AMC Cinemas hosts a premiere & exclusive screening of “Space Jam: A New Legacy”

• The premiere is in partnership with the Saudi Basketball Federation
• Attendees of the premiere included Sons and daughters of WAJIB Society

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 15.2021, AMC Cinemas, the first cinema operator in Saudi Arabia, hosted an exclusive premiere of the animated movie “Space Jam: A New Legacy” at the AMC Cinemas King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh.

The movie screening was attended by the Saudi basketball team. The team highlighted the importance of making time for entertainment in addition to participating in sports and physical activities. Basketball is one of the most popular sports globally and, in some countries, the most played. In the Kingdom, there is a rise in the popularity of basketball for both males and females.

Commenting on the screening, Dr. Ghassan Tashkandi, president of the Saudi Basketball Federation, said: “We are pleased with our partnership with the AMC Cinemas and appreciate the invite to watch the exclusive premiere of the movie. This step aims to highlight our role in encouraging the participation of citizens, residents and visitors in cultural, entertainment, sports and other related activities that nurture their quality of life, in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program.

AMC Cinemas also hosted the sons and daughters from WAJIB “Society for Families of Martyrs of Duty” to watch the movie. AMC conducted various activities for the sons and daughters who expressed their appreciation for the invite.

Saud bin Mohammed Al-Owais, Chairman of WAJIB Society said, “The attendance of the sons and daughters of WAJIB created a joyful environment and there was significant interaction with the Saudi basketball players. Including the sons and daughters in social activities, such as modern culture entertainment, is a great way to create an inclusive society and reflects our values and compassion towards members of our communities.

The movie tells the story of NBA superstar LeBron James and his young son, Dom, where they get trapped in digital space by a rogue AI. To get home safely, LeBron teams up with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang for a high-stakes basketball game, which will be available at AMC Cinemas locations in Riyadh, Jeddah, Hafr Al-Batin, Al-Majmaah and Dawadmi, starting from Thursday, 15 July.