From villagegreennj.com
Please update, theatre is CLOSED: Movie Theater Leases End at South Orange Performing Arts Center, Maplewood Theater By Mary Barr Mann access_timeDec-07-2020
The operators of movie theaters in South Orange and Maplewood have both ended their leases, town officials have confirmed.
Bow Tie Cinemas ended operations at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) several weeks ago, according to South Orange Trustee Steve Schnall.
Meanwhile, the Maplewood Theater operator removed its property from the building on Maplewood Avenue last week.
“The COVID pandemic has impacted every aspect of our community including our small businesses and broader business districts,” said Maplewood Mayor Frank McGehee when reached for comment. “We continue to work with our county, state and federal representatives to provide information and advocate for additional resources.”
Maplewood Theater (credit cinematreasures.org) “In the interim, we encourage residents to shop local and not only during this critical holiday season but in the months to come,” added McGehee. “Our small businesses are what make Maplewood such a vibrant place to live and we all need to do our part to support them now more than ever. This includes buying gift cards, shopping online and promoting them heavily. We will get through this and it’s our community that will make the difference.”
In South Orange, Schnall noted that when Bow Tie opened again during the summer, “attendance remained too low based on state guidelines, and the corresponding drop in concessions dropped revenues way too much.”
Schnall reports that “the SOPAC board has created several internal work groups to consider alternative uses for the spaces and even whether operating a movie franchise would be viable. Meanwhile, SOPAC staff is actively engaging individuals and businesses to rent some of the very special space (including the stage and performance hall) for usage and thus rental income.”
SOPAC At Night The news isn’t specific to South Orange and Maplewood, as theater chains struggle nationally and globally with COVID-19 shutting down or restricting theater audiences, major film debuts being delayed, and at least one major studio — Warner – announcing that all of its 2021 films will debut online.
Overally, businesses are struggling in the two towns. Maplewood Kings was shuttered this past weekend after its parent company, which is in bankruptcy, failed to find a buyer. South Orange Village Center announced recently that 13 businesses in the town center have closed in 2020 (although three more have opened, with another scheduled to debut before the end of the year). The towns’ special improvement districts have responded with special COVID-19 marketing and socially distanced/remote events as well as open air markets, gift cards and other incentives to shop local.
Maplewood historian and President of the Duran-Hedden House & Garden Association Susan Newberry notes that the Maplewood Theater building, which is now 93 years old, has been through hard times before — and was even closed for two years from 1988 to 1990. In January 2015, Newberry helped research and write a fascinating history of the building and its illustrious history with live theater as well as film:
We are sad to announce the official closing of Atlantic Cinemas. We are closing our family owned business on November 15th, 2020 after 99 years of supporting our community.
We are closing due to greedy film companies, Netflix and others showing films too early or sometimes immediately after release, regulations and fees imposed by the state of New Jersey, including $15 an hour minimum wage and mandatory vacation pay, added into closing for over 7 months imposed by the New Jersey Governor due to Coronavirus, a small, individually owned business like ourselves, simply cannot survive.
We have spent tens of thousands of dollars just to keep theater equipment and buildings maintained, just to spend thousands more to just be open between October 15th and November 15th. Unfortunately, we have spent almost another $10,000 to pay expenses such as, insurance, salaries, property taxes, mortgage and utilities for less that $1000 coming in to the theater for business.
It causes my wife and I great pain to close after serving the community for so many years. It has become a staple in our town, but unfortunately we are left with no choice.
Went to this theatre a bunch of times between 1982 and 1990, the theatres were small screening rooms, biggest size was around 250 theatre 3, theatres 6 and 7 were next to theatre 2 on the left. Theatre 6 had Dolby Stereo and DTS when Jurassic Park open. Theatre 8 and 9 were built on a hallway to the right. The box office was in the mall inself. Remember, UA installed computerized ticketing in 1983.
Except for theatre 6 that was Dolby Stereo, the other 8 were MONO. I doubt UA ever upgraded the sound in the 1990’s.
Their always the chance it will be shown, movies had played simultaneously as home video. Probably, won’t play in all NYC theatres, but will get 70MM IMAX and 70MM film showing. Theatres like Lincoln Square, Cinema 1, Village East and Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn. Nolan would want New Yorkers to see it in 70MM IMAX.
What’s very sad, AMC Spent money in upgrades to IMAX Laser a year ago and Dolby Cinema at AMC. Their lots of AMC Megaplexes like AMC Arizona Center 24, that doesn’t have either Dolby or IMAX.
Went to the theatre near the end of it run in 1992, saw Ruby and it did sell refreshments, the sad part this theatre was not equipped with Dolby Stereo. The sound system was MONO
I’m going to attempt to see it in Baby IMAX Laser at Regal Deer Park 16, don’t know when it will be in IMAX 70MM and I don’t trust DeBlasio putting a no refreshment band at the beginning. A 2 ½ movie, need refreshments.
From villagegreennj.com Please update, theatre is CLOSED: Movie Theater Leases End at South Orange Performing Arts Center, Maplewood Theater By Mary Barr Mann access_timeDec-07-2020
The operators of movie theaters in South Orange and Maplewood have both ended their leases, town officials have confirmed.
Bow Tie Cinemas ended operations at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) several weeks ago, according to South Orange Trustee Steve Schnall.
Meanwhile, the Maplewood Theater operator removed its property from the building on Maplewood Avenue last week.
“The COVID pandemic has impacted every aspect of our community including our small businesses and broader business districts,” said Maplewood Mayor Frank McGehee when reached for comment. “We continue to work with our county, state and federal representatives to provide information and advocate for additional resources.”
Maplewood Theater (credit cinematreasures.org) “In the interim, we encourage residents to shop local and not only during this critical holiday season but in the months to come,” added McGehee. “Our small businesses are what make Maplewood such a vibrant place to live and we all need to do our part to support them now more than ever. This includes buying gift cards, shopping online and promoting them heavily. We will get through this and it’s our community that will make the difference.”
In South Orange, Schnall noted that when Bow Tie opened again during the summer, “attendance remained too low based on state guidelines, and the corresponding drop in concessions dropped revenues way too much.”
Schnall reports that “the SOPAC board has created several internal work groups to consider alternative uses for the spaces and even whether operating a movie franchise would be viable. Meanwhile, SOPAC staff is actively engaging individuals and businesses to rent some of the very special space (including the stage and performance hall) for usage and thus rental income.”
SOPAC At Night The news isn’t specific to South Orange and Maplewood, as theater chains struggle nationally and globally with COVID-19 shutting down or restricting theater audiences, major film debuts being delayed, and at least one major studio — Warner – announcing that all of its 2021 films will debut online.
Overally, businesses are struggling in the two towns. Maplewood Kings was shuttered this past weekend after its parent company, which is in bankruptcy, failed to find a buyer. South Orange Village Center announced recently that 13 businesses in the town center have closed in 2020 (although three more have opened, with another scheduled to debut before the end of the year). The towns’ special improvement districts have responded with special COVID-19 marketing and socially distanced/remote events as well as open air markets, gift cards and other incentives to shop local.
Maplewood historian and President of the Duran-Hedden House & Garden Association Susan Newberry notes that the Maplewood Theater building, which is now 93 years old, has been through hard times before — and was even closed for two years from 1988 to 1990. In January 2015, Newberry helped research and write a fascinating history of the building and its illustrious history with live theater as well as film:
Please update, theatre closed. Removed from Phoenix Theatres website.
1.90. in 2014 I believe they put a floating 1.90 no masking. The first RPX screen installed in 2010 was better.
Please update, thw official name is The Moviehouse
Please update, the official name is The Moviehouse as per website.
Also, the seating is
1.154
2. 112
3. 136
4. 36
Total seats 438
Found on page 77, but missing the 1970 to the last
Does anyone know what website has a list of all thie films that played at Radio City Music Hall
from atlantic cinemas
Dear Patrons,
We are sad to announce the official closing of Atlantic Cinemas. We are closing our family owned business on November 15th, 2020 after 99 years of supporting our community. We are closing due to greedy film companies, Netflix and others showing films too early or sometimes immediately after release, regulations and fees imposed by the state of New Jersey, including $15 an hour minimum wage and mandatory vacation pay, added into closing for over 7 months imposed by the New Jersey Governor due to Coronavirus, a small, individually owned business like ourselves, simply cannot survive.
We have spent tens of thousands of dollars just to keep theater equipment and buildings maintained, just to spend thousands more to just be open between October 15th and November 15th. Unfortunately, we have spent almost another $10,000 to pay expenses such as, insurance, salaries, property taxes, mortgage and utilities for less that $1000 coming in to the theater for business. It causes my wife and I great pain to close after serving the community for so many years. It has become a staple in our town, but unfortunately we are left with no choice.
Regards,
Fred Rast
Won’t attend movie theaters that don’t sell refreshments
In 1977, 1980 It was state of the art, remember AMC was the investor of the newest movie experiance.
Please update, total seats 430
Screen Count
Auditorium Q 101
Auditorium U 118
Auditorium A 114
Auditorium D 97
Total 430
Went to this theatre a bunch of times between 1982 and 1990, the theatres were small screening rooms, biggest size was around 250 theatre 3, theatres 6 and 7 were next to theatre 2 on the left. Theatre 6 had Dolby Stereo and DTS when Jurassic Park open. Theatre 8 and 9 were built on a hallway to the right. The box office was in the mall inself. Remember, UA installed computerized ticketing in 1983.
Except for theatre 6 that was Dolby Stereo, the other 8 were MONO. I doubt UA ever upgraded the sound in the 1990’s.
probably yes, hasn’t attempted to reopen since Labor day when Governor Murphy gave the ok to open
Please update, theatre closed permanently
https://www.phillyvoice.com/regal-ua-riverview-plaza-closed-south-philly-columbus-boulevard-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR3yUpaYiefY9mIjzqaBH_zulS1Qz5slbi-Kb6dgJbsim8bSiDCnrIHPfWI
Tenet will also get it’s deserved IMAX showing in TLC and AMC in LA
Their always the chance it will be shown, movies had played simultaneously as home video. Probably, won’t play in all NYC theatres, but will get 70MM IMAX and 70MM film showing. Theatres like Lincoln Square, Cinema 1, Village East and Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn. Nolan would want New Yorkers to see it in 70MM IMAX.
This hasn’t reopened since it was in nyc
What’s very sad, AMC Spent money in upgrades to IMAX Laser a year ago and Dolby Cinema at AMC. Their lots of AMC Megaplexes like AMC Arizona Center 24, that doesn’t have either Dolby or IMAX.
@rivest266 email me at . Their are bunch of errors in movie directory for nyc that I want to give you corrections. No email on your website.
Please update, theatre closed May 4,2000
Went to the theatre near the end of it run in 1992, saw Ruby and it did sell refreshments, the sad part this theatre was not equipped with Dolby Stereo. The sound system was MONO
Please update, total seats 2600, count includes the 4 basement screens.
Please update, theatre close June 19, 2003. Final pictures displayed in photos
Please update, theatre open December 12, 1986
I’m going to attempt to see it in Baby IMAX Laser at Regal Deer Park 16, don’t know when it will be in IMAX 70MM and I don’t trust DeBlasio putting a no refreshment band at the beginning. A 2 ½ movie, need refreshments.