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Watching Your Blockbuster Movies
At Penang Cinemas


Exciting entertainment experience at Penang Cinemas
If watching movie is your favorite
pastime activities, you won't be left
out in Penang. The booming economy
that Penang is experiencing today
has resulted in newer and bigger
shopping malls being built to tap the unstoppable shoppers craze.
And to compliment the beautiful shopping malls is the great and sleek design of
Penang cinemas.

Currently, Golden Screen Cinema (GSCs) Cineplex and Cathay Mega Pavilion Cineplex
dominate the movie industries in Penang. The state of the art cinema is located at
some of the famous shopping malls in the island such Gurney Plaza, Prangin Mall &
Queensbay Malls.

In the olden days, movies in Penang were screened one at a time and about four
times a day. The tickets were purchased from small perforated booklet and color
pencils were used to mark out seats sold on a sheet of the cinema's floor plan. You
can also bring your own food & drinks into the cinema.

Penang cinemas of today were a distant cry from the old cinema (panggung
wayangs). The scenario of the movie theaters has transformed into a huge
magnitude with some cinema screening 4 to 5 movies concurrently. From the fancy
lobby to the computerized selling of tickets and choosing of seats, cinema going was
never the same again. If you do not have the time to queue for your favorite
blockbuster movie, you can even get your ticket thru phone or even thru internet.
Just make sure that you collect your movie ticket an hour before showtime.

Penang cinemas is not restricted to watching a movie anymore as it has become a
complete package of entertainment. Some Penang cinemas has a small lounge as
waiting area, equipped with sofas and chairs, pool tables, juke box, vending
machines, plasma TVs and Free internet surfing.

Other items that are available in the modern Cineplex’s are cute and somewhat
costly movie memorabilia like cups, t-shirts, caps, posters, key chains and many
other adorable items. Some of the Cineplex’s also distribute little freebies like movie
postcard as promotional items for forthcoming movies.

No outside food is allowed in Penang cinemas but you can brings in popcorn,
carbonated drinks and other foodstuffs that are available from the lobby and
Cineplex cafe

Below is the list of mega Cineplex available at Penang right now. From my
experience, if there is a new blockbuster movie like Harry Porter, Spiderman & Star
wars showing, tickets are normally sold out! So, try to get your ticket early to avoid
disappointment.
Penang Cinemas - Golden Screen Cinema
With the giant merge between two of the top Malaysian film industry, Golden
Communications (M) Sdn Bhd (GCM) and Cathay Cinemas Sdn Bhd (CCSB) has
resulted in one of the biggest single entity in the Malaysian cinema entertainment
business - Golden Screen Cinemas Sdn. Bhd. (GSC). This background not only brings
with it more than 80 years of combined involvement in the cinema business, it also
broadens and expands GSC's exhibition reach.

Together with the opening of the 8-screen GSC Queensbay Mall, Penang in Jan
2007, GSC operates the largest circuit with a total of 116 screens in 19 locations, all
of which are located in prime sites in major cities and towns throughout the country.
In Penang alone, the cinema makes its presence at 3 strategically located shopping
malls. This includes BM Plaza, Gurney Mall and Queensbay Mall.
Plaza Bukit Mertajam (BM Plaza),
3rd Floor, Lot 3.45,
Jalan Arumugam Pillai,
14000 Bukit Mertajam,
Penang.
Tel: 04-5391208

Located at the mainland of Bukit Mertajam - About 45 minute drive from Georgetown
via Penang Bridge. The cinema is the favorite among locals that screen the latest
movies together with comfortable seats and good environment. The seating
capacity is about 1200. Getting there might be a little bit difficult if you drive on
your own. However if you just ask around, you'll definitely find your way here.
Website & booking information!
GSC Sunway Carnival
Lot No. S-27, 2nd Floor
Sunway Carnival Mall
3068, Jalan Todak
Pusat Bandar Seberang Jaya
13700 Seberang Jaya
Pulau Pinang
Tel: 04- 22 23456

The newly open GSC cinema in the Prai area consist of 8 state of the art hall with
total seating capacity of 1426. GSC Sunway Carnival Seberang Jaya will cater to
the needs of movie-goers in mainland, right to Bukit Mertajam, Kulim, Sungai Petani
and beyond. This new cinema will complement GSC’s current cinemas in the north i.
e. GSC Queensbay Mall, GSC Gurney Plaza, GSC Sg Petani, GSC Bukit Mertajam and
GSC Ipoh Parade. Ticket price range from RM5 on normal day to RM11 on sat/sun &
public holidays. For lovebird, the cinemas also has a twin seat to suit your
preference.
Website & booking information!
Gurney Plaza,
170-07-01, Persiaran Gurney
10250 Penang
Tel: 04-222 3456

Located near the fame Gurney drive, this cinema has a seating capacity of 1833
with 12 screens. The famous gurney hawker fare is just a short walking distance.
You can sit back and enjoy the delicious Penang food before or after watching your
favorite movie.
Website & booking information!
Queensbay Mall 3F-50,
100, Persiaran Bayan Indah
11900 Bayan Lepas
Penang
Tel: 04-222 3456

The recently opened Queensbay Mall, has attracted many shoppers, locals or even
foreigner. Located at the town of Bayan Lepas (Near Airport), the cinema has 8
screens and offers comfortable seating with the Ambassador seats by Irwin Seating
of USA. It has a seating capacity of about 1,500
Website & booking information!
Penang Cinemas - Cathay Cineplexes
Formerly known as Mega Pavilion Cinemas, Cathay Cineplex’s
was first established in Penang at Kompleks Bukit Jambul in
1997. Standing proud with a 24,000 sq ft 6-screen premise, the
cinema were the first Cineplex to offer ergonomically designed
seats with the widest legroom in the industry.
The change in name from Mega Pavilion Cinemas to Cathay Cineplex’s is aimed at
enhancing and strengthening the Cathay brand in Malaysia. Cathay Cineplex’s owns
28 screens through out Malaysia (13 at Penang alone) and 27 screens in Singapore,
garnering numerous accolades and awards from the public and the media.
Cathay Cineplex Prangin Mall
33-5-09 Prangin Mall
No.33 Jalan Lim Chew Leong
10100 Penang.
Tel: 04-2611888
For Fax-A-Movie please call: 04-2636 113.

Located besides Komtar, the cinema was originally open with 4 screens but has
since expanded to 8, doubling the number of screens and increasing seating
capacity from 1,026 seats to 1,500 seats. The 8 halls feature state-of-the-art
digital theatre sound system facilities and stadium-styled seating for an
un-obstructive view.

The cinema has doubled the couple seats in new halls with existing Opera Seats
with retractable armrests providing spacious and comfortable sittings. The facility
lists include a luxurious Preview Lounge, an ideal place to host corporate and social
events prior to exclusive movie screening complemented with catering services.

Added features are 2 plasma TVs and sofas overlooking the fantastic view of scenic
Georgetown City. There is also a Cine Lounge as waiting area, equipped with sofas
and chairs, pool tables, juke box, vending machines, plasma TVs and Free Internet
Surfing.
Website & booking information!
Penang Cinemas - Lotus 5 Star (Star Screen Cinema)
Kompleks Bukit Jambul
3A-5-06, Jalan Rumbia,
11900 Penang.
Tel: 04-6401515,

The cinema was previously own by Mega Pavilion but has been taken over by
Iswaria Group. Moviegoers will definitely amaze with the sleek cinema design that
provides comfort as well as satisfaction. There is also a Cinecafe to buy some time
off while waiting for your favorite movie. The cinema boasts 6 screens with a total
seating capacity of 1178.
Star Screen Cinema
Butterworth
Tel: 04-3101081
Penang Cinemas - Lotus 5 Star (Star Screen Cinema)
ISWARIA Veenai Odeon Cinema
Upper Penang Road

The last surviving movie theatre in Penang screens only the latest Bollywood movies.
Penang Cinemas - Mega Cineplex
MEGAMALL PINANG (Level 4)
Seberang Prai, Penang
Tel: 04-399 2588

The cinema is located at the mainland of Seberang Prai. The cinema has 7 hall that
are able to screen 7 movies simultaneously. Megamall is one of the biggest shopping
malls in Penang but is least frequent now days.
Others Penang Cinemas
Fans of European movies can catch free shows at the Alliance Francaise or the
Goethe Institute (German Society).

Alliance Francaise De Penang
No. 46, Jalan Phuah Hin Leong, 10050 Georgetown, Penang
Tel: 604-227 6008

Malaysian German Society Penang
250B, Jalan Air Itam, 10460 Georgetown, Penang
Tel: 604-229 6853
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