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    Cinepax ::: Pakistan's Largest Cinema Chain
    Launching the first of its kind movie-viewing space called the Minipax in Pakistan that offers elements like Family Sofa bed, Curve lounges, Dory bean bags as well as comfortable cinema seats, Cinepax thus caters to all age demographics for ultimate comfort and the most thrilling experiences to look forward to.

    Cinepax Limited is Pakistan's leading family entertainment company which started operations in 2006, by reviving the cinema business in Pakistan with its first site in Jinnah Park, Rawalpindi. Currently, it operates through 13 locations and 44 screens with 7,400 seats across 9 cities, becoming the only cinema chain with a national network.
    Cinepax's promise to Pakistan is to wow the movie-goers by delivering a state of the art entertainment experience and service excellence together and aims to be the favourite and the most relied-to entertainment company in Pakistan.

    Cinepax located in Packages Mall, Lahore, caters to all age demographics. Adults can enjoy the platinum halls, movie fans can view the biggest blockbusters in the C-Max screen, the biggest screen in the country, and to consider a special add-on, now kids have their own space called Minipax!

    Minipax is the first of its kind in Pakistan and is particularly designed for kids, parents and their needs. It becomes a medium for togetherness for parents and their children from all ages and sizes. With elements like Family Sofa bed, Curve lounges, Dory bean bags as well as normal cinema seats, there is an option for everyone to enjoy the movie. Minipax also incorporates a mini playground inside the cinema, to which kids can reach from a 10.3 meter slide.

    Cinepax is committed to bringing Pakistan, a world-class entertainment in order to revitalize the industry and give consumers choice when experience cinema. This is an era of innovation in cinema technology advancements and being the first in bringing the latest CJ4DX to Pakistan, pushes us to a new level of differentiation and sophistication.
    Cinepax's business has also expanded into different areas of the entertainment business. Foot Print, are the largest distributors in Pakistan for English content and represents Universal, Paramount, DreamWorks and Fox. Cineflix, being the digital services arms of Cinepax is now geared to target 65 million telco customers and recently launched StarzPlay by Cinepax in September 2018. And Excellency Films is a production joint venture that aims to create, promote and distribute Pakistani content. Cinepax, therefore, is renowned for its premium cinema offerings that make every visit a completely fascinating event for all movie-lovers in the region.
     
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    Christie RealLaser colors first all-pure laser multiplex in Hualien City
    Vieshow Cinemas Hualien Paradiso invests in next-generation 4K and 2K RGB laser cinema projectors

    HUALIEN, Taiwan – (January 18, 2019) – Christie, a leader in creating and sharing the world’s best visual and audio experiences, is pleased to announce that its next-generation RealLaser cinema projectors have been deployed at the newest multiplex on the east coast of Taiwan.
    Located in Hualien, Vieshow Cinemas Hualien Paradiso is the first cinema complex in Taiwan to be fully equipped with state-of-the-art RGB pure laser projection systems. Five auditoriums are powered by Christie’s RGB pure laser projection systems comprising the leading-edge 4K-resolution CP4325-RGB and 2K-resolution CP2315-RGB models. The cinema complex has been designed and built by Taiwan Innovation and Development Corporation (TIDC), and is operated by Vieshow Cinemas, the largest cinema chain in Taiwan. The installation and maintenance of the projection systems were undertaken by Christie’s longstanding Taiwanese partner, Dacoms Technology.

    “This cinema has been named ‘Paradiso’ (from the 1988 film Cinema Paradiso) to invoke nostalgia of classic movies, but the entire building has an avant-garde feel and fitted with cutting-edge technology,” said Fu-sheng Chiu, president, TIDC. “Vieshow Cinemas Hualien Paradiso marks our inaugural entry into the film exhibition business, and we’ve chosen Christie RealLaser cinema projectors due to their long-lasting, high performance light source and compact form factor. They are also future-proofed with High Frame Rate capabilities, with an upgrade path for 4K 120fps playback. I’m confident that our audiences will enjoy a spectacular movie-viewing experience with the Christie cinema projectors that we have invested in.”
     
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    PVR Q2 Net Profits Up 31%


    Multiplex chain operator PVR Ltd on Thursday reported a 31.18 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at 330 million for the second quarter ended September 2018. The company had a consolidated net profit of 251.7 million for the July-September quarter of the last fiscal, PVR said in a regulatory filing. Its total income during the quarter under review stood at 7.14 billion. It was 5.59 billion in the July-September quarter a year ago.
    Total expenses during the second quarter of this fiscal were at 6.59 billion. Shares of PVR were trading at 1,283.20 a piece on the BSE, up 0.07 per cent from their previous close.
     
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    THE KERALA CINEMAS (REGULATION) ACT, 1958
    (ACT 32 OF 1958) [1]

    An ACT to provide for the regulation of exhibitions by means of cinematographs in the
    State of Kerala .
    Preamble.- WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the regulation of exhibitions by
    means of cinematographs in the State of Kerala ;
    BE it enacted in the Ninth Year of the Republic of India as follows:-
    1. Short title, extent and commencement.- (1) This Act may be called the Kerala Cinemas
    (Regulation) Act, 1958.
    (2) It extends to the whole of the State of Kerala .
    (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Government may, by notification, appoint.
    2. Definitions.- In this Act, unless, the context otherwise requires-
    (1) "cinematograph" includes any apparatus for the representation of moving pictures or
    series of pictures;
    [1][(1A) "Local Auathority" means a village panchayat constituted under section 4 of the
    Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (13 of 1994) or a municipality constituted under section
    4 of the Kerala Muncipality Act (20 of 1994) as the case may be;]
    (2) "Notification" means a notification published in the Gazette;
    (3) "place" includes a house, building, tent and any description of transport, whether by
    water, land or air;
    (4) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
    (5) "State" means the State of Kerala
    3. Cinematograph exhibitions to be licensed.-Save as otherwise provided in this Act, no
    person shall give an exhibition by means of a cinematograph elsewhere than in a place
    licensed under this Act, otherwise than in compliance with any conditions and restriction
    imposed by such licence.
    [4. .-The authority having power to grant a licence under this Act
    (hereinafter referred to as the licensing authority) shall be the
    Licensing authority
    [secretary] of the local
    authority within whose jurisdiction the place in respect of which the licence is to be
    granted situate:
    Provided that the Government may, by notification constitute for the whole or any part of
    the State such other authority as they may specify in the notification to be the licensing
    authority for the purposes of this Act.]
    5. Restrictions on powers of licensing authority.-(1) The licensing authority shall, in
    deciding whether to grant or refuse a licence, have regard to the following matters,
    namely:-
    (a) the interest of the public generally;
    (b) the status and previous experience of the applicant;
    (c) the suitability of the place where the cinematograph exhibitions are proposed to be
    given;
    (d) the adequacy of existing places for the exhibition of cinematograph films in the
    locality;
    (e) the benefit to any particular locality or localities to be afforded by the opening of a
    new place of cinematograph exhibition;
    (f) the possession by the applicant of other places, if any licensed under this Act, whether
    in the same locality or elsewhere, and whether at the time of applying for the licence or at
    any previous time, and shall also take in to consideration any representation made by
    persons already giving cinematograph exhibitions in or near the proposed locality
    whether within the jurisdiction of the same local authority or not or by any police
    authority within whose jurisdiction the place proposed to be licensed is situated or by any
    association interested in the giving of cinematograph exhibitions.
    (2) The licensing authority shall not grant a licence unless it is satisfied that-
    (a) the rules made under this Act have been substantially complied with, and
    (b) adequate precautions have been taken in the place, in respect of which the licence is
    to be granted, to provide for the safety, convenience and comfort of the persons attending
    exhibitions therein:
    Provided that the licensing authority shall, before refusing to grant a licence under this
    Act, give the applicant an opportunity of showing cause against the proposed action.
    (3) The licensing authority may, after consideration of the matters set forth in sub-section
    (1), limit the number of place in äny area in respect of which licences under this Act may
    be granted.
    (4) The Government may issue such orders and directions of a general character as they
    may consider necessary, in respect of any matter relating to licences for the exhibition of
    cinematograph films, to licensing authorities, and every licensing authority shall give
    effect to such orders and directions.
    (5) Subject to the foregoing provisions of this section, the licensing authority may grant
    licences under this Act to such persons and on such terms and conditions and subject to
    such restrictions as it may determine.
    (6) Every licence under this Act shall be personal to the person to whom it is granted and
    no transfer or assignment thereof, whether absolute or by way of security or otherwise,
    shall be valid unless approved in writing by the licensing authority.
    (7) any person aggrieved by the decision or order taken or passed by the licensing
    authority under this Act may, within such time as may be prescribed, appeal-
    [5][(i) Where the licensing authority is the executive authority of a local authority and
    such executive authority has taken the decision or passed the order without the previous
    concurrence of that local authority, to that local authority; and:]
    (ii) in any other case, to such officer or authority as the Government may, by notification,
    specify in this behalf.
    [6][(8) Any officer or authority appointed by the Government in this behalf by
    notification, may, either of his or its own motion or otherwise, call for the records of any
    case in which an order has been passed in appeal under sub-section (7) and pass such
    order thereon as he or it thinks fit:
    Provided that no order shall be passed under this sub section without giving the party
    who may be affected thereby an opportunity of being heard.]
    6. Licensing authority to permit construction and reconstruction of buildings installation
    of machinery, etc., for cinematograph exhibitions.- (1) Any person who intends-
    (a) to use any place for the exhibition of cinematograph films; or
    (b) to use any site for constructing a building thereon for the exhibition of cinematograph
    films; or
    (c) to construct or reconstruct any building for such exhibition; or
    (d) to install any machinery in any place where cinematograph exhibitions are proposed
    to be given,
    shall make an application in writing to the licensing authority for permission therefor,
    together with such particulars as may be prescribed and any provision contained in
    [7][the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (13 of 1994) and the Kerala Municipality Act,
    1994 (20 of 1994)] or in the rules made under any of them in so far as it relates to any of
    the matters specified above, shall not apply to any application made under this section.
    (2) The licensing authority shall thereupon after consulting such authority or officer as
    may be prescribed [8][and with the previous concurrence of the local authority
    concerned] grant or refuse permission and the provisions of sections 5, 10 and 11 relating
    to licences shall, so far as may be, apply to permission under this section.
    [9] [Provided that the previous concurrence of the local authority shall not be necessary
    for renewal of a permission under sub-section (1)]
    7. Power of Government to issue directions.-The Government may, from time to time,
    issue directions to any licensee or to licensees generally, requiring the licensee or
    licensees to exhibit such film or class of films having a scientific or educative value, such
    films dealing with news and current events, such documentary films, indigeneous films or
    such other films having special value to the public as may have been approved by the
    Government in that behalf from time to time; and where any such directions have been
    issued, those directions shall be deemed to be additional conditions and restrictions
    subject to which the licence has been granted:
    Provided that no direction issued under this section shall require the licensee to exhibit
    any such film or films exceeding two thousand feet at, or for more than one-fifth of the
    entire time taken for, any one show.
    8. Power of licensing authority to issue directions.-The licensing authority may, from
    time to time, issue directions to any licensee or to licensees generally requiring the
    licensee or licensees to exhibit in each show such slides of public interest as may be
    supplied by that authority:
    Provided that no direction issued under this section shall require the licensee to exhibit
    more than three such slides at, or for more than four minutes in any one show.
    [10][8A. Power to enter place of cinematograph exhibition, to inspect licensee or to
    prevent exhibition without licence or in violation of the provisions.- (1) The licensing
    authority or any person in authorised by him writing in his behalf may enter at any
    reasonable time any place used for cinematograph exhibition and inspect the licence, if
    any issued under this Act:
    (2) If the licensing authority or the person so authorised is satisfied that-
    (a) there is no such licence; or
    (b) the place is used for cinematograph exhibition in violation of any of the provisions of
    this Act or the rules issued there under or of any condition or restriction upon or subject
    to which the licence has been granted,the licensing authority or such person may, without
    prejudice to any other action that may be taken in respect of such violation, prevent the
    further exhibition of cinematograph films in that place without licence or in violation of
    the provisions, conditions or restrictions aforesaid and may, for that purpose, use such
    force as may be necessary:
    Provided that before preventing the further exhibition o cinematograph films in that place
    the licensee or other person exhibiting cinematograph films shall be given a reasonable
    opportunity to show cause against the proposed action.]
    9. Power of Government or District Collector to suspend exhibition of films in certain
    cases.- The Government in respect of the whole of the State or any part thereof, and the
    District collector within his jurisdiction may,-
    (i) if they or he are or is of opinion that any film which is being or is about to be publicly
    exhibited is likely to cause a breach of the peace, or
    (ii) for any other sufficient reason,
    by order suspend the exhibition of the film; and during such suspension no person shall
    exhibit such film or permit it to the exhibited in any place in the State or any part or
    district thereof, as the case may be.
    (2) No order shall be issued under sub-section (1) until the person concerned has been
    given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the order proposed to be issued
    in regard to him:
    Provided that this sub-section shall not apply where the Government or the District
    Collector proposing to issue the order are or is satisfied that owing to any emergency or
    for some other reason to be recorded by them or him in writing it is not reasonably
    practicable to give to that person an opportunity of showing cause:
    Provided further that a copy of the reasons recorded by the Government or the District
    Collector for issuing the order shall be communicated to the person concerned as soon as
    it becomes reasonably practicable to communicate the reasons to him.
    (3) If any question arises whether it is reasonably practicable to give to any person an
    opportunity of showing cause under sub-section (2), the decision thereon of the
    Government or the district Collector, as the case may be, shall be final.
    (4) Where an order under sub-section (1) has been issued by the District Collector, a copy
    thereof, together with a statement of the reasons therefor, shall forthwith be forwarded by
    him to the Government, and the Government may, on a consideration of all the facts of
    the case, vary or discharge the order.
    (5) An order issued under sub-section (1) shall remain in force for a period of two weeks
    from the date thereof, but the Government may, it they are of opinion that the order
    should continue in force, direct that the period of suspension shall be extended by such
    further period or periods not exceeding six weeks in the aggregate as they think fit:
    Provided that the Government or the District Collector may review their own order.
    10. Penalties.-(1) If the owner or person in charge of cinematograph uses the same or
    allows it to be used, or if the owner or occupier of any place permits that place to be used,
    in contravention of the provisions of this Act or of the rules made threunder, not being
    rules made under clause (k) of sub-section (2) of section 13, or of the conditions and
    restrictions upon or subject to which any licence has been granted under this Act, he shall
    be punishable with fine which may extend to [11][ten thousand rupees] and, in the case of
    a continuing offence, with a further fine which may extend to [12][one thousand rupees]
    for each day during which the offence continues.
    (2) If any person contravenes the provision of any rules made under clause (k) of subsection (2) of section 13, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to [13][one
    thousand rupees]
    (3) Where after a prosecution for an offence under sub-section (1) has been commenced,
    the licensing authority has reason to believe that the holder of the licence is again
    committing the offence or continues to commit it, the licensing authority may by notice
    warn the holder of the licence not to continue the offence. If the holder of the licence still
    persists in committing the offence, the licensing authority may suspend the licence
    pending the result of the prosecution..
    11. Power to revoke licence.- (1) Where the holder of a licence has been convicted of an
    offence under section 10 of this Act or under section 7 of the Cinematograph Act, 1952
    or under [14][section 10 of the Kerala Local authorities Entertainments Tax Act, 1961
    (20 of 1961)], the licence may be revoked by the licensing authority by an order in
    writing.
    (2) Where the holder of a licence has been convicted of an offence mentioned in subsection (1) and the licence has not been revoked by the licensing authority, the District
    Collector may call for and examine the record of any proceeding taken under that subsection, call for any report in connection therewith and may pass such order in reference
    thereto as he thinks fit:
    Provided that no order shall be passed under this sub-section without giving an
    opportunity to show cause to the party who may be affected by the order.
    12. Power to revise proceedings under the Act.-The Government may call for and
    examine the record of any proceeding taken under this Act, call for any report in
    connection therewith, make or cause to be made any further enqiry and may pass such
    order in reference thereto as they think fit:
    Provided that no order shall be passed under this section without giving an opportunity to
    show cause to the party who may be affected by the order.
    [15][12A. Protection of action taken in good faith.- No suit, prosecution or other legal
    proceedings shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or
    intended to be done under this Act.]
    13. Power to make rules.-(1) The Government may, by notification, make rules to carry
    out the purposes of this Act.
    (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide
    for-
    (a) the terms, conditions and restrictions subject to which a licence may be granted under
    this Act and the fees to be paid in respect of such licence;
    (b) the regulation of cinematograph exhibitions for securing the public safety;
    (c) the time within which and the conditions subject to which an appeal under sub-section
    (7) of section 5 may be preferred and the fees to be paid in respect of such appeal;
    (d) the procedure to be followed by person submitting applications for permission under
    section 6;
    (e) the documents and plains to be submitted together with such applications and the fees
    to be paid on such applications:
    (f) the matters to be taken into consideration by the licensing authority before approving
    the site for the construction of the building or the plans for the construction or
    reconstruction of the building or the installation of machinery;
    (g) the terms, conditions and restrictions subject to which the licensing authority may
    accord approval in respect of the matters referred to in clause (f);
    (h) the action to be taken in cases of contravention of the terms conditions and
    restrictions subject to which such approval was accorded;
    (i) the procedure to be followed by the licensing authority before granting or refusing
    permission under section 6 and any other matter incidental thereto;
    (j) the procedure for approval of films for the purposes of section 7;
    (k) the prohibition on regulation of smoking in cinema theatres.
    (3) All rules made under this Act shall be laid for not less than fifteen days before the
    Legislative Assembly, as soon as possible after they are made and shall be subject to such
    modifications, whether by way of repeal or amendment, as the Legislative Assembly may
    make during the session in which they are so laid or the session immediately following.
    14. Power to exempt.-The Government or any officer authorised in this behalf may, by
    order in writing, exempt, subject to such conditions and restrictions as they may impose;-
    (i) any cinematograph exhibition to which public are not admitted or to which public are
    admitted without payment; or
    (ii) any cinematograph exhibition provided for purposes which are educational, cultural
    or scientific, by any institution, society, committee or other organisation not conducted or
    established for profit; or
    (iii) any place where a cinematograph exhibition referred to in clause (i) or (ii) is given,
    from any of the provisions of this Act or of any rules made thereunder.
    15. Repeal.-The Travancore-Cochin Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1955 (IX of 1955) and
    the Madras Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1955 (IX of 1955) as in force in the Malabar
    District referred to in sub section (2) of section 5 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956
    (Central Act 37 of 1956), are hereby repealed:
    Provided that any licence, appointment, notification, order, rule, form or bye-law, issued
    or made or deemed to have been issued or made under the repealed Acts shall, so far as it
    is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act continue in force and be deemed to
    have been issued or made under the provisions of this Act, unless and until it is
    superseded by any licence, appointment, notification, order, rule, form or bye-law issued
    or made under this Act.
    [16] THE SCHEDULE

    (See section 6)
    Panchayats Act, 1960 (32 of 1960)
    2. The Kerala Municipalities Act, 1960 (14 of 1961)
    3. The Kerala Municipal Corporations Act, 1961 (30 of 1961)] x

    ACT 22 OF I960
    THE KERALA CINEMAS (REGULATION) AMENDMENT
    ACT 1960 [1]
    An Act to amend the Kerala Cinemas (Regulation) Act 1958.
    Preamble.— whereas it is necessary to amend the Kerala Cinemas (Regulation) Act,
    1958, for the purposes hereinafter appearing ;
    Be it enacted in the Eleventh Year of the Republic of India as follows:—
    1. Short title and commencement.— (1) This Act may be called the Kerala Cinemas
    (Regulation) Amendment Act, I960.
    (2) It shall come into force at once.
    2. Insertion of new section 8A.— In the Kerala Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1958 (32
    of 1958), hereinafter referred to as the principal Act, after section 8, the following section
    shall be inserted, namely :—
    "8A. Power to enter place of cinematograph exhibition, to inspect licence or to
    prevent exhibition without licence or in violation of the provisions.— (1) The licensing
    authority or any person authorised by him in writing in this behalf may enter at any
    reasonable time any place used for cinematograph exhibi tion and inspect the licence, if
    any, issued under this Act.
    (2) If the licensing authority or the person so authorised is satisfied that:—
    (a) there is no such licence; or
    (b) the place is used for cinematograph exhibition in vio lation of any of
    the provisions of this Act or the rules issued thereunder or of any condition or restriction
    upon or subject to which the licence has been granted, the licensing authority or such
    person may, without prejudice to any other action that may be taken in respect of such
    violation, prevent the further exhibition of cinematograph films in that place without
    licence or in violation of the provisions, con ditions or restrictions aforesaid and may, for
    that purpose, use such force as may be necessary :
    Provided that before preventing the further exhibition of cinematograph films in that
    place the licensee or other person exhibiting cinematograph films shall be given a
    reasonable opportunity to show cause against the proposed action”.
    3. Insertion of new section 12A. —After section 12 of the principal Act, the following
    section shall be inserted, namely: —
    "12A. Protection of action taken in good faith.— No suit, prosecution or other legal
    proceedings shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or
    intended to be done under this Act."
     
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    Pan Cinemas : Scales New Heights in Alappuzha

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    Alappuzha, widely considered as a backward area with regards to cinema exhibition until recently, got its first state-of-the-art cinema when Pan Cinemas opened their first venture in the district in August 2018. Situated along Vaikkom Road, the Pan Cinemas has two Galatite 2.4 Prism and one 2.7 Mirage screens with a capacity of 658 seats, offering two NEC 1000 and one BARCO 4 K projection with CP 750 and Dolby Atmos 850 sound system, supported by Crown amplifiers and JBL speakers. The district, which has witnessed some of the most notable Malayalam film projects by just playing host to Udaya Studios, returns to the limelight with the new facility.
    Pan Cinemas Alappuzha was opened to the public recently, thus bringing the district its first modern movie theatre. The project, promoted by Pallikamalil Cinema Company (PCC), is their second venture in the state of Kerala. The first one, a twin-screen multiplex located in Nucleus Mall, Kochi, was the first cinema in the city to offer Dolby Atmos system. Following the success of their inaugural endeavour, PCC moved to the neighbouring district of Alappuzha where they embarked on a project of converting the defunct movie house, "Vidya", which was a 1000-seater facility with a 45 feet screen and a modern theatre when it was built by Viswanathan in 1980. PCC took over the 20,000 sq. ft. cinema housed in 120 cents of land in September 2017 and without disturbing the footprint of the building, incorporated 3 screens with a total capacity of 658 seats.




    Accommodating 3 screens within the existing plinth area posed an architectural challenge. In order to achieve this, the balcony space was extended by providing additional pillars where 2 screens (Screens 1 and 2) were positioned while the third and larger screen occupied the general seating area of the old theatre. The smaller two screens have seating capacities of 178 and 180 each and the large screen can accommodate 300 viewers. The projection room of the old theatre was converted to hold the projection rooms of screens 1 and 2, by dividing it into two. Behind the screens of the smaller auditorium, a room was set up at a height of 9 feet from the last row, for housing the projection facilities for the large auditorium. All the three Galalite (2.4 Prism & 2.7 Mirage) screens are equipped with NEC 1000 and BARCO 4 K projectors and CP 750 Dolby and 850 Dolby Atmos processors and the sound system consists of Crown amplifiers with sound delivery accomplished through JBL speakers.



    The main door of the complex opens to a spacious lobby and a concession area with a kitchen. The entry to the three auditoria is towards the left of the lobby. The two stairways of the existing facility were retained for an exit from the smaller auditorium while the large screen has two exits, directly opening to the ground.

    It required wholehearted cooperation from many to make the project a successful one. Qube, who supplied the projection system and Cinetech (Chennai), who provided the sound system were prompt in their delivery and supportive in installation. BlueStar handled the climate control arrangements, the seating was provided by Joji and the UPS system was installed by Suntronix.




    Besides the architectural challenge, the project faced many other hardships, the most notable among them being the persistent interference by the various trade unions. Further, the floods that played havoc with normal life in many parts of the state, especially the southern regions, caused further losses and delays when the work was almost completed. Finally, the complex was opened to the public in August 2018, dedicated to the exhibition of movies in all languages, particularly, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, English and Telugu.

    Alappuzha, being a district with comparatively lower per capita income levels, will not afford high ticket rates, hence the rates have been kept at reasonable levels. The other cinemas in the city such as Pankaj, Seethas, Kairali & Sree, Raiban and Seematti, have antiquated canteen facilities but Pan Cinemas, with its modern concession area, expect considerable business from this segment.



    Situated within a stone's throw from the District Courts at Kaichoondi Mukku, along Vaikkom Road, the complex offers easy access from all parts of the city. An extensive car parking area is available for hassle-free parking of vehicles.

    Pan Cinemas has also the M-Ticketing facility, which is a convenient alternative to purchasing tickets from the counters. Late night shows, starting at 10.30 or 11pm, are also being tried so that early morning screening may be avoided. The complex has already started attracting widespread attention, its 4K projection and Dolby Atmos surround sound system being two of the main attractions.

    Most of the so-called canteens associated with cinemas rely on bakeries and other small suppliers of food for their inventory. The eatery at Pan Cinemas has bucked the trend and is a reliable source of quality food, prepared at a well-equipped kitchen attached to it. An impressively laid out area, an exhaustive menu and an endearing ambience promise to make the place another of the star attractions of Pan Cinemas Alappuzha.
     
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