Toronto,
CN – April 2018 / Newsmaker Alert / Cineplex,
a leading entertainment and media company, announces plans to build a new
location of The Rec Room at Seasons
of Tuxedo in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The
country’s newest social playground for grown-ups, The Rec Room brings together
incredible dining experiences with exciting live entertainment and amusement
gaming experiences, all under one roof. The new location announced today
is targeted to open in late 2019 and will be approximately 40,000-square-feet.
“When
people think of Cineplex they typically think of our film exhibition business,
but I’m excited to show the Winnipeg community that we’re about more than
movies,” said Ellis Jacob, President and CEO, Cineplex. “The Rec Room leverages
our industry-leading entertainment, amusement gaming, food & beverage,
digital media and operational capabilities that combined will bring an
entirely new, technology-enhanced destination to the city.”
Located
in south-west Winnipeg on the south-west corner of Sterling Lyon Parkway
and Kenaston Blvd., The Rec Room at Seasons of Tuxedo will be popular with
young adults and families, while also serving as the ultimate gathering
spot for corporate events and parties. Built with the support of North
American Development Group / Centrecorp as part of its multi-million dollar
development project, the new location will include:
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The best
in Canadian-inspired cuisine at The Rec Room’s upscale casual dining restaurant
as well as its ‘eatertainment-style’ dining options in the games area
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A massive
attractions area where social-seekers can play over 110 amusement games.
Credits earned are tracked on RFID wristbands and can be redeemed at a
redemption store for fun prizes
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Classic
favourites like air hockey, pool and ping pong as well as large feature
attractions, that could include experiences like virtual reality, luxury
bowling and axe throwing
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A bar
area where sports fans can grab a drink and catch the game on huge HD screens
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A guest
experience that integrates the latest in technology and gamification coupled
with SCENE, Canada’s leading entertainment rewards program
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A performance
space that’s ideal for hosting live entertainment such as musical and comedy
acts
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Multiple
private dining rooms that will make it the ultimate gathering spot for
celebrations, meetings, corporate events and parties
Cineplex
plans to open 10-15 new locations of The Rec Room over the coming years,
each ranging in size from 30,000-60,000-square-feet and customized to the
individual community. The massive entertainment complexes will see half
of the space being devoted to dining and live entertainment and the other
half being devoted to amusement games and feature attractions. In addition
to the Winnipeg location targeted to open in late 2019, Cineplex currently
operates four other locations of The Rec Room in South Edmonton (AB), West
Edmonton Mall (AB), Calgary (AB) and Toronto (ON), and has announced plans
for complexes in London (ON), Mississauga (ON), St. John’s (NFLD) and Vancouver
(BC).
About
The Rec Room
The
Rec Room is Canada’s premier ‘Eats & Entertainment’ destination that
brings together incredible dining, amusement gaming, technology and live
entertainment experiences all under one roof. Part of Cineplex, The Rec
Room is a premier social destination and the ultimate gathering spot for
corporate events, groups and parties. While each location is customized
to the individual community, The Rec Room concept features multiple dining
environments and a wide range of entertainment options including a large
amusement games area featuring state-of-the-art simulation, feature attractions
and redemption games as well as an auditorium-style space perfect for musical
acts, bands and comedians. For more information, visit TheRecRoom.com
or follow the action on social media through Facebook, Twitter (@TheRecRoomCA),
Snapchat (@TheRecRoomCA) and Instagram (@TheRecRoomCA).
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 over 70 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). Additionally, Cineplex operates
a location based entertainment business through Canada’s newest destination
for ‘Eats & Entertainment’ (The Rec Room), and will also be opening
new complexes specially designed for teens and families (Playdium) as well
as 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.
For
further information:
Cineplex
Media Relations
Sarah
Van Lange
Director,
Communications
416-323-6728
Cineplex
Investor Relations
Pat
Marshall
Vice
President
Communications
and Investor Relations
416-323-6648. |