Player One Amusement Group

Cineplex Inc. and VRstudios Inc. Announce Partnership

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Thursday, September 13, 2018
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TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2018 /CNW/ -(TSX: CGX), Cineplex , a leading entertainment and media company, today announced a strategic partnership with VRstudios, Inc. ("VRstudios"), the largest provider of turnkey, location-based virtual reality solutions in the world.The agreement includes a commercial partnership andan investment by Cineplex to acquire a significant ownership interest in VRstudios.The financial terms were not disclosed.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2018 /CNW/ -(TSX: CGX), Cineplex , a leading entertainment and media company, today announced a strategic partnership with VRstudios, Inc. ("VRstudios"), the largest provider of turnkey, location-based virtual reality solutions in the world.The agreement includes a commercial partnership andan investment by Cineplex to acquire a significant ownership interest in VRstudios.The financial terms were not disclosed.
  • We are proud to be leading the way in the burgeoning location-based VR market," said Ellis Jacob, President and CEO, Cineplex.
  • "VRstudios' product portfolio base has obvious application opportunities across the Cineplex ecosystem, and we are particularly excited about growth opportunities for Player One Amusement Group."
  • 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).

Cineplex and The VOID Announce Canadian Expansion Plans

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
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The initial plan is to open a minimum of five VOID Experience Centers over the coming years, both inside and outside of Cineplex operated properties.

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  • The initial plan is to open a minimum of five VOID Experience Centers over the coming years, both inside and outside of Cineplex operated properties.
  • To deliver on that promise, The VOID will continue to open our unique entertainment centers in key markets and major destination cities," said Cliff Plumer, CEO of The VOID.
  • "Through our partnership with Cineplex, The VOID will bring immersive VR through sight, sound, touch, smell and motion to a broad consumer audience."
  • 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).

Cineplex Announces New 'Playdium' Location Coming Soon to Brampton

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
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TORONTO, April 18, 2018 /CNW/ - (TSX: CGX) Cineplex, one of Canada's leading entertainment and media companies, today announced that it will be opening a new Playdium location in Brampton, Ontario.

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  • TORONTO, April 18, 2018 /CNW/ - (TSX: CGX) Cineplex, one of Canada's leading entertainment and media companies, today announced that it will be opening a new Playdium location in Brampton, Ontario.
  • The new Brampton location will feature a selection of classic and new-to-market video and redemption games, as well as unique interactive experiences like virtual reality, bowling, rope courses and laser tag.
  • "We announced the reinvented Playdium concept and our first location in Whitby last October and we couldn't be more excited today to share the news about our Brampton location," said Ellis Jacob, President and CEO, Cineplex.
  • Cineplex plans to open 10-15 locations of The Rec Room as well as 10-15 Playdium locations in mid-sized communities across the country over the coming years.