The Cathay

The cinema chain, a subsidiary of mm2 Asia, will continue to operate its other 7 cinema locations. The closure is part of a cost rationalisation for its cinema ...

The Cathay will soon be replaced with local independent cinema The Projector, with a lineup of indie films and a craft beer bar.

Of course, we’re great fans of The Projector and the cult favourite movies they put out. The Cathay is practically a landmark in Singapore – it’s been around since the 40s. But in a surprising move, they’ve just announced that The Cathay Cineplex will soon be handing over the reins to local independent cinema, The Projector. This shift will happen on July 23, once The Cathay Cineplex has completed its lease and the last day of screenings will be June 26.

SINGAPORE — The Cathay Cineplex along Handy Road will be screening its last movie on June 26 before it draws the curtains and hands over the space to ...

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our cinema patrons, studio partners and suppliers for their continued support." The Cathay Organisation said in a news release on Friday (June 17) that The Projector will begin operation from Aug 23. Only the art deco facade of the historic building was preserved.

The closure is "part of the cost rationalisation process for its cinema operations", said mm2 Asia, which runs the Cathay Cineplexes chain in Singapore.

Mr Chang said that "the cinema exhibition business remains a key part of our Group's overall business strategy. Given the prime location of the mall and evolving shopper demographics, we believe that a possible revamp will unlock the greatest potential for the mall.” The cinema's premises at Handy Road is owned by Cathay Organisation and The Straits Times has contacted it for comment. mm2 acquired Cathay Cineplexes in Singapore in November 2017. The Covid-19 epidemic caused delays in the release of blockbusters while social-distancing rules reduced seating capacity to roughly 50 per cent. The Handy Road location has been in operation since 1939 and many Singaporeans have fond memories of watching movies there.

The historic Singaporean movie theatre Cathay Cineplex, located at 2 Handy Road, will cease operations this month. Independent cinema The Projector will ...

After redevelopment, it reopened in its current form as The Cathay in 2006, with a new complex designed by Japanese architect Paul Tange. A press release did not state when the pop-up will end. Its last screening will take place on the night of Sunday, June 26.

SINGAPORE — The Cathay Cineplex along Handy Road will be screening its last movie on June 26 before it draws the curtains and hands over the space to ...

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our cinema patrons, studio partners and suppliers for their continued support." Only the art deco facade of the historic building was preserved. The Cathay Cineplex on Handy Road is housed in The Cathay building, which had its beginnings in the pre-war period.

This decision is part of "cost rationalisation for its cinema operations", Cathay Cineplexes and mm2 Asia said in a media release on Friday (Jun 17). Media ...

It was also the first public space in Singapore to be equipped with air-conditioning. Advertisement Advertisement "Over the years, retail traffic demographics have changed. All the existing employees will be redeployed to other Cathay Cineplex outlets, said mm2 Asia in response to CNA's queries. Advertisement

From 23 August, The Projector X: Picturehouse pop-up outlet at the Handy Road venue will showcase films, live performances, and a cocktail and craft beer bar, ...

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Local singer Jeff Ng has captured the hearts of many with his smooth vocals during his busking sessions at The Cathay in recent weeks. Source: @jeffhellomusic ...

The video shows Jeff standing in a middle of a circle, with a sea of phone lights waving in the background. Netizens have called his busking sessions a concert of sorts, with the audience waving their phone lights in tune with his performances. Local singer Jeff Ng has captured the hearts of many with his smooth vocals during his busking sessions at The Cathay in recent weeks.