Turner Classic Movies brings legends back to life at the TCM Movie Nights in Dubai

After the sold-out premiere of the TCM Movie Nights, the classic film channel returns to Dubai for its third movie night, which will be a tribute to the icon Paul Newman.

Turner Classic Movies (TCM), the movie channel that brings classic film to life, brings classic films to the region with the TCM Movie Nights. After its much applauded premiere in June, the film nights return for the month of July to pay tribute to the iconically classic star Paul Newman.  His award-winning film, Lady L, will be screened on July 22^nd within a themed setting, allowing fans to go back in time and enjoy quality acting.

In a much applauded screen performance, Paul Newman stars as Armand Denis, a charming young man & bomb-throwing anarchist. Lady L. (Sophia Lauren)  is an elegant, elderly lady who recalls the past loves and lusty adventures she has lived through. She tells her long time admirer, British poet Sir Percy, all about her eventful life. In the beginning, she was a young laundress working in "Le Mouton Bleu", a renowned Paris whorehouse. There, she met Armand (Paul Newman) , and it wasn't long before she became his mistress. One day while Armand was away in Switzerland, working for a revolutionary movement aiming to murder a Russian prince, Louise met the second man in her life,, a British Lord she soon called Dicky. The latter offered to marry her. In exchange, he would save Armand from the police's grip. She accepted on the condition she could still see Armand.

 “Turner Classic Movies is very excited about bringing this exclusive experience to the UAE. We wanted to create an opportunity for people to live their nostalgia while reminiscing about their relationships with these old time legends,” said Alan Musa, TV Channel Manager, Turner Broadcasting Systems.

The Ritz-Carlton's signature restaurant, La Baie, creates the perfect atmosphere for this classic evening, with its enchanting ambiance complemented by the exquisite meals that have been chosen and prepared by the world-renowned Chef Umit Kaygusuz and his culinary team.

“We are delighted to be the only resort in the city to showcase a selection of classic films from the extensive library of Turner Classic Movies,” says Director of Food and Beverage Wael Maatouk.  “Our chefs at La Baie are quite creative in tailoring the set menus according to the movies and we believe that these special dining events will make for a memorable visual and gastronomic experience for our guests throughout the summer and beyond.”

The TCM Movie Nights are guaranteed to be a true cinematic experience that invites guests to fully immerse themselves in the film being shown. The dream of reliving Old Hollywood glamour becomes a reality at TCM Movie Nights, where guests can enjoy a themed culinary experience in the company of their favorite stars. With menus that promise to tickle the palate tailored to suit the film being shown the TCM Movie Night promises to be a feast for all senses.

TCM Movie Nights redefines ‘a night out’ in Dubai and offers its residents & visitors a one of a kind experience. Living up to the promise TCM has made to its viewers of ensuring that they enjoy quality content, the TCM Movie Nights make watching classic movies a truly memorable affair.

Escape to a World of Film with TCM

TCM (Turner Classic Movies) draws from an extensive library of movies ranging from the 1920s to 1990s presenting them in a contemporary style that reinterprets their place in history and their relevance to people's lives today. TCM brings the silver screen to life by offering viewers exclusive in-depth celebrity interviews, monthly star tributes, special events and original screen tests. Along with hosted seasons with contemporary moviemakers and experts, TCM is a definitive classic movie channel with a style of its own.

TCM is available via cable, satellite and digital terrestrial throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East in ten regional versions in eleven languages: English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Polish, Romanian, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish.

Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) Europe delivers some of the world’s most successful and well-known news and entertainment brands – CNN, Cartoon Network, TCM (Turner Classic Movies), Toonami and Boomerang – across approximately 100 countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Alongside its TV channels TBS is at the forefront of developing its brands through the internet, broadband, wireless, DVD, e-commerce, merchandising, cinema, publishing and every other available platform. Turner Broadcasting System Europe Limited is a Time Warner Company.

For more information on Turner Classic Movies in the region, please contact :

Miriam Farshoukh

Account Executive

Public Relations

Memac Ogilvy PR, Dubai

Tel. # +97143050377

E-mail : Miriam.farshoukh@ogilvy.com

About The Ritz-Carlton Dubai Hotel

Twice recognized by Conde Nast Traveller for having the best service in the Middle East, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is located along the famed Jumeirah beach, with its 138 seafront rooms and suites having a view of the Persian Gulf.  Services and facilities include restaurants and lounges serving Italian, Arabic, seafood and international favourites; an extensive recreational facility includes a spa and fitness centre, and a beautifully landscaped garden with two swimming pools.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. currently operates 72 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe with future openings including Dubai International Financial Centre, United Arab Emirates; Dove Mountain, Arizona; and Lake Tahoe, California. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which recognizes outstanding customer service.