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Broadcast Pro
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Vox Cinemas launches Jurassic Café Takeover to celebrate ‘Jurassic World Rebirth'
'Jurassic World Rebirth' will be released regionally on July 3. In celebration of Jurassic World Rebirth, the latest instalment in the franchise arriving in cinemas this summer, Vox Cinemas at Mall of the Emirates has launched a limited-time Jurassic Café takeover designed to captivate fans of all ages. Open daily until midnight, the Theatre Café has been transformed into a fully immersive prehistoric adventure, complete with themed menus, interactive exhibits, and striking photo opportunities that pay homage to the film's most iconic moments. At the centre of the experience is the Dino Menu, featuring a range of boldly crafted dishes inspired by the world of Jurassic World. Guests can savour the T-Rex Burger, with double Cajun-spiced beef patties, molten lava cheese, and meteor sauce in a charcoal-ash bun, or take on the Raptor Bite Burger, layered with crispy spiced chicken and aged bone cheese. Other highlights include the Queltz Dog, available in turkey, beef, or plant-based options with relic relish and ancient grain buns, and the Herbivore Stack, a plant-based creation of fried portobello mushrooms with truffle-garlic aioli. For dessert, diners can crack open the Dino Egg Smash, a chocolate egg hiding a sweet prehistoric surprise, and sip themed beverages like the Amber DNA Elixir, a golden passionfruit mojito fizz, or the vibrant T-Rex Blood, a dragon fruit and hibiscus brew with edible swirling claws. The café's atmosphere completes the adventure, transporting visitors to Isla Nublar with lush jungle backdrops, dino-footprint pathways, and soundtracks from the film. Interactive installations include the Roar-o-metre, where guests can compete to unleash the loudest dinosaur roar, and the DNA Station, which lets aspiring scientists create their own custom dinosaur species. To mark the premiere and release weekend, live musicians including a violinist and bassist will perform the legendary Jurassic Park theme, adding to the excitement as audiences prepare for the big-screen experience. Jurassic World Rebirth, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali, will be released regionally on July 3. Tickets are available now through Vox Cinemas, with no booking required to explore the Jurassic Café.
Broadcast Pro
26-06-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Vox Cinemas to screen ‘Thank You For Banking With Us' in Qatar
The film is a joint German-Palestinian production that delves into themes of female empowerment and familial struggle. Vox Cinemas in Qatar will organise three screenings of Palestinian filmmaker Laila Abbas's first feature film, Thank You For Banking With Us, from June 26 to 28 at 7 pm. The drama explores themes of female empowerment through the story of sisters Mariam and Noura, who, after their father's death, devise a plan to secure a large sum of money he left behind. Their scheme aims to outmanoeuvre their brother, who is legally entitled to half of the inheritance. Laila Abbas described the film as a narrative about the strength of womanhood and the importance of emotional and physical unity among women. 'It's a story about sisters who, having endured their own tragedies and heartbreaks, come together to become stronger,' she said. Thank You for Banking With Us! is a joint German-Palestinian production, written, directed and produced by Abbas through her Ramallah-based company Young Oak Productions. Co-produced by Hanna Atallah of Palestine Cinema Days and Roshanak Behesht Nedjad of Berlin's In Good Company Films, the film is being handled for worldwide sales and distribution by MAD World. MAD Solutions and Lagoonie Film Production, the Cairo and Riyadh-based production entity, have also teamed up to co-produce Thank You for Banking With Us! Thank You for Banking With Us! has received support thus far from the El Gouna Film Festival in 2018 through four $10,000 grants from ART, Cedars Productions, O Three Productions and Metafora respectively. Moreover, it won the In-Development Award from the CineGouna Platform and was supported by the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture as well as the Doha Film Institute's 2023 edition of the Qumra Initiative. With additional funding from German film funds (Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung, and the Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg), and the Hubert Bals Plus Europe of International Film Festival Rotterdam, Thank You for Banking With Us! stands as a testament to the power of collective artistic vision. Notably, it was also among the winners of the Red Sea Fund's third cycle.
Pink Villa
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: Housefull 5 registers the 5th best advances for a Bollywood film in New Zealand; Kiwis remain loyal to their beloved comedy franchise
The much-anticipated Housefull 5 starring Akshay Kumar in the lead is gearing up for a good start at the global box office, with its advance bookings painting an encouraging picture, particularly in New Zealand. The fifth installment of the much-loved franchise has recorded a stellar USD 28,000 in gross advance bookings for its opening day in New Zealand. It has secured its place as the fifth-highest opener for a Bollywood film in the market. This figure propels Housefull 5 ahead of heavyweights like Tiger 3 (Saturday), Fighter (Thursday), and Dunki (Thursday), trailing only behind juggernauts such as Pathaan (Wednesday), Animal (Friday), Jawan (Thursday), and Padmaavat (Friday). This achievement is a testament to the franchise's longevity. The Housefull series has consistently struck a chord with New Zealand audiences. Its strong advance performance in New Zealand should come as no surprise, given that previous installments have also ranked among the top 10 Bollywood openers in the market during their respective release periods. Housefull 2 was the biggest Bollywood opener, Housefull 3 was the 6th biggest and Housefull 4 was the 3rd biggest. The franchise's signature mix of comedy, chaos, and chartbuster music continues to resonate with the Kiwis. Beyond New Zealand, the film is showing promising traction in other international markets. In Australia, advance bookings for the opening day have reached an impressive USD 67,000. The UAE, another key territory for Bollywood releases, is also witnessing solid momentum, with Vox Cinemas projected to sell approximately 10,000 tickets across its chain for the opening day. Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, advance bookings are trending toward a healthy 15,000 euros. These figures collectively point to a strong international opening for Housefull 5, with early estimates projecting a weekend in the range of USD 3.5 to 3.75 million. Akshay Kumar's Good Newwz may likely remain on top of this list because it had much better bookings than the upcoming release in a big traditional market like US-Canada. Coming to the movie's India bookings, Housefull 5 has sold a little over 80,000 tickets in the top national chains as at 10pm on the day before release and it should end in the vicinity of 90,000 tickets if the current trend holds up for the next couple of hours.
Broadcast Pro
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Vox Cinemas hosts UAE premiere of ‘Restart' ahead of regional release
'Restart' releases at Vox Cinemas across the region on May 29 and tickets are currently on sale. Vox Cinemas, the Middle East's cinema exhibitor, rolled out the red carpet for the UAE premiere of Restart last evening at its flagship location in Mall of the Emirates. The star-studded event welcomed a packed audience of more than 500 guests, including prominent media figures and social media influencers, and featured appearances by the film's lead actors Tamer Hosny, Bassem Samra and Mohamed Tharwat, along with director Sara Wafiq. The premiere marked a major cultural moment ahead of the film's official release on May 29 across Vox Cinemas in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt and Lebanon. Produced by Tamer Hosny's TH Production and directed by Sara Wafiq, Restart tells the story of Mohamed, a humble phone technician played by Hosny, and his fiancée Afaf, portrayed by Hana El Zahed, who dreams of becoming a social media star. As they chase fame with help from their families and a notorious agent known as 'the Joker,' the couple quickly finds themselves drifting from their core values. The film explores themes of love, ambition and the price of success, with Mohamed ultimately facing the challenge of mending broken bonds and winning back the woman he loves.
Hi Dubai
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hi Dubai
BurJuman Mall Introduces Ticketless Paid Parking: Free Hours, Fines and Penalties Explained
BurJuman Mall has officially activated its ticketless paid parking system, joining a growing list of Dubai malls embracing automated, license plate-based parking solutions. The move is aimed at improving traffic flow and enhancing convenience for shoppers. The system, powered by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, removes the need for physical tickets. While entrance and exit barriers remain in place, they lift automatically, allowing vehicles to move through seamlessly. Parking fees remain unchanged despite the upgrade. Visitors still receive up to three hours of free parking, with charges applying only after that threshold. Key details of the new parking system: Free parking: First 3 hours remain free of charge First 3 hours remain free of charge Paid parking: AED 20 per additional hour or part thereof AED 20 per additional hour or part thereof Free days: No parking charges on Sundays and public holidays No parking charges on Sundays and public holidays Payment methods: Validation required at payment machines Payments accepted via cash, card, or online at the machines Only card payments accepted at the exit Exit time: Vehicles must exit within 15 minutes of payment/validation Vehicles must exit within 15 minutes of payment/validation Re-entry rule: Free parking eligibility resets only after 6 hours from exit Free parking eligibility resets only after 6 hours from exit Cinema benefit: Vox Cinemas visitors get an additional 3 hours of free parking (validation required at Vox counter) Vox Cinemas visitors get an additional 3 hours of free parking (validation required at Vox counter) Vehicle responsibility: Mall assumes no liability for damage or loss; incidents must be reported to Dubai Police Parking regulations and penalties: Overnight parking: Not allowed; violations may result in AED 350/day penalty Not allowed; violations may result in AED 350/day penalty Misuse or improper parking: Subject to AED 250 fine and vehicle towing Subject to AED 250 fine and vehicle towing Electric vehicles: Must use designated charging stations (max 1 hour) Use of regular mall electric sockets is prohibited Speed limit: 20 km/h inside parking facility 20 km/h inside parking facility Special zones: Reserved spaces for People of Determination and families must be respected Reserved spaces for People of Determination and families must be respected Private transport buses: Not permitted in the car park The implementation follows similar ticketless systems at Mall of the Emirates, Deira City Centre, and Dubai Mall, signaling a broader shift across the city toward barrierless, tech-driven parking solutions. BurJuman Mall management noted it reserves the right to amend the parking terms as needed and may deny access to vehicles violating regulations. News Source: Khaleej Times
