

April 29, 2004
Cineplex Galaxy LP and Landmark Cinemas Select RepeatSeat's Online Movie Ticketing System
Vancouver, British Columbia - April 30, 2004 - RepeatSeat Inc., a leading global entertainment services company offering private label ticketing in Canada, the United States, and Europe, has signed agreements with Cineplex Galaxy LP, a leading exhibitor of motion pictures in the entertainment industry and Calgary based cinema chain, Landmark Cinemas (Landmark), to provide online ticketing capabilities. RepeatSeat has signed multi-year contracts with both companies to provide private label Internet ticketing solutions to their customers, along with data collection and management programs. These contracts further validate RepeatSeat's Ticketing Relationship Management (TRM(tm)) business model and customer service value proposition.
Cineplex Galaxy LP will adopt RepeatSeats private label ticketing service and fulfillment systems for its 83 locations and 752 screens beginning in September 2004. Consumers currently are able to purchase tickets online through Cineplex Galaxy LP Web sites at www.cineplex.com and www.galaxycinemas.com. This new online ticketing system will enable Cineplex Galaxy LP to maximize data segmentation and mining capabilities in support of overall sales efforts. More specifically, RepeatSeat will assist Cineplex Galaxy LP through customized and functional ticketing software, system implementation, training, and technical support.
Under their three-year agreement, commencing June 1st, 2004 Landmark will adopt RepeatSeat's private label ticketing services for their 39 locations. Landmark patrons will now be able to purchase and print bar-coded tickets online through its Web site - a site powered by Tribute.ca that uses RepeatSeat's unique Ticketing Relationship Management (TRM(tm)) system to manage customer relationships for expected online movie ticketing growth. With a total of over 140 screens, the deal with Landmark represents another significant step for RepeatSeat into the movie theatre industry.
"We are thrilled to be working with such accomplished venues in the move theatre industry," said George Davidson, President, RepeatSeat Inc. "Their decision to work with RepeatSeat is a great validation of our overall business model. Both Cineplex Galaxy LP and Landmark Cinemas are recognized as well respected and world-class entertainment organizations, and signing on organizations of this caliber is a continued validation of our TRM(tm) business proposition."
By adopting RepeatSeat's unique private label business model, Cineplex Galaxy LP and Landmark will also increase their ability to analyze customer data to help the companies target customers' specific preferences. Cineplex Galaxy LP and Landmark will be able to give their customers the option of printing bar-coded tickets on their computer or, sending bar-coded tickets to their digital cell phone for redemption at the cinemas.
"We are delighted to be working with RepeatSeat," said Pat Marshall, Vice President Communications and Specialty Marketing for Cineplex Galaxy LP. "Cineplex Galaxy LP is a service-focused company and we constantly look for ways to exceed our customers' expectations. We anticipate that RepeatSeat's private label ticketing service will greatly enhance our online ticketing services currently available."
"With the growth of the Internet, we felt we needed an online service offering and capability that would enhance our reputation for strong and tailored customer service," says Neil Campbell, Chief Operating Officer, Landmark Cinemas. "RepeatSeat understands this need and will help Landmark build on its strengths by giving us access to better information related to consumer tastes and by enhancing consumer access to our suite of cinematic offerings that will improve the overall Landmark movie going experience."
About RepeatSeat
RepeatSeat Inc. is a leading global entertainment services company, offering private label ticketing in the United States, Canada and Europe. The Company promotes its clients' brand instead of its own. RepeatSeat's innovative Ticket Relationship Management (TRM(tm)) solutions provide turn-key point-of-sale, Internet and wireless applications to target markets including performing arts venues, movie theatres, sports venues, cruise ships, tourist attractions and conferences/trade shows. All solutions feature full end-user data capture and management, and one of the most comprehensive targeted permission e-mail programs available in the marketplace today. For more information on RepeatSeat, visit www.repeatseat.com.
About Cineplex Galaxy LP
Cineplex Galaxy LP is a leading exhibitor of motion pictures in the entertainment industry. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Cineplex Galaxy LP currently operates 83 theatres with a total of 750 screens in 6 provinces across Canada. Cineplex Odeon Cinemas, Galaxy Cinemas and the associated brands are owned and operated by Cineplex Galaxy LP. There are 63 Cineplex Odeon Cinemas located in the major urban centres and 20 Galaxy Cinemas featured in mid-size markets. Proudly Canadian, Cineplex Galaxy LP is a public company traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under Cineplex Galaxy Income Fund (symbol CGX.UN).
About Landmark Cinemas
Landmark Cinemas is a Calgary based cinema chain with 39 locations in Western Canada.
For More Information Please Contact:
Shauna MacDonald
GPC International for RepeatSeat Inc.
Telephone: 403-266-4710 ext. 233
Email: shauna.macdonald@gpcinternational.com
Pat Marshall
Vice President Communications and Specialty Marketing
Cineplex Galaxy LP
Telephone: 416-323-6648
Email: pmarshall@cineplexgalaxy.com
Neil Campbell
Chief Operating Officer Landmark Cinemas
Telephone: 403-519-1264
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