Cineplex Cinemas North Edmonton and VIP

I worked at this theatre from summer 2003-05, when I was attending university. The 14 screens were laid out in mirror image (7 north, 7 south) consisting of 2 screens seating 440 each (I’m assuming one of these was converted to UltraAVX), 2 seating 300+, 4 seating 207, and 6 seating 161. All are stadium seating, with Dolby Digital sound systems and Dolby Digital Surround EX in the largest 4 (as of 2005). All screens were running refurbed Cinemeccanica Victoria 8s for projection, with all new lamphouses. The theatre is a clone of the Sunridge Spectrum in Calgary, though I cannot account for the difference in seating, although seating numbers will likely be different now due to the UltraAVX auditorium.

It is also a clone of the Ste-Foy 14 in Quebec City.

This theatre’s opening movies include The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, The Matrix Reloaded, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Whale Rider and Bruce Almighty.

Downsized to 13 including 5 screens for VIP Cinemas Presented by Scotiabank on October 2nd, 2018.

Press Release. Edmonton’s Second VIP Cinemas Opens at Cineplex Cinemas North Edmonton and VIP Today! Existing North Edmonton Theatre Rebranded with New Name Toronto, ON, October 2, 2018 (TSX: CGX) – Movie-lovers in Edmonton will soon have another reason to enjoy a luxurious night out with friends with the opening of the city’s second VIP Cinemas today. The highly anticipated VIP Cinemas experience adds to a variety of entertainment options offered to guests in the 13 auditoriums at Cineplex Cinemas North Edmonton and VIP, including UltraAVX and D-BOX motion seats. Tickets and showtimes for all experiences are available at the theatre box office, Cineplex Mobile App and at Cineplex.com. Renovations at Cineplex Cinemas North Edmonton and VIP began earlier this year, with five of the theatre’s existing auditoriums being converted into the VIP Cinemas experience. As of today, adult guests can enjoy movies in four brand new, specially-designed auditoriums or socialize with friends in a fully-licensed lounge. Formerly named Cineplex Odeon North Edmonton Cinemas, the theatre was rebranded to Cineplex Cinemas North Edmonton and VIP to reflect the addition of the VIP Cinemas experience. “We are very excited to open our second VIP Cinemas location in Edmonton as we continue to introduce new and refined entertainment experiences to movie-lovers across Canada,” said Ellis Jacob, President and CEO, Cineplex. “Cineplex Cinemas North Edmonton and VIP is the perfect place for guests of all ages to enjoy a night out with friends and for adults to unwind in a unique and luxurious setting designed just for them.” Exclusive to Cineplex, VIP Cinemas is an adults-only movie-going experience where guests can kick back, relax and have their food and beverage orders delivered right to their luxury recliners. In addition to Cineplex’s famous popcorn, guests can select from an expanded food and beverage menu that features fresh salads and bowls, burgers, artisanal pizzas and indulgent desserts, along with a wide selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines and premium craft beers. The VIP Cinemas experience also includes a licensed lounge where guests can enjoy food and drink before and after a movie. While guests at VIP Cinemas must be legal drinking age, movie-lovers of all ages at Cineplex Cinemas North Edmonton and VIP can still enjoy a selection of traditional concessions or choose from a variety of delicious foods, desserts or frozen treats from Outtakes, Poptopia, YoYo’s Yogurt Café, Pizza 73 and Starbucks. The theatre also features an XSCAPE Entertainment Centre where guests can earn and redeem points on over 20 games and attractions. Cineplex now operates 164 theatres across Canada, including six theatres and two VIP Cinemas in Edmonton. The city’s first VIP Cinemas opened at Cineplex Odeon Windermere Cinemas and VIP in 2012 and has been a sought-after option for adult movie-lovers. The company also operates two Edmonton locations of The Rec Room, Canada’s premiere ‘Eats & Entertainment’ destination that brings together incredible dining, amusement gaming, technology and live entertainment experiences all under one roof.