Frequently Asked Questions

Tickets

What are the prices of movie tickets?

Movie Type

2K (HD) Digital Movie & Standard 35mm Film

3D Digital Movie

Seat Category

Standard

Directors’ Club

Standard

Directors’ Club

Monday

$7.50

$8.50

(Sneaks / Opening Day)

$25 per pair

 

$11.00

$25.00 per pair

Tuesday

$7.50

$8.50

(Sneaks / Opening Day)

$25 per pair

 

$11.00

$25.00 per pair

Wednesday

$7.50

$8.50

(Sneaks / Opening Day)

$25 per pair

 

$11.00

$25.00 per pair

Thursday

$7.50

(2nd week movie titles with screenings before 5pm)

$8.50

(1st week movie titles, &

all movie titles with screenings from 5pm)

$25 per pair

 

$11.00

$25 per pair

Friday

$8.50

(Screenings before 5pm)

$10.00

(Screenings from 5pm)

$32 per pair

 

$14.00

$32.00 per pair

Saturday

$10.00

$32 per pair

 

$14.00

$32.00 per pair

Sunday

$10.00

$32 per pair

 

$14.00

$32.00 per pair

Eve of Public Holiday

$8.50

(Screenings before 5pm Mon to Fri)

$10.00

(Screenings from 5pm Mon to Fri / All day Sat to Sun)

$32 per pair

 

$14.00

$32.00 per pair

Public Holiday

$10.00

$32 per pair

 

$14.00

$32.00 per pair

 

Is there a ticket premium on 2K (HD) Digital movies?

Presently, our patrons are able to enjoy High Definition movies at the same price as the standard 35mm film.

Is there a ticket premium on 3D Digital movies?

Tickets include both the 3D Digital movie screening and the rental of the 3D glasses for the screening.

Are there concessions on ticket prices?

Please refer to promotion page for more updates. There are also "Friends of Eng Wah" membership rewards program and various promotions with partners.

Children: Free admission for children below height of 90cm.

Students: $6 per ticket with student pass.

Senior Citizens: $4 per ticket with Senior Citizens’ card.

Why are there film ratings?

Eng Wah Cinemas adhere strictly to film classifications set out by Media Development Authority (MDA). EW Cinemas conduct checks, and patrons are requested to provide photo IDs for verification prior hall admission. Admission will be denied to patrons who do not meet the minimum age requirements, and patrons without photo IDs. Film classification provides a wider choice for audiences while at the same time protecting the young from unsuitable content. There are five classification categories:

G (General): Wholesome films suitable for everyone

PG (Parental Guidance): These films are generally suitable for all. But the rating alerts parents that they may wish to check the content of such films before watching with their children or allowing them to view the film on their own.

NC16 (No Children under 16): NC16 rated films are suitable only for those 16 and above as they deal with fairly adult issues such as drug abuse which may be disturbing to younger children.

M18 (Mature 18): M18 films are restricted to persons 18 years old and above. They may contain mature themes but with treatment that is sensitive and appropriate to those 18 years and above.

R21 (Restricted 21): These films are only suitable for adults aged 21 and above.

(Source: www.mda.gov.sg)

Can I cancel my purchase (online & counter) and ask for a refund?
After your booking is confirmed and paid for, no cancellations or refunds will be allowed. All tickets sold are non-returnable and non-refundable.

 

"Friends of Eng Wah" (FOEW) membership rewards program

What is the the FOEW membership rewards program?

Friends of Eng Wah (FOEW) is a rewards program by Eng Wah Cinemas, and is the First Cinema Movie Club in Singapore. EW Cinemas has been Rewarding Friends since 2002.  For every $1* that is spent at EW Cinemas, FOEW members are rewarded with 10 EW Movie Points. A catalogue of products and services is available for members to make redemption at any EW Box Office or via email request at foew@engwah.com.sg

As a FOEW, members enjoy a host of privileges that include special invitations to Movie Previews, Gala Premieres, Exclusive Monthly contests, and Special Privileges with our Promotional Partners.  Some of the prizes for the Exclusive Monthly contests have been "World Wrestling Entertainment" Gold Tickets, "National Day Parade" Actual Day tickets, Club membership at The Legends Fort Canning, and mobile phones, gaming sets, dining vouchers, and more!

What is the difference between a FOEW card and a MGC (Movie Gift Card)?
The FOEW card allows the cardholder to accumulate FOEW Points with purchases at EW Cinemas. The MGC is a stored value card that allows the cardholder to redeem for movie tickets / combo vouchers at EW Box Office.

Is there an expiry date to my membership?
Membership is valid for 3 years. Your membership is automatically renewed upon spending $100 on movie tickets and/or combos per calendar year.

How do I sign up as a member?
A
pplication forms are available at all EW Cinemas Box Office. Complete the form and hand it to our Customer Service Staff. Join us for $5 & receive a Welcome Pack worth $35. You will be issued with your FOEW card where you can begin accumulating FOEW Points with your purchases.

Is there a minimum age requirement to join the FOEW program?
No, we believe that no one is ever too young or too old to be our Friend. At FOEW, we welcome Friends of all ages. EW may require any FOEW applicant under the age of 21 years to produce such proof of parental consent to his participation in this Programme or the redemption of any Rewards as EW may reasonably require as a condition precedent of its obligations hereunder.

I see that there are a few designs available. Are the benefits different?
FOEW is a membership card built on lifestyle-based benefits. The variety of FOEW card designs is aimed at catering to the unique personality of our Friends from different age groups and all walks of life. While the design of the FOEW cards may be different, the benefits are identical.

How are points awarded?
For every $1* that is spent at EW Cinemas, FOEW members are rewarded with 10 FOEW Points. A redemption catalogue is available for members’ selection. FOEW Points may ONLY be earned on account of or applied towards the purchase of full priced tickets or merchandise. FOEW Points cannot be combined or used in conjunction with other promotions, coupons, discounts, concessionaire schemes or special offers, unless otherwise stated.

I am not a member, but I have made some purchases and I have the receipts. Can you add in the points when I sign up as a member?
FOEW Points can only be issued upon presentation of FOEW card before payment is made.

How can I earn points?
FOEW Points can only be issued at EW Cinemas Box Office and at www.ewcinemas.com.sg for the purchase of full priced movie tickets and combos. FOEW Points can only be issued upon the presentation of FOEW card before payment is made at the Box Office, or upon the registering of FOEW ID when purchasing tickets and combos online. FOEW Points cannot be combined or used in conjunction with other promotions, coupons, discounts, concessionaire schemes or special offers.

Can I exchange or refund my points / reward for cash?
Under no circumstances will Rewards nor FOEW Points be refunded or exchanged for cash.

Can I earn points at other establishments, such as retail shops in EW properties such as Jubilee, Toa Payoh and Empress?
FOEW Points can only be issued at EW Cinemas Box Office and at www.ewcinemas.com.sg for the purchase of full priced movie tickets and combos.

Can I earn points with purchases made online, through mobile phone, SingPost SAM, and through hotline?
FOEW Points can only be issued at EW Cinemas Box Office and at www.ewcinemas.com.sg for the purchase of full priced movie tickets and combos.

Can I earn points over the concessionaire counter?
FOEW Points can only be issued at EW Cinemas Box Office and at www.ewcinemas.com.sg for the purchase of full priced movie tickets and combos.

Can I use multiple FOEW cards to earn points, and for redemption?
Each FOEW member is limited to only 1 FOEW account at any point of time; FOEW Points can only be issued to 1 FOEW card/membership account per transaction. FOEW Points are not transferable.

What if I had forgotten to present my card when I made my purchase at the Box Office?
FOEW Points can only be issued in a single transaction. FOEW Points can only be issued upon the presentation of FOEW card before payment is made at the Box Office.

What if I had forgotten to enter my FOEW ID number during my online purchase?
FOEW Points can only be issued in a single transaction. FOEW Points can only be issued upon entering your FOEW ID number before payment is made online.

Is there an expiry date for my points?
FOEW Points expire on 31 Dec, 2 years from the date of issue.

How can I check the balance and expiry date of my points?
Simply call us at 6734 0028 during standard business hours (Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm), or write to us at foew@engwah.com.sg.

How do I make redemption?
Simply fill up a redemption form at any EW Box Office, or write to us at foew@engwah.com.sg. Please allow at least 14 working days for the processing of the redemption item(s). Once the redemption item is ready for collection at the cinema outlet you have selected, our staff will contact you.

When writing to us, please provide us with the following details so that we can process your redemption promptly:

i. User ID (Eg. EW_123456)
ii. NRIC
iii. Email
iv. FOEW Member's name
v. Items to redeem
vi. Cinema to collect redemption item
vii.. Contact number

Can I use my friend’s / family’s FOEW card to make a redemption?
No. You are required to present the FOEW card and a photo ID at the EW Box Office when you collect your redemption.

What form of identification do I need to collect my redemption?
You will need to bring along your FOEW card and a photo ID to EW box office when you collect your redemption.

I have misplaced my existing FOEW card. How should I get a replacement?
To get a replacement card, simply make your way to any EW Box Office to complete the FOEW application form. Submit the completed form to our friendly Customer Service Staff (CSS) at the Box Office and a brand new card will be issued to you immediately. An administrative fee of $5 is chargeable. Kindly make cash payment at any Eng Wah Box Office.

Movie Gift Vouchers and Movie Gift Cards

What are Eng Wah’s Movie Gift Vouchers (MGVs) and how do I use them?

Movie Gift Vouchers are available in sets of 10 (min.) at any EW Box Office. For purchases above 100, please contact 6734 0028 or corpsales@engwah.com.sg. All other vouchers (Combo, Cash Voucher, and Shopping Vouchers) are available for purchases of 100 and above.

  $10 EW Movie Gift Voucher

  1. This voucher is only valid for use if the value of the movie admission ticket is S$10 or less. Top-up for value difference is not applicable.
  2. This voucher cannot be exchanged for cash, or used in conjunction with other promotions, discount cards and coupons or vouchers.
  3. EW Private Limited strictly does not entertain acceptance and revalidation of expired vouchers. Any unused or expired vouchers cannot be refunded for cash or exchanged.
  4. This voucher cannot be used for telephone, Internet or WAP booking.
  5. This voucher does not guarantee seating and admission. Voucher must be presented at the Eng Wah Cinemas box office to exchange for admission ticket to the show. Admission ticket is subject to seat availability.
  6. This voucher is valid for the exchange of one admission ticket at any box office of Eng Wah Cinemas unless otherwise stated. Not more than 20 vouchers can be exchanged at the box office at any one time.
  7. This voucher is not valid for special screenings such as 3-D titles, unless otherwise stated.
  8. This voucher is not replaceable if lost or defaced. No refunds will be given for any lost or defaced vouchers.
  9. Damaged or defaced vouchers or copies will not be accepted. This voucher is only valid with the seal of EW Private Limited.
  10. EW Private Limited reserves the rights to amend any of the terms and conditions without prior notice. In the event of dispute, the decision of EW Private Limited is final.

 $7.50 EW Movie Gift Voucher

  1. This voucher is only valid for use if the value of the movie admission ticket is S$7.50 or less. Top-up for value difference is not applicable.
  2. This voucher cannot be exchanged for cash, or used in conjunction with other promotions, discount cards and coupons or vouchers.
  3. EW Private Limited strictly does not entertain acceptance and revalidation of expired vouchers. Any unused or expired vouchers cannot be refunded for cash or exchanged.
  4. This voucher cannot be used for telephone, Internet or WAP booking.
  5. This voucher does not guarantee seating and admission. Voucher must be presented at the Eng Wah Cinemas box office to exchange for admission ticket to the show. Admission ticket is subject to seat availability.
  6. This voucher is valid for the exchange of one admission ticket at any box office of Eng Wah Cinemas unless otherwise stated. Not more than 20 vouchers can be exchanged at the box office at any one time.
  7. This voucher is not valid for special screenings such as 3-D titles, unless otherwise stated.
  8. This voucher is not replaceable if lost or defaced. No refunds will be given for any lost or defaced vouchers.
  9. Damaged or defaced vouchers or copies will not be accepted. This voucher is only valid with the seal of EW Private Limited.
  10. EW Private Limited reserves the rights to amend any of the terms and conditions without prior notice. In the event of dispute, the decision of EW Private Limited is final.

 

What are Eng Wah’s Movie Gift Cards (MGCs) and how do I use them?

EW Movie Gift Cards are ideal as gifts for all occassions. They are are stored value cards that can be used for ticket and popcorn combo* purchases. All EW Movie Gift Cards can be re-loaded at any EW Box Office. Available at all EW Box Office. For purchases above 100, please contact 6734 0028 or corpsales@engwah.com.sg.

Terms & Conditions of EW Movie Gift Cards :

  1. The EW Movie Gift Card can only be used at Eng Wah Cinemas Box Office, and must be presented for the purchase or redemption of admission tickets or combo vouchers. This card does not guarantee seating and ticket availability.
  2. The EW Movie Gift Card cannot be exchanged for cash, or used in conjunction with other promotions, discount cards and coupons or vouchers.
  3. The e-vouchers stored on the EW Movie Gift Card have a validity period of 12 months from the date of issue. Any unused or expired e-vouchers on the EW Movie Gift Card cannot be refunded for cash.
  4. EW Private Limited strictly does not entertain acceptance and revalidation of expired e-vouchers on the EW Movie Gift Card.
  5. The EW Movie Gift Card is not replaceable if lost. No refunds will be given for any lost EW Movie Gift Cards.
  6. Any lost, stolen or damaged EW Movie Gift Card is to be reported to EW Pte Ltd in writing, with S$10 payment as replacement fee. EW Private Limited shall not be liable to compensate the cardholder for any unused e-vouchers stored in such lost, stolen or damaged EW Movie Gift Card.
  7. The cardholder shall not under any circumstances hold EW Group of companies liable for any losses or damages arising directly or indirectly from this EW Movie Gift Card program.
  8. The EW Movie Gift Card is the property of EW Private Limited, 400 Orchard Road, #16-06 Orchard Towers, Singapore 238875, to whom it must be returned upon request or if found.
  9. The use of the EW Movie Gift Card is governed by and constitutes acceptance of the terms & conditions governing EW Movie Gift Card as may be modified from time to time without the prior notice at the sole discretion of EW Private Limited.

EW Movie Gift Cards with $7.50 e-vouchers

 

EW Movie Gift Cards with $10 e-vouchers

How do I know the value of the e-vouchers on my MGC?

MGCs with serial numbers beginning with "0" contain e-vouchers that are only valid for redemption of movie admission tickets with the value of S$7.50 and below.

MGCs with serial numbers beginning with "5" contain e-vouchers that are only valid for redemption of movie admission tickets with the value of S$10 and below.

Do note however, that all e-vouchers are only valid for regular screenings and are not applicable for use during special screenings such as 3-D titles unless otherwise stated.

I own a MGC with e-vouchers with the value of $7.50 each. Can I make up the cash difference to redeem for a movie admission ticket / popcorn combo voucher of a higher value?

This cannot be done as the MGC operates on a system that automatically registers the value of the e-voucher.

Does the MGC give me priority at the cinema?

The MGC is a prepaid card. The card does not guarantee seating and ticket availability.

Can I get a discount on the purchase of the MGC with my discount / promo vouchers or FOEW card?

The EW Movie Gift Card cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions, discount cards and coupons or vouchers unless otherwise stated.

Can I use my MGC to make purchases online, SingPost SAM, mobile phone, and through hotline?

Transactions with MGCs are currently only available at EW Box Offices.

Is there a minimum age to buy and use the MGC?

No.

Am I able to hold more than 1 MGC?

Yes.

Where can I purchase an MGC?

EW Movie Gift Cards are conveniently available at any EW Box Office. If you wish to purchase more than 100 pieces of MGC, please contact our corporate sales team at 6734 0028 or by email at corpsales@engwah.com.sg.

Can I buy my MGC from website, SingPost SAM, mobile ticketing, and through hotline?

MGC can only be purchased at any EW Box Office. If you wish to purchase more than 100 pieces of MGC, please contact our corporate sales team at 6734 0028 or by email at corpsales@engwah.com.sg.

Are there special MGC rates for senior citizens, students, or children?

No.

What form of identification do I have to bring to use my MGC?

Identification is not required at the EW Box Office to use your MGC as a 6-digit PIN is required when you make a transaction.

Can the MGC be used for "No Free List" movies?

Yes, unless otherwise stated.

Can I use multiple MGC to exchange for movie tickets / popcorn combos?

Yes you may, but only a maximum of 20 e-vouchers can be utilized at the box office at any one time.


Can I use the MGC to exchange for combos?

Transactions with MGCs are valid only at the Box Office of Eng Wah Cinemas. Exchange of combos is only applicable with the exchange of movie admission tickets in a single transaction at EW box office. Exchange of combo is applicable only where value of combo is lower than or equal to value of e-voucher.


Can I earn FOEW Points when I purchase my MGC?

FOEW Points will only be issued for the purchase of MGC at standard rates hence not applicable for MGC purchased at promotional rates.


Can I earn FOEW Points when I exchange my e-voucher for a movie ticket / combo?

FOEW Points are only issued at the point of purchase of MGC at non-promotional and non-discounted rates.


What should I do with my MGC after I've utilized all the e-vouchers?

New e-vouchers can be reloaded to your MGC. Simply complete the MGC Value Top-up form and submit it at any EW Box Office along with your payment for us to do so. Our Customer Service staff will be in touch with you as soon as your MGC has been reloaded.

** Only MGCs with 0 balance may be reloaded with fresh e-vouchers.

What if my MGC is damaged, stolen, or lost?

The EW Movie Gift Card is not replaceable if lost. No refunds will be given for any lost EW Movie Gift Cards. EW Private Limited shall not be liable to compensate the cardholder for any unused e-vouchers stored in such lost, stolen or damaged EW Movie Gift Card.

Is there an expiry date for my MGC?

MGCs do not expire, but the e-vouchers on the card have an expiration date.

Is there an expiry date for the e-vouchers on my MGC?

Yes, 12 months unless otherwise stated. The expiry date & remaining e-voucher balance is stated on your receipt issued during each MGC transaction. Kindly retain the receipt or take note of the expiry date and e-voucher balance for your reference.

 

 

How can I check the balance on my MGC?

Simply pass your card to our Customer Service staff at any EW Box Office to check the balance of e-vouchers. Alternatively, simply call us at 67340028 or email us at mail@engwah.com.sg to find out your MGC balance & expiry.

The e-vouchers on my card have expired. Can I get a refund or re-validate them?

The e-vouchers stored on the EW Movie Gift Card have a validity period of 12 months unless otherwise stated. Any unused or expired e-vouchers on the EW Movie Gift Card cannot be refunded for cash nor exchanged. EW Private Limited also strictly does not entertain acceptance and revalidation of expired e-vouchers on the EW Movie Gift Card.

What if I forget my password / PIN?

Please approach any of our Customer Service staff for a request form to reset the PIN. Simply complete the form and return it to us via fax or any EW Box Office. Our Customer Service staff will contact you when your PIN has been reset. Please allow for 7 working days for the entire process.

I have a special occasion coming up. Can I personalize my MGC to mark the occasion?

EW Movie Gift Cards are also available for personalization. Simply complete the MGC Personalization form and submit it along with a cash payment of $25 at any EW Box Office. Don’t forget to email us the picture you that would like printed on your personalized MGC.

I’m planning for a corporate function and would like to give out customized cards as a gift.

Kindly contact our corporate sales team for assistance at 6734 0028 or email us at corpsales@engwah.com.sg for assistance.

The MGC design that I want is sold out. Will you be reprinting more?

Regrets that all EW Movie Gift Card designs are limited in edition and quantity, hence there will be no reprints once sold out.

 

Eng Wah Cinemas and Special Features

Where are Eng Wah Cinemas located?

EW – Suntec (Hotline: 6836 9074)

3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-051 Suntec City Mall, Tower 3 (above Carrefour), S038983

Hall 1 = 212 seats

Hall 2 = 234 + 3 DC = 240

Hall 3 = 167

Hall 4 = 233 + 3 DC = 239

Hall 5 = 234 + 3DC = 240


EW – West Mall (Hotline: 6898 9230)

1 Bukit Batok Central Link, West Mall, Level 5, S658713

Hall 1 = 256 + 1 DC = 258 seats

Hall 2 = 278 + 2 DC = 282

Hall 3 = 226 + 2 DC = 230

Hall 4 = 220 + 5 DC = 230

Hall 5 = 179

Hall 6 = 191 + 4 DC = 199

EW – Empress

*** Not in operation. Expected completion of redevelopment works in Yr 2012 ***

321 Clementi Avenue 3, S129905

 

What are Directors’ Club seats?

DC seats are the best seats in the house! Each DC seat comes with a luxurious two-seater sofa, set amidst cosy ambience with special mood lighting. Seats are placed within spacious screened-off area to allow for privacy.

What is Eng Wah’s 2K Digital Cinemas, and why does it offer the Clearest and Sharpest resolution and Best sound effects?

Digital cinema encompasses every aspect of the movie making process, from production and post-production to distribution and projection. While digital cameras are nothing new, and post-production houses have been using digital equipment to edit and master movies and animation for some time, the all-digital distribution and projection of movies has only recently arrived to complete the chain.

A digitally produced or digitally converted movie can be distributed to theaters via satellite, physical media, or fiber optic networks. The digitized movie is stored by a computer/server which "serves" it to a digital projector for each screening of the movie. Projectors based on DLP Cinema® technology are currently installed in over 2,018 theaters in 30 countries worldwide - and remain the first and only commercially available digital cinema projectors.

Digital Prints Vs. 35mm Reels

Workings of digital projection: Being the only all-digital display chip, the DLP® chip is a key ingredient in the digital cinemas (DLP Cinema®) of today. DLP® technology is a revolutionary, highly versatile display solution that uses an optical semiconductor to manipulate light digitally. Its dependable technology comes into use wherever visual excellence is in demand; a picture whose clarity, brilliance and color must be seen to be believed. A digital projector based on DLP Cinema® technology transfers the digitized image file onto three optical semiconductors known as Digital Micromirror Devices, or DMDs. Each of these chips is dedicated to one primary color-red, green, or blue. A DMD chip contains a rectangular array of over one million microscopic mirrors.

Light from the projector's lamp is reflected off the mirrors and is combined in different proportions of red, green and blue, as controlled by the image file, to create an array of different colored pixels that make up the projected image. Think of the DMD mirrors as the colored cards held up by an audience in a sports arena to create a giant image. Each person holds up a single colored card, yet when combined, these thousands of cards create a picture. If the card colors are changed, the picture changes too.

The DMD mirrors tilt either toward or away from the light source thousands of times per second to reflect the movie onto the screen. These images are sequentially projected onto the screen, recreating the movie in front of you with perfect clarity and a range of more than 35 trillion colors.


Workings of 35mm reels: A print of the film is made and then sent to each theatre in reels.  The projectionist puts the reels together in a process called splicing creating one big reel of film. The film is wound through the projector and reflected onto the screen one frame at a time. 

Advantage of Digital Projection

The picture never degrades in quality as there are fewer artifacts and scratches and there is no color fading. It also offers a 35 trillion color spectrum, more than eight times the amount film can capture.

Since 1999, DLP Cinema® has projected over 200,000 shows to more than 25 million people worldwide. The results have been overwhelmingly positive: 85 percent of viewers described the image quality they experienced as "excellent," and no fewer than 80 percent of audiences decided that, given the choice, they would prefer to see a movie digitally rather than on film.

Digital Movement Worldwide

Celluloid film has been used to shoot, distribute and screen movies for more than 100 years. Now, the movie industry is at the threshold of the biggest change in its history: the transition from film to digital. Digital Cinema heralds a new era for the cinema industry. This transformation is considered to be the most significant technological advancement in the cinema. It offers greater variety of content and exhibition of better quality.

Digital Cinema Initiatives, LLC (DCI) was created in March, 2002, and is a joint venture of Disney, Fox, Paramount, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal and Warner Bros. Studios. DCI's primary purpose is to establish and document voluntary specifications for an open architecture for digital cinema that ensures a uniform and high level of technical performance, reliability and quality control.

Shark Tale, Collateral and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith are just a few of the over 300 movies that have been digitally released to date. And with the May 2002 release of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones–the first all–digital live action feature, shot without a single roll of film– the digital revolution arrived to stay. Movie-goers can also enjoy the latest block-bluster movies with simultaneous releases or the transmission of 'live' concerts from other countries.

Digital Movement in Singapore

In a collaboration intended to support Singapore’s ambition to become the digital hub of the ASIA region the government’s IDA (Infocomm Development Authority) and MDA (Media Development Authority) have jointly selected the Barco D-Cine Premiere DP100 2k projector for the introduction of Digital Cinema into the country. Recognizing the significance of the transformation of today’s celluloid film based distribution and the considerable opportunities it offers the Singapore economy, jobs in post production and in the wider media industry generally, the IDA and MDA have supported the purchase of 20 projectors by Eng Wah Cinemas.

The Eng Wah network, comprising of 20 Barco D-Cine Premiere DP100 digital projectors plus anamorphic lens for a State-of the Art wide large screen cinemascope display are unique as the only network in the world to include multiplex locations that are totally digitally equipped; every screen being provided with both Digital and 35mm film projectors. EW Cinemas is still currently the operator with the highest number of 2K digital screens here.

For more information, please visit:

www.barco.com
www.dcimovies.com

www.dlp.com

www.ewcinemas.com.sg

www.gdc-tech.com

www.ida.gov.sg

www.mda.gov.sg



What is Eng Wah’s 3D Digital Cinema and why’s it more awesome?

Those who have seen it, love it!

Here’s what they have to say:

"It rocks!" – Melissa Foo

"Fabulous!" – Jason Guo

"Interesting perspective" – Matthew

"Awesome!" – Mhd Ishak B Ismail

"Excellent visual and sound effects" – Jojo Han

"Very nice effects; enjoyed it" – Wong T.H.

"Good fun to wear the 3D glasses" – Wildina

"More 3D shows!" – Maria Bte Ahmay

"Makes me feel part of the show, sometimes is like real!" - Ariel

"Very good. Worth the extra $$$." – Michael Auy

"The 3D effect was fun!" – Nina

"It was very good with it bringing more life to entertainment" – Yolanda Wee

"Effects were very real and it’s really better than the normal ones J Thumbs up!" – Jodu

"More please!" – Travis Leong

Eng Wah Cinemas are outfitted with the latest cinematic technology to entertain you; 2K Digital equipment, Digital Dolby, Digital Theatre Sound (DTS), Special Recording Dolby Sound (SRD), and Sony Dynamic Digital Sound (SDDS). Now, with 3D Digital Cinema technology, the third dimension in movie watching is more thrilling and fun! Eng Wah deploys 3D Xpand Digital Cinema technology so that you always enjoy movies at its very best; superb sound effects and sharpest screen resolution! Experience the third dimension with the most realistic colour form any seat in the hall.

How does it work?

How 3-D works is that, with the aid of the 3D glasses, the brain and the eyes merge two images so that you feel part of the movie. Elements from the screen will seem to pop or float out. Want to test how your eyes see 3D? Try "The Framing Game". Our brain uses visual information from both eyes to see 3D. If the two views are too different and cannot match up, our brain will reject selected visual information. "The Framing Game" will tell you whether both your eyes are "turned on" at the same time.

  1. Centre your nose over the 3D icon, and focus both your eyes on it.
  2. Place your thumb in front of your nose and continue focusing on the 3D icon. You should see two thumbs framing the 3D icon.
  3. Now, switch your focus on your thumb. You should see two 3D icon framing one thumb.

Successful? Both your eyes are "turned on" and you are an excellent candidate for 3D viewing fun!

Didn’t see what was described in "The Framing Game"? Try again, and this time, pay close attention where you’re focusing your eyes. If you wear lenses, try it without them. Don’t give up. You don’t have to have perfect binocular vision to attempt 3D viewing.

Source: http://www.vision3d.com/frame.html. Magic Eye How to See 3D by Magic Eye, Inc.

 

What is special about the 3D XpanD Glasses?

XpanD X101 Series are simply the Hottest 3D Glasses in today’s marketplace. The distinctive modular design provides a comfortable fit for all sizes. They are currently the only "active" 3D Glasses in Singapore.

Comfort and flexibility: XpanD X101 Series active glasses are designed with flex points, which provides optimal comfort to the wearer.

Optimal 3D Experience: XpanD X101 Series prevents "IR black holes" in the theater by utilizing an optimal diode layout - making sure 100% of the viewers will have optimal 3D experience, regardless of their seat position. This technology offer the same 3D experience to EVERY seat in the auditorium.

Batteries operated with automatic "ON/OFF": Each battery averages 300 hours of battery life. To ensure operation of the glasses at show time, the X101 Series glasses turn "ON" and "OFF" automatically.

The Brightest 3D Solution: 3D requires as much light as possible. XpanD X101 Series features the fastest shutter technology for the brightest image. The X101 Series efficiency rating has been increased to over 15%.

Environmentally Conscious - "Eco-Friendly": The X101 Series glasses can be used longer than ever and the X101 Series emitters are using environmental friendly diodes endorsing XpanD's continued commitment for "green technologies".

Source: www.xpandcinema.com

Can I purchase the 3D Glasses?

Our 3D glasses are currently only available for rent during your 3D movie screening.


What if the Xpand 3D Glasses is defective?

Patrons are advised to check the pair of 3D Movie Glasses prior to entering the hall, so that you can exchange it for another pair. Bending, forced adjustments or dropping may cause the 3D glasses to be damaged. The return of 3D glasses by each patron is compulsory at the hall exit. Replacement cost for each pair of 3D glasses is S$190.