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Topic: What's the latest theatre to close or open you have heard about?
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Christopher Crouch
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From: Holywood, ca, usa
Registered: May 2006
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posted 06-12-2006 09:04 PM
quote: Sam Graham
It's actually a chain founded by Lee Roy Mitchell's brother. They merged with Interstate last year.
They appear to have taken over a number of older Cinemarks recently, including Omaha's Stockyards 8, Lexington's Movies 8, and Denver's Movies 6. I imagine they're just taking over existing leases Cinemark held.
Interstate was the discount branch of Cinemark. After Cinemark was sold, Interstate broke off as an independant company. About a year later, the company merged with Starplex, which was owned by L. Mitchell. In addition to L. Mitchell, the controlling interests are former Cinemark, Super Saver, and Silver Screen parties (I'm unsure what, if any, involvement JC Mitchell has in the current company).
Starplex is involved in more than former Cinemark venues. They are still building new first run theatres, pick up leases on a variety of old theatres for sub run (in addition to Cinemarks, there have been old UAs, Edwards, Regals, etc.), and own the Movie Tavern chain.
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John-Layton Jenkins
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From: Carrollton, Tx, USA
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 06-13-2006 12:16 PM
quote: Gregory Brannon
John,
I saw an article in the Dallas Morning News yesterday that the theatre was reopening on June 23rd for Click as a Hollywood Theatre.
I'm glad to see it re-open because it give more options. People has suspected that it struggled because of it's location being at the back of the huge shopping area and because AMC Grand, Cinemark 17 IMAX, Tinsletown, AMC Grapevine Mills and now Harkins Southlake being near. However I always felt that there was enough population and good demographics to support the theatre. The $1.00 popcorn and drinks should help bring in traffic opening weekend with Superman to follow 3 days later.
I liked it originally when it was a UA because it was one of two theatres in Dallas that had Dolby Digital EX and all 3 sound formats but then the quality of the presentation went way down and that's why I stop going. Then when Marquee opened it they replaced the seats, projectors and sound system and the whole package was quite good but as you said I guess they didn't do well enough business to pay rent.
Here's hoping that 3rd time is the charm.
Yeah, we did some insane business when we were UA. I'm guessing it was because everyone was used to coming there and it showed since they kept paying the outrageous prices they charged. After it closed, everyone just went to Grapevine and Web Chapel and that became them norm for them then.
Marquee never did any business. Only on the big movies like Episode 3 did anyone come (and we only sold out the two largest screens for the midnight show, pathetic). That's why Maruqee tanked... plus they never gave us enough money to do anything. They believed we could run that theatre on $87.50 in payroll a day ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif) .
Yeah, so, Hollywood seems to have their shit together, but only time will tell. It's going to be hell for this opening. 16 prints to build then break down one night, next day is 16 more build then break down, and finally ~16 for public release. What have I gotten myself into?
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John-Layton Jenkins
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From: Carrollton, Tx, USA
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 06-14-2006 09:49 AM
I don't think we have to really worry about Harkins that much. I mean, would you drive 20+ miles out of the way to watch the same movie? I'm not saying I'm perfect, but I know how to run the booth there and I can guarentee no problems caused on my part. We've been training a kid that's never even seen a projector through the port glass before, so that should be fun.
I'm finally starting today, so I gotta get up there with the tech they brought in and go over the stuff that was messing up when we closed down, train that kid, and clean up and stuff.
Picture this, Marquee took all the clear lead when they left, so Andy, my friend who was a projectionist there way back in the day, was training him to thread and frame with the green band .
The sign is coming off this week from what I've heard. We're supposed to have this really nice marquee from what I'm told, like, it's gonna wrap around instead of being just flat.
The theatre is basically ready to go. After the tech fixes the little problems we'll be ready to open. Still have to train the staff, but how hard is it to fill a bag of popcorn and a drink? Well, sometimes its really hard, but I won't go there.
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John-Layton Jenkins
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From: Carrollton, Tx, USA
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 06-14-2006 11:00 AM
I'm with you 10,000%. The colors are hideous and the carpet needs to go too. If they repaint the outside, the inside has to be done too, so I doubt that'll happen.
Also, there's strong talk of gutting the concession stand and putting up another. The higher ups apparently hate the layout and want something more convenient. They want to get away from the two large poppers and go with 3 smaller ones lined up at the left, middle, and right in the front.
My fiance is actually the promitions manager and she's pretty good at this stuff. So, she is gonna start bringing in businesses and putting our name out there. The GM and she are both on the chambers of commerce for Irving, so that's yet another place for them to pull in people. I think we're going to do it right this time, finally. UA had it going good, until the landlord got tired of not being paid.
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Ron Yost
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From: Paso Robles, CA
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 06-15-2006 06:46 PM
June 15, 2006
"Biz Buzz; Atascadero will lose 6 screens, get 10
© 2006 The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, California
Atascadero residents will soon have to drive out of town to see a movie when Atascadero Century Cinemas closes its doors June 29.
Movie-goers shouldn’t be too disappointed. The six-screen theater off El Camino Real will be demolished but will return as a 10-screen, state-of-the-art multiplex as part of the Colony Square retail development.
The Colony Square development is expected to take about a year and a half to complete and will cost an estimated $35 million. Most businesses have already vacated the center to prepare for the demolition of the buildings before construction can begin.
John Roush, owner of Century Cinemas in Atascadero and the Park Cinemas in Paso Robles, says he has been working to build a new theater in Atascadero for more than five years.
The multiplex will have stadium seating, a large snack bar and the latest in sound technology, he said.
Some of the 25 employees who work at the Atascadero theater will move to the Paso Robles location during construction.
"Management will move over, and if any other employees want to move up there, we’ll try and accommodate them," he said.
Roush bought the two-screen theater in 1977 with partners Jim and Mary Lou Jannopulous. In 1982, he bought the couple out and later added four screens.
— Dawn Rapp"
Original story here: The Tribune story
Ron Yost
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Scott Jentsch
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From: New Berlin, WI, USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 06-19-2006 01:23 PM
Showcase Cinemas Cross Pointe in Centerville, Ohio Closes
Dayton Daily News article
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CENTERVILLE — Sunday marks the last picture show for Showcase Cinemas Cross Pointe. The 12-screen movie theater at 6751 Loop Road will close after 18 years following that night's late shows.
Showcase Cross Pointe will be replaced by the new Cinema de Lux 14 at The Greene scheduled to open in August in Beavercreek. "All employees have been offered positions," said Wanda Whitson, director of corporate communications for National Amusements.
Showcase Cross Pointe opened on Nov. 11, 1988. Ads for the theater boasted 12 luxurious cinemas, acres of free lighted parking and "exclusive rocking chair loungers."
Cinema de Lux will have 14 screens, stadium seating and Dolby Digital Surround EX sound. It also offers two "Director's Hall" theaters with leather rocking recliners, reserved seating and express concessions, plus a full-service restaurant.
National Amusements' district office will relocate to Cinema de Lux from Showcase Cross Pointe. The company plans to market the Centerville property for lease as another use.
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