Variety | 2018Cannes Marché du Film

Saudi Arabia: Will Film Business' Next Big Hope Pan Out?

Saudi Arabia may be the biggest star at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The Arab kingdom, hosting three panels at the movie gathering ranging from cinema distribution thru digital content, has occupied a sprawling space at the Marche

By Nick Vivarelli and Brent Lang

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Saudi Arabia: Will Film Business' Next Big Hope Pan Out?

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Felicity Jones Joins 'Dragon Rider' Animated Movie

Cannes Opening Night Film 'Everybody Knows' Sells to Focus

'The Man Who Killed Don Quixote' Can Screen at Cannes, French Court Says

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Terence Stamp's 'Viking Destiny' Sets Sail for North America (EXCLUSIVE)

Jaime Rosales' Directors' Fortnight Entry 'Petra' Sold to Key First Territories (EXCLUSIVE)

Terry Gilliam's 'The Man Who Killed Don Quixote' Loses U.S. Distribution

MK2 Launches Promising New Talents at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)

'Between Worlds' Director Maria Pulera Launches Rise Up (EXCLUSIVE)

Romance 'Wobble Palace' Lands at Breaking Glass Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)

Film Movement Acquires North American Rights to 'Outrage Coda' (EXCLUSIVE)

'Entourage' Star Adrian Grenier Boards 'Youth Unstoppable' (EXCLUSIVE)

STX Joins Channing Tatum, Tencent on 'Zombie Brother' Movie

Russia's Riki Teams With U.S.'s Baboon, 3 Beep on Animated Movie 'My Friend Finnick' (EXCLUSIVE)

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