The Grand Cinema, outside
The Grand Cinema, inside
The Grand Cinema was a cinema complex located in Hong Kong in the Elements Mall at Kowloon MTR station. Operating from 2007 to 2019[1] with 12 screens and 1,600 seats, it was Hong Kong's largest multiplex cinema in its time.[2][3] It had a sound system designed by American sound designer Tom Hidley[3] and screened independent films.[4] It also was the site of many film festivals, including the Hong Kong Asian Independent Film Festival.[5] The cinema was operated by Shaw Group and Multiplex Cinema Ltd.
The former site of The Grand Cinema was acquired by Broadway Circuit and rebranded as the Premiere Cinema.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ Karen Zhang, "Grand Cinema in Hong Kong’s Elements mall to close at the end of February after more than 11 years in business", South China Morning Post, 25 January 2019.
- ↑ Vicki Rothrock, "MCL, Shaw build Grand Cinema: Project budgeted at $12.8 million", Variety, 3 September 2007.
- 1 2 Jonathan Landreth, "Shaw, MCL unspooling HK multiplex", The Hollywood Reporter, 5 September 2007.
- ↑ Christopher DeWolf, "Complete guide to the best Hong Kong movie experiences", CNN, 24 November 2017.
- ↑ Vivian Chen, "Augustine Mok", South China Morning Post, 23 November 2008.
- ↑ "Premiere Cinema to Open at Elements", Bc magazine, 28 February 2019.
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