State-of-the-Art Theatre Scheduled to Open in Late 2017
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 1, 2016) - Cineplex Entertainment (TSX:CGX), Canada's largest theatre
exhibitor, today announced plans to build a brand new theatre at Pickering Town Centre that will replace the mall's existing
theatre, Famous Players Pickering 8 Cinemas. Scheduled to open in late 2017, Pickering moviegoers will soon be able
to treat themselves to a well-deserved night out with the opening of the city's first VIP Cinemas, Cineplex Cinemas Pickering
and VIP.
Located in the west wing of the shopping centre, the new theatre will span over 46,000 square feet and feature 12 screens,
including four VIP Cinemas auditoriums. An adults-only premium offering exclusive to Cineplex, VIP Cinemas feature a
fully-licensed lounge and auditoriums where guests can relax in luxury loungers. They will also have the opportunity to
order from an expanded food and beverage menu - which includes a wide selection of wines, spirits and premium craft beers -
delivered right to their seat. In addition to traditional movie fare, VIP Cinema guests can enjoy items such as calamari, spinach
artichoke dip, artisanal cheese and charcuterie boards and flatbreads.
"We're so pleased to open this new theatre and officially introduce the VIP Cinemas experience to the Pickering community,"
said Ellis Jacob, President and CEO, Cineplex Entertainment. "Cineplex Cinemas Pickering and VIP will be a great
way for adults to take time out of their busy lives to indulge in some well-deserved relaxation and entertainment in a luxurious
and refined setting."
"We look forward to expanding Cineplex Entertainment's presence in Pickering Town Centre," said Allan Arsenault, General
Manager at Pickering Town Centre. "The new Cineplex Cinemas Pickering and VIP will be a premier movie theatre,
offering a complete entertainment experience for Pickering residents of all ages."
The theatre's traditional auditoriums will have plenty to offer guests including UltraAVX™, one of Cineplex's most popular
ways to watch a movie with a massive wall-to-wall screen, ultra-high definition presentation and a powerful Dolby Atmos sound
system.
Construction is expected to begin in late fall 2016. Famous Players Pickering 8 Cinemas will operate business as
usual until the new theatre opens to the public. Cineplex currently operates 163 theatres across Canada including 16 VIP
Cinemas, with plans to open several more in the coming years.
About Cineplex Inc.
Cineplex Inc. ("Cineplex") is one of Canada's leading entertainment companies and operates one of the most modern and fully
digitized motion picture theatre circuits in the world. A top-tier Canadian brand, Cineplex operates numerous businesses
including theatrical exhibition, food service, amusement gaming, alternative programming (Cineplex Events), Cineplex Media,
Cineplex Digital Media, and the online sale of home entertainment content through CineplexStore.com and on apps embedded in
various electronic devices. Cineplex is also a joint venture partner in SCENE - Canada's largest entertainment loyalty
program.
Cineplex is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and operates 163 theatres with 1,666 screens from coast to coast, serving
approximately 77 million guests annually through the following theatre brands: Cineplex Cinemas, Cineplex Odeon, Cineplex VIP
Cinemas, Galaxy Cinemas, SilverCity Cinemas, and Scotiabank Theatres. Cineplex also owns and operates the UltraAVX™,
Poptopia, and Outtakes brands. Cineplex trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CGX. More information is
available at www.cineplex.com.