Danbarry in Richmond and Hamilton were never discounted theatres when owned by DanBarry. They were first run theatres and lasted just about a year before Kerasotes bought them. Richmond became a dollar house as soon as the keys were handed over. Hamilton stayed first run. Kerasotes hated DanBarry so much and those theatres new signage outside remained blank after Dan Barry name was removed. Kerasotes took a brand new 4.5M theatre just a year old, doing great box office numbers and made it a $1.50 dollar cinema.
Cinemas 5-8 opened in 1982, not 1984. The back 3 - 5 at Cinema North opened in 84.Originally after Dayton Mall 2,3 “& 4 were closed Cinema 5-8 was going to be renamed 2 -5 but those plans were axed.
National Amusements acquired this theatre from Sony/Lowes in 1995. National closed the theatre just months later on Sunday August 20,1995. The last movies were Clueless and Babe, ad posted.
Barry Kohn was the financial back of DanBarry. He was a long time Cincinnati business made. Daniel “Danny” Heilbrunn had the theatre experience and was the public face of Danbarry Cinemas. Which sprung off to various branches including Dan a dry Management, which was a booking firm for small independent operators. Barry upfront in 1989 invested $20 million to start the company. The money was for buying the Middletown location and $6 million ($3M each) to build 2 ten screen cinemas in Hamilton and Richmond that would open a few years later. In 1993 another $15 million was invested for taking over the Chillicothe 6 and building 3 new larger 12 screen discount theatres. These were in Huber Heights 1996, Cincinnati (Western Hills) 1997, South Dayton) 1997. Both Richmond and Hamilton were quickly sold for a nice profit to neighboring Kerasotes. With money from Kerasotes and Regal DanBarry expanded the Dollar $aver Cinemas to Eastgate 8, Cincinnati Mall/Mills8 and buying Turfway 10. In early 2002 a new first-run Canberra Cinemas were planned. A total of 6 movie theatres and an investment of $60M. New 10 screen theatres were planned for Chillicothe, Anderson Township, Washington Court Houser, Marion, and two theatres in Tennessee which would have been a major step for DanBarry. Danny had a vision to massively expand the first-run cinemas. The six noff theatres. Three theatres in 2005 Chillicothe, Marion, W.C.H. and the AndersonTownship to follow in early 2006. The other theaters would follow in the fall and winter months. They were disagreements over the expansion and cost, causing a riff in the company. Chillicothe would be the only location opened. The property of the other theatres not being built was sold off.
This theatre will no reopen as a movie theatre. In was put back on the market back by Cinergy Entertainment Group Inc in August of 2025. Story here: https://thebullamarillo.com/cinergy-regal-building/ The update is a mega church is wanting to turn it in to a church, day care and use 2 of the theatres as christian , faith films.
Funny, I left comment the theatre was reopened, gave info cause listed as closed. Now my comment is gone and it is updated at top with zero credit or comments left by me.
The theatre had 14 screens originally. The closed 1-3 so it could be used for World Poke in an effort to get people to the Neonoplis. The shopping never took over. When it opened only 42% of the spaces were filled. Of those, more when on the lower level. The food court and theatre was on upper levels. The food court only had 2 restaurants being used of 13 spaces when the shopping mall opened. Neonopolis was never called a “ mall ”, nut that is how Neonopolis was marketed. Crown Theatres pulled out and Galaxy Theatres took over Despite poor numbers Galaxy Theatres wanted to remain at Neonopolis. The theatre closed because the air conditioning has been out for over 6 months. Galaxy Theatres believed the Neonopolis management should fix the issues. Neonopolis said Galaxy Theatres has to make repairs and said it as in the NNNN lease they sub-leased from Crown Theatres. When the Galaxy Neonopolis is was originally was to be temporary. Galaxy Theatres went back and fourth and finally closed the theatre permanently. Neonopolis management, Crown , and Galaxy all filed lawsuits against each other. Downtown Las Vegas does not support movie tgeatres. Neonopolis lasted 8 years and Downtown Cinemas lasted exactly 9 years,3 names and 3 owners. Opening as Eclipse Theatres 12-8-16, closing and not reopening due to the 2020 pandemic. Reopened on June 3, 2021 as the Art Houz Theaters. In 2023 it was renamed Downtown Cinemas, and was closed on December 7, 2025. Now with $22 million spent of this failure of a movie theatre, new owners are spending another $5 million to transform it into an arts center.
50sSNIPES like on 85% of his comments is wrong once again. Not sure why they let him leave comments. Danbarry was founded in 1989 after buying Middletown Cinemas , then 6 screens and later expanded to 10. Danbarry did build a 10 screen theatre in Chillicothe before the chain closed during the pandemic. Along with Chillicothe 10, Danbarry Dollar Savers 12, South Dayton and Huber Heights. The Chillicothe 10 was sold to owners of Silver Screen VII and Tri-City 4. Danbarry allowed the new owner to still use the Danbarry name. The Chillicothe Cinema 6 was from the 1990s into early 2000s was operated by Regal Cinemas before being closed. After being closed for several yeas the theatre was taken over by failed start up chain The Bargain Box Office. The Bargain Box Office took this theatre shortly after reopening the Beaver Valley Cinemas as The Bargain Box Office. The chain failed horribly. The Beavercreek location made head lines when the general has done some drugs and kicked in a neighbor’s door, thinking it was his. He got naked and got into bed. He was arrested and the news did the story in front of the theatre. The Bargain Box Office then removed the seats from two theatres it Chillicothe and put a mini golf set-up in. They did not tell the landlord and were sued. While that was pending the Bargain Box Office was evicted by both landlords of the theatres for back rent. And that was the end of the chain. 50sSNIPES PLEASE I BEG YOU FACT CHECK BEFORE POSTING.
This theatre has been sold to a church. The Belton 8 will close in July. The theatre is closing as a new B & B Theatres location will soon in near by Uptown.
This theatre opens Wednesday April 22,2026.
Bruce Almighty 130 430 720
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert 200 500 750
The Natural 110 420 730
Grease 100 400 700
The Birds 120 650
Psycho (1960) 410 725
Rebel Without a Cause 140 440 740
Singin' in the Rain (1952) 150 445
The Wizard of Oz (1939) 115 415 715
Thursday starts regular engagement
Michael on 3 screens
Fuze
Over Your Dead Body
I Swear
Lorne
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
SET TO REOPEN IN 2006 AS 7 SCREEN FUN N FURIOUS ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. PICTURES POSTED. … The Village of Round Lake Beach and Thakkar Developers are excited to announce a vacant movie theater in the Rollins Crossing Shopping Center will be transformed into a vibrant family entertainment center.
The new facility, located at 550 E. Rollins Road, will feature an array of attractions, including seven movie screens, a full-service restaurant, games, and other exciting amenities.
The 72,000-square-foot entertainment center will also offer axe throwing, a potential multi-level, indoor, electric Go-Kart track, and space for meetings and parties.
Thakkar Developers is expected to submit final plans for the development this summer, with the anticipated grand opening in 2026.
“We are thrilled with the plans we have seen already by the developer,” said Round Lake Beach Mayor Scott Nickles. “When this facility opens, it will offer something for everyone and truly be a major draw for Round Lake Beach, attracting not only residents from our village, but visitors from across Lake and McHenry counties.”
The movie theater, which had been closed since January 2023 due to Regal Cinemas’ bankruptcy and subsequent closure of 39 locations nationwide, will now undergo a major revitalization under the vision of Thakkar Developers of McKinney, Texas.
This project marks their second family entertainment center concept and will be modeled after their planned center in Irving, Texas.
“This new project will not only create local job opportunities, but it will also position Round Lake Beach as a go-to destination for families throughout Lake County,” said Gil Rivera, Economic Development director for the Village of Round Lake Beach.
Round Lake Beach officials recently toured the Texas-based facility, where they were impressed by the concept and potential for success. With the transformation of the property, this new entertainment hub will join existing community partners in providing retail, food, and family-friendly entertainment venues in the community.
“This project, along with the addition of new restaurants currently in development, is a continuation of the Mayor and Board’s vision of enhancing our already vibrant retail and entertainment corridor,” said Gil Rivera.
About Thakkar Developers
Thakkar Developers is a mixed-use development company based in McKinney, Texas, with a strong focus
on creating dynamic spaces that enhance local communities. This project represents their commitment
to bringing innovative family entertainment options to new locations.
50sSNIPES once again gives misinformation finally Loews, the correct information finally Theatre Management Corporation who also operates Esquire and Kenwood Theatres. Cindependent plans to take over the theatre. The Mariemont Theatre was ask to be closed by Theatre Management Corporation at request of the building’s owner.
This was 1 of 5 movies theatres that was closed on December31,2025. This was one of 2 that had 8 screens the other was Boardman Movies 8 that was Independent for 11 years following it being closed by Cinemark.
Missouri-based B&B Theatres has acquired this theatre. B&B Liberty Township 15 is the new name of this theatre. B & B Theatres is planning significant upgrades throughout the building, from the concession area to the auditoriums, with all improvements expected to be complete by mid-summer. The cost for upgrades is reportedly around 7 million. Key upgrades
• 270-degree movie screen
• All new luxury plush seating in all auditoriums
• New concession stand
• New sound systems and projectors
• New paint and carpets
This theatre name should be updated to B & B Liberty Township 15.
Danbarry in Richmond and Hamilton were never discounted theatres when owned by DanBarry. They were first run theatres and lasted just about a year before Kerasotes bought them. Richmond became a dollar house as soon as the keys were handed over. Hamilton stayed first run. Kerasotes hated DanBarry so much and those theatres new signage outside remained blank after Dan Barry name was removed. Kerasotes took a brand new 4.5M theatre just a year old, doing great box office numbers and made it a $1.50 dollar cinema.
Cinemas 5-8 opened in 1982, not 1984. The back 3 - 5 at Cinema North opened in 84.Originally after Dayton Mall 2,3 “& 4 were closed Cinema 5-8 was going to be renamed 2 -5 but those plans were axed.
National Amusements acquired this theatre from Sony/Lowes in 1995. National closed the theatre just months later on Sunday August 20,1995. The last movies were Clueless and Babe, ad posted.
Theatre was still open on 11-21-96, it was closed November 14, 1996 is wrong, ad posted.
Barry Kohn was the financial back of DanBarry. He was a long time Cincinnati business made. Daniel “Danny” Heilbrunn had the theatre experience and was the public face of Danbarry Cinemas. Which sprung off to various branches including Dan a dry Management, which was a booking firm for small independent operators. Barry upfront in 1989 invested $20 million to start the company. The money was for buying the Middletown location and $6 million ($3M each) to build 2 ten screen cinemas in Hamilton and Richmond that would open a few years later. In 1993 another $15 million was invested for taking over the Chillicothe 6 and building 3 new larger 12 screen discount theatres. These were in Huber Heights 1996, Cincinnati (Western Hills) 1997, South Dayton) 1997. Both Richmond and Hamilton were quickly sold for a nice profit to neighboring Kerasotes. With money from Kerasotes and Regal DanBarry expanded the Dollar $aver Cinemas to Eastgate 8, Cincinnati Mall/Mills8 and buying Turfway 10. In early 2002 a new first-run Canberra Cinemas were planned. A total of 6 movie theatres and an investment of $60M. New 10 screen theatres were planned for Chillicothe, Anderson Township, Washington Court Houser, Marion, and two theatres in Tennessee which would have been a major step for DanBarry. Danny had a vision to massively expand the first-run cinemas. The six noff theatres. Three theatres in 2005 Chillicothe, Marion, W.C.H. and the AndersonTownship to follow in early 2006. The other theaters would follow in the fall and winter months. They were disagreements over the expansion and cost, causing a riff in the company. Chillicothe would be the only location opened. The property of the other theatres not being built was sold off.
Corrected info posted for the short time Can berry did operate this theatre in early 90s, but 50sSNIPES was not first for chain.
This theatre will no reopen as a movie theatre. In was put back on the market back by Cinergy Entertainment Group Inc in August of 2025. Story here: https://thebullamarillo.com/cinergy-regal-building/ The update is a mega church is wanting to turn it in to a church, day care and use 2 of the theatres as christian , faith films.
Funny, I left comment the theatre was reopened, gave info cause listed as closed. Now my comment is gone and it is updated at top with zero credit or comments left by me.
Has been converted into a Grocery Outlet.
The theatre had 14 screens originally. The closed 1-3 so it could be used for World Poke in an effort to get people to the Neonoplis. The shopping never took over. When it opened only 42% of the spaces were filled. Of those, more when on the lower level. The food court and theatre was on upper levels. The food court only had 2 restaurants being used of 13 spaces when the shopping mall opened. Neonopolis was never called a “ mall ”, nut that is how Neonopolis was marketed. Crown Theatres pulled out and Galaxy Theatres took over Despite poor numbers Galaxy Theatres wanted to remain at Neonopolis. The theatre closed because the air conditioning has been out for over 6 months. Galaxy Theatres believed the Neonopolis management should fix the issues. Neonopolis said Galaxy Theatres has to make repairs and said it as in the NNNN lease they sub-leased from Crown Theatres. When the Galaxy Neonopolis is was originally was to be temporary. Galaxy Theatres went back and fourth and finally closed the theatre permanently. Neonopolis management, Crown , and Galaxy all filed lawsuits against each other. Downtown Las Vegas does not support movie tgeatres. Neonopolis lasted 8 years and Downtown Cinemas lasted exactly 9 years,3 names and 3 owners. Opening as Eclipse Theatres 12-8-16, closing and not reopening due to the 2020 pandemic. Reopened on June 3, 2021 as the Art Houz Theaters. In 2023 it was renamed Downtown Cinemas, and was closed on December 7, 2025. Now with $22 million spent of this failure of a movie theatre, new owners are spending another $5 million to transform it into an arts center.
50sSNIPES like on 85% of his comments is wrong once again. Not sure why they let him leave comments. Danbarry was founded in 1989 after buying Middletown Cinemas , then 6 screens and later expanded to 10. Danbarry did build a 10 screen theatre in Chillicothe before the chain closed during the pandemic. Along with Chillicothe 10, Danbarry Dollar Savers 12, South Dayton and Huber Heights. The Chillicothe 10 was sold to owners of Silver Screen VII and Tri-City 4. Danbarry allowed the new owner to still use the Danbarry name. The Chillicothe Cinema 6 was from the 1990s into early 2000s was operated by Regal Cinemas before being closed. After being closed for several yeas the theatre was taken over by failed start up chain The Bargain Box Office. The Bargain Box Office took this theatre shortly after reopening the Beaver Valley Cinemas as The Bargain Box Office. The chain failed horribly. The Beavercreek location made head lines when the general has done some drugs and kicked in a neighbor’s door, thinking it was his. He got naked and got into bed. He was arrested and the news did the story in front of the theatre. The Bargain Box Office then removed the seats from two theatres it Chillicothe and put a mini golf set-up in. They did not tell the landlord and were sued. While that was pending the Bargain Box Office was evicted by both landlords of the theatres for back rent. And that was the end of the chain. 50sSNIPES PLEASE I BEG YOU FACT CHECK BEFORE POSTING.
This theatre has been sold to a church. The Belton 8 will close in July. The theatre is closing as a new B & B Theatres location will soon in near by Uptown.
This theatre will be closing for good on April 30, 2026.
This theatre opens Wednesday April 22,2026. Bruce Almighty 130 430 720 The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert 200 500 750 The Natural 110 420 730 Grease 100 400 700 The Birds 120 650 Psycho (1960) 410 725 Rebel Without a Cause 140 440 740 Singin' in the Rain (1952) 150 445 The Wizard of Oz (1939) 115 415 715
Thursday starts regular engagement Michael on 3 screens Fuze Over Your Dead Body I Swear Lorne The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Marcus Lakes 10 Cinema will permanently close on Sunday on April 19,2026.
This theatre is now Patriot Cinemas At Freeport Village. It is set to open mid May 2026.
SET TO REOPEN IN 2006 AS 7 SCREEN FUN N FURIOUS ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. PICTURES POSTED. … The Village of Round Lake Beach and Thakkar Developers are excited to announce a vacant movie theater in the Rollins Crossing Shopping Center will be transformed into a vibrant family entertainment center.
The new facility, located at 550 E. Rollins Road, will feature an array of attractions, including seven movie screens, a full-service restaurant, games, and other exciting amenities.
The 72,000-square-foot entertainment center will also offer axe throwing, a potential multi-level, indoor, electric Go-Kart track, and space for meetings and parties.
Thakkar Developers is expected to submit final plans for the development this summer, with the anticipated grand opening in 2026.
“We are thrilled with the plans we have seen already by the developer,” said Round Lake Beach Mayor Scott Nickles. “When this facility opens, it will offer something for everyone and truly be a major draw for Round Lake Beach, attracting not only residents from our village, but visitors from across Lake and McHenry counties.”
The movie theater, which had been closed since January 2023 due to Regal Cinemas’ bankruptcy and subsequent closure of 39 locations nationwide, will now undergo a major revitalization under the vision of Thakkar Developers of McKinney, Texas.
This project marks their second family entertainment center concept and will be modeled after their planned center in Irving, Texas.
“This new project will not only create local job opportunities, but it will also position Round Lake Beach as a go-to destination for families throughout Lake County,” said Gil Rivera, Economic Development director for the Village of Round Lake Beach.
Round Lake Beach officials recently toured the Texas-based facility, where they were impressed by the concept and potential for success. With the transformation of the property, this new entertainment hub will join existing community partners in providing retail, food, and family-friendly entertainment venues in the community.
“This project, along with the addition of new restaurants currently in development, is a continuation of the Mayor and Board’s vision of enhancing our already vibrant retail and entertainment corridor,” said Gil Rivera.
About Thakkar Developers Thakkar Developers is a mixed-use development company based in McKinney, Texas, with a strong focus on creating dynamic spaces that enhance local communities. This project represents their commitment to bringing innovative family entertainment options to new locations.
Currently for sale, $6 million is the asking price.
Thud theatre is open, not closed. It is now called Sturbridge Luxury Cinemas https://www.entertainmentcinemas.com/sturbridge-luxury-cinemas/
https://www.bigrapidsmovies.com/ Theatre opened on Friday April 3,2026
50sSNIPES once again gives misinformation finally Loews, the correct information finally Theatre Management Corporation who also operates Esquire and Kenwood Theatres. Cindependent plans to take over the theatre. The Mariemont Theatre was ask to be closed by Theatre Management Corporation at request of the building’s owner.
This was 1 of 5 movies theatres that was closed on December31,2025. This was one of 2 that had 8 screens the other was Boardman Movies 8 that was Independent for 11 years following it being closed by Cinemark.
This was 1 of 5 movies theatres that was closed on December31,2025. This was one of 2 that had had 8 screens the other was AMC Market Arcade 8.
Missouri-based B&B Theatres has acquired this theatre. B&B Liberty Township 15 is the new name of this theatre. B & B Theatres is planning significant upgrades throughout the building, from the concession area to the auditoriums, with all improvements expected to be complete by mid-summer. The cost for upgrades is reportedly around 7 million. Key upgrades • 270-degree movie screen • All new luxury plush seating in all auditoriums • New concession stand • New sound systems and projectors • New paint and carpets
This theatre name should be updated to B & B Liberty Township 15.
Has 1 screen not 2, 50sSNIPES has not posted at least 22 false articles on this site.