The emirate is strengthening its global position in the film production sector

Jackie Chan’s adventures culminate in Dubai during 'Vanguard'

  • Jackie Chan's movie is full of suspense as always.

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  • Major Dubai tourist destinations and landmarks appear in the mass movie production. From the source

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The CEO of the Dubai Film and Television Committee, Jamal Al Sharif, confirmed that Dubai has succeeded in strengthening its global position in the film production sector, and has become the most prominent regional destination for the manufacture of all kinds of cinematic films, thanks to its advanced infrastructure and the diversity of filming locations, including natural areas or architectural landmarks.

He pointed out that the production of the movie Vanguard, starring the world star Jackie Chan, and filmed on the streets of Dubai, has a positive impact in the emirate, noting that more than 14 million dirhams were spent during the production process.

The Vanguard movie was filmed in various locations in Dubai, including the Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, and the huge and modern studios in Dubai Studio City, indicating the continuous progress of the film industry in Dubai and its position as a global production center that can meet production needs of all sizes, according to Sharif.

Offers

Reel Cinemas, in the Dubai Mall, and Faris Film Company, hosted the regional premiere of the action movie Vanguard, the day before yesterday.

The movie is the latest collaboration between director Stanley Tong and superstar Jackie Chan.

Official offers to work in all local and regional halls begin on the eighth of next October, as Dubai appears in some scenes of the movie full of suspense and movement, and highlights many of its most famous landmarks, including Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, which makes it the ideal location for regional viewing The first for the movie "Vanguard".

In the movie, Jackie leads a highly trained team, on a relentless journey around the world, which culminates in Dubai, with unprecedented suspense, ending in the streets of Dubai and the Aquarium inside the Dubai Mall.

Filming took place in various locations in Dubai more than a year ago.

For his part, Managing Director - Emaar Properties, Ahmed Al Matrooshi, said: “Emaar has always been a pioneer in shaping Dubai's enchanting skyline and its constantly evolving urban and natural environments.

The emergence of some major tourist destinations and attractions in this huge cinematic production, such as: The Dubai Mall and Downtown Dubai, is another evidence of Dubai’s center, among the most famous cities, and a source of inspiration for artists and film producers from the whole world.

For his part, a spokesperson for Faris Film said: “(Faris Film) has been the distribution company for Jackie Chan films for several years, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership.”

Facilities

For his part, Director of the General Traffic Department at Dubai Police, Brigadier Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, said: “We are keen to cooperate and provide facilities for all entities that implement projects in support of the Emirate of Dubai, including cinematography, given its influential role in enhancing the status of countries, in addition to its entertainment and educational role. About the peoples of the region, especially that Dubai has become a destination for tourism and investment, and a destination for businessmen, art owners, large global media institutions, and producers specializing in filmmaking, thanks to the services provided and the support of partners.

Al Mazrouei added that “Dubai Police, with its three integrated values ​​of corporate identity: innovation, security, and communication, has become the soul and essence of the police, and through it we communicate and protect ... we innovate and build, so that it remains at the forefront of the bodies working to make society happy and build bridges of communication with all entities and companies. In order to provide the necessary support to it ».

He explained that, in order to make the experience of the global film Vanguard a success, the Dubai Police put its luxurious patrols at the service of the filmmakers, and also actively participated in organizing traffic at the filming sites, to match the requirements of filming the action scenes made by the star Jackie Chan, and to ensure the safety of the environment of the place.

He stressed the Dubai Police’s keenness to provide aspects of cooperation, which would ensure the continued attraction of Arab and international film makers to Dubai.

In the opera

On the ninth of next October, Dubai Opera will host two special screenings of the action movie "Vanguard", in which world star Jackie Chan returns to the big screen.

Viewers of the work will have the distinctive experience of the show, provided by Dubai Opera, in a distinctive cinematic atmosphere.

Dubai Opera is one of the most prominent entertainment destinations in Downtown Dubai.

It includes world-class facilities and advanced audio equipment.

It is noteworthy that the two shows will take place at five o'clock and 9:30 pm.

Dubai Police put their luxury patrols at the service of work makers.

14 million dirhams were spent, during the city's production process.

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