Singapore
is a place that offers several options
for entertainment to its visitors
and residents of this country. Cineplex’s
in Singapore are an important section
of entertainment available in this
city. There are several Cineplex’s
in Singapore and there are major operators
in Singapore who own groups of Cineplex’s
in Singapore. These operators are
Shaw Organization Cineplex
Tan Sri Runme Shaw founded the Shaw
Organization in 1924. In Singapore,
the Shaws placed on the Alhambra Beach
Road.
The Alhambra became the first cinema
in Singapore which is air conditioned
and have played films like Errol Flynn’s
Robin Hood fills sessions. In the
late 1980, it began managing their
largest project to date. Completed
in 1993, Shaw House is a project of
22 floors located in the city. The
building includes 5 floors of shops
and restaurants operated by Isetan,
12 floors of offices and the Lido
Cineplex. The Cineplex has been transformed
from five to eight complexes by 1997.
Today, Lido is by far the most popular
film on the island, which represents
the largest share of box-office pie.
To take advantage of the growth market
of electronic commerce, Internet ticketing
was launched in December 2000. To
complete the experience of cinema
in progress - Movie Bites - was set
up to exploit the concessions in cinema.
The concession will serve a variety
of favorite movies with popcorn, nachos,
hot dogs, ice cream, cappuccino ice
cream and soft drinks.
Shaw Cinemas include:
* Jurong is a leisure centre and Oriental
Plaza
* Choa Chu Kang Cineplex
* Shaw Bugis Cineplex
* Shaw Beach Road Cineplex
* Film Commission of Singapore
Cathay
Created July 18, 1935 by the late
Dato Loke Wan Tho, it was Singapore’s
First Air-conditioned cinema with
comfortable armchairs. It was also
the first home theater to present
American and British photos after
it was reopened after the war.
The Cineplex’s in two places
are Causeway Point and Cathay Cineleisure
Orchard. The Cineplex at Causeway
Point opened in 1999 and has ten rooms,
while that of Cineleisure Orchard
has twelve rooms.
Cathay House image
Opened in 1990, it was Singapore 'art
house cinema.
Cinemania (Simulation Theatre)
Get ready for some moments the stomach
sterile Cinemania, Singapore 'first
experience of theatre.
Located in the beautiful island of
Sentosa, it is the right place for
you if you want to go right into action.
With its ultra-modern sound system,
a giant screen specially designed
for fast-paced films, computer and
synchronized movement seats are guaranteed
to have ecstatic moments.
Enjoy haunts seconds while you pass
by the sharp twists and turns of the
Haunted Mine. Make sure you have the
heart of steel before venturing into
these adrenaline-pumping adventures.
Eng Wah cinemas
The Eng Wah Cinemas was created by
Mr. Eng Wah Gog in the post-war days
and is famous for screening adventurers
Chinese epics and blockbusters. It
operates multiplexes as the Jubilee
EW, EW Sun Plaza, Suntec EW, EW Toa
Payoh, EW West Mall, EW and the empress.
Golden Village Cinemas
Established in 1992, the Golden Village
cinema house operates about eight
multiplexes and Cineplex’s in
the country. Golden Village opened
the first multiplex Asia Yishun, 10
multiplex, then other multiplexes
like Great World City, Plaza Singapore,
Marina Square, Tampines Mall,
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