Empire Theatres Announces Official Opening Date of New Theatre in Kingston, ON
New theatre includes the area's first IMAX® theatre
HALIFAX, Nov. 29, 2012 /CNW/ - Empire Theatres, a Canada-wide film exhibition company operating 52 theatres, announced today that construction will be completed on its new 10-screen theatre complex in Kingston, Ontario in time to officially open for the holidays on Friday, December 21, 2012 for matinee and evening showings.
The new complex is located at the intersection of Division Street and Dalton Avenue as part of a larger commercial development, Kings Crossing Power Centre. The 1,762-seat theatre will feature curved screens for that perfect picture, Dolby Digital Surround Sound for optimum sound, stadium-style seating for unobstructed viewing and comfortable, wide, rocker-style seats with lots of leg room. The auditoriums will also have 100% integrated DLP Digital Cinema Projection providing crystal clear images, and RealD 3D capability in 4 auditoriums.
Empire Theatres Kingston will also feature an IMAX® theatre, which delivers a premium viewing experience and is a first in the area. The IMAX Experience® combines crystal-clear images, powerful digital sound and customized theatre geometry to create a uniquely immersive movie experience.
"We are committed to offering our guests the best entertainment experience and IMAX helps us deliver on this promise," says Dean Leland, Vice President, Studio Relations & Media, Empire Theatres. "We look forward to offering moviegoers in the Kingston area with a movie-going experience unlike anything they've seen before."
The theatre will also include an expansive main lobby, a lounge area with leather seating, Automated Box Offices, an expanded refreshments offering, large rooms that will be used for community and corporate use, and plenty of well lit, free parking. Guests will also be able to purchase their tickets at refreshments for one-stop shopping, online at www.empiretheatres.com or www.empiretheatres.mobi. Guests will be able to view showtimes, purchase tickets and access additional information on Empire Theatres Kingston at www.empiretheatres.com/kingston.
The existing Empire Theatres Capitol 7 Theatre, located at 213-223 Princess Street in Kingston, will close its doors permanently after the last show on December 20th, 2012. To celebrate its long history, Empire Theatres is hosting a "Celebrating the Capitol" iconic movies series until Sunday, December 16th. All proceeds from admission tickets will be donated to the Salvation Army Toy Drive to assist families in need in the Kingston area. For complete details, visit www.empiretheatres.com/capitol.
Invitation for a Media Tour - December 18th, 1:00pm
The media are invited to a guided tour of the new Empire Theatres Kingston theatre on December 18th at 1:00pm. Dean Leland, Vice President Studio Relations & Media, Empire Theatres and Mark Welton, President, IMAX Theatres, IMAX Corporation will be on-site for interviews during this time.
Please RSVP your attendance to Kelly O'Brien at [email protected] by Friday, December 14th.
About Empire Theatres Limited:
Empire Theatres Limited is a Canada-wide film exhibition company providing an exciting out-of-home entertainment experience including traditional film exhibition as well as other content using its digital and satellite capabilities. Empire Theatres Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Empire Company Limited that owns and operates 52 theatres across Canada with 431 screens, including seven IMAX theatres and five Empire Extra locations. Empire Theatres Limited's corporate headquarters are located in New Glasgow, NS, with regional offices in Halifax, NS; Toronto, ON; and Calgary, AB. With approximately 2,500 employees, Empire Theatres provides excellent employment opportunities for the youth of Canada in an exciting and energetic industry.
About The IMAX Experience®
In IMAX, you're experiencing a different movie altogether: everything from the movie itself to the theatre's technology and design, were developed and customized to make you believe you're part of the action.
IMAX works directly with filmmakers to enhance the movie using its Digital Re-Mastering® process, which delivers superior picture and sound quality. Played through IMAX's state-of-the art projection system, the resulting images are so lifelike and crystal-clear you'll forget you're in a theatre.
IMAX grabs your senses. You don't just hear the powerful sound system; you feel it all around you. Visually, there is no frame. IMAX's custom theatre design creates a picture that is higher, wider and closer - filling your peripheral view.
It's not one thing that makes The IMAX Experience® but a combination of all these elements. That's the difference between seeing a movie and being part of one.
IMAX Is Believing.
SOURCE: EMPIRE THEATRES LIMITED
Kelly O'Brien - Manager, Marketing & Communications
Empire Theatres Limited - Halifax
(902) 876-4830
[email protected]
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