{"id":94735,"date":"2025-01-30T16:27:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T16:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/?p=94735"},"modified":"2025-01-30T16:27:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T16:27:18","slug":"hans-zimmer-friends-diamond-in-the-desert-a-big-screen-concert-experience-filmed-in-dubai-including-music-from-dune-gladiator-interstellar-the-lion-king-more-in-select-global-cinemas-beginning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/?p=94735","title":{"rendered":"HANS ZIMMER & FRIENDS: DIAMOND IN THE DESERT A BIG SCREEN CONCERT EXPERIENCE FILMED IN DUBAI INCLUDING MUSIC FROM DUNE, GLADIATOR, INTERSTELLAR, THE LION KING & MORE IN SELECT GLOBAL CINEMAS BEGINNING MARCH 19"},"content":{"rendered":"[mhc_section admin_label=”\u0642\u0633\u0645” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off”][mhc_fullwidth_menu admin_label=”\u0642\u0627\u0626\u0645\u0629 \u0628\u0639\u0631\u0636 \u0643\u0627\u0645\u0644” menu_id=”56″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_layout=”light” 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FILM FEATURES CONVERSATIONS WITH BILLIE EILISH, SIR CHRISTOPHER NOLAN, DENIS VILLENEUVE, FINNEAS, JERRY BRUCKHEIMER, JOHNNY MARR, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, TANYA LAPOINTE, TIMOTH\u00c9E CHALAMET & ZENDAYA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ain Alalam – Rashad Iskandrni<\/strong><\/p>\n

30 January 2025:<\/strong> The magic and storytelling power of Hans Zimmer<\/strong>\u2019s music is set to entrance audiences worldwide with an unforgettable cinematic experience: Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert<\/em><\/strong>. This special global event captures an extraordinary live performance of some of Zimmer’s most revered compositions, including music from Dune<\/em>, Gladiator<\/em>, Interstellar<\/em>, The Lion King<\/em>, and much more. Decades of cinematic masterpieces are brought to life by his band and a world-class orchestra at Dubai’s iconic Coca-Cola Arena, the star-studded Al Wasl Plaza dome at Expo City Dubai and beyond. From the dunes of the Arabian Desert to the heights of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, these performances deliver an intimate and unique experience of Zimmer\u2019s most beloved and renowned movie soundtracks. As well as being Zimmer\u2019s first entertainment special, the production of the feature in Dubai marked the first time the composer has officially collaborated with a destination. Inspired by his time spent exploring it, Zimmer also created a musical composition \u2018Diamond in the Desert\u2019 for the city of Dubai, another unprecedented moment in his award-winning career.<\/p>\n

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Featuring conversations with Billie Eilish<\/strong>, Sir Christopher Nolan<\/strong>, Denis Villeneuve<\/strong>, Finneas<\/strong>, Jerry Bruckheimer<\/strong>, Johnny Marr<\/strong>, Pharrell Williams<\/strong>, Tanya Lapointe<\/strong>, Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet<\/strong>, and Zendaya<\/strong>, and directed by Emmy-winning and multi-Grammy nominated Paul Dugdale<\/strong>, with Jerry Bruckheimer<\/strong> serving as Executive Producer, the film offers viewers a rare glimpse into Zimmer’s creative process. It explores the drive to create and the stories behind his closest collaborations.<\/p>\n

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Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert<\/em> will be released in select cinemas across the United Arab Emirates, with limited screenings beginning Wednesday, March 19. Other countries in the Middle East will screen the film at a later date.<\/p>\n

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Tickets are on sale from Wednesday, February 5 at 6 a.m. PT \/ 9 a.m. ET at hanszimmerfilm.com<\/strong><\/a>, along with full global screening information.<\/p>\n

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Hans Zimmer<\/strong> said, “The Hans Zimmer Live tour has been one of the most exciting experiences of my career, and I’m thrilled to bring it to an audience in cinemas globally with Diamond in the Desert<\/em>. Seeing these compositions transform from their big-screen origins to the live show then back to the big screen is a delightful full-circle moment. I hope audiences enjoy this peek behind the curtain as much as we enjoyed making it.”<\/p>\n

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Paul Dugdale<\/strong> stated, \u201cIt was such a pleasure and an honor to collaborate so closely with Hans Zimmer on this movie, and an extraordinary and thrilling opportunity for us to compose pictures to such a diverse and wide-ranging palette of emotional music and performance. The sheer scale and breadth of this film is a testament to Hans\u2019 endless enthusiasm for ideas, and his commitment to the shared vision and ambition for how we present his greatest ever compositions. His trust in us felt immeasurable and I am incredibly proud to have been part of such a creative team and pioneering project.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Marc Allenby<\/strong>, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing said, “As longtime admirers of Hans Zimmer\u2019s work, we\u2019re proud to bring his ambitious concert experience to cinemas worldwide. With unforgettable live performances of his iconic film scores and collaborator conversations with some of the biggest names in entertainment, the film is sure to resonate with audiences across the globe, with the big screen offering the perfect stage for this extraordinary spectacle.”<\/p>\n

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Issam Kazim<\/strong>, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Visit Dubai), added, \u201cHans Zimmer has built a strong bond with Dubai over the past few years, thrilling audiences through a series of memorable concerts, and engaging with the wider city, taking creative inspiration from its landscape, culture and heritage. Like Hans Zimmer, Dubai resonates with audiences across all ages, cultures and nationalities, and it is a testament to the city that Hans Zimmer chose Dubai as the backdrop for his first ever documentary film in a first ever destination collaboration of its kind. With his music inextricably linked with filmmaking, it is fitting that these extraordinary live performances can now be seen on the big screen around the world, with Dubai providing the ideal setting to capture a singular artist, the talented orchestra he has assembled, and the unique sounds he has crafted in the city.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Title: Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert<\/em><\/p>\n

Runtime: 158 mins<\/p>\n

Release Date: Limited screenings beginning March 19. Exact release dates may vary per territory. Full details will be revealed on February 5 at hanszimmerfilm.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Cast: Hans Zimmer, Billie Eilish, Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Timoth\u00e9e<\/p>\n

Chalamet, Zendaya<\/p>\n

Director: Paul Dugdale<\/p>\n

Producers: Simon Fisher, Steven Kofsky, Michael Marto, Omar Saab, John Featherstone<\/p>\n

Executive Producers: Jerry Bruckheimer, Steven Kofsky, Michael Marto, Omar Saab, Paul Dugdale<\/p>\n

Production Year: 2025<\/p>\n

Production Companies: Jerry Bruckheimer Films, RCI Global, Executive Visions, Si Fi Productions<\/p>\n

Distribution:\u00a0Trafalgar Releasing (in all markets excluding the Middle East, to be distributed by VOX)<\/p>\n

Country of Origin: Dubai, United Arab Emirates<\/p>\n

Event Hashtag: #HansZimmerFilm<\/p>\n

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About Hans Zimmer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hans\u202fZimmer has scored more than 500 projects across all mediums, which combined, have grossed more than 28 billion dollars at the worldwide box office.\u202fZimmer has been honored with two Academy Awards\u00ae<\/sup>, three Golden Globes\u00ae<\/sup>, four Grammys\u00ae<\/sup>, an American Music Award, and a Tony\u00ae<\/sup>\u202fAward. His work highlights include\u202fDune: Part One<\/em>,\u202fTop Gun: Maverick<\/em>,\u202fNo Time to Die<\/em>,\u202fGladiator<\/em>,\u202fThe Thin Red Line<\/em>,\u202fAs Good as It Gets<\/em>,\u202fRain Man<\/em>,\u202fThe Dark<\/em>\u202fKnight<\/em><\/p>\n

trilogy,\u202fInception<\/em>,\u202fThelma and Louise<\/em>,\u202fThe Last Samurai<\/em>,\u202f12 Years A Slave<\/em>,\u202fBlade Runner 2049\u202f<\/em>(co-scored w\/ Benjamin\u202fWallfisch) and\u202fDunkirk<\/em>, as well as David Attenborough\u2019s<\/p>\n

Prehistoric Planet<\/em>, and Denis Villeneuve\u2019s\u202fDune: Part Two<\/em>, the follow-up to his Academy Award\u00ae<\/sup>-winning score for\u202fDune: Part One<\/em>. Zimmer most recently created the score for Steve McQueen\u2019s Blitz<\/em>, which premiered at the BFI London Film Festival. Starring Saoirse Ronan and Harris Dickinson, the film released in theaters on November 1, 2024. Upcoming, he scored Joseph Kosinski\u2019s F1<\/em>, which is set to premiere on June 27 from Warner Bros. Beyond his award-winning compositions, Zimmer is a remarkably successful touring artist, having recently concluded his first North American \u201cHans\u202fZimmer Live\u201d tour, after the tour\u2019s second round in Europe. He has also performed in the Middle East at Dubai\u2019s renowned Coca-Cola Arena for two consecutive nights as well as Formula 1\u2019s Singapore Grand Prix.<\/p>\n

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About Paul Dugdale<\/strong><\/p>\n

3 x Grammy nominated and recent 2 x Emmy, BAFTA, and DGA Award winning Paul Dugdale is one of the world\u2019s leading pop culture directors, responsible for creating critically acclaimed, pioneering concert films, music documentaries and global live events. He studied at Central Saint Martins School of Art in London. His passion for music and film has led him to write, direct, and be creative lead on documentaries and concert movies for some of the world\u2019s biggest artists including; Adele, The Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Coldplay, Ariana Grande, Burna Boy, Ed Sheeran, The Prodigy, RAYE, Elton John, Lenny Kravitz, Paul McCartney, and many others.<\/p>\n

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Dugdale\u2019s most recent work for Coldplay holds the record for the largest live to air cinema broadcast of all time. He has had 14 theatrically released music films to date.<\/p>\n

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Projects for Adele alone have received well in excess of 2 Billion views on YouTube.<\/p>\n

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About Trafalgar Releasing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trafalgar Releasing, the global leader in event cinema distribution, harnesses the power of cinema to bring fans together in more than 15,000 cinemas across 132 countries.\u00a0 A subsidiary of Trafalgar Entertainment, Trafalgar Releasing\u2019s operations include production, acquisition, marketing, and distribution of live or pre-recorded content to cinemas worldwide led by an international team based in the UK, US and Germany. Featuring live concerts, music documentaries, world-class opera, award-winning theatre, and more from leading names in entertainment such as Taylor Swift, Beyonc\u00e9, BTS, Metallica, Oasis, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, the Royal Opera House and others, Trafalgar Releasing has repeatedly shattered event cinema box office records, most recently with international distribution for TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR<\/em>, the highest-grossing concert film of all time. Information about Trafalgar Releasing can be found at www.trafalgar-releasing.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Visit Dubai)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM) is responsible for marketing and promoting Dubai globally \u2013 as both a world-class tourism centre and as a leading business, lifestyle and talent destination. As part of its support of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, it will drive delivery of global business marketing and investor engagement initiatives across the world to help fuel Dubai\u2019s Foreign Direct Investment goals, as well as strategically profile companies and public figures in the emirate to support their scale up and expansion prospects internationally. DCTCM will also spearhead a cohesive, integrated economic content and communications strategy across international markets tailored to specific audiences abroad in line with the city\u2019s vision.<\/p>\n

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DCTCM is also tasked as the key driving entity for the delivery of Dubai\u2019s ambitious tourism strategy. It works closely with stakeholders and partners, both domestic and international, to continuously enhance Dubai’s position as the destination of choice for business, MICE and leisure, contributing to the overall investment, economic and visitation growth of the city. DCTCM also aims to position Dubai as a global hub for talent, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. As an international, award-winning leader of global marketing campaigns for Dubai, DCTCM will continue to pursue these, as well as remain at the forefront of innovative, data-driven marketing communications.<\/p>\n

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For event assets, see HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information and press enquiries please contact:<\/p>\n

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Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Visit Dubai)<\/p>\n

mediarelations@dubaidet.ae<\/a><\/p>\n

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