Might be worth a call to Classic Cinemas chain in the Chicago suburbs. They run some very successful second run theatres as well as their first run. They have a wonderful family owned large operation. I think their headquarters are in Downers Grove, Illinois. Some of their Theatres are the Tivoli in Downers Grove, the Ogden 6 in Naperville and Charlestowne in St. Charles as well as a number of others. Odgen 6 is a wonderful 6 screen theater with second run (often still first run at the big chains) and charges $3.00 admission with the bonus of free refills on all size popcorn and sodas. They also send out weekly e-mails to those who sign up for all upcoming movies with times and an occasional free popcorn coupon. They have a nice website also at http://www.classiccinemas.com/
Hello Griff. I, too, am in the same position as you. Where are you located? I’m in Orange County, southern California, and am looking for a place to re-open with (preferably) British films, especially in nthe catagories of “second run, art, independant etc. My e-mail is Perhaps we can help each other? -Simon
i’ve been wondering this same thing. what are the costs? how does one rent a 35mm for showing and what does that cost? license? etc etc?
Might be worth a call to Classic Cinemas chain in the Chicago suburbs. They run some very successful second run theatres as well as their first run. They have a wonderful family owned large operation. I think their headquarters are in Downers Grove, Illinois. Some of their Theatres are the Tivoli in Downers Grove, the Ogden 6 in Naperville and Charlestowne in St. Charles as well as a number of others. Odgen 6 is a wonderful 6 screen theater with second run (often still first run at the big chains) and charges $3.00 admission with the bonus of free refills on all size popcorn and sodas. They also send out weekly e-mails to those who sign up for all upcoming movies with times and an occasional free popcorn coupon. They have a nice website also at http://www.classiccinemas.com/
Hello Griff. I, too, am in the same position as you. Where are you located? I’m in Orange County, southern California, and am looking for a place to re-open with (preferably) British films, especially in nthe catagories of “second run, art, independant etc. My e-mail is Perhaps we can help each other? -Simon
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