Willimantic Movieplex

1 Jillson Square,
Willimantic, CT 06226

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I have seen this theatre go through many changes over the past few years. Hoyts closed the theatre in 2001, then Welch reopened it in 2002. They attempted to renovate the theatre and give it a facelift. Unfortunately Welch went bankrupt doing so. It closed once again in January 2004 and then reopened again under the new ownership of Cinema North Corporation in the spring of 2004. They put new seats in four of the auditoriums, but other then that it’s pretty much the same. It was closed again in January 2006.

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moviectbuff81
moviectbuff81 on December 23, 2005 at 2:35 am

Forgot to add the fact that they have few previews before the movie begins and sometimes start the movie early. In fact, sometimes movies are shown in auditoriums that are empty! Must be a contractual thing with the movie company. Ray Welch had a Horror Thon here when he owned it with four movies back to back. About 30 students showed up. They should have student discounts like Welch had and have more things to encourage college students to come out like Rocky Horror Picture Shows, independent and foreign films, art movies, and double features.

moviectbuff81
moviectbuff81 on January 28, 2006 at 11:43 pm

Theater is now closed as of Friday, Jan 27, 2006 according to Yahoo Movie website and the letterboard in front of the theater. Will someone else buy this theater and try to open it up again? A recommendation to all future owners: Install stadium seating, redo the overall feel of the theatre, and bring some color to the outside of the theatre.

moviectbuff81
moviectbuff81 on January 28, 2006 at 11:44 pm

ATTN: CHANGE STATUS TO CLOSED

larryb7313
larryb7313 on February 11, 2006 at 5:11 pm

Is this theatre for lease or sale?

moviectbuff81
moviectbuff81 on July 15, 2006 at 11:27 am

I heard there is talk that an arts theatre would open up here hopefully drawing more to Main St. Note: This theatre is in an excellent location. It is next to the Jillson Square Green, visible from the Frog bridge, on Route 66, plenty of parking, and entrance from Main Street and a one way street.

Roger Katz
Roger Katz on December 9, 2006 at 1:52 am

status should be closed

Roger Katz
Roger Katz on December 25, 2007 at 4:27 am

still closed

Roger Katz
Roger Katz on April 10, 2009 at 11:24 pm

This closed over 3 years ago. Let’s update it please.

lostmemory
lostmemory on April 10, 2009 at 11:26 pm

We’re waiting for a second opinion. LOL

Roger Katz
Roger Katz on February 3, 2011 at 2:31 pm

5 years ago now and still closed.

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