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AMC Theatres is the largest movie exhibition company in the U.S., Europe and the world with approximately 1,000 theatres and more than 11,000 screens across the globe serving approximately 350 million guests annually. In the U.S., AMC operates approximately 660 theatres with 8,200 screens serving 265 million guests. Founded in Kansas City nearly 100 years ago, AMC Theatres has over the years established a reputation as an industry innovator, introducing the first multiplex in the 1960s, cup holder armrests in the 1980s and the first megaplex in the 1990s. Today, AMC leads the industry in innovations that support spectacular, guest-pleasing theatres including deploying plush power-recliner seats, delivering enhanced food and beverage choices, generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty program, web site and smart phone app, making movie-going more immersive than ever through expanded partnerships with IMAX and Dolby Cinema and playing a wide variety of content including independent programming. The company takes pride in offering “AMC Amazing” experiences to its guests. AMC operates among the most productive theatres in the United States’ top markets, having the #1 or #2 market share positions in 22 of the 25 largest metropolitan areas of the United States, including the top three markets (NY, LA, Chicago). Adam Aron, who joined the company as CEO and President in 2016, has taken the Company to new heights, as AMC completed 2016 acquisitions of both Carmike Cinemas in the United States, and ODEON Cinemas, the largest theatre operator in Europe. Through its Odeon subsidiary AMC operates in 14 European countries and is the #1 theatre chain in Estonia, Finland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Spain, Sweden and UK & Ireland.

Since opening the doors of their first cinema in 1909, HOYTS has gone on to become one of the world’s leading entertainment companies – with over 400 screens and over 50,000 seats across the network. Today, they’re the largest single-brand movie exhibitor in Australia and New Zealand. With more than 115 years of experience in entertaining people, HOYTS is constantly at the forefront of innovation with over 85% of cinemas now fitted with extra-comfy recliners, with more to come. During this time, HOYTS has introduced Xtremescreen cinemas with DOLBY ATMOS surround sound, premium dine-in cinema experiences in HOYTS LUX, HOYTS D-BOX Motion Recliners where guests can feel the on-screen action and, in an Australian cinema first, have unveiled Samsung Onyx LED cinema screens in Sydney and Melbourne. Not to mention introducing immersive candy bar experiences through Treat City, Artie’s Bar & Café and more. So, what’s next for HOYTS? More innovative entertainment experiences across Australia and New Zealand is just the beginning. Follow us on social: Facebook: www.facebook.com/hoytsaustralia/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/hoytsaustralia/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoyts

Village Cinemas has been providing quality entertainment for Australian families since establishing one of the country’s first drive-in cinemas in 1954. Countless memories have been created in our cinemas, from those tentative first dates, to celebrating anniversaries in style, to seeing the kids’ faces light up in front of their favourite superheroes. We’re proud to have played a small part in these moments and are committed to continuously creating new ways to make the cinema experience more meaningful. Over the years, we’ve developed a broad range of cinema experiences to cover all tastes and occasions. Whether you’re looking for family fun, a great girls’ night out, a luxury experience for a special occasion, expanding your horizons with foreign films and documentaries, or just to be blown away by the latest blockbuster, you can do it all at Village Cinemas. Explore the range of Village Cinemas experiences at https://villagecinemas.com.au/