D-BOX Technologies
Inc. (TSX: DBO), Oscar Group and Citystars Properties are proud to announce the
opening of the very first screen worldwide with 260 seats equipped with D-BOX motion
systems in Cairo, Egypt. The Diamond Cinema Citystars D-BOX is also the first ever
theatre to offer this innovative immersive technology in Africa and the Middle East.
“This opening marks another milestone to further develop our international footprint. With
this new screen, D-BOX is now present on all five continents”, announced Claude
Mc Master, President and Chief Executive Officer of D-BOX. “We are proud to bring our
immersive experience to the relatively young population of Egypt, which enthusiastically
responds to the type of entertainment we provide”, added Mr Mc Master.
“The added-value of D-BOX is recognized internationally in the cinema industry. With the
D-BOX brand associated to ours, we will offer our guests the best quality immersive
experience”, said Wael Hassan Abdallah, Chief Executive Officer of Oscar Group. “Since
May 5, Egyptians have been able to enjoy Captain America: Civil War in D-BOX. Our
occupancy rate has exceeded all expectations and the positive feedback received from
our clientele is very promising”, declared Mr Abdallah.
About Oscar Group and Oscar for Distribution and Theaters
In the late 1960s, Oscar Group was established to distribute film to theaters. As a leading
company in the field of artistic production and distribution, Oscar has been very active in
Egyptian cinema. Oscar for Distribution and Theaters, an affiliate of Oscar Group, owns
and exploits cinemas in Cairo and Alexandria since the 1990s. It is also a key partner with
various companies, including D-BOX, of which Oscar for Distribution and Theaters is the
official representative in the region.
About Citystars Properties
Building on previous achievements and unique position in the Egyptian market, as an icon
and pioneer in the world of premium quality mixed-use real estate developments in Egypt
through mega real estate integrated projects, Citystars Properties continues to create,
manage and maintain living landmarks with cosmopolitan experience and Egyptian flair,
with expansion in the new costal and urban destinations that will be launched soon:
Citystars Sharm El Sheikh, Citystars North Coast, Citystars Red Sea Riviera, Citystars
Katameyah and Citystars 6th of October.