Reading International, Inc. (“Reading”), today announced that it
will open its first-ever Angelika Film Centre at South/City/SQ in
Woolloongabba, Australia on Thursday August 24th.
Reading’s newest cinema venture will be the
company’s first Angelika Film Centre outside of the U.S. Since
1989, the original Angelika Film Center & Café in New York
City’s Soho neighbourhood has been the most successful dedicated
arthouse cinema in North America. A cultural institution in New
York City, the Angelika is known for showcasing the best in
independent, foreign and specialty films. In the last decade, the
Angelika in New York City has delivered the highest box office
engagements of any North American cinema for ground-breaking films
like Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird, Academy Award® Winner for Best
Picture Moonlight, I, Tonya starring Margot Robbie, foreign
language films like Pedro Almodovar’s Pain & Glory, and
documentaries like Academy Award® Winner for Best Documentary, Free
Solo.
The Angelika at South/City/SQ is soon to become
Brisbane’s hub for cinephiles and will feature the best foreign and
specialty film, along with the most compelling movies from the
major studios. Among the movies opening at the Angelika in Brisbane
and ticketing now at www.angelikafilmcentre.com.au are:
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Past Lives – director Celine Song’s critically
acclaimed love story;
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Blackberry – an entertaining story about the
generation defining gadget that has 98% Rotten Tomatoes
rating;
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Asteroid City – a beautiful movie from visionary
director Wes Anderson with an ensemble cast including Tom Hanks,
Scarlett Johansson, Jason Schwartzman, Tilda Swinton, Willem Dafoe
and Jeff Goldblum;
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Rose Gold - the inspiring true story behind the
historic Olympic medal win of the Boomers, Australian men’s
basketball team;
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Gran Turismo - a fast-paced underdog story based
on a true story about car racing; and
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Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story, a film about the
life of the Aussie music industry legend.
The Angelika Film Centre in Brisbane will
consist of 8 screens, including 3 luxurious SoHo Lounge cinemas,
and is state-of-the-art with fully recliner seating and crisp,
colourful laser projection in all auditoriums. The SoHo Lounge
offers a true first-class experience, elevating movie nights to
extraordinary heights. Plush reclining seating and a friendly table
service that brings delectable dishes right to your seat. The SoHo
Lounge Bar is fully licensed, offering a curated selection of
premium wines, signature cocktails, and a range of spirits.
“We look forward to joining the Angelika family,
and being part of the exceptional reputation that comes with the
Angelika name. More so we are incredibly pleased that we get to
open our doors in such an impressive and elegant complex as
South/City/SQ. We are really looking forward to being part of the
community,” said Mark Douglas, Reading
International’s Australia and New Zealand Managing Director.
The Angelika Film Centre will open in the
brand-new South/City/SQ complex developed jointly by Pellicano and
Perri Projects, a refreshing and vibrant mixed-use urban
development consisting of retail, residential and commercial.
“South/City/SQ’s intrinsic focus on delivering
entertainment and hospitality has culminated in a popular precinct
that consistently draws local, domestic and international crowds,”
says Pellicano Managing Director Nando
Pellicano.
“The addition of Angelika Film Centre to the
South/City/SQ precinct adds another drawcard for existing
residents, as well as for domestic and international tourists. Our
aim is to create a lifestyle-focused precinct that appeals to a
diverse audience. The opening of the Angelika Film Centre will be a
further boost to the already bustling entertainment scene of
Woolloongabba – we are looking forward to watching the area
continue to evolve as we approach the 2032 Olympics,” he said.
Alongside Hobart’s State Cinema by Angelika, the
brand will align film festivals, independent and unique screenings,
and specialty events across both cinema complexes. Reading is also
excited to announce their special opening week value pricing for
Angelika Film Centre, with $10 tickets across all sessions,
including SoHo Lounge.
Tickets for the opening week are now on sale via
www.angelikafilmcentre.com.au. The Angelika Film Centre is located
at Level 1, 160 Logan Road, Woolloongabba. They can also be found
via their social channels at Facebook/Angelika Film Centre and
Instagram angelikaaustralia.
Forward-Looking Statements about Reading
International, Inc.
This press release contains certain statements
that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements are qualified by the inherent
risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally
and also may materially differ from actual future experience
involving any one or more of such statements. The record setting
results referenced in this press release are not necessarily
indicative of future results.
About Reading International,
Inc.
Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI), an
internationally diversified cinema and real estate company, is a
leading entertainment and real estate company engaging in the
development, ownership and operation of cinemas and retail and
commercial real estate in the United States, Australia, and New
Zealand.
The family of Reading brands includes cinema
brands: Reading Cinemas, Angelika Film Centers, Consolidated
Theatres, and the State Cinema in Tasmania; live theatres operated
by Liberty Theatres in the New York City; and signature property
developments, including Newmarket Village, Cannon Park, and The
Belmont Common in Australia, Courtenay Central in New Zealand, and
44 Union Square in New York City.
Additional information about Reading can be obtained from the
Company’s website: http://www.readingrdi.com.
About Pellicano
Pellicano owns and manages over 190 properties,
with 370+ commercial customers currently enjoying these spaces. The
property portfolio is diverse, comprising assets in the
residential, commercial, retail/large format retail, industrial and
hospitality sectors. As one of Australia’s leading award-winning
developers, it has a reputation based on an ongoing commitment to
excellence and meticulous attention to detail.
Pellicano focuses on quality and affordability
while personally managing each phase – design, construction,
leasing, selling and delivery. This approach sees Pellicano’s
developments consistently in high demand by owner-occupiers,
tenants and investors alike. Today, Pellicano looks at leading
technologies around the world to ensure its team is using the
latest ideas and creating future proof spaces. By embracing
cutting-edge technology, Pellicano creates new digital environments
to enhance the building experience, from enabling clients to view
and manage property services, to improving the integration of urban
precincts.
READING CONTACT:
For Marketing at Angelika South City
contact:Alana White, Senior Marketing
Manageralana.white@readingrdi.com
For investor information
contact:Reading International,
Inc.Gilbert Avanes, Executive Vice President & Chief
Financial OfficerAndrzej Matyczynski, Executive Vice President -
Global Operations(213) 235-2240
PELLICANO CONTACT:Angus Ife, Senior Account
Manager, Papermill Agencyangus@papermillagency.com.au
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