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