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The Grand Cinema

Coordinates: 22°18′14″N 114°09′46″E / 22.30390°N 114.16287°E / 22.30390; 114.16287
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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 an "active", "infrasonic" sound system[3] and was a notable venue for independent films,[4]It is the site of 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 was acquired by Broadway Circuit and rebranded as the Premiere Cinema.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Hong Kong's biggest cinema to close at end of February". 25 January 2019.
  2. ^ Vicki Rothrock, "MCL, Shaw build Grand Cinema: Project budgeted at $12.8 million", Variety, 3 September 2007.
  3. ^ a b Saul Symonds, "Grand Opening: MCL & Shaw Unveil Hong Kong's Biggest Multiplex", Film Journal International, 30 November 2007.
  4. ^ Christopher DeWolf, "Hong Kong movie theatres: Complete guide to the best Hong Kong movie experiences", CNNGo, 20 May 2010.
  5. ^ Christopher DeWolf, "Hong Kong Asian Independent Film Festival: Is there a future for indie?", CNNGo, 20 November 2009.
  6. ^ "Premiere Cinema to Open at Elements | bc magazine". 28 February 2019.

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