Movies
Cinepolis opens its biggest multiplex in Delhi with Kartik Aryan
Mumbai: Cinépolis, first international cinema exhibitor in India, has announced the launch of Cinépolis Pacific Mall, NSP, Pitampura along with bollywood actor Kartik Aryan. With the strategic move of opening multiplexes at prime locations, launch of its biggest multiplex in Delhi, Cinépolis NSP in Pacific Mall, Pitampura will further strengthen its positioning among its customers and associates in the premium luxury multiplex industry.
The launch of this biggest multiplex will create an unmissable and exhilarating cinematic experience for the patrons of New Delhi with its completely new architectural design look in Black and Golden. With its unmatched technology and comfortable ambience, it will certainly be the favorite spot for movie lovers. Cinépolis Pacific Mall is the biggest theatre by Cinepolis in Delhi with 9 screens and a luxury last row in all auditoriums with premium recliners. In addition, the multiplex will also have full service Coffee Tree (gourmet café), DOLBY Atmos audio, Harkness Screens and RealD 3D technology, giving excellent premium ambience and experience to patrons.
Speaking on this occasion Cinépolis India CEO Devang Sampat said, “Cinépolis has always aimed at offering an unmatched experience to movie patrons, the opening of Cinépolis Pacific Mall, NSP, Pitampura has endorsed our commitment towards them. This is our flagship property, our biggest multiplex in Delhi with 9 screens which will take the entertainment value to the next level. We are expecting a huge footfall at the multiplex and are sure that patrons will be amazed by the experience at Cinépolis. Our cutting-edge technology combined with quality and distinctively comfortable ambience sets us apart and we are committed to provide the same world class cinema viewing experience to our discerning patrons across India. I would like to thank Mr. Abhishek Bansal for giving Cinepolis an opportunity to develop our multiplex in Pacific Mall. His team has been very successful in developing and running high-footfall malls and I’m sure they will continue to build upon the same in the future as well.”
He further added, “The opening of Cinépolis Pacific Mall, NSP, Pitampura is of significant strategic value that further strengthens our position in India. Looking forward and expanding our wings, the focus now is to open more multiplexes in prime locations in metros and mini-metros. India is an important market for us and the strategic importance of the market is underscored by the fact that Cinépolis’ expansion plans have been steadfast even through the pandemic wherein Cinépolis added 42 screens. It is our constant endeavor to upgrade the cinematic experience by bringing the latest technology and customer engagement into the industry.”
Pacific Development Corporation Ltd executive director Abhishek Bansal said, “We are happy to have an iconic and world-class cinema chain – Cinépolis now being part of Pacific Mall, Pitampura. The mall is situated in the most premium location in North Delhi and we associate with the best of the brands in the business. We hope that Cinépolis in its new version will complement the mall and we look forward to an entertaining journey ahead.”
Documentary
Netflix and Warner Music ink landmark documentary deal
The streaming giant has just unlocked one of the richest vaults in music history. Its rivals should be worried
CALIFORNIA AND NEW YORK: Netflix and Warner Music Group have signed an exclusive multi-year deal to produce documentary series and films drawn from the label’s storied artist roster, the companies announced on Friday — a move that hands the streaming platform access to one of the most formidable catalogues in music history.
Warner Music Group represents legends including David Bowie, Cher, Fleetwood Mac, Aretha Franklin and Joni Mitchell, alongside contemporary superstars such as Charli XCX, Coldplay and Bruno Mars. That is a staggering breadth of material for a platform hungry for prestige content and subscriber growth to match.
Under the agreement, Warner Music will work with Unigram, the production company aligned with the label, which will serve as the studio for its long-form projects. Each title will be developed in collaboration with the artists themselves or their estates, ensuring the kind of intimate access that turns a documentary into an event.
The deal reflects an intensifying race between music-rights owners and streaming platforms eager to turn deep catalogues into premium visual content. Music documentaries have become a vehicle for fan-driven, culturally resonant programming — a trend underscored by Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” film, which grossed over $260 million globally and reminded every platform chief just how lucrative the genre can be.
Netflix already boasts formidable credentials in music storytelling, with “Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé” and “Quincy” among its highest-profile releases. The Warner deal sharpens that edge considerably. Rival platforms have not been idle: Disney+ has released “The Beach Boys”, while Max has drawn attention with “Stax: Soulsville U.S.A.” Apple Music, meanwhile, has pushed into original content through its Apple Music Live series, producing documentaries and livestreamed concerts featuring Harry Styles and Billie Eilish.
The battle for music’s visual soul, then, is well and truly on. Netflix has just made its boldest move yet.
