Cineplex brings the masterpieces of Manet, Munch and Vermeer to

theatres across Canada in global art series

– Cineplex Entertainment’s Front Row Centre Events and BY Experience are pleased to present EXHIBITION, a new theatrical series that brings the world’s greatest art exhibitions to a Cineplex Entertainment theatre near you.

EXHIBITION will present a series of “event films,” which examine the master works and monumental cultural impact of Edouard Manet, Edvard Munch and Johannes Vermeer. Each event film, hosted by art historian Tim Marlow, will go beyond the gallery with exclusive behind the scenes footage.

“We are delighted to be bringing this spectacular international series to audiences across the country,” said Brad LaDouceur, Vice President, Alternative Programming, Cineplex Entertainment. “This is a great opportunity for new audiences to discover these artists, and to reinvigorate interest in their work.”

Ticket sales for EXHIBITION begin March 8, 2013 at www.cineplex.com/GreatArt and participating theatre box offices. Packages for the purchase of tickets to all three event films will be available. For school or group rates, contact Cineplex Entertainment’s group sales team at 1-800-313-4461 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

EXHIBITION: Manet: Portraying Life

April 11 and April 28, 2013

Encore screenings at select locations May 25, 2013

The eagerly awaited exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, Manet: Portraying Life will be captured for cinema screens worldwide. This is the first ever major exhibition in the UK devoted to the portraiture of Edouard Manet, spanning his entire career. The exhibition will bring together great works from across Europe, Asia and the USA. Guests will see exclusive behind the scenes moments of the Royal Academy's exhibition preparation – moments usually hidden from view – and experience a detailed, superbly crafted biography of Manet and 19th century Paris.

EXHIBITION: Munch 150

June 27 and July 21, 2013

Encore screenings at select locations September 21, 2013

This year, Norway celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Edvard Munch (1863

1944), one of the  towering figures of modern art. Munch 150, co-hosted by the National Museum and the Munch Museum (both in Oslo), is a once in a lifetime show. Global interest is huge not least as a result of one of his four paintings of The Scream having recently set a public art auction record of $120 million.

Many know Munch as the man who painted The Scream, but his complete works are remarkable and secure his place as one of the greatest artists who ever lived. The event film will go behind the scenes to reveal the process of putting the exhibition together, and will provide an in depth biography of a man who lived from the mid 19th century right through to the German occupation of Norway in the Second World War.

EXHIBITION: Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love and Leisure

Oct.10 and Nov. 3, 2013

Encore screenings at select locations November23, 2013

The National Gallery, London, is offering a major exhibition on one of the most startling and fascinating artists of all time Johannes Vermeer, painter of the Girl with a Pearl Earring. Vermeer painted little more than 30 works that still exist, and the National Gallery has chosen to focus on his art in relation to music. Music was one of the most popular themes of Dutch painting and revealed an enormous amount about the sitter and the society. The event film goes beyond the exhibition to tell the entire story of Vermeer's life. The program will suit audiences who already adore Vermeer's work, and those who want to learn more about this mysterious, fascinating man.

About Front Row Centre Events (FRCE)

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, dance 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 BY Experience

BY Experience kicked off the digital revolution of live events to movie theatres and other locations globally with David Bowie’s 2003 Reality album launch and since then, over 15 million tickets have been sold worldwide for cinema events BY Experience has distributed and/or produced including the Met: Live in HD series, the U.K.’s National Theatre Live series, Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s production of The Tempest (June 2012), Leonardo Live (February 2012), the New York Times speaker’s series TimesTalks LIVE, the Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest (June 2011), Westlife – The Farewell Concert (June 2012); Red Hot Chili Peppers Live: I’m With You (August 2011); The Big Four: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax (June 2010), BBC Electric Proms: Robbie Williams (October 2009), the classic music celebrations BBC Last Night of the Proms (September 2009, 2010, 2011), St. Olaf Christmas Festival (December 2007 and December 2011), David Gilmour: Remember That Night — Live from the Royal Albert Hall (September 2007), and the public radio shows A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor (February and October 2010) and This American Life  – Live! with Ira Glass (April 2008, May 2009, May 2012). BY Experience distributes to over 50 countries, to 2,000 movie screens. For more information, visit: www.byexperience.net

About Cineplex Entertainment:

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 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 134 theatres with 1,449 screens from British Columbia to Quebec, serving approximately 71 million guests annually through the following theatre brands: Cineplex Odeon, SilverCity, Galaxy Cinemas, Colossus, Coliseum, Scotiabank Theatres, Cineplex VIP Cinemas, Famous Players and Cinema City. 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.

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