By rdnewsNOW staff

Back to the Big Screen

Cineplex reopening rest of its Canadian locations tomorrow

Aug 20, 2020 | 1:36 PM

Cineplex has announced it is reopening its entire circuit of theatres when its remaining theatres open this Friday.

“As Canada’s only national film exhibitor, we are proud to safely welcome movie-lovers back for some much-deserved fun and escape. For over 100 years we’ve entertained our guests and we are so excited to get back to what we do best,” said Ellis Jacob, President and CEO, Cineplex. “I want to assure our guests and employees that alongside this great milestone, we have implemented industry-leading health and safety protocols and will continue updating and evolving our practices as necessary to keep everyone healthy and safe.”

Cineplex says it top priority continues to be the health and safety of its employees and guests and creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment. All theatres are open with enhanced safety and cleaning measures as well as procedures to allow for physical distancing both inside and outside auditoriums.

Some of the new measures they have implemented include:

• Offering reserved seating in all auditoriums; seating options are automatically blocked off to ensure proper distance in every direction between guests

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• Reducing capacity in all auditoriums to allow for physical distancing

• Enhancing cleaning practices throughout its facilities, with particular focus on high-contact surfaces, restrooms and seats

• Encouraging debit and credit payments

• Ensuring employees and guests have the personal protective equipment they need and respecting all locally and municipally mandated guidelines

• Making hand sanitizer readily available for guests and employees throughout its buildings.

The company began its safe reopening in Alberta on June 26. Since then, Cineplex has taken a phased approach to reopening its circuit of theatres and entertainment venues across the country.

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