Fabian 8 Cinema

Please update, theatre closed as of April 1, 2024. See post in photos section.

Original Fabian: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/2851/

Ear bleeding volume level! hence the reason this fabulous theater is always a ghost town. And do not ask Kumar to turn the sound down because you will be met with hostility and insult and then givin a refund and being told security is coming. Which we waited for they did not. So sad

Agree with Fred, impressive presentation, large screens, comfortable seats and a very friendly staff. I caught the 1PM show of Brooklyn’s Finest in theater 8, the biggest theater in the complex. The layout is: 1 and 2 are to the right along with the men’s room, the box office, 7 and 8 and the women’s room are to the left. There are two concession stands opposite each other and 3 and 4 are to the left, 5 and 6 to the right following that. The staff keeps the theater spotless, and on the way out at least two asked if we enjoyed the movie and wished us a good day.

The place’s interior design reminds me a bit of the new Clearview look (reds wall paper and carpet), but the theater has top of line sound and an extensive use of LCD monitors even at the auditorium entrances, box office, concession and a few video poster cases.

Theater 8 is large with an entrance at the front of the theater, after walking down a hallway. Stadium seating and comfortable, wide seats along with good projection and sound. This is a great new theater, no expense was spared in building a complex that easily rivals Clifton Commons and the theaters in Wayne and its a bit cheaper. Parking was free for a few hours and the lot is brightly lit below, the mall itself is still a work in progress so I can’t wait to return when we’ll have more dinning options. Security while visible is not annoyingly so as you’d find in some other urban complexes. The theater’s smallish lobby might be an issue during more popular films but they seem to be set up to accommodate the traffic.

Another great feature is next door is the Paterson Art Gallery, an open, non-intimidating space that encourages families and mall visitors to come look around. This and the mall/entertainment complex is a great thing for Paterson and so far Center City looks to be a success, hopefully it’ll get a few more dinning options soon (Buffalo Wild Wings, which had been part of the original plan would be awesome).

A grat monden cinema. Excellant presantation. the have 2 consession stations opposite of each other .In the bigger theaters the entrance is at front of the theater insted of entering from the back and walk down the ailies to the staduam seating … The front of the theater has the look of a NYC townhouse , with the marquee in the middle

I hope the print they showtimes tomorrow . Im planning to attend this weekend

FABIAN THEATER OPENS AT CENTER CITY MALL IN PATERSON, NJ!!!

THIS FRIDAY 02-19-10

http://fabian8.com/

Website still claims a January 2010 opening….. we’re running out of January 2010…..

Fabian 8 Cinema website (www.fabian8.com) has posted that the theatre will finally be opening in January, 2010 after construction delays. They will be interviewing for staff positions on December 16 and 17.

The theatre is on the third floor of the new Center City Paterson building —– along with Space Port (family entertainment), Commerce Foods buffet, other restaurants and a very visible police substation. There are two floors of underground parking free for moviegoers. The entrance looks like an old fashioned brick front facade with a tile roof and neon blade sign. The marquee has a neon clock and large LED reader boards. On either side there is a video poster case. All 8 houses have wall-to-wall screens, 48' deep stadium risers and high back rockers with fold-up armrests. Technical:
Theatre 1 – 225 seats, Christie Digital, RealD, bi-amped front end.
Theatre 2 – 100 seats, 35mm, Dolby SR
Theatre 3 – 100 seats, 35mm, DTS
Theatre 4 – 100 seats, 35mm, DTS
Theatre 5 – 150 seats, Christie Digital, RealD, bi-amp, Danley Sound Labs test location for cinema products.
Theatre 6 – 150 seats, 35mm, DTS, bi-amp
Theatre 7 – 150 seats, 35mm, DTS, bi-amp
Theatre 8 – 255 seats, 35mm, DD, bi-amp
Fabian 8 will use self-service ticketing kiosks and Movietickets.com for on line sales. There is a large event room for parties and meetings and a 120 foot long outdoor terrace. Box office telephone is (973) 754-1111.

what’s the latest? I heard it’s opening in the fall.

On the website, it originally says coming spring 2009.