diff --git a/engines/hdb/ai.h b/engines/hdb/ai.h
index 76126f85a5e..a0640883956 100644
--- a/engines/hdb/ai.h
+++ b/engines/hdb/ai.h
@@ -708,6 +708,9 @@ public:
 	}
 
 	// Cinematic Functions
+	bool cinematicsActive() {
+		return _cineActive;
+	}
 	void processCines();
 	void cineStart(bool abortable, const char *abortFunc);
 	void cineLockPlayer();