CJ 4DPlex, Showtime Cinemas Expand Partnership with Ultra 4DX Theatres

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Mon, 12/09/2024 - 09:31 -- Nick Dager

CJ 4DPlex announced today at CineAsia its has expanded its partnership with Showtime Cinemas to a total 14 premium offerings with Ultra 4DX, CJ 4DPlex's super premium experience that combines the multisensory 4DX and 270-degree panoramic ScreenX technology into one theatre. It will be the first ever in Taiwan.

Pictured, left to right are Don Savant, chief business officer, CJ 4DPlex, Jun Bang, CEO,CJ 4DPlex, and Willy Liao, general manager, Showtime Group.Two of the Ultra 4DX theatres and two of the ScreenX theatres will open in 2025 at Showtime's new flagship complex at the Taipei Dome, the popular culture and sports park. This is the first time an exhibitor will have two Ultra 4DX and two ScreenX theatres in the same complex. The entertainment destination houses the Taipei Arena, an indoor multi-functional stadium with a capacity of 40,000 seats which hosts large-scale ball games and performances, as well as retail shops and a hotel.

The two additional Ultra 4DXs will be located at Showtime's Dream Mall and Wenxin locations. The first multisensory 4DX theatre will open at Taichung Station. All the locations are set to open in 2025.

"Given the overwhelming success of our collaboration with CJ 4DPlex, expanding our offerings even further with the debut of Ultra 4DX in Taiwan was the natural evolution of the partnership," said Showtime Group General Manager Willy Liao. "CJ 4DPlex is redefining moviegoing and we continue to lead the way in delivering cutting-edge cinematic experiences to Showtime's audiences in truly unique ways."

"We are thrilled to strengthen our collaboration with Showtime Group," said Jun Bang, CEO of CJ 4DPlex. "The launch of our Ultra 4DX and ScreenX theatres at the flagship Taipei Dome site boldly signals our impact and enthusiasm to provide premium and differentiated cinematic experiences across Asia."

Don Savant, chief business officer at CJ 4DPlex, added, "Since unveiling the first ScreenX auditorium in Taiwan earlier this year, the performance and results have been nothing short of extraordinary. ScreenX has become one of Taiwan's leading premium formats in less than half a year."