Special 25th Anniversary Presentation of The Phantom of the Opera at Participating Theatres Across Canada

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 29, 2011) - Cineplex Entertainment (TSX:CGX), via our Front Row Centre Events, and Omniverse Vision today announced a special 25^th anniversary presentation of The Phantom of the Opera can be enjoyed at participating movie theatres across Canada. This special presentation will be available in high-definition with digital surround sound on Monday, October 3^rd at 7:00 p.m. local time and Saturday, October 22^nd at 1:00 p.m. local time. The Phantom of the Opera will be recorded live from London's Royal Albert Hall on Sunday, October 2^nd.

"The Phantom of the Opera is one of the most beloved musicals in Canada having thrilled audiences during a ten-year run in Toronto before moving on to tour the country," said Pat Marshall, Vice President, Communications and Investor Relations, Cineplex Entertainment. "Guests will once again experience the magic of the show, this time exclusively on the big screen with this star-studded event."

The Phantom of the Opera will be recorded at Royal Albert Hall will star Iranian-born Canadian Ramin Karimloo as 'The Phantom' and Sierra Boggess as 'Christine.' Joining the renowned performers will be Barry James as 'Monsieur Firmin,' Gareth Snook as 'Monsieur André,' Liz Robertson as 'Madame Giry' and Wynne Evans as 'Piangi.' The production will feature a cast and orchestra of more than 200 and will also include special guest appearances.

Tickets for The Phantom of the Opera can be purchased at participating theatre box offices, through the Cineplex Mobile Apps and online at www.cineplex.com/events or our mobile site m.cineplex.com.

The Phantom of the Opera can be enjoyed at the following theatres:

About Cineplex Entertainment

Cineplex Inc. ("Cineplex") is the largest motion picture exhibitor in Canada and owns, leases or has a joint-venture interest in 130 theatres with 1,351 screens serving approximately 70 million guests annually. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Cineplex operates theatres from British Columbia to Quebec and is the exclusive provider of UltraAVX™ and the largest exhibitor of digital 3D and IMAX projection technologies in the country. Proudly Canadian and with a workforce of approximately 10,000 employees, the company operates the following top tier brands: Cineplex Odeon, Galaxy, Famous Players, Colossus, Coliseum, SilverCity, Cinema City and Scotiabank Theatres. Cineplex shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol "CGX". For more information, visit www.cineplex.com.

About Front Row Centre Events (FRC)

Brought to you by Cineplex Entertainment, Front Row Centre Events bring world class entertainment to your local Cineplex Entertainment theatre and other participating locations! Presented in high-definition with digital surround sound, guests can experience the best in original one-night only and series-based programming. With the Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series, Broadway productions, live broadcasts direct from the stage of London's National Theatre, Bolshoi Ballet performances, classic films, concerts, live sporting events and documentaries, Front Row Centre Events put you in the centre of the action on the big screen!

About Omniverse Vision

Omniverse Vision is headquartered in London and produces and distributes unique, entertainment-related content for all media platforms with a particular focus on alternative cinema. Omniverse Vision is dedicated to bringing special events to screens around the world that are equipped with state of the art technology including digital platforms and 3D. Omniverse Vision enables the turnkey broadcast of shows as diverse as music concerts, sports and other special events. For more information, visit www.omniversevision.com, www.cinestage.net or www.cinerock.net.