Golden Screen Cinemas
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Media, Entertainment |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Headquarters | Malaysia |
| Products | Cinemas, Film distribution |
| Website | www.gsc.com.my |
Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) is the largest chain of cinemas in Malaysia. The biggest cinema is located at Mid Valley Megamall. It houses 18 screen cinemas and has 2899 seats which is the largest in Malaysia.
History
It was founded in 1981 as Golden Communications Circuit, while the other, Cathay is one of the oldest cinemas in Malaysia until 1998. Golden Screen Cinemas was founded in 1998 as a merger of Golden Communications (GC) Circuit and Cathay Cinemas.[1] Cathay Cinemas was later revived in Malaysia in 2004 as Cathay Cineplexes, which was formerly known as Mega Pavilion Cinemas. Mega Pavilion Cinemas, which was re-named Cathay Cineplexes Sdn Bhd in September 2004, became an integral part of Cathay Cineplexes’ operations when its parent company, Cathay Organisation Holdings Ltd, acquired the entire share capital of Cathay Organisation Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd in 2002.
Overview
There are 23 GSC cinemas in Malaysia including East Malaysia. They are Mid Valley Megamall, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 1 Utama, Berjaya Times Square, The Summit USJ, Cheras Leisure Mall, IOI Mall, Alamanda in Putrajaya, Shaw Centrepoint in Klang, Terminal 1 in Seremban, Dataran Pahlawan in Malacca, Berjaya Megamall in Kuantan, Pelangi Leisure Mall in Johor Bahru, Gurney Plaza, Queensbay Mall, Gurney Plaza and Sunway Carnival in Penang, Central Square in Sungai Petani, Ipoh Parade in Ipoh, 1 Borneo in Kota Kinabalu, Tropicana City Mall, East Coast Mall in Kuantan, and Suria Sabah in Sabah.
The first GSC cinema to operate in Malaysia was opened in Kota Kinabalu on 14 July 1981. With the opening of the 8-screen cinema exclusively in Tropicana City Mall on June 23, 2009, GSC operates the largest circuit with a total of 212 screens in 24 locations. 37841 seats all throughout the country. All of which are located in prime sites in major cities and towns throughout the country.
The GSC in Gurney Plaza is the first multiplex outside the Klang Valley and the first to house a Premiere Class screen followed by Berjaya Times Square & 5 GSC SIGNATURE @ THE GARDENS in Kuala Lumpur. Mid Valley, 1 Utama, THE GARDENS and Pavilion houses Gold Class screens.
There are also international movies shown in selected GSC cinemas. Currently, there are only 4 International Screens in Malaysia. They are in Mid Valley, 1 Utama, Gurney Plaza and Pavilion .
The tickets are RM11 on the weekdays and weekends. GSC offers "Special Wednesday Rates", selling tickets for only RM6. Tickets for Premiere and Gold Class are more expensive because patrons are served directly by GSC staff. Children and senior citizens are offered at a price of RM5 per ticket, while students will be charged at RM7 before night on the weekdays by flashing their student cards.
All GSC cinemas have concessions that sell popcorn, soft drinks and other snacks. There are 3 Glitter cafés in Pavilion KL, 1 Utama and Gurney Plaza and 3 gift shops in Mid Valley, 1 Utama and Gurney Plaza where one can purchase merchandise.
Cinemas
| Cinema | Total Halls | Digital Halls | Seats | Location | Operators | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berjaya Megamall | 5 | 0 | 970 | Kuantan | Golden Screen Cinemas | |
| East Coast Mall | 9 | 2 | 1618 | Kuantan | Golden Screen Cinemas | Opened at 12 Nov 2009 |
| Berjaya Times Square | 10 | 3 | 2125 | Kuala Lumpur | Golden Screen Cinemas | GSC MAXX opened at 25 Nov 2010. Biggest Digital hall in Malaysia with 23m width screen and 555 seats.[2] |
| 1 Borneo | 8 | 2 | 1500 | Kota Kinabalu | Golden Screen Cinemas | |
| Suria Sabah | 8 | 3 | 1465 | Kota Kinabalu | Golden Screen Cinemas | First 3D hall in Sabah |
| Central Square | 3 | 0 | 666 | Sungai Petani | Golden Screen Cinemas | |
| Gurney Plaza | 12 | 3 | 1724 | Penang | Golden Screen Cinemas | The largest Golden Screen Cinema in the northern Peninsular. Houses Malaysia's first premiere class cinema theatre. |
| IOI Mall | 10 | 2 | 2079 | Puchong | Golden Screen Cinemas | Before extension was 5 halls with 1317 seats. |
| Ipoh Parade | 3 | 0 | 803 | Ipoh | Golden Screen Cinemas | The first GSC to be opened in Perak. |
| Leisure Mall | 4 | 0 | 1610 | Kuala Lumpur | Golden Screen Cinemas | The first multiplex in Malaysia and the first movie theatre with a computerised ticket system in Malaysia. |
| Mid Valley Megamall | 18 | 4 | 2599 | Kuala Lumpur | Golden Screen Cinemas | Malaysia's largest cineplex. |
| Nu Sentral | 11 | 0 | 1780 | Kuala Lumpur | Golden Screen Cinemas | 50,000 sq ft (4,600 m2) of space. Open at Year 2012.[3] |
| AEON Bandaraya Melaka | 10 | 2 | 1785 | Melaka | Golden Screen Cinemas | Schedule to open on 19 May 2011 and will be the first GSC cinema in AEON SHOPPING CENTRE |
| One Utama (New Wing) | 13 | 3 | 2168 | Petaling Jaya | Golden Screen Cinemas | |
| Pelangi Leisure Mall | 5 | 0 | 2361 | Johor Bahru | Golden Screen Cinemas | |
| Queensbay Mall | 8 | 3 | 1512 | Penang | Golden Screen Cinemas | The 2nd GSC Cinema in Penang Island after Gurney Plaza. |
| The Summit | 7 | 0 | 1262 | Subang Jaya | Golden Screen Cinemas | The first multiplex to provide drive-through ticketing service. |
| Sunway Carnival Mall | 8 | 3 | 1426 | Penang | Golden Screen Cinemas | The 2nd Cinema in Seberang Prai; 3rd GSC in Penang; Twin Seat available. |
| Terminal One | 4 | 0 | 1086 | Seremban | Golden Screen Cinemas | The first GSC in Negeri Sembilan. Hall 2 was refurbish to make a new start for GSC Terminal 1 in order to compete with 6-screens MBO Terminal 2 and 5-Screens TGV Seremban 2 |
| CityOne Mall | 10 | TBC | 1800+ | Kuching | Golden Screen Cinemas | The first Golden Screen Cinemas in Sarawak and touted the largest GSC hall in Borneo, scheduled to be open by the second half of 2012. It will occupy 34,470 sq ft (3,202 m2). |
| Bintang Megamall | 8 | TBC | 1000+ | Miri | Golden Screen Cinemas | The second Golden Screen Cinemas in Sarawak and fourth Golden Screen Cinemas in East Malaysia after 1 Borneo, Suria Sabah and City One Kuching, scheduled to be open by the second half of 2012. |
| Dataran Pahlawan | 10 | 3 | 2002 | Melaka | Golden Screen Cinemas | The largest cinema in Malacca with 417 seats in Hall 1. |
| Pavilion | 13 | 3 | 1899 | Kuala Lumpur | Golden Screen Cinemas | |
| The Gardens | 7 | 2 | 558 | Kuala Lumpur | Golden Screen Cinemas | The Signature GSC. First boutique cinema in Malaysia |
| Tropicana City Mall | 8 | 2 | 1449 | Petaling Jaya | Golden Screen Cinemas | |
| Alamanda Shopping Centre | 8 | 2 | 1394 | Putrajaya | Golden Screen Cinemas |