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Masameer: The Movie

Masameer: The Movie
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMalik Nejer
Screenplay byMalik Nejer
Abdulaziz Almuzaini
Based onMasameer by Faisal Al-Amer & Malik Nejerem
Produced byAbdulaziz Almuzaini
Edited byMalik Nejer
Music bySaleh Hadad
Production
company
Myrkott Animation Studio
Distributed byVox Cinemas (theaters)
Netflix
Release dates
  • 9 January 2020 (2020-01-09) (Arab territories)
  • 19 March 2020 (2020-03-19) (Netflix)[1]
Running time
110 minutes
CountrySaudi Arabia
LanguageArabic

Masameer: The Movie (Arabic: مسامير: الفيلم) is a 2020 Saudi Arabian adult animated superhero comedy film directed by Malik Nejer (in his directorial debut) and written by Nejer & Abdulaziz Almuzaini.[2] It is based on the web series Masameer created by Faisal Al-Amer and Malik Nejerem.[3] It is the first animated film made entirely in Saudi Arabia.[4]

Synopsis

A young woman with a passion for artificial Intelligence who wants to have a positive impact on the world while, at the same time, three friends: Saad, Saltooh and Kalb, unite as crime-fighting superheroes.[5]

Voice cast

  • Shahad Alahmari as Dana
  • Yousef Aldakheel as Satam
  • Lama Alfard as Dana's Mom / Reporter
  • Abdulaziz Almuzaini as Dana's Dad / Fazeea
  • Mazroa Almazroa as Saleh / Captain Manteqi / Rbeaan
  • Hamad Almutaani as Emam
  • Shaalan Alshaalan as Sulaiteen
  • Abdulaziz Alshehri as Bandar / Manea
  • Riyad Alsalhani as Non
  • Sulaiman Alnazha

Release

It was released on January 9, 2020, in Arab theaters.[6] Its international premiere was on March 19, 2020, on Netflix.[7]

As of March 2023, the film was removed from Netflix. But was eventually bought back in 2024.[citation needed]

Future

On September 16, 2020, Myrkott Animation Studio signed a 5-year exclusivity deal with Netflix to produce shows and movies focused on Saudi society with a focus on producing more of Masameer.[8][9] Masameer County Season 2 premiered on March 2, 2023, on its platform.[10]

References

  1. ^ Wit, Alex Dudok de (2020-04-17). "A Hit Across The Arab World, 'Masameer: The Movie' Is Now On Netflix". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  2. ^ Laguna, Ray. "2020: Masameer: The Movie | Animación para adultos" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  3. ^ Fonseca, Bruna Garcia (2020-03-26). "Saudi animated comedy film out on Netflix". Agência de Notícias Brasil-Árabe. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  4. ^ "Masameer the Movie is coming to Netflix following its success in theaters - About Netflix". 2023-06-27. Archived from the original on 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-07-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ^ "Masameer, Saudi Arabia's Successful Feature Length Animated Film". About Her. 2021-10-15. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  6. ^ "Masameer: The Movie- Parents & Babies Mor | Now Showing | Book Tickets | VOX Cinemas UAE". 2023-06-27. Archived from the original on 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-07-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ^ "Netflix to stream Saudi animation film 'Masameer the Movie'". BroadcastPro ME. 2020-03-21. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  8. ^ "Netflix signs deal with Saudi Arabia animator Myrkott, creator of Masameer cartoons". Al Arabiya English. 2020-09-16. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  9. ^ "Netflix inks five-year deal with Saudi animation studio - Arabian Business". 2023-06-27. Archived from the original on 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-07-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  10. ^ Lind, Emily Alyn (2023-02-21). "Masameer County Season 2 Premiere Date on Netflix: Renewed and Cancelled?". Next TV Series. Retrieved 2023-07-23.