DUBAI, 13th July, 2016 (WAM) -- The Dubai Film and TV Commission, DFTC, and Dubai Studio City, DSC, are gearing up for the regional premiere and global release of the third instalment of the globally renowned sci-fi franchise, Star Trek Beyond.

The Dubai premiere of the film, which will be attended by senior officials and media figures, local filmmakers and celebrities, as well as famous social media influencers, will be on July 19th at Novo Cinemas in Ibn Battuta Mall and will mark the franchises 50th anniversary.

The principal photography filming for the movie took place for 13 days in October last year, and were filmed in iconic locations in Dubai including the Burj Al Arab, Al Mas Tower in Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, Central Park in DIFC, Meydan and the Sound Stages in Dubai Studio City, which are all shown as part of a futuristic setting in the film.

Jamal Al Sharif, Chairman of Dubai Film and TV Commission and Managing Director of Dubai Studio City, said, "We are proud to see Dubai featured as the backdrop for another highly reputed international franchise blockbuster once again. This is testament to the UAEs rise as a leading destination for filmmaking and a regional hub for the film and production industry in the Middle East. The fact that Dubai was chosen for the filming of a major science fiction production like Star Trek Beyond highlights how the emirate offers unique and varied sceneries for all types of films, a robust infrastructure and advanced filming facilities including highly equipped soundstages in Dubai Studio City and production companies.

The film will be released in UAE cinemas on July 21st.

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