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29.11.2015 Social News

Global Cinemas, Nilani Media sign deal to boost movie industry

29.11.2015 LISTEN
By GNA

Accra, Nov. 29, GNA - Global Cinemas, Ghana's top luxury cinema complex has partnered Nilani Media, a local media production company to premiere Ghana's blockbuster action thriller, 'Interception' in Accra.

Written by Nina Lalwani, and directed by Pascal Aka, with executive production by Nina and Prakash Lalwani, the 'Interception' would be the first Ghanaian produced action thriller to be premiered at the Global Cinemas at Weija.

Addressing a news conference in Accra, Mr Kweku Cobbina, Business Manager for Global Cinemas, expressed the company's excitement for its first major partnership to promote made-in-Ghana movies.

'Global Cinemas is a wholly Ghanaian owned cinema complex that aims to give world class entertainment to Ghanaians while promoting local talent and movie production.

'We want to stir more interest in Ghanaian movies and this action packed thriller, with all the big names and its high production quality, is comparable to world standards,' he said.

Mr Cobbina commended Nilani for the outstanding production of 'Interception', saying that it over exceeded expectations from the cast to storyline and even the special effects for the stunts.

'Interception is an amazing job well done and I believe Ghanaians are going to enjoy watching this movie exclusively during the Christmas period at Global Cinemas,' he said.

Prakash Lalwani, Executive Producer of Nilani, said partnering with Global Cinemas would help bring better entertainment to Ghanaians.

'We are excited to partner with Global Cinemas to debut Interception this December and we are very impressed with the movie halls and the 3D screens with surround sound.

'This is a perfect partnership; a Ghanaian movie production house, premiering a Ghanaian blockbuster, in a Ghanaian cinema complex with a state-of-the-art facilities and we look forward to a successful premiere, come December 11, 12 and 13, and to greater partnerships in the near future,' he said.

Starring some of Ghana's top cast including Adjetey Anang, Chris Attoh, John Dumelo, Ama K. Abebrese, Jasmine Baroudi, Benny Blanco and Pascal Aka, Interception is a law enforcement movie about a tactical team of highly trained ex-military men (Special Ops Team) who have been handpicked by the Vice President of Ghana for special assignments.

The two partners, Global Cinemas is a new state-of-the-art luxury cinema complex at Weija positioned to offer premium entertainment options to Ghanaians at an affordable price and Nilani Media Productions is a Media Productions and Events Company based in Accra.

GNA

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