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Royal Commission Inaugurates Film AlUla to Support Film Industry

Film AlUla was established in early 2020 by the Royal Commission for AlUla with a mandate to promote filming in the AlUla region. (Film AlUla)
Film AlUla was established in early 2020 by the Royal Commission for AlUla with a mandate to promote filming in the AlUla region. (Film AlUla)
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Royal Commission Inaugurates Film AlUla to Support Film Industry

Film AlUla was established in early 2020 by the Royal Commission for AlUla with a mandate to promote filming in the AlUla region. (Film AlUla)
Film AlUla was established in early 2020 by the Royal Commission for AlUla with a mandate to promote filming in the AlUla region. (Film AlUla)

The Royal Commission for AlUla has inaugurated the Film AlUla to support and facilitate filming in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla region.

The Film AlUla commission offers the opportunity to discover picturesque filming locations amid the breathtaking landscape of the region.

The new office will focus on supporting and encouraging local productions by working with several government agencies in the film industry.

It is part of the royal commission's efforts to realize the Kingdom's Vision 2030 by supporting national talents in the industry.

Several international producers have already expressed their interest in exploring AlUla as a location for their movies and a Hollywood-produced film will be announced soon.

Two Saudi movies will also be filmed soon in AlUla, "Bayn Al-Rimal" and "Noura", which are directed and produced by Saudis.

Film AlUla was established in early 2020 by the Royal Commission for AlUla with a mandate to promote filming in the AlUla region and develop a film-friendly ecosystem to support productions.

Film AlUla is a member of the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) and follows best practices as laid out by the AFCI as well the Royal Commission for AlUla’s charter for best works practices.

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Disney's 'Moana 2' Premiere Honors Hawaiian Culture

Actors Auli'i Cravalho and Dwyane Johnson speak during the premiere of Disney Animation's film Moana 2 in Kapolei, Hawaii, US November 21, 2024. REUTERS/Marco Garcia
Actors Auli'i Cravalho and Dwyane Johnson speak during the premiere of Disney Animation's film Moana 2 in Kapolei, Hawaii, US November 21, 2024. REUTERS/Marco Garcia
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Disney's 'Moana 2' Premiere Honors Hawaiian Culture

Actors Auli'i Cravalho and Dwyane Johnson speak during the premiere of Disney Animation's film Moana 2 in Kapolei, Hawaii, US November 21, 2024. REUTERS/Marco Garcia
Actors Auli'i Cravalho and Dwyane Johnson speak during the premiere of Disney Animation's film Moana 2 in Kapolei, Hawaii, US November 21, 2024. REUTERS/Marco Garcia

The world premiere of Disney's "Moana 2" sailed into Oahu, Hawaii on Thursday along with a celebration of Pacific Islander heritage.
In the storyline, three years have passed since Moana's adventures in the first hit film. "At first, she was wondering if she could be a wayfinder,” Auliʻi Cravalho, who voices the title character, told Reuters.
"By the time we see her again she's a ... master navigator."
The film also takes Moana on a journey into the future, so she is traveling "even further beyond," the native Hawaiian actor added.
“Moana 2,” directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, arrives in theaters on Nov. 27.
In it Moana receives a sudden call from her ancestors to travel the seas and break the god Nalo’s curse, which prevents the people of various islands from reconnecting.
She must form her own crew and reunite with her friend, the demigod Maui, played by Dwayne Johnson.
“Maui’s journey in 'Moana 2' means to me a few things,” Johnson said.
“Number one, legacy, and number two, the character Maui was largely inspired by my grandfather who’s buried here (Hawaii), so it’s pretty meaningful to me,” he added.
The premiere opened with performances from Hawaiian dancers wearing leis and waving Hawaiian flags.
The film is highly anticipated after Disney’s other 2024 animated sequel "Inside Out 2" passed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office less than three weeks after its release - the fastest that any animated film has reached that level.
The first “Moana” topped the 2016 Thanksgiving box office rankings, earning a mighty $81.1 million over the five-day holiday period.