Photos: Behind the scenes at Cinetopia in the Vancouver Mall

Members of the media were invited to a behind-the-scenes tour of the new Cinetopia at the Westfield Vancouver Mall earlier today. Construction is still underway inside the state-of-the-art cinema, which is scheduled to open in mid to late May.

Photos: Behind the scenes at Cinetopia in the Vancouver Mall

 

 1)	The lower level entrance to Cinetopia Vancouver Mall
The lower level entrance to Cinetopia Vancouver Mall takes shape. With 23 screens, it is three times the size of Cinetopia’s Mill Plain location.
concessions stand
“Get your popcorn here!” The future home of a concessions stand.
The interior of a Cinetopia Parlor Room
The interior of a Cinetopia Parlor Room, which will offer guests a “hotel suite-like experience” for watching movies.
Cinetopia’s GXL Theater.
A look at construction inside Cinetopia’s “GXL Theater.” At 85 feet, this theater will feature the largest movie theater screen in the Pacific Northwest.
5)	Cinetopia owner Rudyard Coltman
Cinetopia owner Rudyard Coltman (left) talks about attention to detail in front of what will become a satellite concession stand.
inside one of Cinetopia’s Living Room Theaters
A look inside one of Cinetopia’s “Living Room Theaters,” which will feature private box seating and footrests when complete.
construction of Vinotopia
A peek at construction of Vinotopia, a wine bar and restaurant that will be located inside Cinetopia Vancouver Mall. The restaurant will include locally-sourced food products, and customers will use iPads to browse menu items.