Edmonton Journal du lieu suivant : Edmonton, Alberta, Canada • 35

EDMONTON JOURNAL. Thursday. Mirch 4. 1982 C1 1 Cineplex 9 opens Friday in Principal Plaza On Friday Cineplex 9 opens in the Principal Plaza on 103rd St. south of Jasper Ave.

It's the second facility An advertising feature for Cineplex Corporation Cineplex theatres are: computerized ticketing systems advance ticket purchases staggered show ooened bv Cinenlex times, to reduce line-ups theatres cleaned after each performance facilities for the handicapped and the physical capacity to host special film events. In addition to showcasing popular first-run features, Cineplex can meet the needs of special interest groups by providing motion picture entertainment in original languages from all corners of the globe, included in this programming are retrospective film presentations, short subjects, repertory and children's films. Cineplex has developed a loyal and dedicated group of regular movie-goers who are able to see their selected film without lineups, without crowded audi-toria, and with other people who share their appreciation for motion pictures. I IVs 1 VltW ft 1 1 i 'r-1 yaiig 3 Vsr '-'ih. Ig: 'Trfr- AWT Wnnwi iljiMliliii.ii.iiiii.

-ni- ij'-" Kl" RTi RET- Snprfdpjcr -f 1 hs 1 I i ifil LJ.U -a ti is tm9Mf 4um The new Cineplex 9 opens Friday in the Principal Plaza on 103rd St. south of Jasper Ave. Tom Timmons Chairman of the Board of Cineplex Corporation is N.A. (Nat) Taylor. Garth H.

Drabinsky is president. Both reside in Toronto. All of the new cinema complexes will be located within prestigious urban or suburban commercial developments. Presently Cineplex Corporation is operating 131 screens in Canada in seventeen locations: Toronto Eaton Cente (21 theatres); Carlton Toronto (10); Scarborough, Ont. (12); Richmond Hill, Ont.

(5); Mississauga, Ont. (6); Burlington, Ont. (6); Kitchener, Ont. (6); Peterborough, Ont. (6); Thunder Bay, Ont.

(8); Ottawa Va-nier (6) and Kanata (6); Montreal, Que. (9); St. Calgary, (9); Winnipeg, Man. (7). Corporation of a multi-theatre location in the Edmonton area.

The new nine-theatre complex is located on the street level of the Principal Plaza Parkade at 10032 103rd St The first Cineplex in the Edmonton area opened in October at The Village Tree Mall in St. Albert with 12 theatres. The doors to the new complex will open at 1:45 p.m. Friday and the first shows will start at 2 p.m. Tom Timmons, a native of Montreal, is the manager of the new 650 seat facility.

He has been in Edmonton for five years and began his career in the theatre business three years ago with the Canadian Odeon Thea-, treshere. Official opening ceremonies are being held today with head office officials, civic ana provincial dignitaries and invited guests tak- ing part. Cineplex 9, will show- case the best in English and foreign-language films from around the globe, including cinema classics, art films, retro-; spectives, and for young audiences the highest calibre of children's films. It echoes, on a smaller scale, the successful multi-theatre concept originated by Cineplex, Toronto Eaton Centre with 21 screens the world's first and largest Cine- plex under one roof, as noted in the Guiness Book of World Records. Cineplex Corporation is the Canadian company that pioneered the multi-screen concept of film viewing in Canada and the U.S.

Cineplex now operates 131 screens across Canada and expansion plans will include a total of 200 screens by mid 1982. U.S. expansion plans are now in progress, with locations confirmed for Los Angeles, California; Houston, Texas; Northridge, California; and Denver, Colorado. Negotiations are proceeding in prime American markets including Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, New York City, San Diego, Minneapolis and other locations in southern California. Among the distinctive features that are unique to Cineplex are the wide selection of films, advance ticket sales, reduced line-ups and thorough theatre clean-ups after each performance.

THE ORANGE OASIS Natural juices Herbal teas and coffee Home style baking Variety of salads Deli style Sandwiches Located concourse level Principal Plaza Welcomes Cineplex Corporation also operates the International Cinema in Toronto and The Bay Theatre in Vancouver. The expansion program includes Hamilton, Vancouver, B.C., Windsor, Toronto, Regina, Halifax, N.S., St. John's, SL John, N.B. London, Ont, and Saskatoon, Sask. The development of this national theatre chain creates a new circuit outlet in which to showcase the best in English and foreign language films from around the globe, including cinema classics, art films, retrospectives, and for young audiences, the highest calibre of children's films.

"The public response to the Cineplex idea has been temendous," stated Mr. Drabinsky. "This reaffirms our belief that the unique multiple screen experience will continue to be enthusiastically supported by movie goers as we expand our operations both nationally and internationally." Cineplex theatres are located within high traffic flow areas of prestigious urban commercialretail developments which offer easy access to theatre patrons (by public transit andor adjacent parking areas). Some of the features of cinemas Principal Pkum Parkatle 10032 o-dai. Wishes cinemas Principal Plaza Parkade 0O33aML cinemas Prindaal Piaza Parkade Concourse Level Principal Plaza Food Fair OPEN FOR BREAKFAST Bacon Eggs, hashbrowns and toast 2.75 cinemas oiie9 Best Arnold Bercovich Real Estate Ltd.

10215 178 Street 484-6494 Leasing Agents FAST WILLY'S Specializing in Fried Chicken Fish and Chips Located concourse level Principal Plaza Welcome Congratulations Eemember! Garth H. Drabinsky president of Cineplex Corporation N. A. Taylor chairman and chief executive officer of Cineplex Corporation Your Fortune to superb Chinese cuisine is in THE FORTUNE COOKIE RESTAURANT Make up your own Combination Dinner ex: Beet Broccoli. sweet and sour spareribs and special tried rice tor 3.95 WOK VEGGIES 3.25.