Blitzmegaplex
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Blitz Megaplex is a chain of movie theaters in Indonesia. As of mid-2011, it has 7 locations with a total of 66 screens – with more locations in development.

History

Blitz Megaplex opened its first location in Paris Van Java, Bandung
Bandung
Bandung is the capital of West Java province in Indonesia, and the country's third largest city, and 2nd largest metropolitan area in Indonesia, with a population of 7.4 million in 2007. Located 768 metres above sea level, approximately 140 km southeast of Jakarta, Bandung has cooler...

, Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...

, in November 2006, thus ending a decades-old monopoly of cinema exhibition business in Indonesia. Since then, it has added 6 more locations and is continuously developing new locations all around Indonesia.

Concept

The Blitz Megaplex cinema chain is created based on three defining characteristics:
  1. A minimum of 8 screens per location – uncommon in Indonesia at the time of its founding – equipped with the best cinema technology.
  2. A wider variety of movie options – besides the Hollywood blockbusters, the cinema also screens other offerings from world cinema, festival & arthouse productions, Indonesian movies, Hindi movies, as well as Anime
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     and Asian cinema movies.
  3. A "beyond movies" concept, where the cinema offers additional features such as live music performances, a gaming room with Wii
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    , Xbox 360
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    , and Playstation 3
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    , function rooms, billiard/pool room, among others.

Locations

Each blitzmegaplex locations has its own unique interior design concept. Current location are:

Paris Van Java (Bandung, Indonesia) - Opened October 16th, 2006

9 screens with a total seating capacity of 2,200 seats. Area covered: 7000 m2. Features include: cinema, outdoor stage, cafe, blitzShoppe, and blitzPool. One auditorium equipped with RealD 3D technology , with 260 seating capacity.

Grand Indonesia (Jakarta, Indonesia) - Opened March 21st, 2007

11 Screens, with a total seating capacity of 2,997 seats. Aera covered: 8,900m2 in one of the most prestigious area in Jakarta's center. Features include: cinema, a party room, blitzGameSphere, blitzShoppe, 2 Satin Class auditoriums, Satin lounge, and two RealD 3D auditoriums. Also available from December 2009, blitzIcon - an exclusive photo-box/studio, as well as D-BOX MOTION: Realistic Motion Game. In 2007, blitzmegaplex Grand Indonesia was entered into the MURI records (Indonesian Museum of Records) a having the largest screen in the country, the largest seating capacity, as well as the largest cinema area in the country.

Pacific Place (Jakarta, Indonesia) - Opened November 21st, 2007

8 screens, with a total seating capacity of 1,200 seats. Covering a 6,000 m2 area at the busiest business district in Jakarta. Features include: cinema, RealD 3D auditorium, blitzGameSphere, blitzShoppe, 2 Velvet Class auditoriums with special Velvet waiting lounge.

Mall of Indonesia (Jakarta, Indonesia) - Opened July 24th, 2008

10 screens, with a total seating capacity of 1,768 seats. Covering a 6,400 m2 area at the most strategic mall in a developing district in Jakarta. Features include: cinema, RealD 3D auditorium, an exclusive dining cinema, café with stage, a Velvet Class auditorium with a velvet lounge, blitzShoppe, and blitzGameSphere.

Teraskota Entertainment Center (Tangerang, Indonesia) - Opened July 17th, 2009

9 screens, with seating capacity of 1,800 seats. Covering a 4,750 m2 area at the most strategic mall in BSD City, Serpong. Features include: cinema, RealD 3D technology, blitzShoppe, and blitzGameSphere.

Central Park (Jakarta, Indonesia) - Opened April 22nd, 2010

10 screens, with seating capacity of 1,906 seats. Covering a 5,808 m2 area at one of the most strategic mall in one of the busiest and highly populated area in West Jakarta. Features include: cinema, RealD 3D auditorium, a Velvet Class auditorium with a Velvet lounge, coffee corner, blitzShoppe, and blitzGameSphere.

Bekasi Cyber Park (Bekasi, Indonesia) - Opened June 3rd, 2011

9 screens, with seating capacity of 1,889 seats. Located in strategic and one of the busiest area in Bekasi with an unusual street art interior design concept. Features include: cinema, smoking lounge, seating area and blitzGameSphere.

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