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IMAX Corp. Signs First Agreement in Nigeria With Filmhouse Cinemas

24th June 2015

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IMAX Corp. and Filmhouse Cinemas, a dynamic film exhibition company with a vision to be the no.1 cinema brand in Nigeria and focused on developing innovative multiplex cinemas across Nigeria, have announced an agreement for an IMAX theatre to be located in a new construction project in Lagos. The deal, announced at CineEurope, marks the first-ever IMAX agreement in Nigeria and West Africa. Kene Mkparu, CEO, Filmhouse Cinemas said: “Our mission is to establish the best movie-going experience in Nigeria. IMAX will help us realize this goal by delivering an immersive and differentiated experience previously unavailable to Nigerian moviegoers. As we continue our aggressive expansion plans, IMAX will serve as an anchor attraction in our multiplex in Lagos, redefining the premium cinema experience in Nigeria. We are proud to be the first to introduce IMAX in the country and look forward to broadening its reach.” Here are pictures from the deal signing:

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This article was first published on 24th June 2015

Ejura Salihu is an Anatomist, Writer and Editor. She is currently the Editor-in-chief for Connect Nigeria. You can contact her via email: ejurasalihu24@gmail.com or follow her on twitter @icyquin_msc

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