Big Cinemas part of Adlabs Films Limited,and a member of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (R-ADAG) will launch its first multiplex in Chicago on Friday.
Called Big cinemas-Golf Glen is located in Niles,Chicago.The multiplex will have five screens and one premium lounge and will be digitally connected to Adlabs India, enabling the films to be transported on the fibre optic cable within four to six hours instead of using physical films,the company issued a statement in this effect.
According to Anil Arjun,CEO Adlabs Films,"The Chicago launch is in keeping with our vision to establish a strong foothold for BIG Cinemas worldwide in markets which have an appetite for Indian cinema."
"Big Cinemas has a significant presence in the US with 170 screens and contributes 25% of the box office for Hindi Films and over 65 per cent for Tamil and Telugu films released in the US. This multiplex at Niles, Chicago is part of BIG Cinema’s strategy to actively promote and ensure better reach of Indian movies,” he added.
The multiplex will have a mix of Hollywood, Indian, Polish and Korean films and will have stadium seating to enable live telecasts of cricket matches and other events.
BIG Cinemas- Golf Glen’s is also expected to have a fully equipped kitchen serving South Asian cuisine as well as a bar, which will be managed by one of Chicago’s award winning restaurants – India House.
Over 1000 special guests are expected to attend the launch of BIG Cinemas-Golf Glen a five screen multiplex on 29 May 2009.
