CMA: DUNE RETURNS TO ABU DHABI'S SANDS FOR THIRD INSTALMENT

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Abu Dhabi has returned as a principal shooting location for the next chapter in Denis Villeneuve’s cinematic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic science fiction saga Dune.

Media company Legendary Entertainment confirmed that production on the highly anticipated third instalment will return to Abu Dhabi’s picturesque Liwa desert with its cinematic towering sand dunes and golden expansive horizon to capture the essence of the mythical planet of Arrakis.

The new film will continue the sweeping saga of Paul Atreides and the complex legacy of this empirical rule. Filming in the desert city will begin later this year, with Creative Media Authority (CMA) Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Film Commission providing essential logistical support, and Image Nation serving as production partner.

According to CMA in a statement, the film, a continuation of the Academy Award-winning franchise from Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros Pictures, will again benefit from the cashback rebate offered by the Abu Dhabi Film Commission.

Abu Dhabi has served as the backdrop for over 180 major film and television productions through the introduction of the cashback rebate, including F1 The Movie, Mission: Impossible, Star Wars, Fast and Furious, and Sonic the Hedgehog, a reflection of the emirate’s diverse locations, talent pool, and filmmaking incentives.

The mission of the CMA is to champion content creation in Abu Dhabi by empowering content creators via strategic guidance, talent development, financial support, and a world-class regulatory environment.

-- BERNAMA