Saudi Arabia is launching a sprawling new state-of-the-art film studio just outside the capital city of Riyadh where pre-production is underway on an ambitious historical epic titled “Unbroken Sword” directed by Alik Sakharov who has helmed multiple episodes of “The Sopranos” and “Game of Thrones.”

The new Saudi filmmaking facilities are part of the Qiddiya entertainment city on the slopes of the iconic Tuwaiq Mountains, 40 minutes southwest of Riyadh, that will comprise high-end theme parks, motor sport facilities, and a safari park in hopes of attracting millions of visitors.

The new Saudi filmmaking hub, called PlayMaker Studios , spans more than 50 acres of backlots and comprises two purpose-built soundstages with high-spec audio systems and “full production facilities designed to

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