“The Journey” is a rather unique title in the field of anime. Co-produced by Toei Animation and Saudi Arabian Manga Productions, the movie had a production team of more than 330 individuals from Saudi talent and professionals in the field from Japan, where Saudi talents were trained and worked side by side with experts to enhance their skill set further. Kobun Shizuno of “Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle” fame directed a story that is distinctly Arabic, as it is inspired by a local folklore that tells the story of Aws, a potter in Makkah who takes up arms to protect his city against ruthless invaders who threaten to destroy the Kaaba. The film was initially planned to premiere in Southeast Asia in 2021 but was delayed due to the covid-19 pandemic.
The particular story is a retelling of an event in Arabian history generally known as “The Year of the Elephant”, when Abraha,...
The particular story is a retelling of an event in Arabian history generally known as “The Year of the Elephant”, when Abraha,...
- 12/15/2022
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Animation feature “The Journey,” co-produced by Saudi animation studios Manga Productions and Japan’s Toei Animation, has struck a deal with Dubai-based exhibitor Vox Cinemas for theatrical distribution across the Middle East and North Africa.
Manga has also announced that the toon epic based on Saudi folklore and directed by Japan’s Shizuno Kobun (“Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle”) will be going out in Japan via Toei subsidiary T-Joy.
Distribution deals were announced at Berlin’s Efm market.
The co-production stems from a pact between the two companies made in November 2017, one month before Saudi Arabia lifted its 35-year ban on cinemas. It is being touted as a milestone for Manga which is fully financing the $10-15 million project that is currently in post.
Manga will presenting the pic to prospective buyers for other territories at the Cannes Marche du Film in May.
The epic revolves around a...
Manga has also announced that the toon epic based on Saudi folklore and directed by Japan’s Shizuno Kobun (“Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle”) will be going out in Japan via Toei subsidiary T-Joy.
Distribution deals were announced at Berlin’s Efm market.
The co-production stems from a pact between the two companies made in November 2017, one month before Saudi Arabia lifted its 35-year ban on cinemas. It is being touted as a milestone for Manga which is fully financing the $10-15 million project that is currently in post.
Manga will presenting the pic to prospective buyers for other territories at the Cannes Marche du Film in May.
The epic revolves around a...
- 2/24/2020
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Ground-breaking animation combines tells Middle Eastern folkloric story using a Japanese anime art style.
Saudi animation studio Manga Productions has announced first theatrical deals on its debut feature-length production The Journey, an epic tale taking inspiration from Saudi folklore.
Dubai-based exhibition and distribution group Vox Cinemas has taken rights for Middle East and Africa while T-Joy, the exhibition and distribution arm of Japanese film and TV giant Toei Company, has taken rights for Japan.
A second Toei Company subsidiary, Toei Animation co-produced the feature, as part of a long-term pact with Manga Productions to collaborate on animation works combining the...
Saudi animation studio Manga Productions has announced first theatrical deals on its debut feature-length production The Journey, an epic tale taking inspiration from Saudi folklore.
Dubai-based exhibition and distribution group Vox Cinemas has taken rights for Middle East and Africa while T-Joy, the exhibition and distribution arm of Japanese film and TV giant Toei Company, has taken rights for Japan.
A second Toei Company subsidiary, Toei Animation co-produced the feature, as part of a long-term pact with Manga Productions to collaborate on animation works combining the...
- 2/24/2020
- by 1100388¦Melanie Goodfellow¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
Ground-breaking animation combines tells Middle Eastern folkloric story using a Japanese anime art style.
Saudi animation studio Manga Productions has announced first theatrical deals on its debut feature-length production The Journey, an epic tale taking inspiration from Saudi folklore.
Dubai-based exhibition and distribution group Vox Cinemas has taken rights for Middle East and Africa while T-Joy, the exhibition and distribution arm of Japanese film and TV giant Toei Company, has taken rights for Japan.
A second Toei Company subsidiary, Toei Animation co-produced the feature, as part of a long-term pact with Manga Productions to collaborate on animation works combining the...
Saudi animation studio Manga Productions has announced first theatrical deals on its debut feature-length production The Journey, an epic tale taking inspiration from Saudi folklore.
Dubai-based exhibition and distribution group Vox Cinemas has taken rights for Middle East and Africa while T-Joy, the exhibition and distribution arm of Japanese film and TV giant Toei Company, has taken rights for Japan.
A second Toei Company subsidiary, Toei Animation co-produced the feature, as part of a long-term pact with Manga Productions to collaborate on animation works combining the...
- 2/24/2020
- by 1100388¦Melanie Goodfellow¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
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