The Ecuadorian cinema chain Multicines has recently opened two new multiplexes in Quito and Guayaquil, which have been equipped with Christie RGB pure laser projectors, installed by CES+.
The first of the two multiplexes to open, Multicines Quicentro Shopping in Quito, is 4,266sqm and extends over two floors. It has six VIP movie theatres with a seating capacity of between 50 and 335 seats. The six screens are fitted with Christie CP2420-RGB and Christie CP2309-RGB projectors.
The second multiplex is located in San Marino Shopping Mall, in Guayaquil, and offers 10 theatres with a total of 1,019 seats, including VIP screens and 4D immersive experience formats. The largest theatre, with a 14 x 7.56m (45 x 24.8ft) screen, is equipped with a Christie CP4425-RGB projector. In the remaining nine auditoriums, Christie CP2420-RGB and Christie CP2309-RGB models have been installed. All of them incorporate CineLife+ electronics and RealLaser illumination technology.
Gonzalo Lopez, CEO of Multicines, a long-standing customer of Christie, said: “The Christie brand has always been characterised by excellent quality in their equipment, and for us, that is a fundamental element in any decision.. RGB pure laser projection offers spectacular brightness levels, allowing us to guarantee that the customer experience is going to be the best and deliver on the value promise we make to each and every person who visits us.”
Diego Lopez, sales director, cinema, Latin America, Christie, commented: “We are very honoured that Multicines has once again recognised the superiority and brightness of our RGB pure laser projection systems for these new, highly advanced cinemas. And we are delighted that more Latin American exhibition companies are choosing Christie RealLaser illumination technology – available for all types of cinemas, from the smallest to large-format screens – for their new theatres.”
Multicines began operations in Ecuador in 1996 as a cinema pioneer in the country using modern technology in its multiplexes. It currently operates 163 movie theatres in 22 complexes located in different parts of the country. In addition to the cinema experience, Multicines Quicentro Shopping offers an interactive arcade area, as well as a bowling area and restaurant.
