Scope Cinemas hosted an official media launch, inviting representatives from both print and online media to experience an exclusive preview of the cutting-edge IMAX Theatre. This highly anticipated new attraction is located on the 4th floor of Colombo’s newest shopping destination, Havelock City Mall in the heart of Colombo 5.Scope Cinemas is set to revolutionise the cinematic experience in Colombo with the opening of its new IMAX Theatre at Havelock City Mall on the 26th of July 2024.

The IMAX Theatre offers an unmatched audio-visual experience that immerses the audience like never before. It marks a milestone moment for entertainment in the history of Sri Lanka cinema. IMAX is renowned globally for its high technology and unique film presentation capabilities.

Speaking to Newsasia.lk, Mr. Preetham Daniel, the Vice President for Theatre Development at IMAX – India, S.E.Asia,Korea, Australia & New Zealand, enthused that the IMAX experience is “an experience by itself using a laser facade projection technology” and added that Scope Cinemas will offer audiences all types of visual content from music concerts, to documentaries and all the latest movies which are released on an IMAX platform.

Naveed Cader – Executive Chairman at Scope Cinemas added, “Giving Sri Lankans the opportunity to have a revolutionary cinematic experience is something we’re very passionate about. Thus, we have been working very hard to get ready for the IMAX Theatre launch and make sure everything is perfect. Needless to say, we’re very excited to take things up a notch by partnering with IMAX to bring our customers a new, world-class, premium, large-format movie experience right here at home in Sri Lanka.”

So moviegoers await the 26th of July 2024 and be prepared to be astounded by the ultimate cinematic experience at Scope Cinemas’ new IMAX Theatre at Havelock City Mall, the first of its kind in Sri Lanka!

By Nelum Buddhadasa