Cultural Development Fund officially unveiled its so-called Film Sector Financing Program during the Ignite the Scene event dedicated to the film industry held in Riyadh last week.
In an interview on Monday with Variety Najla AlNomair, who is the cultural development fund’s chief strategy and business development officer, said that the Saudi soft money pot is split into two parts: one allocated for loans that amounts to $154 million, and the other for investments, amounting to $80 million.
The loans component of the new Saudi incentives that was unveiled in Riyadh, is being channeled through two financial partners, Saudi banks Lendo and Sukuk Capital.
The Saudi fund’s loans are available...
The Saudi Cultural Development Fund officially unveiled its so-called Film Sector Financing Program during the Ignite the Scene event dedicated to the film industry held in Riyadh last week.
In an interview on Monday with Variety Najla AlNomair, who is the cultural development fund’s chief strategy and business development officer, said that the Saudi soft money pot is split into two parts: one allocated for loans that amounts to $154 million, and the other for investments, amounting to $80 million.
The loans component of the new Saudi incentives that was unveiled in Riyadh, is being channeled through two financial partners, Saudi banks Lendo and Sukuk Capital.
The Saudi fund’s loans are available...
- 3/20/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Nine years after joining UTA as a partner and talent agent, Brian Swardstrom is leaving to form new ventures. That will include producing several projects with his husband, Oscar-winning producer Peter Spears, whose credits include Nomadland, Bones and All and Call Me by Your Name.
Swardstrom will stay at UTA until June to help transition his estimable list of clients to others across the agency. This is an amicable exit, and it’s quite a strong list of longtime clients we are talking about that he has accumulated over his 35-year career.
That list includes Dune star Timothée Chalamet (some sources say they expect Swardstrom and Chalamet’s professional relationship to continue), Frances McDormand, Damian Lewis, Tilda Swinton, Cynthia Erivo, Michael C. Hall, Claire Foy, John Lithgow, Edward Norton, Michael Douglas, Matthew Macfadyen, Léa Seydoux, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Kevin Kline, Francine Maisler, Sally Field, Jamie Bell, Ben Foster, Theo James,...
Swardstrom will stay at UTA until June to help transition his estimable list of clients to others across the agency. This is an amicable exit, and it’s quite a strong list of longtime clients we are talking about that he has accumulated over his 35-year career.
That list includes Dune star Timothée Chalamet (some sources say they expect Swardstrom and Chalamet’s professional relationship to continue), Frances McDormand, Damian Lewis, Tilda Swinton, Cynthia Erivo, Michael C. Hall, Claire Foy, John Lithgow, Edward Norton, Michael Douglas, Matthew Macfadyen, Léa Seydoux, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Kevin Kline, Francine Maisler, Sally Field, Jamie Bell, Ben Foster, Theo James,...
- 3/16/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ben Daniels (Foundation) is set as a series regular in the upcoming second season of Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire at AMC.
The contemporary adaptation of Rice’s gothic novel follows Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson), Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) and Claudia’s (Bailey Bass) story of love and immortality, as told to journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian).
The series is based on Rice’s book, which was famously turned into a 1994 movie starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt.
Daniels plays Santiago, the leading vamp thespian of the Theatre des Vampires who grows increasingly suspicious of the American vampires Louis and Claudia.
Rolin Jones (Perry Mason) serves as creator, showrunner and writer of the series. The 8-episode second season will be set in Prague with Oscar and Emmy Award-winning producer Mark Johnson and Jones executive producing. Anne and Christopher Rice...
The contemporary adaptation of Rice’s gothic novel follows Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson), Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) and Claudia’s (Bailey Bass) story of love and immortality, as told to journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian).
The series is based on Rice’s book, which was famously turned into a 1994 movie starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt.
Daniels plays Santiago, the leading vamp thespian of the Theatre des Vampires who grows increasingly suspicious of the American vampires Louis and Claudia.
Rolin Jones (Perry Mason) serves as creator, showrunner and writer of the series. The 8-episode second season will be set in Prague with Oscar and Emmy Award-winning producer Mark Johnson and Jones executive producing. Anne and Christopher Rice...
- 3/14/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Welcome to Deadline’s International Disruptors, a feature where we’ll shine a spotlight on key executives and companies outside of the U.S. shaking up the offshore marketplace. This week, we’re sitting down with Wayne Borg, Managing Director of Media, Entertainment and Culture and Fashion at Neom, and he tells us how the Saudi Arabia-based media hub, which recently housed $140M epic Desert Warrior, is quickly ramping up its offerings to the film and television sectors.
Wayne Borg is not one to say no to a challenge. When the industry stalwart was approached to set up the media efforts of Neom, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious futuristic city that is the beating heart behind the country’s efforts to diversify its infrastructure, he considered it a “once in a lifetime” opportunity.
“To be part of the Neom vision and the scale of the ambition was something I just sort...
Wayne Borg is not one to say no to a challenge. When the industry stalwart was approached to set up the media efforts of Neom, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious futuristic city that is the beating heart behind the country’s efforts to diversify its infrastructure, he considered it a “once in a lifetime” opportunity.
“To be part of the Neom vision and the scale of the ambition was something I just sort...
- 2/23/2023
- by Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
Liam Neeson has been set to star in director Neil Jordan’s (The Crying Game, Marlowe, Interview with a Vampire) upcoming thriller ‘The Riker’s Ghost.’
The film follows a convict set for release (Neeson) who is forced to break a terrorist out of prison when his lawyer is kidnapped, as he is the only one who knows a way out.
“This is a unique take on the prison escape,” said Jordan. “A bare-knuckle ride from incarceration to freedom, by someone who just wants to finish his term. The reluctant escapee will be played by Liam Neeson, and I can’t wait to explore this character with him.”
Also in news – Tim Roth stars in trailer for sports drama ‘Punch’
Parallel Film’s Alan Moloney and Endurance Media’s Steve Richards will produce. Jake Katofsky and Susan Mullen will co-produce with Rupert Wyatt also serving as producer. In addition to producing,...
The film follows a convict set for release (Neeson) who is forced to break a terrorist out of prison when his lawyer is kidnapped, as he is the only one who knows a way out.
“This is a unique take on the prison escape,” said Jordan. “A bare-knuckle ride from incarceration to freedom, by someone who just wants to finish his term. The reluctant escapee will be played by Liam Neeson, and I can’t wait to explore this character with him.”
Also in news – Tim Roth stars in trailer for sports drama ‘Punch’
Parallel Film’s Alan Moloney and Endurance Media’s Steve Richards will produce. Jake Katofsky and Susan Mullen will co-produce with Rupert Wyatt also serving as producer. In addition to producing,...
- 2/10/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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