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'''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.<ref name="Variety Spectre">{{cite web |url=http://variety.com/2015/film/global/gulf-film-secures-theatrical-rights-to-spectre-across-middle-east-exclusive-1201486519/ |title=Gulf Film Secures Theatrical Rights To 'Spectre' Across Middle East |last=Vivarelli |first=Nick |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=May 4, 2015 |accessdate=December 7, 2015}}</ref>
'''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.<ref name="Variety Spectre">{{cite web |url=http://variety.com/2015/film/global/gulf-film-secures-theatrical-rights-to-spectre-across-middle-east-exclusive-1201486519/ |title=Gulf Film Secures Theatrical Rights To 'Spectre' Across Middle East |last=Vivarelli |first=Nick |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=May 4, 2015 |accessdate=December 7, 2015}}</ref>


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]]. Currently Novo Cinemas is the largest chain of theatres in the Middle East.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.zawya.com/story/Grand_Cinemas_Announces_Rebranding_as_Novo_Cinemas_Presenting_a_new_and_Innovative_Cinematic_Experience-ZAWYA20140507112648/ |title=Grand Cinemas Announces Rebranding as Novo Cinemas; Presenting a new and Innovative Cinematic Experience |publisher=[[Zawya]] |date=May 6, 2014 |accessdate=December 7, 2015}}</ref> Gulf Film was acquired by Elan in 2012 (formerly known as Qatar Media Services or q.media).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ameinfo.com/media-and-marketing/media/cinema/novo-cinemas-open-at-01-mall-as-part-of-its-qatar-expansion/ |title=Novo Cinemas open at 01 Mall as part of its Qatar expansion |website=[[AMEinfo.com]] |date=September 20, 2015 |accessdate=December 7, 2015}}</ref>
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]]. Currently Novo Cinemas is the largest chain of theatres in the Middle East.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.zawya.com/story/Grand_Cinemas_Announces_Rebranding_as_Novo_Cinemas_Presenting_a_new_and_Innovative_Cinematic_Experience-ZAWYA20140507112648/ |title=Grand Cinemas Announces Rebranding as Novo Cinemas; Presenting a new and Innovative Cinematic Experience |publisher=[[Zawya]] |date=May 6, 2014 |accessdate=December 7, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://ameinfo.com/media-and-marketing/media/cinema/novo-cinemas-open-at-01-mall-as-part-of-its-qatar-expansion/ |title=Novo Cinemas open at 01 Mall as part of its Qatar expansion |website=[[AMEinfo.com]] |date=September 20, 2015 |accessdate=December 7, 2015}}</ref>


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.<ref name="Variety Spectre"/>
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.<ref name="Variety Spectre"/>
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== History ==
== History ==
The Grand Cinemas brand name was launched in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2000. It was relaunched on May 6, 2014 as Novo Cinemas.<ref name=novo>{{cite web |url=http://ibc.link/entertainment/places/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai/cinema/novo-cinemas-uae/ |title=Novo Cinemas UAE |publisher=IBC Entertainment |accessdate=December 7, 2015}}</ref>
The Grand Cinemas brand name was launched in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2000. It was relaunched on May 6, 2014 as Novo Cinemas.<ref name=novo>{{cite web |url=http://ibc.link/entertainment/places/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai/cinema/novo-cinemas-uae/ |title=Novo Cinemas UAE |publisher=IBC Entertainment |accessdate=December 7, 2015}}</ref>

The Grand Cinemas operation is owned by Gulf Film. Established in 1989 in the UAE, Gulf Film was acquired in 2011 by "Qatar Media Services" (q.media).<ref name=novo/>


On July 2005, Grand Cinemas launched the first IMAX in the Middle East at Ibn Battuta Mall Megaplex in Dubai.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.theemiratesnetwork.com/users/grand_imax.php |title=Grand IMAX - Ibn Battuta Mall |last=Rashid |first=Faizan |publisher=The Emirates Network |date=June 29, 2005 |accessdate=December 7, 2015}}</ref>
On July 2005, Grand Cinemas launched the first IMAX in the Middle East at Ibn Battuta Mall Megaplex in Dubai.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.theemiratesnetwork.com/users/grand_imax.php |title=Grand IMAX - Ibn Battuta Mall |last=Rashid |first=Faizan |publisher=The Emirates Network |date=June 29, 2005 |accessdate=December 7, 2015}}</ref>
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* [http://www.novocinemas.com Novo cinemas]
* [http://www.novocinemas.com Novo cinemas]
* [http://www.gulffilm.com/ Gulf Film]
* [http://www.gulffilm.com/ Gulf Film]
* [http://www.qmediame.com/ Qatar Media Services (q.media)]


[[Category:1980s establishments in the United Arab Emirates]]
[[Category:1980s establishments in the United Arab Emirates]]

Revision as of 12:22, 18 June 2017

Gulf Film LLC
Company typePrivate company
Founded1989
HeadquartersDubai, United Arab Emirates
Key people

Khalid Surag, CEO Gulf Film LLC[1]
Websitegulffilm.com

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.[2]

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. 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.[2]

Gulf Film is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[5]

History

The Grand Cinemas brand name was launched in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2000. It was relaunched on May 6, 2014 as Novo Cinemas.[6]

On July 2005, Grand Cinemas launched the first IMAX in the Middle East at Ibn Battuta Mall Megaplex in Dubai.[7]

Services

  • THE LINK
  • PRODDIGI
  • AGENCIES

Films distributed in the Middle East

See also

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

  1. ^ "DEBBIE STANFORD-KRISTIANSEN". Executive Women. Retrieved 3 September 2015. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  2. ^ a b c Vivarelli, Nick (May 4, 2015). "Gulf Film Secures Theatrical Rights To 'Spectre' Across Middle East". Variety. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  3. ^ "Grand Cinemas Announces Rebranding as Novo Cinemas; Presenting a new and Innovative Cinematic Experience". Zawya. May 6, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  4. ^ "Novo Cinemas open at 01 Mall as part of its Qatar expansion". AMEinfo.com. September 20, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  5. ^ "About Us". Gulf Film. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  6. ^ "Novo Cinemas UAE". IBC Entertainment. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  7. ^ Rashid, Faizan (June 29, 2005). "Grand IMAX - Ibn Battuta Mall". The Emirates Network. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  8. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (November 8, 2015). "AFM: Magnolia acquires 'The Last King' for North America". Screendaily. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  9. ^ "Image Nation's '99 Homes' in UAE cinemas this Eid". Digital Production Middle East. September 22, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  10. ^ Hamad, Marwa (May 6, 2015). "Kahlil Gibran's 'The Prophet': Behind-the-scenes". Gulf News. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  11. ^ "Liam Neeson to attend Taken 3 premiere in Dubai". Arabian Business. December 28, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
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