11th Annual Event in Support of BGC
Canada Expands to Include Playdium and The Rec Room
Locations
Showtimes and Tickets Available in Theatre or
at Cineplex.com and the Cineplex App
TORONTO, Oct. 26,
2023 /CNW/ - (TSX: CGX) – On Saturday, November 4, Cineplex Community
Day returns for its 11th year, bringing together
Canadians of all ages for a memorable morning filled with free
family-friendly movies on the big screen, and new this year, a
morning of free gaming at Playdium and The Rec Room. In theatre,
$1.00 from every concession order and
XSCAPE Play Card purchase for the entire day, and at The Rec Room
and Playdium, $1.00 from every food
and beverage order and game band purchase throughout the day will
support BGC Canada (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada).
"Cineplex Community Day has become a cherished and memorable
tradition that unites people from coast to coast in the shared joy
of entertainment and social experiences – be it catching a movie
with the family or playing arcade favourites," said Ellis Jacob, President and CEO, Cineplex.
"We are proud to extend this celebration to The Rec Room and
Playdium locations, bringing together communities across the
country for a day of fun, in support of BGC Canada, a cause that
empowers the next generation."
Cineplex theatres across Canada
will open their doors at 9:00 a.m.
(local time) offering a morning of free movies, and locations will
return to regular programming in the afternoon. This year's lineup
of family-friendly films includes Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
(English/French); Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
(English/French); Jumanji: The Next Level (English); The
Angry Birds Movie 2 (English); Peter Rabbit 2: The
Runaway (French); and Jumanji: Welcome to the
Jungle (French). Guests attending Cineplex Community Day
can also indulge in their favourite cinema snacks including
Cineplex's signature popcorn, as well as soft drinks, and
select candy for just $2.50 each
throughout the morning.
The Rec Room and Playdium locations across Canada will welcome guests beginning at
9:00 a.m. (local time), offering free
gaming along with select snacks and beverages available at the
discounted price of $2.50 each in the
morning. Every guest will receive a two-hour, non-redemption game
band upon entry.
Visit Cineplex.com/Community for a list of participating
theatres, showtimes and available languages (English or French).
This year, guests can reserve their seats in advance for free
online starting October 25, on the
Cineplex app, or in theatres also beginning October 25, on a first-come, first-served
basis.
BGC Canada is the country's largest child and youth-serving
organization and provides vital programs and services to over
150,000 young people in nearly 635 communities from coast to coast
to coast. The funds raised during Cineplex Community Day will go
directly to programs that give Canadian children and youth
opportunities to connect, learn, play, and have fun. To learn more,
visit bgccan.com or follow them on social media @BGCCAN.
Cineplex is appreciative of its numerous employees who volunteer
their time each year, as well as partners Sony Pictures Canada,
Hersheys Canada and Coke Canada Bottling for providing products and
services to help make Cineplex Community Day 2023 a success. To
show your support, please join Cineplex's online conversation via
Facebook (Facebook.com/Cineplex); X, formerly known as Twitter
(@CineplexMovies) and Instagram (@CineplexMovies).
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 BGC Canada
For 120+ years, BGC Canada has been creating opportunities
for millions of Canadian kids and teens. As Canada's largest child and youth serving
charitable and community services organization, our Clubs open
their doors to young people of all ages and their families at 635
locations nationwide. During out-of-school hours in small and large
cities, and rural and Indigenous communities, our trained staff and
volunteers provide programs and services that help young people
realize positive outcomes in self-expression, academics, healthy
living, physical activity, job readiness, mental wellness, social
development, leadership, and more. Opportunity changes everything.
Learn more at bgccan.com and follow us on social media @BGCCAN.
Media Relations: Cineplex, PressRoom@Cineplex.com; Touchwood PR,
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