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Toronto,
CN – February 2024 / NewsmakerAlert: Cineplex,
a leading entertainment and media company, announced plans to open its
latest Playdium location in Toronto,
Ontario. Construction of the new Playdium at CF Fairview Mall is scheduled
to begin next month, with opening targeted for late 2024. Designed for
kids of all ages, the new premium entertainment complex will be tech-infused,
offering classic and state-of-the-art games and interactive experiences
like high-tech mini golf, bowling, and a variety of tasty and playful food
options. This new Playdium location will be situated next to the entrance
of Cineplex
Cinemas Fairview Mall.
“We’re combining the best
in entertainment and fast-casual dining by opening a Playdium alongside
our Cineplex Cinemas at CF Fairview Mall. Family and friends can come together
for movies, gaming and delicious food, in a one stop shop for fun,” said
Ellis Jacob,
President and CEO, Cineplex. “Leveraging our industry-leading expertise
in entertainment, amusement gaming and food service, this newly announced
Playdium location is sure to become a go-to destination for everyday fun,
casual dining and special occasions.”
“In addition to a compelling
retail mix, a key component of our shopping centre offering is providing
engaging and entertaining experiences. We’re thrilled to expand our partnership
with Cineplex to bring immersive premium entertainment options to CF Fairview
Mall,” commented Rory MacLeod, Executive Vice President, Operations, Cadillac
Fairview.
Spanning approximately 20,000-square-feet,
the complex will be dedicated to games and attractions for all skill levels,
while also offering a range of food and beverage options, including chef-inspired
burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, nachos, tacos and a selection of sweet treats.
Designed to accommodate large groups, Playdium will be the perfect spot
for parties, events and team building, with private rooms for birthday
parties and special gatherings.
Cineplex first announced
the expansion of the Playdium concept in 2017, with locations now open
in Whitby and Brampton, Ontario, and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Playdium complexes
are part of Cineplex’s Location Based Entertainment venues, including The
Rec Room with over 10 locations across the country.
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. Cineplex
offers a unique escape from the everyday to millions of guests through
its circuit of over 170 movie theatres and location-based entertainment
venues. In addition to being Canada’s largest and most innovative film
exhibitor, the company operates Canada’s favourite destination for ‘Eats
& Entertainment’ (The Rec Room), complexes specially designed for teens
and families (Playdium), and a newly launched entertainment concept that
brings movies, amusement gaming, dining, and live performances together
under one roof (Cineplex Junxion). It also operates successful businesses
in digital commerce (CineplexStore.com), alternative programming (Cineplex
Events), motion picture distribution (Cineplex Pictures), cinema media
(Cineplex Media), digital place-based media (Cineplex Digital Media) and
amusement solutions (Player One Amusement Group). Providing even more value
for its guests, Cineplex is a partner in Scene+, Canada’s largest entertainment
and lifestyle loyalty program.
Proudly recognized as having
one of the country’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Cineplex employs
over 10,000 people in its offices and venues across Canada and the United
States. To learn more, visit Cineplex.com.
About Cadillac Fairview
Cadillac
Fairview (CF) is one of the largest owners, operators, investors and
developers of best-in-class office, retail, multi-family residential, industrial
and mixed-use properties in North America. Wholly owned by the Ontario
Teachers’ Pension Plan, with assets under management of more than $30 billion,
CF manages over 35 million square feet of leasable space at 68 landmark
properties across Canada, including Toronto-Dominion Centre, CF Toronto
Eaton Centre, Tour Deloitte, CF Carrefour Laval, CF Chinook Centre and
CF Pacific Centre. Driven by its purpose of Transforming Communities for
a Vibrant Tomorrow, CF is continually striving to make a positive impact
in communities where it operates by promoting social connection, growth,
and a sustainable future. Visit CadillacFairview.com
for more information.
Cineplex Media Relations:
Michelle
Saba
VP Communications
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Cadillac Fairview Media Relations:
Anna
Ng
Cadillac Fairview
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