Imax, Muvi Cinemas Opens First Giant Screen in Saudi Arabia

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Imax and Saudi cinema chain Muvi Cinemas open the first giant screen in the kingdom, marking a milestone for local language content on the global Imax network.

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Muvi Mall of Arabia's new Imax theater will release the first Arabic language feature film, the action comedy 'Ambulance' starring Ibrahim Hajjaj and Muhammed Al-Qahtani, directed by Colin Teague.
Imax CEO Rich Gelfond says the expansion into Saudi Arabia and the Middle East coincides with the Red Sea Film Festival, highlighting the growing film industry in the region.

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Ibrahim Hajjaj, Muhammed Al-Qahtani, Colin Teague, Talal Al Anazi, Fatimah Al Banawi, Rich Gelfond, Adon Quinn, Imax, Muvi Cinemas, Black Light, Gladiator II, Moana 2, Kraven the Hunter, Ambulance

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