D-BOX Technologies to Offer Canadians First Ever D-BOX VR Cinematic Experience at Cineplex's Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Sept. 19, 2017) - D-BOX Technologies Inc. (TSX:DBO) ("D-BOX"), a world
leader in immersive entertainment experiences and Cineplex (TSX:CGX), a leading entertainment and media company, announced today
the installation of 10 D-BOX VR motion seats and VR systems in Cineplex's Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa.
With this new venture, customers of all ages will be able to fully engage in an experience that is firmly rooted in the rich
storytelling traditions of cinema, yet is creatively heightened by the immersive power of VR. Construction at Scotiabank
Theatre Ottawa is expected to begin shortly, with plans to open this fall with the Canadian premiere of a first-of-its-kind
animated VR Motion experience. Created and produced by The Virtual Reality Company (VRC), Raising a Rukus takes
viewers on a series of magical adventures with a brother, sister and their mischievous pet dog named Rukus.
While VR has been the domain of gamers and teens, this very unique, cinema-style VR experience from D-BOX is designed to
appeal to people of all ages. The end result is a cinematic event propelled by a great narrative that will keep viewers totally
immersed from the opening scene to the end credit.
"We entertain more than 75 million Canadians a year so integrating VR entertainment experiences into our theatres is a natural
extension of what we do best," said Pat Marshall, Vice President, Communications and Investor Relations, Cineplex. "We love
bringing innovative new entertainment choices to our guests and we are pleased to work with D-BOX to bring this new, immersive VR
experience to the Ottawa community."
"We've been working with Cineplex since 2009 and today they have more than 80 auditoriums equipped with D-BOX motion systems,
providing movie-goers with an exceptional in-theatre experience," states Claude Mc Master, President and CEO of D-BOX. "This new
venture underlines our commitment to move full speed ahead into the world of VR through immersive storytelling and offers the
movie industry a reliable, manageable, secure and efficient way to create recurring revenue."
Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa is located at 2385 City Park Drive in Gloucester, Ontario. To purchase tickets or for more
information, visit Cineplex.com.
ABOUT D-BOX
We create hyper-realistic, immersive entertainment experiences by moving the body and sparking the imagination through
the use of technology and motion. This expertise is one of the reasons why we have collaborated with some of the best
companies in the world to deliver new ways to tell great stories. Whether it's movies, video games, virtual reality
applications, themed entertainment or professional simulation, we're driven by a desire to enhance the experience and,
ultimately, move the world.
D-BOX Technologies Inc. is a publicly traded Canadian company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: DBO). The head
office is located in Montreal and offices are based in Los Angeles, USA and Beijing, China. More information is available at
D-box.com
ABOUT CINEPLEX
A leading entertainment and media company, Cineplex (TSX:CGX) is a top-tier Canadian brand that operates in the Film
Entertainment and Content, Amusement and Leisure, and Media sectors. As Canada's largest and most innovative film exhibitor,
Cineplex welcomes 75 million guests annually through its circuit of 163 theatres across the country. 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.com). It also operates a location based
entertainment business through Canada's newest destination for 'Eats & Entertainment' (The Rec Room), and will be opening new
sports and entertainment complexes in communities across the country (Topgolf). Additionally, 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 over 13,000 people in its
offices across Canada and the United States. To learn more visit Cineplex.com or download the Cineplex App.