FINALLY, the breathtaking waiting of the movie freaks ended as the Show Mod on Limited along with Bashundhara Group kicked offthe journey of the country's first international standard state-of-the-art multiplex cinema theatre, Star Clneplex, al the Bashundhara City Project by releasing Spiderman 2. ’

October 9 was the official media

launch as well as the public opening of the multiplex theatre complex. A cosiume-performancc of 'spidey' acrobatics captivated the jovial audience at die opening ceremony.

Mirka Rahman, Managing Director of Show Motion Ltd., Mostafizur Rahman, Executive Director of Bashundhara Group, Fazlul Karim, Managing Dirccior of Discovery Ltd. Panasonic, Gitanko Dalia of Standard Char-

lered, and Rabeth Khan, Executive Director of Show Motion Ltd. spoke on the occasion.

'This venture seeks to bring back the movie lovers of die country to the fold. Because of the dismal condition of the cinema halls, many of them had unfortunately drifted away,' said Mirka. 'Moreover, by showing latest i ntemational blockbusters, we can change thb fiiracy Sceriario of die country. Also, we hope to boost up the ailing film industry by promoting promising Bangla films at this multiplex,'she added.

So what is exactly in this 25,000sq fl multiplex? An excited Rabeth claims, 'The three theatres have the latest equipment to maximise the audio and visual entertainment.' Each hall has sitting arrangements for 262 viewers. 'The digital Christie Projection System brought directly from California makes the technical qualities of our multiplex one of the best in the continent,' Rabeth added.

For brilliant soundproofing and good acoustics, the ceilings of the halls have glass wool layers. The Klipsch Speakers, world leaders in theatre sound systems, will ensure a more realistic audio experience. A huge lobby with a 175-foot long service stall outside the theatre can easily capture one's attraction.

How long will the city dwellers

have to wait for a new movie? 'We have secured rights to all films released by FOX, DIP, Columbia and Warner Brothers. Initially, within a month of a movie's release in India, we will have il on our screens. Later, however, we will be having premibre of films on the same day they arc released in India,' said Rabeih.

But the bad news for die Hindi movie lovers is that Hindi films have not goi permission for screening. However, to promole the country's own film industry, 'we'll definitely show good Bangla movies like Duratta, Bachelor, Padma Nodir Majhi and others,' hesaid.

Although the ticket price is quite high as for English movies—it variesfromTk 150 toTk 225 and for Bangla movies from Tk 90 to Tk 125-Rabeth does not consider il a high price for the young movie geeks. 'A survey conducted by Show Motion reveals that most of the participants wish to watch two films a week,' informed Rabeth. Tn four weeks' time there will be three different films in the three theatres.' Titles like 50 First Dates, Welcome to the Jungle, Collateral, Bride and Prejudice, Fahrenheit 9/11 and many others are on the list following Spiderman 2. The show limes are 12.30pm, 5.30pm and 8 pm.