World star Jackie Chan is delighted to be back in Dubai three years after his first visit, to shoot a part of Van Gogh's "Vanguard" by world-renowned director Stanley Tong and in conjunction with Shanghai Lakes Entertainment Co. Ltd. and Dubai Alcatraz, Starring Yang Yang, Mia Mookie, Lun Ai, Zingting Zhu, Jackson Lo and Mia after his first successful experience in which Dubai hosted filming parts of Kung Fu Yoga in 2015.
During a media meeting organized by the Dubai Film and Television Production Committee today, Jackie Chan expressed his appreciation for the great support he has found in Dubai and all those who have participated in a professional manner and cooperation in creating the appropriate atmosphere to film the scenes in different locations in Dubai, Dubai for television and film production.
"Dubai is a city that keeps its promises and is proud to have been filming in Dubai for the first time with his Kenugfu Yoga, whose success has been an incentive for him to choose Dubai for the second time," he said.
Jackie Chan, who is one of the most important film stars in the history of international cinema, noted the city's sophisticated infrastructure and its distinguished sites, which represent selected venues for cinematography. He pointed out his intention to re-experiment in the future by filming more films in this city, "family".
"I am sure that I will come back to Dubai more often to film more works. As I travel around the city every day, I observe the buildings, roads and locations that we can take advantage of to capture the scenes of movement and excitement that make up these spaces," he said. The studios here are very organized and equipped with all the elements we need and provide all the requirements that ensure us ease of work.
This came during a meeting held at Dubai Studio City to announce the details of Van Garde or Vanguard, which is being filmed in Dubai from February 26 to March 22, in cooperation with Shanghai Lakes Entertainment Co. Ltd., Dubai Alcatraz ", and the participation of a large selection of stars, including: Yang Yang, I Lun, Zhou Zhengting, Jackson Le and Mia, and more than 20 representatives of local talent, including ten representatives of the President, in addition to more than 500 secondary representatives.
"Over the past years, Dubai has become the focus of many international film production companies and a vital platform for the production of many films, series, programs and even advertising and advertising materials, which reflects Dubai's standing and progress in Dubai," said Jamal Al Shareef, Chairman of the Dubai Television and Film Production Committee. This has become the first choice in the region for many stars and directors from all over the world, including its unique attractions and cinematic locations, which will be one of the most important cities in the world with the support of the film industry. "
"The return of world actor Jackie Chan to his second film in Dubai follows the success of his first film, part of which was filmed in Dubai, as well as an important role for the film industry in Dubai and the UAE. "This is a testament to our success, which is part of our efforts to promote the potential of Dubai to attract the largest film production companies in parallel with the development of its services and facilities to enhance Dubai's position on the world cinema map."
Jamal Al Sherif explained that the committee's efforts are not limited to the promotion of Dubai as a preferred destination for film production in the region by attending the most important international events and forums concerned with the film industry and direct meetings with representatives of major production companies and directors in both Bollywood and Hollywood, Mr. Majid Al Suwaidi, Director General of Dubai Studio City, said: "We are delighted to welcome world-renowned star Jackie Chan, who is visiting Dubai to shoot scenes. We are delighted that Dubai Studio City is a destination for these mega-projects and that our studios will provide the infrastructure needed for such a huge production, which will enhance the competitiveness of Dubai and the UAE as a global destination for film production by attracting the most important producers and directors. In the world".
"Dubai Studio City offers state-of-the-art, state-of-the-art facilities for film and related events, the largest photography site of its kind in the region. Dubai Studio City has over the years strengthened its position as a strategic destination For major films and film productions, offering state-of-the-art, state-of-the-art facilities and world-class facilities for the film and related events. We are developing our capabilities to meet the needs and requirements of Production destinations that you find in Dubai the perfect choice to carry out its work. "
The scenes of the new film of Jackie Chan are filmed in a number of places and attractions in downtown Dubai such as Down Town, City Walk, Dubai Studio City, and other sites that inspire filmmakers and diverse elements who employ them. In the dramatic context of action.
The Director of Operations at the Dubai Film and Television Production Commission Said Al Janahi confirmed that the selection of world star Jackie Chan for Dubai to be the venue for the filming of his latest film reflects the possibilities and facilities provided by Dubai for the success of the film industry of all kinds, pointing to the efforts of the Commission in the development and modernization of its services To keep abreast of the latest developments in the industry worldwide plan Dubai 2021, in an effort to ensure a supportive environment for the creativity of film and television.
Al Janahi expressed his appreciation for the great cooperation shown by the various Dubai government departments with the Dubai Film and Television Production Commission to make the Dubai photography process a success, especially Dubai Police, Civil Defense and Dubai Ambulance. The safety and security of the work teams during all stages of photography, especially those difficult scenes that require a great deal of caution in their implementation, especially in the films of the movement and the pursuits and this valuable support in supporting the efforts of the Commission in providing all forms of support to production companies and facilitate the production and production functions in the emirate.
Ammar Al Khraisat, President of Alcatraz, a UAE-based production service provider, has been delighted to collaborate with Jackie Chan and his team after working with him on " Kung Fu Yoga "in 2015, which has a production budget of 65 million dollars and exceeded the income of 254 million dollars, hoping that the success of the film, pointing out that Jackie Chan settled on the launch of the new film in the global cinemas in 2020.
Al Khuraisat expressed his appreciation for Dubai's strong support for emerging companies in the field of production. Alcatraz's success was due mainly to this support which enabled him to transform his career and enter the world of production services, which he managed to excel in quickly and was able to cooperate with many Of the international films filmed in the UAE.
Dubai continues to enhance its position as a select destination for international filmmakers who want to take advantage of the great features it offers and are important elements of the industry, especially through the combination of Dubai combines the manifestations of the heritage environment and the features of modern civilization in its finest form with a set of elements that do not Elsewhere, Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world where a large part of the film "The Impossible Mission - The Ghost Protocol" by Tom Cruise, director Brad Bird, who was in the tower and the surrounding area, as well as several locations in Dubai, Muth Mechanism to portray the famous adventure film whose budget was $ 145 million and achieved global revenues reached about $ 750 million.
With Dubai attracting the world's largest mass-produced film business, Paramount Pictures chose to film a part of the film "Star Trace Beyond" directed by Justin Lin and starring a group of world stars, led by Idris Elba, Chris Payne, Simon Big and Zac Quinto, The selection of Dubai for its modern buildings has been used by the director in a way that shows Dubai as a city of the future, the time of the film, which has reached a budget of 185 million dollars and its global revenues exceeded 343 million dollars.
One of the most recent international films filmed in Dubai is the science fiction film "Geostream" by international director Dean Devlin, starring Gerard Butler, starring Jim Sturgis, Abby Cornich, Andy Garcia, Ed Harris and many stars. Its budget is $ 120 million and its global revenues exceed $ 221 million. Dubai is also a city of future cities, benefiting from its modern urban character.
As Dubai was the focus of Hollywood filmmakers, the fast-paced city did not miss the imagination of Hollywood filmmakers. Red Chillis Entertainment and international director Farah Khan chose Dubai to shoot a large part of "Happy New Year" Starring "Shahrukh Khan"
And with a constellation of Bollywood stars including Deepika Paducon, Abhishek Bachchan, Bowman Iranian, Vivan Shah and Sonu Sood, with a budget of $ 21 million to exceed $ 55 million in theater revenues.