Regency Theatres is new owner of Claremont Laemmle 5 November 24th, 2025 by Mick Rhodes |
Regency Theatres, a private, family owned company with 28 locations in Southern California including in Azusa, Fontana, and Pasadena, as well as screens in Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii, will take ownership of the Laemmle Claremont 5 in late January.
“We hope that everybody will support the new operator so that Claremont can maintain, still continue to have its own movie theater,” said Laemmle Theatres President and CEO Greg Laemmle, who declined to disclose the purchase price.
Laemmle patrons must use their gift cards, premier cards, and frequent moviegoer tickets prior to the ownership change.
With the sale, the Laemmle chain of seven theaters will be reduced to six.
“We’ve had other locations where it’s still a challenge in part,” Laemmle said when asked if the company has seen downturns at other locations. “I will say, the older audience is not back and that has been our bread and butter.”
The loss of pre-pandemic levels of support at the Claremont theater following its March 2020 to April 2021 COVID-19-related closure, along with the siphoning off of customers to the new AMC in Montclair were primary reasons behind the decision to sell, Laemmle said.
“I mean, there’s a significant percentage of the box office in the specific submarket around Claremont has moved to a new venue and that’s a factor,” Laemmle said. “The pandemic closure clearly was a major impact on moviegoing. And we’ve seen other theaters that have come back, whether ours or others in the industry that have come back, but more significantly, Claremont
has not.”
Laemmle acknowledged the “creature comforts” of the nearby Montclair AMC — oversized reclining seats, an IMAX theater, and in theater food delivery — may have also been factors in the lack of traffic at the Claremont location.
“You know, we are dealing with a 17-year-old theater,” he said of the Claremont location. “I think we’re well maintained and I argue well programmed. That may be the case and maybe what the venue needs. If I’m taking myself and my ego out of the equation, it may just need a new refresh. And I think this is an opportunity, and Regency maybe has an opportunity to bring a new fresh set of eyes to this venue.”
Laemmle downplayed streaming services as a significant market factor driving the decision to close its Claremont theater.
“People are going to movies,” Laemmle said. “The numbers are down, but they are coming back to some approximation of pre-pandemic levels. We’re still not seeing as many wide releases in the marketplace. And … if there’s fewer films for people to earn revenue, you’re going to see lower box office. So, I don’t see that a factor.”
The company, founded by Greg Laemmle’s grandfather Max and his brother Kurt in 1938, began with one screen in Highland Park. Over the ensuing 87 years the chain has expanded and contracted. The era of streaming and massive multiplexes with reclining chairs represents only the latest changes to a marketplace he and his forebears have navigated for three generations.
“There’s a very strong echo of what happened in the late 40s and early 50s, when TV was introduced and had a major impact on moviegoing patterns,” Laemmle said. “My grandfather was operating six theaters in the post-World War II period and that was reduced over a few years to one location” in Los Feliz.
That arrangement began to change in 1964, when the chain began expanding once again.
“A new generation came along, started embracing movies, not just embracing movies, but embracing the kind of adult fare that we specialized in from the time that we added the Esquire Theater in Pasadena in 1964 until 2018 when we opened Glendale,” Laemmle said. “We were consistently looking at new locations and redeveloping different models for the chain. During those years, we were also closing theaters because that just happens. There’s always a natural ebb and flow. But as a company, we were definitely in a growth mode and I hope to get back to it.”
Laemmle was circumspect when asked how that might look going forward.
“I think about that. We’re halfway through … what was the prior recovery period,” he said. “I mean, look, I think moviegoing is still here. It’s here to stay. But what the model is for Laemmle Theatres in that environment is something we’re still trying to figure out.”
Laemmle Claremont 5 opened in 2007 — the same year Netflix began its streaming service — as part of the then new Village West expansion.
“It’s been a great,” Laemmle said. “It’s really been an honor and a pleasure doing business in the city of Claremont. And again, we hope that everybody will support the new operator so that Claremont can still continue to have its own movie theater. It’s important for the community to have that kind of gathering place.”
Laemmle released a statement about the sale on November 20, which is viewable at laemmle.freshdesk.com, search “Claremont sale.”
From Business NH O’Neil Cinemas, a family-owned theater chain with a 40-year legacy in NH, is returning to Londonderry this month with a renovated theater featuring cutting-edge technology, luxurious seating, and enhanced amenities.
Originally founded in 1982, O’Neil Cinemas was operated by the O’Neil family for decades before leasing the Londonderry facility to AMC Theaters in 2014. Following AMC’s recent departure, the O’Neil family—led by Dan O’Neil Sr. and his sons, Dan O’Neil and Tim O’Neil—decided to reclaim and revitalize the theater for a new era of cinema and community engagement.
“The theater in Londonderry is a 10-plex and it’s fully gutted at this point but we’re making it a first-class facility that will add 40 to 50 jobs,” says the younger Dan O’Neil. The newly renovated, 28,000-square-foot theater will include nine auditoriums as a luxury lounge. It will also include a full-service bar where people will be able to order food to be delivered to their seats. “We want this to be a great communal experience for people and we plan on renting out the facility for corporate and community events as well,” O’Neil says.
The facility will include two Grand DLX auditoriums with massive screens and Dolby Atmos sound—offering a multi-dimensional audio experience with 64 strategically placed speakers. In the grand auditoriums guests will be able to enjoy ‘Buttkicker’ heated recliners with swivel tables, which synchronize vibrations with the film’s soundtrack. “We want people to get off the couch and have an immersive experience,” O’Neil says.
Movie theaters have come a long way from the O’Neil’s’ original theater in Londonderry, which was a fourplex built in 1982 when Dan O’Neil Jr. was 12 years old. “My brother [Tim] and I got into the business early on working concessions and the projectors,” O’Neil says, adding that O’Neil Cinemas expanded in the 1990s to include theaters in Epping, NH, as well as Massachusetts. The cost of the renovation in Londonderry is roughly $7 million and O’Neil believes it’s a worthwhile investment, especially considering the long distance to the closest theaters and his belief in building community. “We’re communal creatures and throughout history we’ve told stories. People like to laugh and cry together,” he says. “Being in this business feels like we’re providing a service to community.” For more information, visit oneilcinemas.com.
Please update, total seats 2897 and the Theatre 24 New Imax Theatre opens on November 21, 2025 with Wicked For Good, pre sales on sale. The auditorium lost 50 recliner seats once the conversion was finish.
Theatre 1 130
Theatre 2 105
Theatre 3 95
Theatre 4 167 (Edwards Sests)
Theatre 5 and 6 94
Theatre 7 164 (edwards seats)
Theatre 8 167 (edwards seats)
Theatre 9 155 (edwards seats)
Theatre 10 93
Theatre 11 159 (RPX and HDR by BARCO)
Theatre 12 172 (4DX)
Theatre 13, 14 and 15 115
Theatre 16 69
Theatre 17 and 18 86 seats
Theatre 19 72 seats
Theatre 20 168 (edwards seats)
Theatre 21 67 seats
Theatre 22 104 (Screen X)
Theatre 23 178 IMAX LASER
Theatre 24 127
Theatres 4, 7, 8, 9 and 20 still have the original Edwards seating, those houses were not renovated due to Regal went overbudger on the renovation.
Cinemark’s 12-screen theatre in Rockingham Park provides an immersive entertainment experience with reclining Luxury Loungers and enhanced food & beverage offerings
PLANO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), a leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, today announced a brand new 12-screen theatre located adjacent to The Mall at Rockingham Park. All auditoriums offer reserved seating and feature Cinemark’s heated Luxury Lounger recliners in addition to immersive wall-to-wall screens, advanced sound systems, enhanced food offerings and an XD premium large format auditorium.
“We are excited to celebrate the opening of our first Cinemark New Hampshire theatre right in the heart of the Salem community,” stated Mark Zoradi, CEO, Cinemark. “We’re always developing new ways to augment the entertainment experience for our guests, and this new multiplex will provide our Salem guests with innovative theatre technology as well as a multitude of food and beverage offerings for the optimal viewing experience.”
At the new Cinemark Rockingham Park and XD theatre, guests will enjoy the following amenities:
Twelve Cinemark auditoriums featuring 4K digital projection and advanced sound quality;
A Cinemark XD auditorium – the No. 1 exhibitor Premium Large Format (PLF) in the world, featuring state-of-the-art picture quality;
Cinemark Luxury Loungers – electric-powered, plush, oversize recliners with footrests, swivel trays, cup holders and heat-controlled seats;
Reserved seating with online, kiosk and app ticketing capabilities;
An inviting lobby that features a concession stand with a variety of food and beverage options including freshly popped popcorn, Coca-Cola Freestyle fountain drinks, Starbucks coffee, Dunkin’ Donuts products, Pizza Hut pizza, beer, wine and frozen cocktails;
A café featuring expanded menu items including hot snacks, signature sandwiches, burgers and decadent desserts;
A private party room fit for large group entertainment needs; and
Special discount pricing for Senior Mondays, Discount Tuesdays, students and active military.
To get the most out of the entertainment experience at Cinemark’s newest theatre, moviegoers can sign up for Cinemark Movie Club, a unique monthly movie membership program that offers ticket and concession discounts along with other exclusive benefits for just $9.99 per month. Guests can sign up at www.cinemark.com/movieclub.
The brand new theatre is located at 15 Mall Road, adjacent to The Mall at Rockingham Park.
Please update, renema theatre to Regal Independence Mall as per website and theatre opened on October 6, 1989 (it’s grand opening ad in the photos section)
Please rename theatre to Cinemark Willowbrook Mall XD and Screen X as per website, this location just got Screen X and 3 DBOX screens installed.
New Total Seats: 1,043
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 57
Theatre 2 59
Theatre 3, 4, 11 and 12 44
Theatre 5 103
Theatre 6 96 with DBOX
Theatre 7 161 with DBOX and SCREEN X
Theatre 8 184 with DBOX and XD
Theatre 9 and 10 103
Regency Theatres is new owner of Claremont Laemmle 5
November 24th, 2025
by Mick Rhodes |
Regency Theatres, a private, family owned company with 28 locations in Southern California including in Azusa, Fontana, and Pasadena, as well as screens in Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii, will take ownership of the Laemmle Claremont 5 in late January.
“We hope that everybody will support the new operator so that Claremont can maintain, still continue to have its own movie theater,” said Laemmle Theatres President and CEO Greg Laemmle, who declined to disclose the purchase price.
Laemmle patrons must use their gift cards, premier cards, and frequent moviegoer tickets prior to the ownership change.
With the sale, the Laemmle chain of seven theaters will be reduced to six.
“We’ve had other locations where it’s still a challenge in part,” Laemmle said when asked if the company has seen downturns at other locations. “I will say, the older audience is not back and that has been our bread and butter.”
The loss of pre-pandemic levels of support at the Claremont theater following its March 2020 to April 2021 COVID-19-related closure, along with the siphoning off of customers to the new AMC in Montclair were primary reasons behind the decision to sell, Laemmle said. “I mean, there’s a significant percentage of the box office in the specific submarket around Claremont has moved to a new venue and that’s a factor,” Laemmle said. “The pandemic closure clearly was a major impact on moviegoing. And we’ve seen other theaters that have come back, whether ours or others in the industry that have come back, but more significantly, Claremont has not.”
Laemmle acknowledged the “creature comforts” of the nearby Montclair AMC — oversized reclining seats, an IMAX theater, and in theater food delivery — may have also been factors in the lack of traffic at the Claremont location.
“You know, we are dealing with a 17-year-old theater,” he said of the Claremont location. “I think we’re well maintained and I argue well programmed. That may be the case and maybe what the venue needs. If I’m taking myself and my ego out of the equation, it may just need a new refresh. And I think this is an opportunity, and Regency maybe has an opportunity to bring a new fresh set of eyes to this venue.”
Laemmle downplayed streaming services as a significant market factor driving the decision to close its Claremont theater.
“People are going to movies,” Laemmle said. “The numbers are down, but they are coming back to some approximation of pre-pandemic levels. We’re still not seeing as many wide releases in the marketplace. And … if there’s fewer films for people to earn revenue, you’re going to see lower box office. So, I don’t see that a factor.”
The company, founded by Greg Laemmle’s grandfather Max and his brother Kurt in 1938, began with one screen in Highland Park. Over the ensuing 87 years the chain has expanded and contracted. The era of streaming and massive multiplexes with reclining chairs represents only the latest changes to a marketplace he and his forebears have navigated for three generations.
“There’s a very strong echo of what happened in the late 40s and early 50s, when TV was introduced and had a major impact on moviegoing patterns,” Laemmle said. “My grandfather was operating six theaters in the post-World War II period and that was reduced over a few years to one location” in Los Feliz.
That arrangement began to change in 1964, when the chain began expanding once again.
“A new generation came along, started embracing movies, not just embracing movies, but embracing the kind of adult fare that we specialized in from the time that we added the Esquire Theater in Pasadena in 1964 until 2018 when we opened Glendale,” Laemmle said. “We were consistently looking at new locations and redeveloping different models for the chain. During those years, we were also closing theaters because that just happens. There’s always a natural ebb and flow. But as a company, we were definitely in a growth mode and I hope to get back to it.”
Laemmle was circumspect when asked how that might look going forward.
“I think about that. We’re halfway through … what was the prior recovery period,” he said. “I mean, look, I think moviegoing is still here. It’s here to stay. But what the model is for Laemmle Theatres in that environment is something we’re still trying to figure out.”
Laemmle Claremont 5 opened in 2007 — the same year Netflix began its streaming service — as part of the then new Village West expansion.
“It’s been a great,” Laemmle said. “It’s really been an honor and a pleasure doing business in the city of Claremont. And again, we hope that everybody will support the new operator so that Claremont can still continue to have its own movie theater. It’s important for the community to have that kind of gathering place.”
Laemmle released a statement about the sale on November 20, which is viewable at laemmle.freshdesk.com, search “Claremont sale.”
Please update, total seats 890
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 94
Theatre 2 42
Theatre 3 53
Theatre 4 78
Theatre 5 177
Theatre 6 177
Theatre 7 78
Theatre 8 53
Theatre 9 42
Theatre 10 96
Please rename cinema Basie Center Cinema House as per theatre website
Please correct, the theatre is now 3 screens and total seats is 330
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 130
Theatre 2 86 (Upstairs)
Theatre 3 114 (upstairs)
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 238
Theatre 2 241
Theatre 3 76
Theatre 4 69
Theatre 5 87
Theatre 6 146
Theatre 7 136
Theatre 8 130
Theatre 9 293 Xtreme/Atmos
Theatre 10 238
Please update theatre name to Flagship Movies at Baltimore County, total screens 9 and total seats 883
Seating Capacity
Theatre 1 94
Theatre 2 113
Theatre 3 131
Theatre 4 CLOSED
Theatre 5 128
Theatre 6 131
Theatre 7 94
Theatre 8 62
Theatre 9 61
Theatre 10 63
As of today, IMAX theatre currently closed for upgrade to IMAX with Laser, probably get AMC Club Rockers
PLEASE UPDATE, theatre opened and remanme O'neil Cinmeas Londonderry
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 48 with DBOX
Theatre 2 and 3 67
Theatre 4 ?????
Theatre 5 and 6 49
Theatre 7 50
Theatre 8 83 GrandX
Theatre 9 134 GrandX
Theatre 10 ?????
From Business NH
O’Neil Cinemas, a family-owned theater chain with a 40-year legacy in NH, is returning to Londonderry this month with a renovated theater featuring cutting-edge technology, luxurious seating, and enhanced amenities.
Originally founded in 1982, O’Neil Cinemas was operated by the O’Neil family for decades before leasing the Londonderry facility to AMC Theaters in 2014. Following AMC’s recent departure, the O’Neil family—led by Dan O’Neil Sr. and his sons, Dan O’Neil and Tim O’Neil—decided to reclaim and revitalize the theater for a new era of cinema and community engagement.
“The theater in Londonderry is a 10-plex and it’s fully gutted at this point but we’re making it a first-class facility that will add 40 to 50 jobs,” says the younger Dan O’Neil. The newly renovated, 28,000-square-foot theater will include nine auditoriums as a luxury lounge. It will also include a full-service bar where people will be able to order food to be delivered to their seats. “We want this to be a great communal experience for people and we plan on renting out the facility for corporate and community events as well,” O’Neil says.
The facility will include two Grand DLX auditoriums with massive screens and Dolby Atmos sound—offering a multi-dimensional audio experience with 64 strategically placed speakers. In the grand auditoriums guests will be able to enjoy ‘Buttkicker’ heated recliners with swivel tables, which synchronize vibrations with the film’s soundtrack. “We want people to get off the couch and have an immersive experience,” O’Neil says.
Movie theaters have come a long way from the O’Neil’s’ original theater in Londonderry, which was a fourplex built in 1982 when Dan O’Neil Jr. was 12 years old. “My brother [Tim] and I got into the business early on working concessions and the projectors,” O’Neil says, adding that O’Neil Cinemas expanded in the 1990s to include theaters in Epping, NH, as well as Massachusetts. The cost of the renovation in Londonderry is roughly $7 million and O’Neil believes it’s a worthwhile investment, especially considering the long distance to the closest theaters and his belief in building community. “We’re communal creatures and throughout history we’ve told stories. People like to laugh and cry together,” he says. “Being in this business feels like we’re providing a service to community.” For more information, visit oneilcinemas.com.
Please update, CLOSED. It was reported on YELP it was closed
Please update, total seats 295
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 61
Theatre 2, 4, 5 and 6 46
Theatre 3 53
Please update, rename O'neil Cinemas Brickyard Square 12 and total seats 1,386
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 180 with DBOX
Theatre 2, 3, 5, 10 and 11 76
Theatre 4 100
Theatre 6 and 9 96
Theatre 7 and 8 140
Theatre 12 251
Please update, total seats 2897 and the Theatre 24 New Imax Theatre opens on November 21, 2025 with Wicked For Good, pre sales on sale. The auditorium lost 50 recliner seats once the conversion was finish.
Theatre 1 130
Theatre 2 105
Theatre 3 95
Theatre 4 167 (Edwards Sests)
Theatre 5 and 6 94
Theatre 7 164 (edwards seats)
Theatre 8 167 (edwards seats)
Theatre 9 155 (edwards seats)
Theatre 10 93
Theatre 11 159 (RPX and HDR by BARCO)
Theatre 12 172 (4DX)
Theatre 13, 14 and 15 115
Theatre 16 69
Theatre 17 and 18 86 seats
Theatre 19 72 seats
Theatre 20 168 (edwards seats)
Theatre 21 67 seats
Theatre 22 104 (Screen X)
Theatre 23 178 IMAX LASER
Theatre 24 127
Theatres 4, 7, 8, 9 and 20 still have the original Edwards seating, those houses were not renovated due to Regal went overbudger on the renovation.
Please update, CLOSED, it’s definitely not on Your Neighborhood Theatres website and google said Permanently CLosed
Please update, total seats 1,034
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 and 2 59
Theatre 3, 4, 11 and 12 44
Theatre 5 104
Theatre 6 and 9 99 with DBOX
Theatre 7 158 with DBOX
Theatre 8 189 XD and DBOX
Theatre 10 92
Cinemark’s 12-screen theatre in Rockingham Park provides an immersive entertainment experience with reclining Luxury Loungers and enhanced food & beverage offerings
PLANO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), a leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, today announced a brand new 12-screen theatre located adjacent to The Mall at Rockingham Park. All auditoriums offer reserved seating and feature Cinemark’s heated Luxury Lounger recliners in addition to immersive wall-to-wall screens, advanced sound systems, enhanced food offerings and an XD premium large format auditorium.
“We are excited to celebrate the opening of our first Cinemark New Hampshire theatre right in the heart of the Salem community,” stated Mark Zoradi, CEO, Cinemark. “We’re always developing new ways to augment the entertainment experience for our guests, and this new multiplex will provide our Salem guests with innovative theatre technology as well as a multitude of food and beverage offerings for the optimal viewing experience.”
At the new Cinemark Rockingham Park and XD theatre, guests will enjoy the following amenities:
Twelve Cinemark auditoriums featuring 4K digital projection and advanced sound quality; A Cinemark XD auditorium – the No. 1 exhibitor Premium Large Format (PLF) in the world, featuring state-of-the-art picture quality; Cinemark Luxury Loungers – electric-powered, plush, oversize recliners with footrests, swivel trays, cup holders and heat-controlled seats; Reserved seating with online, kiosk and app ticketing capabilities; An inviting lobby that features a concession stand with a variety of food and beverage options including freshly popped popcorn, Coca-Cola Freestyle fountain drinks, Starbucks coffee, Dunkin’ Donuts products, Pizza Hut pizza, beer, wine and frozen cocktails; A café featuring expanded menu items including hot snacks, signature sandwiches, burgers and decadent desserts; A private party room fit for large group entertainment needs; and Special discount pricing for Senior Mondays, Discount Tuesdays, students and active military. To get the most out of the entertainment experience at Cinemark’s newest theatre, moviegoers can sign up for Cinemark Movie Club, a unique monthly movie membership program that offers ticket and concession discounts along with other exclusive benefits for just $9.99 per month. Guests can sign up at www.cinemark.com/movieclub.
The brand new theatre is located at 15 Mall Road, adjacent to The Mall at Rockingham Park.
Update, IMAX theatre opened today, November 21, 2025 with Wicked For Good, Regal just added the showtimes today
Pleae update, total seats 825
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 and 8 90
Theatre 2 60
Theatre 3 71
Theatre 4 and 7 105
Theatre 5 152
Theatre 6 152 XPLUS/Atmos
Please update, renema theatre to Regal Independence Mall as per website and theatre opened on October 6, 1989 (it’s grand opening ad in the photos section)
Total seats: 2,294
Theatre 1 164
Theatre 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 11 98
Theatre 6 299
Theatre 7 267
Theatre 12 367 RPX
Theatre 13 215
Theatre 14 198
Please rename Patriot Cinemas at the Hingham Shipyard as per theatre website
Please rename theatre to Loring Hall Cinema as per website
Please update theatre website link to https://www.ebcinemas.com/
Please rename theatre to Regal Deer Park as per website, total seating is 1,306, renovations are now complete with recliners in all screens except 4DX
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 176 4DX
Theatre 2 and 7 71
Theatre 3, 6, 12 and 15 60
Theatre 4, 5, 13 and 14 49
Theatre 8 and 11 82
Theatre 9 139 IMAX Laser
Theatre 10 132 RPX
Theatre 16 116 SCREEN X
Please update, total seats August 8, 2008 and total seats 2,655
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 89
Theatre 2 182
Theatre 3 189
Theatre 4 and 5 298
Theatre 6 216
Theatre 7 180
Theatre 8 90
Theatre 9 145
Theatre 10 and 11 236
Theatre 12 144
Theatre 13 195
Theatre 14 217