The Grand Cinema

The Grand Cinema was a cinema complex in Hong Kong. It was located 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.[2][3] It had an "active", "infrasonic" sound system.[3] It was a notable venue for independent films,[4] and was the site of the Hong Kong Asian Independent Film Festival.[5] The cinema was operated by Shaw Group and Multiplex Cinema Ltd.

The Grand Cinema, outside
The Grand Cinema, inside

The former site of The Grand was acquired by Broadway Circuit and rebranded as the Premiere Cinema.[6]

See also

References
  1. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/2183656/grand-cinema-west-kowloon-close-end-february-after-more-11
  2. Vicki Rothrock, "MCL, Shaw build Grand Cinema: Project budgeted at $12.8 million", Variety, 3 September 2007.
  3. 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. https://www.bcmagazine.net/2019/02/28/premiere-cinema-to-open-at-elements/


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