Nordic Cinema Group expands in Helsinki

Finnkino, part of Nordic Cinema Group, will build a nine-screen multiplex cinema in a new shopping centre in eastern Helsinki.

Finnkino and Kesko have agreed to build a new multiplex in Kesko’s new shopping centre in eastern Helsinki. The multiplex, which will have nine screens, is scheduled to open in 2019.

“The new multiplex is a perfect example of Nordic Cinema Group’s strategy in practice. We grow our presence in places where people meet – in central and populous areas, close to restaurants and shopping streets. In these locations, the strong demand for affordable out-of-home entertainment suits perfectly with the world-class cinema experience we offer. The new shopping centre in Itäkeskus is an ideal fit for all of our strategic criteria,” said Nordic Cinema Group CEO Jan Bernhardsson.

“We are very pleased to bring our world-class cinema experiences to the new shopping centre in Itäkeskus. Helsinki’s residents have been hoping for a cinema in this area for years, and we are happy to be able to meet their demand. The shopping centre is situated in a prime location, and will be a welcome addition to our network of cinemas in Finland,” said Finnkino’s Chain Manager Ismo Määttä.

For further information:
Jan Bernhardsson, CEO NCG, +46 (0)70-525 40 20, jan.bernhardsson@ncg.se
Jonas Burvall, CCO NCG, +46 (0)766-27 97 55, jonas.burvall@ncg.se

Nordic Cinema Group (NCG) is the largest cinema operator in the Nordic and Baltic countries, operating 65 cinemas, with 436 screens and approx. 64 000 seats in almost 50 major and mid-sized cities. In addition NCG is co-owner of another 43 cinemas. NCG operates cinemas under four different brands in six markets – SF Bio in Sweden, SF Kino in Norway, Finnkino in Finland and Forum Cinemas in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.