With 20 sound stages, an underwater
studio and a multi-billion dollar investment, it’s been billed as
China’s answer to Hollywood.
Given
its ambition, the red carpet turnout for the opening of the
not-yet-complete Oriental Movie Metropolis was always going to be a
star-studded affair.
And so
it proved on Sunday, when Nicole Kidman joined a veritable host of
A-list talent at the event in picturesque coastal city Qingdao.
Making an entrance: Nicole Kidman attends the Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis opening ceremony in China on Sunday
The
46-year-old actress dressed for the occasion in a sweeping sleeveless
gown with a printed leaf design in stark red and black tones.
With her long hair delicately pinned
on one side and her make-up reduced to subtle,
naturalistic shades
Nicole’s stunning dress claimed the limelight as she sashayed across the
red carpet in a pair of strappy heels.
The
statuesque star was joined at the event by a string of Hollywood’s
finest actors, amongst them Leonardo DiCaprio, John Travolta, Kate
Beckinsale and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Making waves: The statuesque star waves to fans at the event on Sunday
A sweeping statement: Nicole Kidman stands out
at the launch of China's ambitious new studio complex, which hopes to
rival Hollywood
Pleased to meet you: The actress greets fans after arriving at the event in black shirt, matching trousers and a beige jacket
Nicole
had originally arrived to something of a fanfare in a smart black shirt
and skinny trousers with a cream blazer and matching peep-toe heels.
Indeed,
the actress was treated like royalty as she posed for photos and signed
autographs for waiting fans – apt, given her next role will be as the
late Princess Grace in forthcoming biopic Grace of Monaco.
The new movie making complex will be officially completed in 2017 at a cost of 50 billion yuan ($8.17 million).
Hollywood glamour: Nicole arrives ahead of the official opening on Sunday
Funded by wealthy
property developer Wang Jianlin, it aims to produce more than 200 films
a year while providing an enormous shot in the arm for the Chinese film
and television industry.
‘The Oriental Movie Metropolis is a major step in China's strategy to become a global cultural powerhouse,’ Wang said.
‘It
was not only crucial to the development of Wanda's entertainment
business, but also an important step for building China's cultural
brand.’
Looking good: Nicole Kidman joined a host of stars at the event on Sunday
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