Cineplex Entertainment Sets Presale Record With Avengers: Age of Ultron

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 1, 2015) - (TSX:CGX) - Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron is already breaking records for Cineplex Entertainment. The highly anticipated film has exceeded $4 million in advance ticket sales, positioning it as the highest-grossing film presale in Cineplex's history.

"We are thrilled that Canadian moviegoers are eager to experience Avengers: Age of Ultron in our theatres," said Pat Marshall, Vice President, Communications, Cineplex Entertainment. "We are confident that this will be one of the most successful films in Cineplex's history and a great kick-off to the blockbuster summer ahead."

Following the success of The Avengers (2012), the film continues Marvel's superhero franchise with the return of fan-favourite characters including Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), The Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner). When Tony Stark jumpstarts a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth's Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as they battle to save the planet from destruction at the hands of the villainous Ultron.

The film surpasses Cineplex's long-standing record holder Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows Pt. 2, followed by The Twilight Saga: New Moon, and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron is in Cineplex theatres nationwide today. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.cineplex.com.

About Cineplex

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 (Front Row Centre 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.

Cineplex is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and operates 162 theatres with 1,652 screens from coast to coast, serving approximately 74 million guests annually through the following theatre brands: Cineplex Odeon, SilverCity, Galaxy Cinemas, Scotiabank Theatres, Cineplex Cinemas and Cineplex VIP Cinemas. Cineplex also owns and operates the UltraAVX, Poptopia, and Outtakes brands. Cineplex trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CGX. More information is available at Cineplex.com.