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}}twofour54 is a UAE state-owned media and entertainment production company located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.NEWS, 2013-10-16, The Abu Dhabi Media Summit: interview with Wayne Borg, Twofour54,weblink The Guardian, en-GB, 0261-3077, Twofour54 was set up as an initiative of the Abu Dhabi government with a vision to contribute to the diversification of the economy there., Many major Hollywood productions have done production work in twofour54's facilities.WEB, 2020-11-25, CNN, Ubisoft Set to Join Abu Dhabi's Yas Creative Hub Development,weblink 2021-03-02, Hollywood Reporter,

Location and area

twofour54 is located in and named after the geographical coordinates of Abu Dhabi (24° N, 54° E), capital of the United Arab Emirates.NEWS,weblink Reaching for a Higher Profile, Abu Dhabi Opens a Hub for Western Media - The New York Times, Nytimes.com, 2008-10-13, 2021-03-02, The media free zone's main campus is located on the mainland (Yas Island). It also operates a 70,000 square meter backlot in KizadNEWS, Newbould, Chris, A look inside twofour54’s Kizad backlot,weblink 3 September 2021, The National, 29 April 2018, and production studios in Mussafah,WEB,weblink Inside 'Inheritance', the first ever Arab soap opera being filmed in UAE | Arab-celebs – Gulf News, Gulfnews.com, 2020-03-02, 2021-03-02, with plans to expand to build their Yas Creative Hub on Yas Island by the fourth quarter of 2021.WEB, Nick, Vivarelli,weblink Abu Dhabi Announces Yas Creative Hub For Entertainment Industry, Variety, 2020-11-25, 2021-03-02,

Background

The media free zone twofour54 was founded in 2008.WEB,weblink Commentary: Media in the UAE: The Abu Dhabi powerhouse, 2021-03-02, It falls under Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company's remit,WEB, 2019-07-04, State-owned Abu Dhabi firms transferred to new parent company,weblink 2021-04-08, The National, en, WEB, 11 Abu Dhabi entities come under one roof,weblink 2021-04-08, gulfnews.com, en, as a government-backed media and creative industries hub.WEB, Levine, Sydney, Peter Scarlet Leaves and is now former director of Abu Dhabi Film Festival, Medium, 9 August 2012,weblink 14 April 2023, Former Universal executive Wayne Borg joined the company as chief commercial officer, a role in which he served until 2013.WEB,weblink Wayne Borg's Exit From Abu Dhabi's Twofour54 Raises Questions for Middle Eastern Industry, Hollywood Reporter, 2013-12-11, 2021-03-02, In 2012, twofour54 took over the operation of the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, until its demise in 2015.WEB, Arora, Vibhuti, Abu Dhabi Film Festival to be discontinued, BroadcastPro ME, 7 May 2015,weblink 14 April 2023, In 2020, Michael Garin was appointed CEO of twofour54.The zone is home to a large number of international and local media companies,WEB,weblink Why have media producers flocked to Abu Dhabi, Oxford Business Group, 13 July 2020, 2021-03-02, and offers infrastructure and support, such as end-to-end production services,WEB, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Media Office and CEO of twofour54 discusses the city's booming media industry with business leaders in New York and Los Angeles - The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council,weblink 2021-03-02, Usuaebusiness.org, government and travel services, 100% business ownership,WEB,weblink Setting up a company in twofour54 Free Zone, Virtuzone, 2018-01-04, 2021-03-02, and set-up and licensing.WEB, WAM,weblink Freelance license holders eligible for residence visa | Uae – Gulf News, Gulf News, 2009-11-09, 2021-03-02, twofour54 houses media companies in the audio, visual, and print industries,WEB, 25 November 2020, Abu Dhabi's twofour54 bets big on film | WIRED Middle East,weblink Wired.me, 2021-03-02, WEB, 2012-05-19, Cannes 2012: Abu Dhabi's twofour54 to Launch Production Incentives,weblink Hollywood Reporter, 2021-03-02, WEB, Spectrum Digital Print Solutions Continues Expansion With Opening Of Fourth Outlet In Twofour54, Abu Dhabi,weblink UAE Today, 2021-03-02, as well as news outlets and digital app creators.WEB, Staff Reporter,weblink Malayalam digital radio to hit airwaves - News, Khaleej Times, 2013-12-19, 2021-03-02, WEB, 2016-04-24, CNN unveils upgraded, high-tech studio at twofour54 in Abu Dhabi,weblink 2021-04-22, The National, en, WEB, 2010-01-24, Flip Media expands into capital,weblink 2021-04-22, The National, en, Their facilities also host the first CNN Academy.NEWS, 22 September 2020, CNN launches Academy in Abu Dhabi,weblink 3 September 2021, CNN IC, As of 2020, more than 550 media companies and over 700 freelancers are based at twofour54, which has been involved in over 2,300 international major productions in Abu Dhabi.Notable films produced at twofour54 include (Mission: Impossible – Fallout),WEB,weblink 'Mission: Impossible – Fallout': Why the Biggest Stunt Saw Abu Dhabi Stand in for Paris, Hollywood Reporter, 2018-07-27, 2021-03-02, 6 UndergroundNEWS, Rai, Sarakshi, Trailer: Ryan Reynolds stars in new Netflix thriller 6 Underground filmed in Abu Dhabi,weblink 3 September 2021, Esquire Middle East, 3 October 2019, and Bharat.WEB, Nick, Vivarelli,weblink U.S. Exec Michael Garin Appointed CEO of UAE Media Hub twofour54, Variety, 2020-02-03, 2021-03-02,

Past productions at twofour54 intaj

2012

• The Bourne LegacyWEB,weblink Cannes 2012: Abu Dhabi's twofour54 to Launch Production Incentives, Hollywood Reporter, 2012-05-19, 2021-03-02,

2013

• Deliver Us from EvilWEB, Nick, Vivarelli,weblink Abu Dhabi: twofour54 Thrives as Mideast's Content Capital, Variety, 2014-10-16, 2021-03-02,

2014

• BabyWEB,weblink Why Bollywood is smitten with Abu Dhabi, The Financial Express, 2018-07-08, 2021-03-02,
• Bang Bang!
• (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)WEB, Leo, Barraclough,weblink Why 'Star Wars: Episode VII' Decided to Shoot in Abu Dhabi (EXCLUSIVE), Variety, 2014-05-21, 2021-03-02,
• Fast & Furious 7WEB, Nagraj, Aarti, 2014-05-19, Hollywood Movie Fast & Furious 7 Completes Filming In Abu Dhabi,weblink 2021-04-22, Gulf Business, en-US, WEB,weblink 'Fast & Furious 7' to Film in Abu Dhabi, Hollywood Reporter, 2014-12-03, 2021-03-02,
• The Bold and the BeautifulWEB, Schreck, Adam,weblink 'The Bold and the Beautiful' lands in the Emirates, Washingtonexaminer.com, 2014-03-17, 2021-03-02,
• Top Gear

2015

• War Machine
• The World Keeps SpinningWEB,weblink 'The World Keeps Spinning' for Will Smith's DJ son in the UAE!, Al Bawaba, 2015-11-24, 2021-03-02,

2016

• Dishoom

2017

• (Justice: Qalb Al Adala)
• Tiger Zinda Hai

2018

• Race 3
• (Mission: Impossible – Fallout|Mission Impossible: Fallout (Gemini))

2019

• Saaho
• Bharat
• 6 Underground
• (:fr:Mirage (série télévisée)|Mirage)WEB, 2019-04-12, Abu Dhabi's SWAT team film scenes for new TV show with actor Clive Standen,weblink 2021-04-08, The National, en,
• GhostWEB,weblink UAE director Al Murry returns with horror comedy 'Ghost' &124; Arab-celebs – Gulf News, Gulfnews.com, 2019-07-24, 2021-03-02,

2020

• Sonic the HedgehogNEWS, Pereira, Nikhil, twoFour54 reveals filming key scenes of Sonic the Hedgehog in Abu Dhabi,weblink 3 September 2021, ITP.net, 8 April 2020,

2021

• (:ar:لعبة نيوتن (مسلسل)|Newton's Cradle)
• (:ar:قواعد الطلاق ال 45|The 45 Rules of Divorce)
• Bunty Aur Babli 2WEB,weblink twofour54 announces wrap of Bollywood film 'Bunty Aur Babli 2' in Abu Dhabi, BroadcastPro ME, 2021-03-02,
• Dune

2022

• Heropanti 2
• Vikram Vedha

2023

• Bloody Daddy
• (Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One)

2024

• (Dune: Part Two)

Notable companies at twofour54

• CNN
• EdelmanWEB, 2017-05-24, Edelman UAE Shifts HQ To twoFour54 Media Zone In Abu Dhabi,weblink 2021-04-08, AM Marketing, Media, Advertising News in MENA, en-US,
• Euronews
• FoxNEWS, 2010-03-08, Fox International partners with Abu Dhabi firm, en, Reuters,weblink 2021-04-08,
• Forbes
• M&C SaatchiWEB, Nagraj, Aarti, 2017-05-22, Abu Dhabi's Aldar wins deal to develop twofour54's new freezone in Yas Island,weblink 2021-04-08, Gulf Business, en-US,
• The National (Abu Dhabi)WEB, The National, twofour54, Building 6,, Abu Dhabi (2021),weblink 2021-04-08, www.findglocal.com,
• OracleWEB, Brenda, 2018-08-15, twofour54 – Growing Media Freezone In Abu Dhabi - Riz & Mona Blog,weblink 2021-04-08, Riz & Mona, en-US,
• Russia Today
• Sky News ArabiaWEB, Rapid TV News - Sky News Arabia seals cross platform carriage deals,weblink 2021-04-08, www.rapidtvnews.com,
• Sports 360WEB, 2011-06-28, Sport 360 plans online overhaul,weblink 2021-04-08, The National, en,
• Ubisoft

See also

• Dubai Media City
• Dubai Production City
• IMPZ
• Creative City
• Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company
• Abu Dhabi Film Commission

References

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External links

• {{official websiteweblink}}

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