$1.00 from Every Concession
Order will be Donated to BGC Canada During the Event and Throughout
the Day
TORONTO, Nov. 17,
2022 /CNW/ - (TSX: CGX) – For its
10th annual nationwide celebration of Community Day, on
Saturday, November 19,
Cineplex is excited to welcome Canadian movie-lovers and families
into their theatres for a morning of FREE family-friendly films, as
well as discounted concession items. One
dollar from every concession order of select items including
popcorn, soft drinks and candy purchased during the event, and
additionally throughout the day, will be donated to the
national nonprofit, BGC Canada (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of
Canada).
Participating Cineplex theatres across Canada will open their doors for Community Day
at 9:00 a.m. (local time), with
tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis. Showtimes
will begin at 9:30 a.m. (local time)
and locations will return to regular programming in the afternoon.
Films will be screened in English and French, depending upon the
market, and guests are encouraged to visit
Cineplex.com/CommunityDay for a list of participating theatres.
This year's Community Day line-up of free family-friendly
favourites includes Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank,
Sonic the Hedgehog 2, The Lost City and The
SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run.
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) and complexes specially designed for
teens and families (Playdium). It also operates successful
businesses in digital commerce (CineplexStore.com), alternative
programming (Cineplex Events), 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 joint venture partner in Scene+,
Canada's largest entertainment
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
Community-based services. Positive relationships. Life-changing
programs. As Canada's largest
child and youth-serving charitable organization, Clubs provide
vital programs and services to over 200,000 young people nearly 800
communities across Canada. During
critical out-of-school hours, our Clubs help young people discover
who they are, what they can do, and how they can get there. Our
trained staff and volunteers give them the tools to realize
positive outcomes in self-expression, academics, healthy living,
physical activity, mental health, leadership, and more. Since 1900,
BGC Canada has opened doors to children, youth, and families in
small and large cities, and rural and Indigenous communities. If a
young person needs it, our Clubs provide it. Learn more at
bgccan.com and follow us on social media @BGCCAN.
SOURCE Cineplex