Loews State 4
1540 Broadway,
New York,
NY
10036
1540 Broadway,
New York,
NY
10036
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I didn’t think of that, Ron, but you’re probably right. That would be downright sinister, if AMC were to claim exclusive rights to the Loew’s name and then bury it forever. In fact, it would be reprehensible, considering the illustrious history associated with Loew’s over the last 100 years or so.
I wonder… would the name Loew’s be protected from copyright litigation if it existed on a landmarked structure? Not that I know if any of these buildings are protected by landmark designation, but I’m thinking of the Loew’s Jersey, Loew’s Paradise and Loew’s Kings (assuming the latter is ever restored to its former glory).
I bet that AMC is acquiring all of Loew’s trademarks as well as its theatres.
I’ve read on this site that, while AMC has a habit of re-branding acquired theaters, Regal and other chains have kept older brand names alive after mergers. If that is the case, perhaps there is hope that the Loew’s banner will continue to fly over some of the 10 theaters that AMC had to ditch in order to get the acquisition approved. The E-Walk is definitely one of the 10. Then again, given its prominent location and its direct competition with the AMC Empire across the street, the new chain may want to have its own brand flying high above the marquee.
I would guess Regal or Clearview would be more interested in the E Walk than the State. Most people do not even know there’s a theatre in the basement of the Virgin store.
I will miss the giant Loews neon sign at the E-Walk.
Any chance Regal or Clearview would take over the State?
It might work like the AMC/GCC merger a few years ago. The website will direct you to AMC site.
The merger is supposed to close Friday. Don’t know what’s going to happen with the websites — neither AMC’s nor Loew’s website right now provides any clue.
When does the AMC/Loew’s merger close? Will the Loew’s website continue to function or will that all migrate to the AMC site?
I think the 34th St. times are not listed until Thursday. I know that theatre is not closing.
On the Loews website (EnjoyTheShow.com) there are no showtimes listed for the State after tomorrow.
Whether this is reliable, I don’t know. It also lists no showtimes between January 27 and February 9 for Loews 34th Street.
The last Times Square area Broadway theatre and now it will be gone too. How sad.
Heard this is it!
So, is it closing or is it staying open this Friday? Enquiring minds want to know…
They are still open….
Loews State Theatre
1540 Broadway
New York , NY 10036
Bluff Master ( NR )
Fun With Dick & Jane ( PG-13 )
Hostel ( R )
Shikari ( NR )
Yup, it is the last Loews State –
Is this the last open theatre that is owned by Loew’s and is called Loew’s State? (There used to be so many.)
The loss of the original Loew’s State was a tragedy… I don’t think many will bemoan the loss of this particular facility, which barely lasted a decade. Having said that… with its closure the Great White Way will be without a single movie house for perhaps the first time in more than 90 years. I’m pretty sure that’s right. Even as the Rivoli, Strand and State were claimed by criminal acts of greed and vandalism, I believe the National Twin and Rialto (under the Warner name) had clung to life into the late 90’s as the new subterranean State was being built. The Ziegfeld has the closest proximity, but is well off the block on W. 54th Street. One will have to travel out of the theater district up to the 60’s or down to 19th Street to find a movie playing right on Broadway.
Another NYC theatre hits the dust! Ever notice how small the movie clocks are in the newspapers now!
I’m told the date is now Jan 31 – arrangements are being made to strip out all the equipment.
Is the theatre closing soon? The lease is over .
Another odd booking line-up, three Bollywood films and the biggest blockbuster of the year…
1-Deewane Huye Paagal
2-Garam Masala
3-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
4-Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story ( NR )
Its strange how Loews has been promoting this theatre. Was there the other night, hardly any sign that a theatre even exists in this mess of a store! Even the few signs saying Loews Theatres were not lit up! Whats the story?
They will be out of there by the end of the year….
When will it close? It is so much better run than the E Walk and more comfortable!