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Abstract

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) and WorldGaming today announced details around a new, comprehensive partnership with Sony Computer Entertainment Canada ("SCEC") as well as its first in a series of national video gaming tournaments. Registration opens today for the 'Cineplex WorldGaming Canadian Tournament Presented by PlayStation' featuring Call of Duty: Black Ops III, one of the most popular game franchises of all time. The one-vs-one tournament's Online Qualifiers will be produced by WorldGaming and the Regional Finals and Canadian Final events will be hosted at Cineplex theatres across Canada.

The 'Cineplex WorldGaming Canadian Tournament Presented by PlayStation' featuring Call of Duty: Black Ops III will begin with Online Qualifiers from January 16 - February 7, 2016, moving to Regional Finals in 24 Cineplex theatres across Canada on February 21, 2016. The tournament will culminate with the Canadian Finals event on March 6, 2016 in Toronto. Click here to see the list of the 24 communities hosting the Regional Finals tournaments.

Cineplex Inc. ("Cineplex") is one of Canada's leading entertainment companies and operates one of the most modern and fully digitized motion picture theatre circuits in the world. A top-tier Canadian brand, Cineplex operates numerous businesses including theatrical exhibition, food services, gaming, alternative programming (Cineplex Events), Cineplex Media, Cineplex Digital Solutions, Cineplex Digital Networks, and the online sale of home entertainment content through CineplexStore.com and on apps embedded in various electronic devices. Cineplex is also a joint venture partner in SCENE - Canada's largest entertainment loyalty program.

Details

Title
Game On: Cineplex and WorldGaming Sign Comprehensive Deal with Sony Computer Entertainment Canada (PlayStation(R))
Publication year
2016
Publication date
Jan 11, 2016
Publisher
Intrado Digital Media Canada Inc.
Source type
Trade Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1755425058
Copyright
Copyright Marketwired L.P. Jan 11, 2016