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Colombo
gets Cinecity Multiplex "CineCity
Multiplex" built in the vicinity of Elphinstone Theatre in
Maradana will consist of four Cinema Halls, two Restaurant/Cafeterias,
Snooker and other entertainment facilities, an office complex, shops
and a Banking Hall. The Film Lanka Ltd., has estimated Rs. 116 million
for this project. The concept
of providing a complex of this kind was conceived by President Premadasa,
subsequent to a proposal put forward by the UDA and the Tower Hall
Foundation. Its importance was stressed by the loss of Gamini Theatre,
Elphinstone Theatre and Tower Hall of Maradana to the Cinema industry
Accordingly Film Lanka Ltd., started building this Complex in 1994
after obtaining a land through a competitive tender process., said
Dr. Buddhi Keerthisena, the Director of Film Lanka Ltd. However the
Board of Directors of Film Lanka Ltd., with its founder, Buddhi
Keerthisena, the veteran film producer and its Chairman, Vishwanath
Buddhika Keerthisena has succeeded in overcoming the difficulties
after a struggle of eight years. Now 50% of the construction work
of "CineCity Multiplex" is completed. According to Dr.
Buddhi Keerthisena thanks are due in this regard to Martin Fernando,
the Executive Deputy General Manager of People's Bank and to Tissa
Abeysekera, who became the Chairman of the State Film Corporation
in 1999. Prior to that the Film Corporation's treatment to this
project was step motherly. "Mr. Tissa
Abeysekera did his best and the maximum in assisting to make the
"CineCity Multiplex" a reality." he said. The remaining
work of the project is being carried out and the support of the
present Chairman of the Film Corporation, Jayantha Dharmadasa is
also being received. The "CineCity
Multiplex" is to be completed in two stages. The first which
will be declared open in December 2002, will have two Cinema Halls,
a Restaurant, Shops, a Snooker Hall and a space for a bank branch.
Parking facility for 50 vehicles is also planned. The 2nd stage
which is to be completed in May 2003 will have two more cinema halls
on the 3rd floor, a restaurant/cafeteria, an office complex and
a video production section. The fully air-conditioned
four cinema halls will be furnished with all the modern facilities,
in keeping with the new world trend. The seating capacities of the
four halls are 350, 300, 180 and 100. The seats specially designed
for cinema halls will be imported. Three out of
the four cinemas will be equipped with DTS sound systems. The main
cinema with 350 seats will be for screening Sinhala films. English
films and Tamil films will be screened in two separate cinemas.
The fourth cinema will be for screening foreign films of the highest
quality, which are normally not imported by NFC or any other Oskar
distributor. When the "CineCity Multiplex" is completed it will be a fascinating experience to Sri Lankan' filmgoers as well as to the other exhibitors says, Dr. Buddhi Keerthisena, who is also the advisor to the CineCity project.
TV Times & Entertainment in collaboration with Home Entertainment and Communications Ltd. (HECL), launched a monthly quiz in September to help the project "Buy Originals Only" and this is the third leg of the competition. The October quiz was How many Oscars did the movie 'Lawrence of Arabia' win? The answer to
the October 2002 quiz is '7 Oscars'. The lucky winner
of th October quiz is S.L. Navaratnam of 53B, Ward Place, Colombo
7. The lucky winner will be entitled to one original VCD disc or
one original VHS cassette of his choice from Home Entertainment
& Communications Ltd. (HECL). The winner could call over with
his/her ID Card and collect the prize from the above address between
9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on any weekday. To win an Original
VCD disc or Original VHS cassette of your choice from Home Entertainment
& Communications Ltd. (HECL), all you need to do is to answer
the November Question in the Coupon on TV Times and send it pasted
on a post card to Home Entertainment & Communications Ltd.,
Liberty Cinemas Building, 35, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 03 on
or before November 30 . The answer to the November quiz will be published on the first Sunday of November.
Danielle is
a professional singer, who has worked in popular night clubs in
Sydney, Australia such as Sydney Casino and Penridh Panthras. Dani
now sings six days per week at the Taj Samudra Hotel. "I sing
with 'Phase 3' on Saturdays at the 'Mix' and all other days except
on Wednesdays with midi discs. I always use these backing tracks
when I am singing." she said. This 24 year old singing bird
loves to sing Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears songs. "Not only
Kylie and Britney, but Christina Aguilera, Jeniffer Lopez Natalie
and Mariah as well as oldies from 60's , 70's and 80's. My favourite
type of music is jazz and rock. But I always adjust according to
the audience. Normally I sart with jazzy and more easy song and
go on to party and dance music when the night grows older"
Dan said. Dan is a dancer too and she started her career as a dancer at the age of 16. " I still
love dancing and I do little bit of it on stage. Danielle has
performed in Thailand , India Taiwan, Singapore and of course in
almost every city in Australia. "I will be going to London next year and there, I hope to do some work with my sister and BIL , who live in England. I will be trying out my originals too. At present I have recorded about ten songs and I wanted to present them in an album and try my luck in Europe." Dani explained about her future planes. She will be
in action at the MKOP, The Mix and the Lobby on the New Year's Eve
gigs at the Taj. - 'Heat'
back in Colombo Heat was at
Doha Ramada Hotel last month performing at two top functions organised
by Lanka Lions in Qatar. Singer Mariazelle
Gunathilake and compere Faizal Bongso were also featured at the
show. 'Heat' comprises
Aubrey Weiman (leader-vocals), Sanjeewa Hettige (bass), Nirosh Wattaladeniya
(guitar), Kithsiri Gunasekera (keyboards), Iresha Palkawannakukorale,
(Keyboards) and Ajith Dargamuha (drums). 'At present the boys are in action at the Hilton Lobby on Thursdays and Fridays. Also we perform at the two popular clubs on every Wednesdays and Tuesdays' Aubrey said. The band will be in action at the Hilton for the New Year's Eve Dinner Dance this year. Versatile
Legend
'Legend'
is a four member band comprising Shirley Rodrigo, (bass and vocals),
Dewapriya Wijethunga (accoustic drums), Upali Nugaliyadde, (lead/vocals)
and Mevan Nugaliyadde (rhythm/vocals). 'Our music
includes rock ''n''' roll, pop, jazz, blues, reggae, rock and Latin.
We cater according to the audiences and we are capable of singing
to the audiences of little kids, young ones, young adults and even
older crowds, said leader Mevan. The band is currently performing
at some of the leading night spots in Colombo. According to
Mevan, they use guitars to create their music, not relying on keyboards,
synthesizers and computers, which most others do. Recently they launched their new web site at www.lege-ndslk.4.tcom which includes all their details. |
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