in financial trouble in September.
“MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (KFOR) – A Midwest City movie theater that has been open for less than a year is being foreclosed upon.
The Warren Theatre, which closed for months because of the COVID-19 pandemic, is going into foreclosure.
The theater had been open for just seven months before COVID-19 caused all movie theaters to temporarily close back in March.
Arvest Bank filed the foreclosure in late August, saying the theater owes millions in loan payments and interest.
Warren already sold the theaters they operated in Moore, Broken Arrow, Kansas and Missouri.
A City of Midwest City spokesperson released the following statement to KFOR about the foreclosure:“
https://kfor.com/news/local/midwest-city-movie-theater-foreclosed-upon-less-than-a-year-after-opening/#:~:text=MIDWEST%20CITY%2C%20Okla,about%20the%20foreclosure%3A
This opened on June 30th, 1965 with “Joy in the Morning” and “Girl Happy” and a Hollywood sneak preview with free refreshments on the house. Grand opening ad posted
Revamped and reopened with 13 screens and added bowling and arcades etc. on December 18th, 2020.
Continuing an increasing trend in the exhibition industry, Showbiz Cinemas will soon open a 66,000 square foot entertainment complex featuring a 13-theater cinema along with bowling, bar, and arcade options.
The revamped location at 108 Broadhead Road in Waxahachie, Texas will debut this Friday, December 18, with a 14-lane bowling alley, a full bar, and an arcade with corresponding “redemption room” for prizes.
The concept of “cinema entertainment centers” has taken off in recent years nationwide, but the concept originated in Texas, as Boxoffice PRO covered in our August magazine issue. While bowling, arcades, and bars are some of the more popular options to include alongside cinemas, other add-ons have included miniature golf, laser tag, virtual reality, and escape rooms.
“We remain passionate about providing our customers with outstanding choices for their entertainment and leisure experiences,” Showbiz Cinemas President and CEO Kevin Mitchell said in a press release. “We are also proud to be a partner in the CinemaSafe program, initiated by the National Association of Theater Owners in consultation with noted epidemiologists. Safety is our number one concern.”
The Black Horse Pike Drive-In opened on August 4th, 1965 with “Shenandoah” and “Thrill of it All”. Grand opening ad posted. It became Eric Black Horse Pike Drive-In in 1978 and closed in 1982.
This opened on May 24th, 1974 with “Skyjacked” and “Mary, Queen of Scots” and closed in 2000. Grand opening ad posted. Owned by Sameric theatres and United Artists.
Grand opening ad posted
Taken over by Crown theatres in early 1994.
Crown takes over General Cinema in town Wed, Jan 19, 1994 – 15 · The Wichita Eagle (Wichita, Kansas) · Newspapers.com
Opened on May 28th, 1971. Grand opening ad posted.
in financial trouble in September. “MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (KFOR) – A Midwest City movie theater that has been open for less than a year is being foreclosed upon.
The Warren Theatre, which closed for months because of the COVID-19 pandemic, is going into foreclosure.
The theater had been open for just seven months before COVID-19 caused all movie theaters to temporarily close back in March.
Arvest Bank filed the foreclosure in late August, saying the theater owes millions in loan payments and interest.
Warren already sold the theaters they operated in Moore, Broken Arrow, Kansas and Missouri.
A City of Midwest City spokesperson released the following statement to KFOR about the foreclosure:“ https://kfor.com/news/local/midwest-city-movie-theater-foreclosed-upon-less-than-a-year-after-opening/#:~:text=MIDWEST%20CITY%2C%20Okla,about%20the%20foreclosure%3A
https://kfor.com/news/local/midwest-city-movie-theater-foreclosed-upon-less-than-a-year-after-opening/
This has reopened as Cinemark North Bistro in December 2020.
Construction announcement from December 23rd, 1993.
Warren theatres were established in 1970 as American Cinemas.
Google reports that this is permanently closed.
This opened as Super Saver Cinemas on February 6th, 1987. Grand opening ads posted. The ad claims it had 1940’s luxurious decor. Admission: $1
This opened on a discount policy on November 9th, 1979 with “Amityville Horror” and “Meatballs” - “Foul Play”. Grand opening ad posted.
Closed August 1984. article
Fading drive-in in South Jersey Sun, Aug 4, 1985 – Page 314 · The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com
This opened on June 30th, 1965 with “Joy in the Morning” and “Girl Happy” and a Hollywood sneak preview with free refreshments on the house. Grand opening ad posted
The Garden State Drive-In opened on June 17th, 1948 by Savar (Samuel Varbalow) theatres.
Revamped and reopened with 13 screens and added bowling and arcades etc. on December 18th, 2020.
Continuing an increasing trend in the exhibition industry, Showbiz Cinemas will soon open a 66,000 square foot entertainment complex featuring a 13-theater cinema along with bowling, bar, and arcade options.
The revamped location at 108 Broadhead Road in Waxahachie, Texas will debut this Friday, December 18, with a 14-lane bowling alley, a full bar, and an arcade with corresponding “redemption room” for prizes.
The concept of “cinema entertainment centers” has taken off in recent years nationwide, but the concept originated in Texas, as Boxoffice PRO covered in our August magazine issue. While bowling, arcades, and bars are some of the more popular options to include alongside cinemas, other add-ons have included miniature golf, laser tag, virtual reality, and escape rooms.
“We remain passionate about providing our customers with outstanding choices for their entertainment and leisure experiences,” Showbiz Cinemas President and CEO Kevin Mitchell said in a press release. “We are also proud to be a partner in the CinemaSafe program, initiated by the National Association of Theater Owners in consultation with noted epidemiologists. Safety is our number one concern.”
The Black Horse Pike Drive-In opened on August 4th, 1965 with “Shenandoah” and “Thrill of it All”. Grand opening ad posted. It became Eric Black Horse Pike Drive-In in 1978 and closed in 1982.
Opened March 1976-1984 per the Courier-Post archives. No grand opening ad posted.
Great article:
Discount Cinemas in New Jersey Sun, Oct 11, 1981 – Page 196 · The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) · The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News
1st ad appeared in a newspaper from Camden on May 3rd, 1974 and renamed Moorestown 1 & 2 in 1975, and closed in 1982
1962 proposals
Eric Fairless Hills project Mon, Dec 3, 1962 – Page 19 · The Bristol Daily Courier (Bristol, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com
Opening date: April 9th, 1999. Sadly Regal bought no grand opening ads in Philly newspapers.
Opening article with a picture of Eric.
King theatre opening Thu, Jun 20, 1963 – Page 42 · Philadelphia Daily News (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) · The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News
This opened on May 24th, 1974 with “Skyjacked” and “Mary, Queen of Scots” and closed in 2000. Grand opening ad posted. Owned by Sameric theatres and United Artists.
This was reopened as Bala on March 16th, 1955 by Ellis theatre. Grand opening ad posted.
Grand opening ads posted.
Eric is the name of the grandson of Sameric’s founder.