Golden Village Explained

Golden Village Multiplex Pte Ltd / Golden Village Pictures Pte Ltd
Type:Private
Founders:-->
Hq Location:3 Temasek Boulevard #03-373, Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983
Hq Location Country:Singapore
Num Locations:15 multiplexes
Num Locations Year:2023
Industry:Media distribution
Key People:Clara Cheo (CEO)
Owner:Orange Sky Golden Harvest Entertainment
Products:Movie theaters, Film distribution
Homepage:www.gv.com.sg

Golden Village is a cinema operator based in Singapore, fully owned by Orange Sky Golden Harvest of Hong Kong. It was initially set up as an equal equity joint venture between Golden Harvest (currently Orange Sky Golden Harvest) and Village Roadshow of Australia. It is the largest cinema chain in Singapore, operating 12 multiplexes and Cineplexes in the country. It joined hands to open a cinema at Great World City, GV Grand. Started in 1992, it opened Asia's first multiplex, the Yishun 10 multiplex. It has the extensive management, operational, and marketing skills of Village, as well as the broad depth of experience of Golden Harvest in both film distribution and production across Asia.

Golden Village Pictures is the film-distribution arm of Golden Village. The company distributes Village Roadshow Pictures titles such as the Matrix Trilogy, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Happy Feet, Ah Boys to Men, That Girl in Pinafore, Annie and The Lego Movie in Singapore, as well as other acquired titles regionally and worldwide, Mostly Currently Distributed Films Partnership with Localized Based Clover Films, Encore Films and Purple Plan.

History

The cinema's first operation in the country was on 28 May 1992, with the successful opening of the Yishun 10 complex. Subsequently, it opened more cinemas in Bishan, Tiong Bahru, Boon Lay, Tampines, Marina Square and Plaza Singapura. In 1998, it joined hands to open a cinema at Great World City, GV Grand, with six screens including a Gold Class hall. During the early 2000s, one of the halls was converted into an IMAX theatre, but it closed down in 2004 due to low patronage. It also used to operate at Eastpoint Mall during the early 2000s, but was closed due to low patronage too.

In October 2006, Golden Village opened a multiplex in VivoCity,[1] the largest multiplex in Singapore with 15 screens, including 3 Gold Class screens and GV Max, one of the largest cinema auditoriums. Its current flagship Cineplex is located at Suntec City with 11 screens including 3 Gold Class screens, taking over the space previously occupied by WE Cinemas and The Rock Auditorium.

In June 2017, Village Roadshow's 50% stake in Golden Village was set to be acquired by Singapore-based media company mm2 Entertainment.[2] However, the bid fell through, as Village Roadshow failed to secure the approval of Orange Sky.[3] Instead, in October 2017, Orange Sky Golden Harvest purchased the Village Roadshow's 50% stake, therefore having full ownership of Golden Village.[4]

Cineplexes and multiplexes

As of 2023, Golden Village has 15 cinemas with 119 screens operating in the country.[5] All cinemas which opened before 2000 have been refurbished. GV@Capitol only screens movies from December to March every year but does not belong to GV.

Current locations

CinemaScreens/HallsSeatsLocationOpening YearDigital HallGold ClassGold Class Express3D Digital HallGeminiD-BOXDuo DeluxeDeluxe Plus
Yishun101499Yishun1992
Bishan (Junction 8)61148Bishan1993
Tiong Bahru5800Tiong Bahru1994
Jurong Point61080Boon Lay1995
Tampines81791Tampines1996
Grand Great World5566River Valley1999
Plaza101734Orchard1998
VivoCity152189Telok Blangah2006
Katong8921Katong2011
City Square61082Farrer Park2012
Suntec City111410Downtown Core2014
GV@Capitol1900Downtown Core2015
Paya Lebar (SingPost Centre)8772Paya Lebar2017
Bedok6588Bedok2018
Funan7441Downtown Core2019
Bugis+81250Downtown Core2023

Former locations

CinemaScreens/HallsSeatsLocationOpening YearClosed Year
Eastpoint61490Simei19992002
Marina61451Downtown Core19962014

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2006-11-21 . GOLDEN VILLAGE VIVOCITY CELEBRATES ITS OFFICIAL OPENING WITH A DOUBLE CELEBRATION . 2022-12-27 . Golden Village.
  2. Web site: MM2 Pays $133 Million for 50% Stake in Singapore's Golden Village Cinema Chain. Variety. 13 June 2017 .
  3. Web site: Hong Kong shareholder buys remaining Golden Village Singapore stake after blocking mm2's bid. The Business Times. 2 October 2017. 9 Dec 2018.
  4. Web site: Hong Kong shareholder buys remaining Golden Village Singapore stake after blocking mm2's bid. 2 October 2017. 17 June 2018.
  5. News: 2024-03-07 . Bruce Lee film studio weighing sale of Singapore, Taiwan cinemas for $535m, say sources . 2024-03-08 . The Straits Times . en . 0585-3923.