VOX Cinemas Opens at Century Corner in Riyadh

VOX Century Corner is the exhibitor’s 10th location in Riyadh.

 

VOX Cinemas, the dedicated cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, opened its 16th location in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at Century Corner by Rakaa Holding on 1 October 2023.

 

Centrally located in the city on King Fahad Road, VOX Century Corner – Riyadh features a 10-screen cinema, including five Standard auditoriums, an IMAX® with Laser auditorium, a 10-seater Private Cinema, and three THEATRE auditoriums – a first-of-its-kind luxurious offering in the country providing a dining experience with gourmet food in an intimate setting.

 

VOX feature

 

 

With the opening of the latest location, VOX Cinemas now operates a total of 164 screens across 16 cinemas in six cities throughout the Kingdom.

 

Click here to book tickets at this new cinema, and reach out to our team to learn more about cinema advertising opportunities at VOX Century Corner – Riyadh.

 

 

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Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One | Cinema Campaigns | 2023

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One is the latest thrilling installment in the iconic Mission: Impossible franchise, with the daring Tom Cruise leading the charge. Anticipation for the film’s release has been high among both devoted fans and esteemed critics, and it has already proven to be a resounding box office success.

 

In its opening week, the movie achieved remarkable milestones, grossing an impressive US$80M domestically within its 5-day opening and amassing a staggering total of US$235M worldwide. This success underlines the enduring appeal of renowned franchises like Mission: Impossible in the region, making them prime opportunities for prominent brands to engage in cinema advertising.

 

Leading automotive manufacturer BMW, ectronics giant Samsung and luxury clothing and accessories brand Carter & White, among others, seized this golden opportunity to captivate cinema audiences alongside this year’s most highly anticipated action-packed cinematic experience.

 

Here are the cinema campaigns booked to follow or coincide with Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One:

 

Gazebo Restaurant

Country: UAE
Campaign type: Follow the movie

 

Expo City Dubai

Country: UAE
Campaign type: On screen 13-26 July 2023

 

Carter & White

Country: UAE
Campaign type: Follow the movie

 

Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Country: UAE and KSA
Campaign type: On screen 13 July -09 August 2023

 

BMW

Country: UAE
Campaign type: Follow the movie

On screen campaign and Off Screen campaign – Refer to the article: BMW | Integrated Cinema Campaign | 2023

 

Ford Middle East

Country: UAE
Campaign type: Follow the movie

 

Asyad Express – Ship Your Cart

Country: Oman
Campaign type: On screen 13 July -09 August 2023

 

Etihad Airways

Country: UAE
Campaign type: Follow the movie

 

American University of Kuwait

Country: Kuwait
Campaign type: On screen 07 July -20 August 2023

 

Samsung Flip

Country: UAE
Campaign type: Follow the movie

 

Suzuki Grand Vitara

Country: UAE
Campaign type: Follow the movie

 

Massadr

Country: KSA
Campaign type: Follow the movie

 

Think cinema for ‘attention-grabbing’ advertising!

Check out the list of upcoming blockbusters in Q3 2023 and contact us for cinema advertising opportunities across the GCC, Egypt and Lebanon.

 

 

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Eid-Al-Adha | Cinema ads | 2023

The region embraced the joy of Eid Al-Adha with an extended 6-day break, with cinema offering an abundance of blockbuster entrainment options to elevate the festivities for residents who opted to stay back and indulge in activities at malls and entertainment venues.
From thrilling adventures such as Indiana Jones & The Dial of Destiny and Elemental to action-packed spectacles such as Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, The Flash, along with other exciting releases such as TAG and more, the big screen served as a dynamic platform for brands to engage with captive audiences.

Here are the ads that lit up the big screen during Eid-Al-Adha 2023:

 

Gazebo – FTM Indiana Jones & The Dial of Destiny

Country: UAE
Operators: Select VOX Screens at Mall of the Emirates

 

Dallah Hospital 

Country: KSA
Operators: Select AMC, Muvi, Reel & VOX Locations

 

Oriental Weavers

Agency: Initiative Cairo
Country: Egypt
Operators: Select VOX Locations

  

Vodafone

Agency: UM Qatar
Country: Qatar
Operators: Select VOX Locations

 

Gravity

Country: Bahrain
Operators: Select VOX Locations

 

Kuwait Finance House

Agency: Mindshare Kuwait
Country: Kuwait
Operators: VOX Cinemas

 

Think cinema for ‘attention-grabbing’ advertising!

Contact us for cinema advertising opportunities alongside upcoming summer blockbusters.

 

 

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Eid al-Fitr 2023 Cinema Campaigns

Check out the ads that featured in cinema during the Eid al-Fitr 2023 long weekend!

 

The region witnessed an upswing in activity during the Eid al-Fitr long weekend, marking one of the most bustling periods of the year thus far, with residents gathering at malls and entertainment venues to partake in the festivities.

With the release of several blockbusters during the extended weekend, cinemas were buzzing with patrons eager to watch their favorite titles in the company of their loved ones. This presented brands with a unique opportunity to engage a captive audience and leave a lasting impression through both on-screen and off-screen advertising initiatives.

From product promotions to messages of unity and support, here are the ads that lit up the big screen during Eid al-Fitr 2023:

 

WWE 2K23 – FTM John Wick: Chapter 4

Duration: 30 Secs
Country: KSA

Please Note: In compliance with the country’s regulations, a revised and concise version of the WWE 2K23 advertisement screened in KSA.

 

Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre

Duration: 30 Secs
Country: UAE

 

Al-Futtaim Automall

Duration: 40 Secs.
Country: UAE

 

Prime Healthcare Group– FTM Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan

Duration: 15 Secs
Country: UAE

 

Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival

Agency: 30 Secs x 2
Country: UAE

 

Cultural Development Fund

Duration: 30 Secs
Country: KSA

 

Dallah Home Care

Duration: 20 Secs
Country: KSA

 

Diriyah Gate Development Authority

Duration: 30 Secs
Country: KSA

 

Galaxy Jewels

Duration: 20 Secs
Country: KSA

 

Al Theeb Specialist Centre

Agency: 15 Secs
Country: KSA

 

Boubyan Bank

Duration: 1.10 secs & 1.08 Secs
Country: Kuwait

 

Kaya Skin Clinic – FTM Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan

Duration: 15 Secs
Country: UAE

 

McDonald’s

Duration: 30 Secs
Country: Kuwait

 

Talabat

Duration: 15 Secs
Country: Kuwait

 

Elabd Foods

Duration: 15 Secs
Country: Egypt

 

Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation

Duration: 15 Secs
Country: Egypt

 

Private Natural Cotton

Duration: 30 Secs
Country: Egypt

 

American University of Bahrain

Agency: 45 Secs
Country: Bahrain

 

Information & eGovernment Authority Bahrain

Duration: 2 x 50 Secs
Country: Bahrain

 

Escape Code

Duration: 1.06 Secs
Country: Bahrain

 

In addition to the on screen ad, ElAbd  booked two sampling activities at Mall of Egypt and City Center Almaza for a period of two weekends.

ELAbd Egypt Sample

 

Think cinema for ‘attention-grabbing’ advertising! Contact us for cinema advertising opportunities alongside special events and celebrations.

 

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Saudi Founding Day 2023 Cinema Campaigns

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrated Saudi Founding Day on 22nd February, with Saudi nationals and residents joining in on the celebration. National holidays are highly celebrated by Saudis as they look forward to such days during the year, and Saudi Founding Day is no exception.

 

Cinemas were abuzz with moviegoers eager to watch the latest blockbusters, and renowned KSA brands took advantage of this unique opportunity by securing on screen adverting in a bid to establish connections with captive cinema audiences on the big screen.

 

From ads promoting products or services, to brands showing their solidarity with the people of Saudi Arabia and supporting the country’s growth and development, here are the ads that took over the big screen in celebration of Saudi Founding Day 2023:

 

Architecture & Design Commission

Start Date: 25 February 2023

Locations: Multiple AMC, Cinépolis, Muvi and VOX locations

 

 

 

Banque Saudi Fransi

Start Date: 20. February 2023

Locations: Multiple AMC, Muvi and VOX locations

 

 

 

Ministry of Culture

Start Date: 13 February 2023

Locations: Multiple AMC, Cinépolis, Muvi, Reel and VOX locations

 

 

 

 

 

Monsha’at

Start Date: 20. February 2023

Locations: Multiple AMC and Muvi locations

 

 

 

Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites

Start Date: 20. February 2023

Locations: Multiple AMC, Cinépolis, Muvi and VOX locations

 

 

 

Riyad Bank

Start Date: 23 February 2023

Locations: Select VOX and Muvi locations

 

 

 

 

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FIFA | Integrated Cinema Campaign | UAE & KSA

FIFA booked an integrated cinema campaign through Universal Media (UM) Qatar to promote the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022™ at select locations of VOX, Reel, Muvi, AMC cinemas in UAE and Saudi Arabia.

 

The on-screen campaign included a 30 sec. commercial booked for a period of 4 weeks – 27 October 2022 to 23 November 2022, at select locations of:

UAE – VOX and Reel

KSA – VOX, AMC and Muvi

 

The commercial follows La’eeb (the official mascot of the FIFA World Cup 2022) as he auditions to fulfill his destiny as the tournament’s mascot. La’eeb encourages everyone to believe in themselves and spread the joy of football to everyone, through the catch phrase ‘Now is All’.

 

 

The off-screen component of the cinema campaign included the distribution of 50,000 FIFA branded popcorn tubs featuring La’eeb, to moviegoers at select VOX locations in UAE and KSA starting 10 November 2022.

 

FIFA Cinema Campaign

 

Contact us for more information on branding options and integrated cinema advertising opportunities across the Middle East!

 

 

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AMC Cinemas Opens at Garden Mall in Hail Saudi Arabia

AMC Garden 5 – Hail offers luxury auditoriums, best-in-class projection, sound and seating, and is the latest effort by AMC in an ongoing program to provide state-of-the-art cinemas across KSA.

 

AMC Cinemas has opened its eleventh location at Garden Mall in Hail, KSA. The 5-screen cinema with a total of 549 seats, which includes a PRIME at AMC screen, is another impressive step in the rapid evolution of the cinema experience in Saudi Arabia.

 

AMC Garden 5 Auditorium

 

Following the launch of AMC Garden 5, the cinema exhibitor aims to reach a large number of movie lovers around Saudi Arabia, a goal which is in line with the government’s plan to diversify entertainment content as well as providing new experiences to a range of audiences in several cities and governorates across the Kingdom.

 

AMC presently operates 71 screens across 11 locations in 7 cities of Saudi Arabia.

 

Motivate Val Morgan congratulates AMC Cinemas on the opening of AMC Garden 5, and warmly welcomes this location to our cinema circuit in KSA.

 

Source: AMC Cinemas

 

 

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VOX Cinemas Announces Collaboration with Celebrity Saudi Chef Mona Mosly

A specially curated menu by Saudi chef Mona Mosly was launched by VOX cinemas on Saudi National Day.

 

VOX Cinemas has announced a culinary collaboration with Chef Mona Mosly which will see the female Saudi Chef elevate the in-cinema dining experience with a specially curated menu.

Moviegoers in Saudi Arabia can now enjoy more than 20 signature dishes at GOLD, VOX Cinemas’ luxury cinema concept, and Candy Bar.

Chef Mona Mosly is one of the region’s most recognisable celebrity chefs due to her role as host and judge on five series of the TV phenomenon Top Chef Middle East. She has extensive experience in culinary art, having trained professionally in Switzerland before attending the world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu in London and subsequently honing her craft at esteemed restaurants across the Middle East.

Known for her catchphrase, ‘From My Heart to Yours’, Chef Mona injects passion into every dish and her exclusive menu for VOX Cinemas aims to evoke memories through flavour while featuring her creative take on classic dishes. Highlights on the menu, which has been specially tailored for the cinematic experience, include Saudi Fish & Chips, Mona Shawarma, Khubz Mhalla and Rose Kakadeh.

 

GOLD Menu by Chef Mona Mosly

 

Mohamed Al Hashemi, Country Head at Majid Al Futtaim Leisure, Entertainment, Cinemas and Lifestyle in Saudi Arabia said: “The Saudi labour market has made unprecedented progress in recent years, with more Saudi women entering the workforce and establishing a strong footprint across various industries. In line with Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s National Transformation Programme, Majid Al Futtaim is committed to hiring inclusively to ensure exceptional employment opportunities.”

“Given her culinary prowess and unique talent, VOX Cinemas is excited to collaborate with Chef Mona Mosly and unveil her as the new face of our in-cinema dining experience. We believe that F&B is an integral part of going to the movies and this collaboration demonstrates our customer-centricity and dedication to providing an unrivalled cinematic experience. This is just the first step in what we believe will be a long and successful partnership and our ultimate goal is to expand this offering to our cinemas across the region” he added.

Chef Mona Mosly said, “VOX Cinemas has set the standard in cinema dining in the GCC and I’m extremely proud to partner with them given our shared dedication to innovation and excellence as well as the outreach to the Arab world that VOX has to offer. I am confident that this collaboration is a recipe for success and look forward to bringing dishes from my heart to yours at VOX Cinemas in Saudi.”

VOX Cinemas’ signature concept GOLD caters to movie lovers who want to indulge in gourmet food. Guests have the option of dining in an exclusive private lounge area or having their food delivered straight to their seats through the in-theatre waiter service. Redefining the luxury cinema experience, the GOLD auditorium features reclining leather seats, plush blankets, and pillows as well as cutting-edge audiovisual technology in a stylish and intimate setting.

Chef Mona is the latest high-profile chef to collaborate with VOX Cinemas. Most recently Michelin-starred chef Akira Back curated a menu for VOX CinemasTHEATRE across UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar.

Chef Mona Mosly’s menu will be available exclusively at VOX Cinemas The Kingdom Centre, and The Esplanade in Riyadh before being rolled out to additional locations including Sahara Mall, Riyadh, and Red Sea Mall, Jeddah.

For more information visit VOX Cinemas

 

Source: VOX Cinemas (Press Release)

 

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Latest Ads on the Big Screen – September 2022

Check out the latest ads on the BIG screen in the month of September

 

With summer holidays drawing to a close, kids back in school and life in general back to its normal routine, September has been a buzzing month at the cinema.

From Indian superhero movie Brahmastra Part One: Shiva, to the return of rom-coms with Ticket to Paradise and psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling, the BIG Screen has been delivering a variety of content for all audience types over September.

Our pre-show too has witnessed an array of brand ads. From luxury brands to the world’s largest international airline and Sweden’s very own home furnishing store, check out the ads on the BIG Screen across our network of cinemas in the first half of September:

 

Ikea

 

Agency: PHD Media
Ad Duration: 30 Secs
Campaign Duration: 1st September 2022 to 5th October 2022 (UAE), 1st September to 28th September 2022 (Qatar)
Country: UAE, Qatar
Cinema Locations: Multiple VOX locations and Reel Cinemas: The Dubai Mall

 

Louis Vuitton Kids

 

Agency: Spark Foundry
Ad Duration: 1st September to 28th September 2022.
Campaign Duration: 60 Secs
Country: UAE, KSA
Cinema Locations: Multiple VOX and Reel locations

  

Hermès – H24

 

Agency: Havas Middle East
Ad Duration: 15th September 2022 to 28th September 2022
Campaign Duration: 30 Secs
Country: UAE, Kuwait, Qatar
Cinema Locations: Multiple VOX locations and Reel Cinemas The Dubai Mall

 

Hermès – Terre d’Hermès

 

Agency: Havas Middle East
Ad Duration: 15th September 2022 to 28th September 2022
Campaign Duration: 30 Secs
Country: KSA, Bahrain
Cinema Locations: Multiple VOX locations

 

Bahrain Tourism

 

Agency: Direct Client
Ad Duration: 15th September 2022 to 21st September 2022
Campaign Duration: 30 Secs
Country: KSA
Cinema Locations: VOX Cinemas and Muvi Cinemas

 

Emirates Airlines

 

Agency: UM MENA
Ad Duration: 15th September 2022 to 28st September 2022
Campaign Duration: 30 Secs
Country: KSA
Cinema Locations: Multiple VOX,Cinépolis, AMC and Muvi cinema locations

 

Contact us for more information on booking cinema ads on the screens across our cinema circuit in the Middle East.

Muvi Cinemas Opens at Park Avenue in Riyadh

Muvi Park Avenue – Riyadh is the latest addition to the operator’s extensive cinema network in the kingdom.

 

Saudi homegrown cinema brand Muvi Cinemas opened its twenty-first location at Park Avenue Mall, Riyadh on 28 April 2022.

The 10 screens cinema with a total of 1,277 seats also features a ScreenX and an Xperience screen, and it is the eighth cinema by the operator in Riyadh city.

 

 

The cinema is part of the newly opened outdoor mall in the city – Park Avenue, which offers a variety of entertainment and shopping options, restaurants, cafes and children’s amusement parks for the entire family to enjoy and experience.

Muvi Cinemas presently operates 205 screens across 21 locations in 9 cities of Saudi Arabia.

Contact a member of our sales team for cinema advertising opportunities at Muvi – Park Avenue – Riyadh.

 

Source: Muvi Cinemas

 

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