AMC Covina 17

1414 N. Azusa Avenue,
Covina, CA 91722

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Spectrum Entertainment
Spectrum Entertainment on November 5, 2021 at 1:09 am

This theatre’s opening movies include The Wedding Singer (SDDS; on two screens), Sphere (SDDS; on two screens), The Borrowers, Hurricane Streets, Titanic (SDDS; on three screens), The Replacement Killers (SDDS), Blues Brothers 2000 (SDDS), Spice World (SDDS), The Full Monty, As Good as it Gets (SDDS), Wings of a Dove, Amistad (SDDS), The Apostle, Desperate Measures (SDDS), L.A. Confidential, Good Will Hunting (SDDS), Great Expectations, Wag the Dog (SDDS), Zero Effect (SDDS), Deep Rising, Mouse Hunt (SDDS), Scream 2 (SDDS), Fallen (SDDS), Star Kid, Kundun, and Half Baked.

ridethectrain
ridethectrain on September 21, 2020 at 5:13 pm

Please update, 3129 seats (AMC closed 13 screens years agao)

rivest266
rivest266 on August 4, 2016 at 8:23 pm

Feb 13, 1998 grand opening ad in photo section

Scott Neff
Scott Neff on May 5, 2016 at 12:37 am

It’s been somewhat common for these AMC 30-plexes to have one wing blocked off leaving only the 13-screens in one wing and the large four screens in the lobby. 30-screens is just too much to program; not enough butts in the seats.

Judging by available showtimes on their website it seems this has happened also at the Deer Valley 30 in Phoenix, AZ. I know when Regal took over AMC’s Cantera 30 in Warrenville, IL they did the same.

Those that remain 30-screens have been turned into a hybrid of regular and Dine-In theatres.

inflightmagazines
inflightmagazines on May 2, 2016 at 8:02 pm

Any one know why this is now a 17 plex? Thanks!

Krikorianguy
Krikorianguy on June 5, 2013 at 10:24 pm

I Don’t remember my first experience but i do know what movie it was (Monsters Inc.). AMC Covina is a great theater, Big Screen with THX Surround Sound (At least i think this theater used THX once).I Saw Tons of great movies here. The Spongebob Squarepants Movie, Transformers, Spider-Man 3 (Which was the only time i remember that they sold the snacks and food in the auditorium before the pre-show), Indiana Jones 4, I Haven’t been here since 2010 (it had an IMAX by then?)I Plan on coming here again soon though.

Krikorianguy
Krikorianguy on January 25, 2013 at 3:31 am

I Saw my first movie here

chococinephile
chococinephile on September 11, 2011 at 11:51 am

Also, as of September 2011, businesses are leaving the center like rats from a sinking ship. PetSmart and Michaels both relocated to West Covina. The only “new” business is Lowe’s replaced Home Depot with the last year.

I remember going to the Sears with my parents when I was young, back before all the Sears and JCPenny’s attached themselves to malls. I can still smell the popcorn and rubber. They had a popcorn/candy counter in the Sears near the tires and Craftsmen tools department.

jmarellano
jmarellano on May 25, 2011 at 3:18 am

Due to declining business, AMC has apparently closed one wing of the the theater and currently running it as a 17 plex. No plans on what they plan to do with the closed wing. This theater has suffered attendance decline since AMC opened their Glendora 12 a few miles away.

Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on April 8, 2008 at 7:15 am

This megaplex was designed by STK Architects.

squidwarrior
squidwarrior on June 10, 2005 at 9:52 am

i work there now. projectionist. easy job. robertas still there and vicky ramirez is my booth manager. both have been there since opening day.

jmarellano
jmarellano on February 19, 2005 at 6:07 pm

ezfave, when did you work at this theatre? I was working there for about 2 years, from 1998-2000. I put a lot into the theatre and still have a picture of the Opening day staff.

ezfave
ezfave on November 21, 2004 at 6:00 am

I worked at this theater. There was a huge crew making it all work, concession sales, ticket takers, custodians, and on and on. We all had a blast and felt lucky to be working in such a big, great place. Management was great. I finally quit because I wanted to let my hair grow out and they had an almost military dress code. It was fun. I remember watching movies and being completely “up” on the films that were out at the time.