#FIRSTLOOK: CINÉSTARZ DELUXE WOODBINE CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Ciné Starz Cinemas rolled out the red carpet for the one-year anniversary of its CinéStarz Deluxe Woodbine movie theatre location for a cinematic celebration like no other.

On November 27, 2024, this exclusive event was an unforgettable experience for movie lovers, influencers, media, and celebrities alike, featuring a star-filled Red Carpet, interactive photo ops, cinematic activations, themed food and beverage stations, and tons of special prizes to win.

Attending Talent:

-Actress/Pre-Show Host/Producer Melissa DiMarco (Degrassi: The Next Generation, Out There with Melissa DiMarco)

-WWE Hall of Famer/Actress Trish Stratus

-4x JUNO-Nominated Singer Karl Wolf

-Team Canada Gold Medalist Jerome Blake

-Hall of Fame Canadian Boxer Troy Ross

-Actor/Comedian Christian Potenza (Total Drama, 6teen)

-JUNO-Winning R&B Artist Dru

-Actor Matt Murray (Rookie Blue, In the Dark)

-JUNO-Winning R&B Artist Sean Jones

-TV Presenter/Comedian Ward Anderson (The Weather Network)

-Actor/Comedian Robert Fulton (Pretty Hard Cases, Murdoch Mysteries)

-Actress Kim Roberts (Paw Patrol)

-Pop Singer Dani Doucette

-Comedian Simon Rakoff

-Actor Xavier Schoppel (Murdoch Mysteries, Schitt’s Creek)

Capping off the experience, attendees were treated to VIP screenings of Wicked, Gladiator II, or Moana 2, featuring Ciné Starz’s one-of-a-kind fully reclined seats, state-of-the-art screens and sound, in complete luxurious comfort.

Canadian celebrity and pre-show host Melissa DiMarco (Degrassi: The Next Generation, Out There with Melissa DiMarco) performed hosting duties.

See a sizzle reel of highlights here!

EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK:

Unveiling at the event was the official launch of Out There @ the Movies, an exciting pre-show showtime segment hosted by Melissa DiMarco, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, surprises and celebrity interviews.

The evening will also feature a sneak peak of the exclusive new segment launching in 2025, featuring personal movie-going stories from Canadian celebrities Jason Reitman, Evangeline Lilly, Trish Stratus, Gabriel LaBelle, and many, many, more.

“I am touched by the incredible responses from top Canadian talent who have stepped up to share their personal heartwarming stories on the power of seeing movies on the big screen and how it impacted their lives,” says Spokesperson Melissa DiMarco, “I’m thrilled to share these segments exclusively on Ciné Starz screens.”

Red Carpet Arrivals: Celebrities and VIPs walked the red carpet, snapped by renowned celebrity photographer George Pimentel who has captured the likes of Taylor Swift, Robert DeNiro, Ryan Gosling, and many more.

Exclusive Movie-Themed Experiences: VIP Guests enjoyed themed food and beverage stations, interactive photo ops, and immersive activations that transport you into the worlds of your favourite films.

VIP Prizes: Attendees got a chance to win incredible giveaways, including Free Movies for a Year, movie swag, gift certificate experiences, TVs, tablets and much more!

Official Pre-Show Launch: Attendees were the first to see Out There @ the Movies, an exclusive 5-minute pre-show showtime segment with Melissa DiMarco, showcasing the movie-going stories of top Canadian talent and behind-the-scenes Movie Moments.

About Ciné Starz and CinéStarz Deluxe Woodbine

CinéStarz is one of Canada’s leading movie theatre chains with locations across Ontario and Quebec, and a two-time award-winner of the prestigious Best of Montreal award for their Deluxe Cavendish location.

Adding to their lineup of premium theatres is their newest location, Ciné Starz Deluxe Woodbine, in Etobicoke, Toronto. Newly renovated, the cinema is conveniently located in Woodbine Mall. The Deluxe movie theatre offers a luxury VIP movie experience with its one-of-a-kind, comfortable fully reclined seats and state-of-the-art screens and sound.

About Exclusive Pre-Show Out There @ The Movies

Exclusive to Ciné Starz, Out There @ the Movies, is a 5-minute pre-show Showtime segment, showcasing the personal movie-going stories of top Canadian celebrities, and exclusive movie content hosted by Melissa DiMarco.

About Melissa DiMarco

Melissa DiMarco is an award-winning Canadian actor, comedian and TV personality. She stars in the scripted comedy series Out There with Melissa DiMarco, which is one of Canada’s longest-running comedy series.

Melissa is known internationally for starring as Principal ‘Ms. H.’ on acclaimed series Degrassi: The Next Generation, which is syndicated in over 150 countries. On the big screen, she has starred in films like Hustle: The Pete Rose Story, and Duct Tape Forever, the film adaptation of the beloved Canadian comedy series, The Red Green Show.

She is also an accomplished entertainment journalist, covering the Oscars, GRAMMYs, and film festivals around the world, and interviewing over 10,000 A-List Celebrities and Public Figures.

Melissa can be seen before every movie on every screen across Canada as the exclusive Pre-Show Host and Producer for Ciné Starz Cinemas