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     FrontPage Edition: Tue 26 September 2006

Singapore's largest multiplex cinema, GV VivoCity, opens on 7 Oct 2006

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The Opening of GV VivoCity 每 Singapore*s No. 1 Movie Destination

Kenneth Tan, Managing Director, Golden Village Multipex, extending a warm welcome to all

Golden Village Multiplex invites everyone to the opening of it*s newest flagship cinema at VivoCity on 7 Oct 2006.
GV VivoCity is the biggest and the most luxurious cinema in Singapore. This new, state-of-the-art 15-plex occupies a stunning 90,000 sq feet of space, has 2,173-seats and is expected to entertain over a million patrons per year.
GV VivoCity will show the widest variety of movies with 15 screens under one roof.
GV VivoCity sets a new benchmark for multiplexes in Singapore by introducing the latest world-class features coupled with 4 different types of screens:
- 1 GVmax - the ultimate big screen experience and a gigantic, stadium-like auditorium with 602 seats and one of the widest screens in Asia (22.4 metres), the length of 2 SBS Buses combined.

Chris Johnstone, Director of Architecture, Village Cinemas International, demonstrating the Gold Class experience

- 3 Gold Class Cinemas 每 the ultimate in luxury movie viewing with a private lounge and plush electronic recliner seats comparable to First Class airline seats all equipped with call buttons for faster and more discreet service. GV VivoCity sets a new benchmark for multiplexes in Singapore by introducing a sophisticated club ambience, with 5-star food and beverage (including a top wine list) and a private dining room.
- 1 Cinema Europa 每 The World Cinema with a concept of ※a film festival all year round§. Featuring digital sound, deluxe stadium seating (108 seats) and a magnificent floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall screen. - 10 New Stadium Cinemas 每 with state-of-the-art facilities where every seat in every hall is the best in the house - with radiused stadium seating, extra wide legroom and wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling screens.
※GV VivoCity will blow the competition away. We truly believe these are The Best Cinemas In The Entire World. Thirty years of cumulative experience around the world has been factored into GV VivoCity 每 no effort has been spared to make every detail of our new Singapore flagship the best it can possibly be,§ says Mr. Chris Johnstone, Village Cinemas* Director of Architecture, who led the team designing GV VivoCity.
Indeed, GV VivoCity will make an impact on the patron right from the time of arrival. After purchasing the tickets and upon entering of the cinema, patrons will be greeted by the grand staircase to a foyer on the 2nd level featuring seating islands where patrons can choose to hang out before the movie.
Guests will be welcomed to relax in this luxurious environment outfitted with contemporary and cozy furniture set in a fully air-conditioned indoor reception area, the first in Singapore. Patrons will be able to experience the ultimate high-end entertainment with a touch of class and elegance with the four different cinema types.
Cinema opens on 7 Oct 2006. Movie sessions will start 12:30 pm onwards. For upcoming GV VivoCity promotions log on to www.gv.com.sg.
Ticket Prices:
GV VIVOCITY TICKET PRICES
Cinema Type Days Before 5pm After 5pm
Gold Class Mon - Thur $25.00 $25.00
Fri - Sun $30.00 $30.00
Eve of PH/PH $30.00 $30.00
Cinema Europa All Days $10.00 $10.00
Students (valid Mon - Fri except eve of PH and PH $8.00 $8.00
GVmax and New

Stadium Cinemas

Monday $7.00 $7.00
Tuesday $7.00 $7.00
Wednesday $7.00 / $8.00 (First week titles) $7.00 / $8.00 (Sneaks / First Week titles)
Thursday $7.00 / $8.00 (First week title) $8.00
Friday $8.00 $9.50
Saturday $9.50 $9.50
Sunday $9.50 $9.50
Eve of Public Holiday $8.00 (Mon to Fri) $9.50 (Sat & Sun) $9.50
Public Holiday $9.50 $9.50

*Senior Citizens at $4.00 only for weekdays before 5pm :Mon - Fri (except public holidays). Not valid for Gold Class

How to go there:
MRT: NEL, HarbourFront Station (Only 9 mins from Dhoby Ghaut)
Bus Services: SBS Transit: 10, 30, 30e, 97, 97e, 100, 131, 143, 145, 166, 57, 65, 80 and 93. Other Buses: 61, 188, 855 and 963.
Personal transport: 5 minutes drive from the Central Business District (CBD) and 10 minutes from Orchard Road. From other parts of Singapore, take the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE), followed by the Telok Blangah Road exit. Over 4,000 car park lots for private vehicles. Special parking areas for coaches and tour buses.
About Golden Village
Singapore Golden Village Multiplex Pte Ltd is Singapore*s leading cinema exhibitor with 9 multiplexes housing 73 screens: Yishun, Bishan Junction 8, Tiong Bahru Plaza, Jurong Point, Tampines Mall, Marina Square, Great World City, Plaza Singapura, and VivoCity.
The company and circuit are renowned for prime locations, state-of-the-art design, the widest choice of movies, and leading-edge marketing. Film distribution arm Golden Village Pictures Pte Ltd releases an average of 30 to 40 titles per year, ranging from blockbusters such as the MATRIX trilogy, CONSTANTINE and CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to international arthouse hits like THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES and SUPER SIZE ME.
In November 2006, Golden Village Pictures will present the lovely animated penguin film, HAPPY FEET, with Robin Williams, Nicole Kidman, Elijah Wood, Hugh Jackman and other luminaries in its voice cast.

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