TORONTO, ONTARIO--(MARKET WIRE)--Dec 17, 2008 -- Cineplex Entertainment (Toronto:CGX-UN.TO - News) -

 

WHAT:      Cineplex Entertainment is pleased to announce that the third
           season of The Met: Live in HD continues with an afternoon
           transmission of Jules Massenet's Thais this Saturday,
           December 20th at 12 PM ET/9 AM PT.

           Thais marks the fourth performance of the season as part of
           The Met: Live in HD series and will be transmitted live from
           New York via satellite in high-definition into more than 80
           Cineplex Entertainment theatres across the country.

           The radiant Renee Fleming plays the Egyptian courtesan in search
           of spiritual sustenance and Thomas Hampson is the monk Athanael
           who falls from grace. Massenet's sensual score is presented in a
           new production by John Cox with Jesus Lopez-Cobos conducting.

           During the two scheduled intermissions of the opera, HD cameras
           will take guests backstage for a rare behind-the-scenes view of
           The Met.

WHEN:      Saturday, December 20th at 12 PM ET/9 AM PT

WHERE:     For more information, showtimes, participating locations and to
           purchase tickets, visit http://www.cineplex.com.

     Contacts:
     Cineplex Entertainment
     Pat Marshall
     Vice President, Communications and Investor Relations
     (416) 323-6648
     Email: pat.marshall@cineplex.com
      
     Cineplex Entertainment
     Georgia Sourtzis
     Manager, Communications
     (416) 323-6728
     Email: georgia.sourtzis@cineplex.com
     Website: http://www.cineplex.com