Please update, theatre CLOSED and the name is Boston Showplace Icon.
From boston.com
A Boston movie theater has closed its doors for good
“While we did everything we could to adjust to the constant challenges of the pandemic, ultimately it was not enough to remain open.”
Showplace ICON Theatre in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood. Showplace ICON Theatre in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood. –Barry Chin/Globe Staff
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COMMENTSBy Kevin Slane, Boston.com Staff
March 15, 2021
The credits have rolled for the final time at a local movie theater.
The ShowPlace ICON Theatre in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood closed its doors permanently on Monday after more than three years in business at 60 Seaport Blvd.
According to a joint statement from parent company Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres and building owner WS Development, the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic was the ultimate deciding factor in the theater closing.
“Due to the economic impact of the pandemic and despite collaborative efforts from both WS Development and Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres to avoid such, it has been mutually agreed between both parties that Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatre will no longer operate the theatre at The Seaport,” the statement read. “WS Development will be evaluating next steps and timelines for the theatre in the near future.”
First opened in January 2018, ShowPlace ICON gave the Seaport a luxury theater that catered to an older, upscale crowd with adults-only screenings, a full service restaurant and bar, and elevated concessions like gourmet popcorn flavors designed by local chefs.
ShowPlace ICON was one of the theaters that reopened last summer when pandemic restrictions were temporarily loosened in Massachusetts, and the theater played host to in-person screenings for the Boston Film Festival in September 2020.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announced that effective immediately the ShowPlace ICON Theatre at the Seaport is closed permanently,” read a statement from the theater shared by the Fort Pointer Twitter account. “While we did everything we could to adjust to the constant challenges of the pandemic, ultimately it was not enough to remain open.”
ShowPlace ICON isn’t the only theater that has permanently shuttered as a result of the pandemic. In February, the New Hampshire-based Cinemagic theater chain announced it would close all eight of its locations, including its two Massachusetts cinemas in Salisbury and Sturbridge.
Please update, theatre became a triplex on December 9, 1983. RKO Century Warner also triplex it’s sister theatre the Green Acres Cinemas the same month. Grand Reopening ad posted.
Please nupdate in description, when it was the Rome Theatre, it became a twin in 1983 before it closed in 1987. They showed first run films until it closed.
PLEASE update, the two additional screens next to the main theatre. When it open 2005, it was a cafe IFC converted to make the two added theatres. Grand Opening ad posted.
Please rename, it’s Atrium Stadium Cinemas. Also, the theatre was expanded in 1997 to 9 screens. In 2003, it was taken over by new owners that spent a lot of money in the theatre. In 2004, it was expanded to 12 screens (The additional 3 screens where on added property). Around 2016, they added recliners and made two Dolby Atmos APEX screens. Once the APEX screens open, Studio 9 closed and the owners never renumbered the screens.
Please update, United Artists operated the theatre until 1981, became Independently Operated by Lesser. It Became a Twin in May of 1983, was independent until Clearview Cinemas bought the theatre in 1996. The Bow Tie Cinemas until they closed it and was taken over by the current owners. The main house downstairs has 167 seats and the upstair balcony The Clive has 40 seats and the Worby has the max 32 seats, but the room is like private party room.
Very annoyed that AMC won’t show Tenet in IMAX 70MM.It being showing in regular Digital. Angelika Village East is running it in 70MM DTS film, but AMC won’t let the people in New York City see it the Nolan wants you to see it. Guess it too expensive to run for only 50 people per showing.
please update theater name Village East by Angelika. Angelika Fil Center just phase ouy City Cinema name is being phased out by Angelika. Reading still owns the theaters
From Variety.com
Music Hall Theater in Beverly Hills Acquired By Blue Fox Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
By Pat Saperstein
Music Hall
AP
The historic Music Hall Theater in Beverly Hills has been acquired by film distribution company Blue Fox Entertainment, which will renovate the three-screen complex for a planned October reopening.
Blue Fox, a 6-year old company based in Century City, sees taking over a long-term lease on the theater as a natural extension of its independent film distribution and sales business. Blue Fox owner James Huntsman says “People are going to be blown away” when they see the new design for the theater, which is the only multiplex operating in the city of Beverly Hills.
Built in 1936 and opened in 1937, the art deco landmark had been part of Laemmle Theaters until 2019, when a trio of Laemmle vets took over briefly to run it as the Lumiere until the COVID pandemic closed down theaters.
Huntsman says there’s a need in Los Angeles for space for premieres, special screenings and four-wall bookings. The Blue Fox Theater will also program foreign and arthouse films from Blue Fox and other distributors, and Huntsman hopes the remodeled theater will prove attractive to bookers from the most prominent specialty labels.
“The renovation is quite extensive,” Huntsman says, and will include an expanded lobby and totally reimagined concession stand with unique offerings of beer, wine and food. All three auditoriums will be retrofitted with new screens and fully reclining seats.
The centrally-located theater on Wilshire Boulevard at Doheny will be a natural fit for Q&As and panels and other special events, according to Huntsman, “We want to connect filmmakers with the community.”
The largest auditorium currently has a 35mm projection system which will be retained for use during special screenings.
Designed by architect Wilfred B. Verity, the theater had been in continuous use until the pandemic, and also served as a studio for KLAC in the 1950s, where Betty White’s first sitcom, “Life With Elizabeth,” and “The Liberace Show” were filmed. It was originally known as the Elite and became the Music Hall in 1945.
“We believe there is strong demand for ‘a night at the movies’ and are fully committed to invest in its future,” Huntsman says.
William Gruenberg, theatrical distribution advisor for Blue Fox, will oversee film buying. Theater designer Fred Dagdagan, whose credits include the Television Academy Theater in North Hollywood and the Steven J. Ross Theater on the Warner Bros lot, is handling the renovation.
Blue Fox has distributed films including “Young Hearts,” Julie Delpy’s “My Zoe,” “Sometimes Always Never,” “Abe,” “A Simple Wedding” and “Killerman.”
The only theatre that did not sell concessions was the Paris and Cinema 3. Showtimes before 1988 were tight less trailers and you could come in during the middle of the film. Big chains like Loews gave only 10 minutes between showings.
Please update, theatre CLOSED and the name is Boston Showplace Icon.
From boston.com A Boston movie theater has closed its doors for good “While we did everything we could to adjust to the constant challenges of the pandemic, ultimately it was not enough to remain open.” Showplace ICON Theatre in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood. Showplace ICON Theatre in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood. –Barry Chin/Globe Staff SHARE TWEET COMMENTSBy Kevin Slane, Boston.com Staff March 15, 2021 The credits have rolled for the final time at a local movie theater.
The ShowPlace ICON Theatre in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood closed its doors permanently on Monday after more than three years in business at 60 Seaport Blvd.
According to a joint statement from parent company Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres and building owner WS Development, the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic was the ultimate deciding factor in the theater closing.
“Due to the economic impact of the pandemic and despite collaborative efforts from both WS Development and Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres to avoid such, it has been mutually agreed between both parties that Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatre will no longer operate the theatre at The Seaport,” the statement read. “WS Development will be evaluating next steps and timelines for the theatre in the near future.”
First opened in January 2018, ShowPlace ICON gave the Seaport a luxury theater that catered to an older, upscale crowd with adults-only screenings, a full service restaurant and bar, and elevated concessions like gourmet popcorn flavors designed by local chefs.
ShowPlace ICON was one of the theaters that reopened last summer when pandemic restrictions were temporarily loosened in Massachusetts, and the theater played host to in-person screenings for the Boston Film Festival in September 2020.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announced that effective immediately the ShowPlace ICON Theatre at the Seaport is closed permanently,” read a statement from the theater shared by the Fort Pointer Twitter account. “While we did everything we could to adjust to the constant challenges of the pandemic, ultimately it was not enough to remain open.”
ShowPlace ICON isn’t the only theater that has permanently shuttered as a result of the pandemic. In February, the New Hampshire-based Cinemagic theater chain announced it would close all eight of its locations, including its two Massachusetts cinemas in Salisbury and Sturbridge.
please update closed photo in photos
Please update, it opened as AMC Theatres
Please update, theatre became a triplex on December 9, 1983. RKO Century Warner also triplex it’s sister theatre the Green Acres Cinemas the same month. Grand Reopening ad posted.
Please nupdate in description, when it was the Rome Theatre, it became a twin in 1983 before it closed in 1987. They showed first run films until it closed.
Please update, Jacob Burns Film Center opened June 22, 2001
PLEASE update, the two additional screens next to the main theatre. When it open 2005, it was a cafe IFC converted to make the two added theatres. Grand Opening ad posted.
Please update, total seats 635 Theatre 1 133 Theatre 2 211 Theatre 3 83 Theatre 4 106 Theatre 5 102 Source: Cobble Hill Cinema ticketing system
The real IMAX theatre for Tenet is AMC Lincoln Square IMAX Theatre, the only location that has 70MM IMAX.
Paris theatre reopening March 19 as per New York Times ad Mank. Ad in pictures section
Please update, total seats 1243.
Seating per screen: 1. 183 (XD) 2. 195 3. 131 4. 171 5. 175 6. 157 (XD) 7. 85 8. 88 9. 58 Source: Cinemark ticketing website
Please rename, it’s Atrium Stadium Cinemas. Also, the theatre was expanded in 1997 to 9 screens. In 2003, it was taken over by new owners that spent a lot of money in the theatre. In 2004, it was expanded to 12 screens (The additional 3 screens where on added property). Around 2016, they added recliners and made two Dolby Atmos APEX screens. Once the APEX screens open, Studio 9 closed and the owners never renumbered the screens.
Grand Opening ad as Landmark Theatres Quad just uploaded
Please update, theatre renamed Angelika New York as per Angelika Film Center Website
Please update, United Artists operated the theatre until 1981, became Independently Operated by Lesser. It Became a Twin in May of 1983, was independent until Clearview Cinemas bought the theatre in 1996. The Bow Tie Cinemas until they closed it and was taken over by the current owners. The main house downstairs has 167 seats and the upstair balcony The Clive has 40 seats and the Worby has the max 32 seats, but the room is like private party room.
Very annoyed that AMC won’t show Tenet in IMAX 70MM.It being showing in regular Digital. Angelika Village East is running it in 70MM DTS film, but AMC won’t let the people in New York City see it the Nolan wants you to see it. Guess it too expensive to run for only 50 people per showing.
Please update, theatre was taken over by Cineplex Odeon on May 23, 1986, grand opening ad posted.
Tenet will be shown Friday in 70MM on March 5. Tickets on sail
please update theater name Village East by Angelika. Angelika Fil Center just phase ouy City Cinema name is being phased out by Angelika. Reading still owns the theaters
please update name, it now Cinema 123 by Angelika. The City Cinema name is being rebranded by Angelika
Please update, rename Music Hall 3, Lumiere dosen’t own the theatre anymore as per variety.com article
From Variety.com Music Hall Theater in Beverly Hills Acquired By Blue Fox Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
By Pat Saperstein
Music Hall AP The historic Music Hall Theater in Beverly Hills has been acquired by film distribution company Blue Fox Entertainment, which will renovate the three-screen complex for a planned October reopening.
Blue Fox, a 6-year old company based in Century City, sees taking over a long-term lease on the theater as a natural extension of its independent film distribution and sales business. Blue Fox owner James Huntsman says “People are going to be blown away” when they see the new design for the theater, which is the only multiplex operating in the city of Beverly Hills.
Built in 1936 and opened in 1937, the art deco landmark had been part of Laemmle Theaters until 2019, when a trio of Laemmle vets took over briefly to run it as the Lumiere until the COVID pandemic closed down theaters.
Huntsman says there’s a need in Los Angeles for space for premieres, special screenings and four-wall bookings. The Blue Fox Theater will also program foreign and arthouse films from Blue Fox and other distributors, and Huntsman hopes the remodeled theater will prove attractive to bookers from the most prominent specialty labels.
“The renovation is quite extensive,” Huntsman says, and will include an expanded lobby and totally reimagined concession stand with unique offerings of beer, wine and food. All three auditoriums will be retrofitted with new screens and fully reclining seats.
The centrally-located theater on Wilshire Boulevard at Doheny will be a natural fit for Q&As and panels and other special events, according to Huntsman, “We want to connect filmmakers with the community.”
The largest auditorium currently has a 35mm projection system which will be retained for use during special screenings.
Designed by architect Wilfred B. Verity, the theater had been in continuous use until the pandemic, and also served as a studio for KLAC in the 1950s, where Betty White’s first sitcom, “Life With Elizabeth,” and “The Liberace Show” were filmed. It was originally known as the Elite and became the Music Hall in 1945.
“We believe there is strong demand for ‘a night at the movies’ and are fully committed to invest in its future,” Huntsman says.
William Gruenberg, theatrical distribution advisor for Blue Fox, will oversee film buying. Theater designer Fred Dagdagan, whose credits include the Television Academy Theater in North Hollywood and the Steven J. Ross Theater on the Warner Bros lot, is handling the renovation.
Blue Fox has distributed films including “Young Hearts,” Julie Delpy’s “My Zoe,” “Sometimes Always Never,” “Abe,” “A Simple Wedding” and “Killerman.”
probably in 1998 or 1999
The only theatre that did not sell concessions was the Paris and Cinema 3. Showtimes before 1988 were tight less trailers and you could come in during the middle of the film. Big chains like Loews gave only 10 minutes between showings.
Please update theater open April 5, 1981