Cinemark Unveils South America Duo

PLANO, Texas – Cinemark International unveiled in August two new South American multis: an 8-plex in Bogota, Colombia, and a 7-plex in Niteroi, Brazil.
The 35,739-square-foot Bogota site, which bowed Aug. 13, is the fifth multi Cinemark has opened in Colombia. A component of the Paseo San Rafael Mall, the 1,645-plus-seat facility is situated in an upscale neighborhood in the southeastern part of the city.
Part of the pre-existing Plaza Shopping Niteroi near Rio de Janeiro, the new 46,130-square-foot 7-plex opened its doors Aug. 27. Boasting over 2,000 seats, the facility is Cinemark’s 33rd multi in Brazil.
Both facilities feature stadium-style seating, high-backed rocker chairs with cupholder armrests and wall-to-wall screens.
Cinemark currently operates 3,244 screens in 33 U.S. states and 13 other nations, including Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru and Taiwan.
In Focus - October 2004