Changes in the LR movie market
Dickinson Theatres, which recently opened the Chenal 9 IMAX Theatres in western Little Rock, is taking over the Lakewood 8 in North Little Rock as of June 27. It promises lobby and restroom improvements and stadium seating in some of the theaters. It also indicates it's negotiating "additional theaters," perhaps a reference to the Breckenridge 12, operated by Regal as the Lakewood 8 has been.
UPDATE: Heard back from Dickinson. The additional negotiations refer to the possibility of additional auditoriums at Lakewood, not an interest in Breckenridge. (In retrospect, that really didn't make sense given the relative proximity of the new theater in Chenal.)
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If they purchase a mop and hire someone to run it, the Lakewood Theater will be greatly improved.
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June 17, 2008 01:13 PM
These are the geniuses who decided the best possible use for their new IMAX in Shinall Valley is to show a cartoon about a panda that practices chopsocky.
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June 17, 2008 01:34 PM
I paid $12.50 to sit in the IMAX at Shinall [sic] to watch that 50 foot cartoon panda practice his chopsocky.
Personally, I thought it was worth every penny. Epic fight scenes, subtle humor, a nice score.
I wouldn't mind letting them have a shot at the Breckenridge 12.
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June 17, 2008 02:10 PM