Gulf Film is a film distributor which was established in 1989. It is focused on film distribution for major studios from around the world as well as independent English and Arabic films catering to audiences across the Middle East. Gulf Film is the distribution rights owner of more than 150 titles – that's almost half of the films distributed in the region. Gulf Film is by far the largest film distributor in the Middle East.[1]
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| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Key people | Jaber Al Ansari, Group CEO, Elan Group |
| Website | gulffilm |
Gulf Film took a step forward in the year 2000 and expanded its portfolio by creating Grand Cinemas. Later on, in 2014 the chain of cinema was rebranded and re-inaugurated to become Novo Cinemas.[2] Currently Novo Cinemas is the largest chain of theatres in the Middle East.[3][4]
In January Gulf Films released Fox's Taken 3, which pulled in $10.3 million — the region's ninth largest box office intake ever – after star Liam Neeson attended the Middle East's first Hollywood-style fan premiere in Dubai.[1]
Gulf Film is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[5]
History
editThe Grand Cinemas brand name was launched in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2000. It was relaunched on May 6, 2014, as Novo Cinemas.[6][7]
In July 2005, Grand Cinemas launched the first IMAX in the Middle East at Ibn Battuta Mall Megaplex in Dubai.[8]
Services
edit- THE LINK[citation needed]
- PRODDIGI[citation needed]
- AGENCIES[citation needed]
Films distributed in the Middle East
editSee also
edit- The Movie Masters Cinema Group, Grand Cinemas is also a cinema chain, operating under parent company Movie Masters, in Western Australia. Movie Masters also operates Ace Cinemas.
References
edit- ^ a b c Vivarelli, Nick (May 4, 2015). "Gulf Film Secures Theatrical Rights To 'Spectre' Across Middle East". Variety. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ "For Novo, it is going to be more than just cinema". gulfnews.com. 2014-05-20. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ "Grand Cinemas Announces Rebranding as Novo Cinemas; Presenting a new and Innovative Cinematic Experience". Zawya. May 6, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ "Novo Cinemas open at 01 Mall as part of its Qatar expansion". AMEinfo.com. September 20, 2015. Archived from the original on November 22, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ "About Us". Gulf Film. Archived from the original on February 26, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ "Treat for movie buffs as IMAX, Novo 7-star open in Bahrain". www.tradearabia.com. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ "Novo Cinemas UAE". IBC Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 13, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ Rashid, Faizan (June 29, 2005). "Grand IMAX - Ibn Battuta Mall". The Emirates Network. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (November 8, 2015). "AFM: Magnolia acquires 'The Last King' for North America". Screendaily. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ "Image Nation's '99 Homes' in UAE cinemas this Eid". Digital Production Middle East. September 22, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ Hamad, Marwa (May 6, 2015). "Kahlil Gibran's 'The Prophet': Behind-the-scenes". Gulf News. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ "Liam Neeson to attend Taken 3 premiere in Dubai". Arabian Business. December 28, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2015.