SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP reach a deal reportedly worth $1 billion to end one of the longest strikes in the history of film and TV industry
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acquisition
Saudi entertainment giant Alamiya acquires Lyra Pictures in landmark deal
The company, with a heritage spanning five decades, has unveiled its acquisition of Lyra Pictures, a rising star in the film development arena
film industry
NEOM woos film and TV industry with incentives and facilities at showcase
NEOM set to become global hub for film and TV industry
Bollywood
Saudi film industry lures Hollywood and Bollywood with $234m funding boost
Cultural Development Fund announces financing support for film industry in Saudi Arabia
cinema operator
Muvi Cinemas launches studio to boost film production in Saudi Arabia and Egypt
The Saudi homegrown cinema brand is launching Muvi Studios and wants to make world-class original Arabic movies
content creators
Saudi Film Commission unveils incentives to attract movie makers
Cash rebate offers a first glimpse into the commission’s film incentives package as part of its recently launched strategy to develop the kingdom’s burgeoning cinema sector
coronavirus suspends movies
Video: Can Hollywood go virtual after coronavirus?
Beginning in March, film production was suspended as shelter-in-place orders went into effect, leaving many in the industry out of work. And while California has given the go ahead for production to resume as of June 12th, it is unclear when film and TV production will return to full capacity.
DIFF
Production houses must train next generation of GCC filmmakers, says Image Nation
Entertainment organisations should play larger role in creating a sustainable sector, says CEO Michael Garin
Abu Dhabi
Behind-the-scenes video of the cast and crew shooting ‘Race 3’ in Abu Dhabi
The video features on location interviews with the cast and crew, including Bollywood icon Salman Khan, as they reflect on the experience of filming the latest instalment of the Bollywood blockbuster franchise in the Emirate earlier this year.
The action thriller is the latest major international production to be shot in Abu Dhabi, filming at nine locations over 23 days. The exclusive behind-the-scenes footage shows the stars at Abu Dhabi landmarks such as Emirates Palace, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, Emirates Steel, Nation Towers, Falcon Aviation, Leaf Tower, Mussafah, Liwa Desert, and Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Leading Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor used Emirates Palace as his personal residence during the shoot.
Abu Dhabi
Tom Cruise shooting latest Mission Impossible film in Abu Dhabi
Mission Impossible – Fallout becomes the fifth major Hollywood movie to take advantage of the Abu Dhabi Film Commission rebate for filming in Abu Dhabi