![]() ![]() We have the opportunity to tell good, important stories that may be exotic for them but at the same time, especially for Arabs, stories that will remind them of their roots. We'll also bring new ideas to better attract certain audiences, especially young adults in the U.S. We now have the ability to unleash our aspirations by producing cutting-edge series and films that tell universal stories with a twist of exotic. ![]() Shahid VIP platform has liberated us from the constraints of linear TV and catering to the taste of the majority. dot.LA: Tell me about what working with Shahid VIP does for you as a producer. He cites Aladdin, Lawrence of Arabia, Cleopatra and Ali Baba shouting "Open Sesame!" as examples of well-known storylines and themes rooted in the rich heritage of the region, which he hopes will be a complement to exposing viewers to the varied and exotic sceneries and communities of the Middle East.Īs a niche service, it will have tough competition. In addition to serving the Arab diaspora, Sabbah hopes to reach non-Arabic speakers, particularly young adults, by sharing stories that have a ring of familiarity. Cedars shoots primarily out of Lebanon, Morocco and Egypt and has garnered awards from Cannes, Toronto and Venice film festivals. The service has an exclusive deal with Sabbah's production company, Cedars Art Production, which will include new seasons of two of MBC's most popular shows, "Al Hayba" and "Aswad Fateh" past seasons of the former are already available on Netflix. Sadek Sabbah, chairman of Sabbah Brothers group, a media company started by his grandfather in the 1950s, will be one of the creators filling Shahid VIP's pipes. It costs $8.99 per month or $79.99 per year and will be free for the first 30 days to U.S. Owned by one of the Middle East and North Africa's largest broadcasters, Dubai-based media conglomerate MBC, the streaming service will carry live channels, regional versions of shows like "Arab Idol" and "The Voice," sports programming, movies and television series. Los Angeles, home to Tinseltown and where Netflix has a massive footprint, will be the epicenter for that effort, which began in November. and Canadian market with its six million or so Arabic speakers. With so many people stuck at home during the pandemic, the Arabic streaming service racked up 1.4 million subscribers, making it serious competition for Netflix in the region. Shahid VIP launched in the Middle East and North Africa in January 2020. ![]()
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