Its top priority has always been the health and safety of its employees and guests and creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment. Did you know that with a membership you can add comments to articles like this? Cineplex’s new protocols state that screening times will be further spread out to allow for cleaning and sanitizing of theatres and seats, hand sanitizer will be available at a number of locations in each theatre, employees will wear personal protective equipment like masks and gloves and plexiglass shields will be installed at the concession counters. Sorry you must be at least 19 years of age to consume this content. Moviegoers will have to leave their cash at home as Cineplex adds it will only be accepting debit, credit and gift card purchases, saying it will also limit food offerings to “popcorn and other core concessions.”. The Toronto-based movie exhibitor says 164 theatres, 1,687 screens and 10 entertainment complexes will be in operation again by Friday. The theatre chain will open its New Brunswick locations in Saint John, Fredericton and Dieppe on Friday, July 3, with Nova Scotia locations at Dartmouth Crossing and its Scotiabank Theatre in Halifax set to open the same day. Browse movie times at a cinema near you and book your tickets online today. log in to join the conversation. Attendees are encouraged to buy their tickets online through the Cineplex.com website or via the Cineplex app, although some services involving vouchers or certificates can be handled at the concessions counter. Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday. The company states it anticipates to open more of its theatres across the region throughout the month of July. The films were released in Canada ahead of the U.S — a rare occurrence that will be repeated next week when Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” hits Cineplex screens. The company believes … HALIFAX, N.S. Cineplex has announced it will reopen three of its theatres in New Brunswick and two theatres in Nova Scotia. Cineplex Inc. is reopening some of its theatres across Canada as the company struggles with the fallout of COVID-19 and the demise of its takeover deal. All rights reserved. Although the films won’t be brand new, the ticket prices will be lower — $5 for regular screenings, $2.69 on reduced admission Tuesdays — and the theatres will have a complete set of new protocols in place to ensure its theatres are cleaned and sanitized, with reserved seating to ensure social distancing is maintained. Cineplex Inc. is reopening some of its theatres as the company struggles with the fallout of COVID-19 and the demise of its takeover deal. Employees will have personal protective equipment while the company announced hand sanitizer will be easily available for both guests and employees. Copyright © new Date().getFullYear()>document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Huddle. … 1 being least likely, and 10 being most likely, Cineplex reveals reopening plan, hopes to be back in many places in July, Cineplex Cinemas Sydney reopening unknown as COVID-19 restrictions stay in place, Cineplex closes theatres across Canada due to COVID-19 concerns. Movie theatres in the Okanagan Shuswap begin to reopen, As Trump returns to 'ghost town' White House, staff fear continued coronavirus spread, China, 25 other countries call on Western nations to lift sanctions amid coronavirus, Photos of Donald Trump 'working' through COVID-19 spark suspicion, Trump's 'don't be afraid' message after coronavirus treatment is 'appalling,' experts say, Edmonton Oilers say team captain Connor McDavid tests positive for coronavirus, Donald Trump leaves hospital, returns to White House after coronavirus treatment, Coronavirus: Trump tells Americans not to let COVID-19 'dominate you,' says he's feeling better, The impact of President Donald Trump testing positive for COVID-19 on the U.S. elections, BC Centre for Disease Control releases guidelines for safe Halloween, CTA loses bid to toss out Air Passenger Rights over travel vouchers, SNL opens with Trump, Biden debate spoof in season 46 opener, Cineplex loses $98.9M in Q2 after movie theatres closed during pandemic. Cineplex has gradually been reopening its locations over the last few weeks following closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic.. Want to discuss? Cineplex is taking a phased approach to reopening and anticipates that the majority of its theatres will reopen throughout the month of July, including its ten other theatres across Nova Scotia.