Quebec's Second
VIP Cinemas Will Include Five Luxury Auditoriums and a Fully
Licensed Lounge
TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2019 /CNW/ - (TSX: CGX) – Cineplex, one
of Canada's leading entertainment
and media companies, today announced plans to build a new VIP
Cinemas at Cineplex Cinemas Forum in Montreal, Quebec. Targeted to open in
April 2020, the new VIP Cinemas will
be located on the lower level of the theatre and will offer a
luxurious and fully licensed movie-going experience exclusive to
Cineplex for adults 18 and over. Once construction is complete, the
theatre will be renamed Cineplex Cinemas Forum and VIP.
"As Canada's entertainment
landscape continues to evolve, we are excited to offer our guests
in Montreal exciting new
experiences that cannot be replicated at home," said Daniel Séguin,
Vice President Operations – Eastern Canada and General
Manager – Quebec,
Cineplex. "A place for shared experiences with friends, the
new VIP Cinemas will improve on our current offerings and provide
adult movie-lovers with a night out in a unique and luxurious
setting designed just for them."
The five VIP auditoriums will feature plush recliners where
movie-lovers can have their food and beverage orders delivered
right to their seats. Guests can indulge in traditional
concessions, including Cineplex's famous popcorn, or choose from an
expanded food and beverage menu that features fresh salads and
bowls, burgers, artisanal pizzas, delicious desserts and a wide
selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines and premium craft beers.
For maximum convenience, guests can order from the VIP menu on
their phone using the Cineplex app. The VIP Cinemas will also
feature a licensed lounge where guest can relax before and after
their movie.
Cineplex now operates 165 theatres across Canada, including 20 theatres and one VIP
Cinemas in Quebec. The province's
first VIP Cinemas opened at Cineplex Odeon Brossard Cinemas and
VIP in 2012. Earlier this fall, it was announced that
construction on a new VIP Cinemas and The Rec Room at Royalmount
will begin in 2021, with a target opening of 2022. Cineplex also
today announced plans to open a new Playdium entertainment complex
in Brossard, with a target opening
of late 2020.
About Cineplex
Cineplex (TSX:CGX) is a top-tier
Canadian brand that operates in the Film Entertainment and Content,
Amusement and Leisure, and Media sectors. A leading entertainment
and media company, Cineplex welcomes over 70 million guests
annually through its circuit of theatres and location based
entertainment venues across the country. In addition to being
Canada's largest and most
innovative film exhibitor, Cineplex also operates successful
businesses in digital commerce (CineplexStore.com), food service,
alternative programming (Cineplex Events), cinema media (Cineplex
Media), digital place-based media (Cineplex Digital Media),
amusement solutions (Player One Amusement Group) and an online
esports platform for competitive and passionate gamers (WorldGaming
Network). Additionally, Cineplex operates location based
entertainment complexes specially designed for teens and families
(Playdium) as well as Canada's
favourite destination for 'Eats & Entertainment' (The Rec
Room), and will be opening exciting new sports and entertainment
venues across Canada (Topgolf).
Cineplex is a joint venture partner in SCENE, Canada's largest entertainment loyalty
program.
Proudly recognized as having one of the country's Most Admired
Corporate Cultures, Cineplex employs approximately 13,000
people in its offices across Canada and the United States. To learn
more visit Cineplex.com or download the Cineplex App.
SOURCE Cineplex