Based on true events, ‘Prostrate and Draw Near’ portrays a unique spiritual moment in an almost empty Holy Mosque of Makkah during the COVID-19 lockdown.
The park is being developed by Qiddiya Investment Company with financing from the country’s Public Investment Fund.
No official reason has been given, but there is intense speculation that a “Protect Trans Kids” flag on Mile’s wall upset local regulatory agencies.
The increased investment comes just weeks after Toei published an ambitious 10-year financial plan.
“Anime is extremely popular in the Middle East region – particularly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” says a Shahid executive.
Manga Productions is partnering with rightsholder Dynamic Planning to revitalize the Grendizer IP in the Middle East.
Saudi state network Al Ekhbariya TV used censored clips from Netflix’s ‘Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous’ as an example of harmful content.
Lightyear has been banned in Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, among other countries.
The feature tells the story of a potter who’s caught up in an epic battle to defend his city Mecca.
The deal represents Netflix’s biggest investment in Arab animation to date.
“Masameer” director Malik Nejer tells Cartoon Brew how he transitioned from online shorts to bigscreen feature.
Distribution arrangements have been confirmed for the Middle East and North Africa, as well as Japan, which is co-producing the historical epic.
Could Mohammad bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, become the Walt Disney of the Arab world?
“Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” is making history in the Middle East.
‘The Emoji Movie’ and ‘Captain Underpants’ have made history in Saudi Arabia.
