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Saudi funded 3SIX9 Studios reveals slate including Woody Allen, John Boyega, Maxi Iglesias and Arnaud Desplechin films

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Tags: saudi arabia, movie studios, 3six9 studios, directors, woody allen, john boyega, maxi iglesias, arnaud desplechin, author.andreas wiseman, source.deadline
https://deadline.com/2026/01/woody-allen-john-boyega-maxi-iglesias-3six9-studios-slate-1236682576/

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Authors
Andreas Wiseman
Published
Jan 14 2026
Word count
662 words

4 comments

  1. [4]
    TMarkos
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    Always disappointed to hear Woody Allen is still getting work.

    Always disappointed to hear Woody Allen is still getting work.

    13 votes
    1. JXM
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      Kind of ironic that he has to rely on Saudi Arabia, a county that is not particularly friendly to Jews to get money.

      Kind of ironic that he has to rely on Saudi Arabia, a county that is not particularly friendly to Jews to get money.

      6 votes
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      Thoughtninja
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      I never understood the fanship or fascination people have with him. I just found him to be creepy and pretentious even before I learned of the twisted relationship with his adopted daughter.

      I never understood the fanship or fascination people have with him. I just found him to be creepy and pretentious even before I learned of the twisted relationship with his adopted daughter.

      2 votes
      1. balooga
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        Novelty, maybe? His neurotic, naturalistic style was pretty different from the Hollywood norm. I think people found that relatable and quirky. There are better, newer models that scratch a similar...

        Novelty, maybe? His neurotic, naturalistic style was pretty different from the Hollywood norm. I think people found that relatable and quirky. There are better, newer models that scratch a similar itch today without the baggage. It was a different time.

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