AMC Theatres To Open New Megaplex In Mesa, Ariz.MESA, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 1999-- AMC Theatres This article or section has multiple issues: * Its tone or style may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. * It reads like an advertisement and needs to be rewritten in a neutral point of view. will host a charity gala to benefit the Arthritis Foundation This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. on Wednesday, Dec. 15, in conjunction with the grand opening of a 24-screen megaplex theatre in Mesa. The AMC (Advanced Mezzanine Card) See AdvancedTCA. Mesa Grand 24, scheduled to open Dec. 17 at the southeast corner of Superstition Freeway and Stapley Drive, will be the latest innovative example of the megaplex concept developed by AMC. "We are delighted to help with the important work of the Arthritis Foundation through the grand opening of the AMC Mesa Grand 24," said Philip M. Singleton, president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of American Multi-Cinema, Inc. Doors will open for the benefit gala at 6 p.m. Dec. 17, at the AMC Mesa Grand 24. Guests will enjoy: - Appearances by local dignitaries; - All-you-can-eat treats from the concession stand Concession stand is the term used to refer to a place where patrons can purchase snacks or food at a cinema, fair, Stadium, or other entertainment venue. Some events or venues contract out the right to sell food to third parties. ; and, - Screenings of first-run movies, showcasing AMC's state-of-the-art sight and sound presentation. The VIP gala is open to the public. Tickets are $25 each, and are available by calling 602/264-7679. The AMC megaplex is at the leading edge of theatre design, offering moviegoers the finest customer amenities and the most dynamic screen presentation available, along with a greater choice of films and viewing times. A megaplex is a multi-screen theatre featuring wall-to-wall screens, stadium-style seating in plush, high-backed LoveSeats(R) with retractable re·tract v. re·tract·ed, re·tract·ing, re·tracts v.tr. 1. To take back; disavow: refused to retract the statement. 2. armrests and AMC's signature cupholders, and other special amenities to enhance the moviegoing experience. Megaplex technology includes AMC's proprietary High Impact Theatre System (HITS), which combines wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling screens with full digital sound systems featuring Sony Dynamic Digital Sound(R) (SDDS (Sony Dynamic Digital Sound) A digital audio encoding system used in movie theaters since 1993. The SDDS sound track is recorded optically as microscopic pits similar to a CD along both outer edges of the 35mm film strip. (R)). The AMC Mesa Grand 24 will include 24 auditoriums with a total of 4,600 LoveSeat-style seats. For extra comfort, the megaplex features extra-wide row spacing in all auditoriums and radius seating in selected auditoriums. The megaplex concession stand will feature classic theatre fare such as hot dogs, nachos, candy and, of course, hot, buttered popcorn and soft drinks. Combining new design principles with AMC's training program for food handlers, AMC concessions make theatre treats fast, fresh and convenient. The AMC Mesa Grand 24 offers the finest in customer services, including a phone-ahead reservation system; AMC's Silence is Golden(R) program, which encourages patrons to be courteous to those around them; and MovieWatcher(R), the industry's premier frequent moviegoing program that awards points toward free popcorn, soft drinks and more. AMC Entertainment Inc. is a leader in the theatrical exhibition industry. Through its circuit of AMC Theatres, the Company operates 217 theatres with 2,887 screens in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Hong Kong, Japan, Portugal, Spain and France. Its Common Stock trades on the American Stock Exchange American Stock Exchange (AMEX) Stock exchange in the U.S. Originally known as “the Curb,” it began as an outdoor marketplace in New York City c. 1850. It moved indoors to its present location in the Wall Street area in 1921. under the symbol AEN AEN Address Enable AEN America's Emergency Network AEN Australian Energy News (magazine) AEN Agenzia per l'Energia Nucleare (Italian: Nuclear Energy Agency; OCSE) AEN Administrative Exception Note . The Company, headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., has a website at www.amctheatres.com. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release, which reflect management's best judgment based on factors currently known, involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements included herein as a result of a number of factors, including but not limited to the Company's ability to enter into various financing programs, competition from other companies, demographic changes, changes in economic climate, increase in demand for real estate, construction delays, unforeseen changes in operating requirements, the ability to achieve planned openings or closings of theatres and screens, changes in real estate, zoning and tax laws, the performance of films licensed by the Company and other risks and uncertainties. |
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