The Ministry for Home Affairs and the Ministry for Tourism have said in a joint statement that Mgarr ix-Xini Bay and surrounding areas will be closed to the public from this coming Monday until the 10th of November.
The Bay is being used as the main site for the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Film ‘By the Sea.’ The statement said that the “economic impact of the movie production will be providing Gozo with a huge economic injection for both the island and its residents, which is set to generate millions of euros.”
“Malta and Gozo are attracting the interest of international media and this is set to leave a positive mark on its tourism sector.”
The Ministries pointed out that “international companies are investing millions of euros into Malta and Gozo, which will lead to the creation of hundreds of jobs. However, none of this would be possible if it were not for the public’s cooperation.” The Ministries also thanked the public and local councils.
6 Comments To "Mgarr ix-Xini closed from Monday for 3 months for Brangelina movie"
#1 Comment By Eliza Portelli On August 13, 2014 @ 2:18 am
I think this is so so stupid, putting Malta and Gozo on the map. Malta is already overcrowded. Also, they got some nerve depriving people from using the beach.
#2 Comment By James A. Tyrrell On August 13, 2014 @ 10:43 am
If I hadn’t already booked my flights I would be cancelling as Mgarr ix-Xini Bay is somewhere I like to spend a lot of time. I wonder how many people are deciding to go elsewhere this year? Of course this movie will inject millions into the local economy although I doubt that much of that will end up in the hands of the little people. Let’s just hope that Mgarr ix-Xini doesn’t become another Popeye Village.
#3 Comment By LINDA WILLIAMS On August 13, 2014 @ 7:22 pm
How about using some of the ‘huge economic injection’ to upgrade & re-open the Citadel cinema in Victoria, Gozo.
#4 Comment By James A. Tyrrell On August 14, 2014 @ 12:13 pm
Good idea Linda. The people need their cinema back.
#5 Comment By Peter On August 22, 2014 @ 6:19 pm
Very well said Linda !!
#6 Comment By Kerry On August 22, 2014 @ 10:18 am
Have you seen how much the Ta’Cenc hotel is charging -10,000 euros for 7 days!