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Riyadh, KSA: Manga Productions a subsidiary under MiSK foundation released the movie trailer for the first ever Saudi Japanese anime in 4DX technology “The Journey”, which will entice the audience through sight and sound for a unique cinematic experience to movie-goers across the Middle East.
The trailer of the anticipated feature film launched during the prestigious Berlinale film festival in Germany and can also be viewed on Manga Productions and VOX Cinemas’ social platforms. The film will be distributed in summer 2021 across the Middle East and North Africa by VOX Cinemas and in Japan by T-Joy.
Dr. Essam Bukhary, CEO of Manga Productions commented, “The Journey movie will provide the audience with a one-of-a-kind and unique experience, as the movie has been produced at a high standard from talented and well experienced professionals from Japan and Saudi. We at Manga productions are very happy that it will be available across the Middle East and internationally to support our vision of exporting Saudi culture and the historical stories the Arabian Peninsula retains. The Journey movie will be the start of Manga Productions' step in the cinematic industry in the Middle East and the world”.
Inspired by an Arabian folklore, The Journey tells the story of Aws, a potter with a secret past, who is caught up in an epic battle to defend his city. The anime is a co-production with major Japanese studio TOEI Animation and is directed by celebrated animation director Shizuno Kobun, whose credits include Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle. Japanese dubbing artists include well-renowned names in the Japanese region such as Toru Furuya, Takaya Kuroda and Hiroshi Kimiya, while the Arabic version has been dubbed by famous artists such as Abdu Shaheen, Rasha Rizq and Nassar AlNassar.
Toni El Massih, Chief Content Officer at VOX Cinemas added, “We are extremely excited about bringing the Saudi Japanese anime to the big screen later this year. Anime culture is huge in the Middle East and cinemagoers across the region also crave local content so, we have no doubt that The Journey will be a big hit with movie fans. Manga Productions is a pioneer of animation and VOX Cinemas is proud to partner with them on the distribution of this film to ensure that premium Arabic language feature films are made accessible to our discerning audiences.”
Manga Productions, which is a subsidiary with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s MiSK Foundation, focuses on producing value driven animations and developing video games and comics with creative and positive content that targets different local and international social groups.
The Journey is due to be released in theatres across the MENA region and Japan in summer 2021. The trailer is currently playing in VOX Cinemas’ theatres across the MENA region and is also on Click here to watch the trailer.
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About Manga Productions
Manga Productions is a subsidiary of MiSK Foundation, established by the crown prince, his royal highness prince Mohammed Bin Salman. Manga productions specialize outputs in the field within the creative industries. Its activities include the production and distribution of animations, video games, comics, local talent training as well as investment in the creative content industry.
Manga Productions was established to:
- Narrate stories to inspire heroes of tomorrow.
- Transfer content development technologies from experienced countries to Saudi Arabia
- Build and improve professional content development in Saudi Arabia and the Arab World
- Support and foster start-ups and young talents in Saudi Arabia and the Arab World in the fields of creating comics, animations, and video games.
About Majid Al Futtaim
Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
A remarkable business success story, Majid Al Futtaim started from one man’s vision to transform the face of shopping, entertainment, and leisure to ‘create great moments for everyone, every day’. It has since grown into one of the United Arab Emirates’ most respected and successful businesses spanning 17 international markets, employing more than 43,000 people, and obtaining the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately held corporates in the region.
Majid Al Futtaim owns and operates 27 shopping malls, 13 hotels and four mixed-use communities, with further developments underway in the region. The shopping malls portfolio includes Mall of the Emirates, Mall of Egypt, City Centre malls, My City Centre neighbourhood centres, and five community malls which are in joint venture with the Government of Sharjah. The Company is the exclusive franchisee for Carrefour in over 30 markets across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, operating a portfolio of more than 350 outlets and an online store.
Majid Al Futtaim operates more than 500 VOX Cinemas screens as well as a portfolio of world-class leisure and entertainment experiences across the region including Ski Dubai, Ski Egypt, Dreamscape, Magic Planet, Little Explorers and iFLY Dubai. The Company is parent to the consumer finance company 'Najm', and a Fashion, Home and Specialty retail business representing international brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, AllSaints, lululemon athletica, Crate & Barrel, Maisons du Monde, LEGO and THAT, a Majid Al Futtaim fashion concept store and app. In addition, Majid Al Futtaim operates Enova, a facility and energy management company, through a joint venture operation with Veolia, a global leader in optimised environment resource management.
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