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Why Lionsgate Vet’s Saudi Arabia-Backed Game Studio Picked ‘1,001 Arabian Nights’ Adaptation as Its Debut Title

When it comes to picking IP that’s prime for adaptation, it’s hard to find a story — or rather, stories — with more staying power than “One Thousand and One Nights.” During video game trade event Gamescom’s Opening Night Live presentation in Germany Tuesday, new Saudi Arabia-backed developer MBC Game Studio unveiled its first project, […]

Why Lionsgate Vet’s Saudi Arabia-Backed Game Studio Picked ‘1,001 Arabian Nights’ Adaptation as Its Debut Title

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Flyleaf fortuity: The threads of joy and learning that run through books

In a tattered copy of Flaubert’s letters, discovered in Doron Locketz’s bookshop, are the humorous scribbled exchanges between South African poet Lionel Abrahams and Vivienne Miller.

  • South African writer finds Flaubert's letter collection in bookshop
  • Letters showcase witty exchanges and heartfelt sentiments between friends
  • Reminds of physical books' value in digital age and joy of reading

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