Starplex Cinemas Explained
Starplex Cinemas |
Type: | Subsidiary |
Defunct: | 2017 |
Location City: | Dallas |
Location Country: | United States |
Industry: | Cinema |
Key People: | AMC Theatres |
Owners: | AMC Entertainment |
Predecessor: | Showplex Cinemas |
Successor: | AMC Classic |
Homepage: | www.amctheatres.com |
Starplex Cinemas was a Dallas-based American movie theater chain which at one point had 34 locations across the United States.[1] [2] Showbiz Cinemas acquired the Starplex location in Kingwood, Texas, in 2012. Later, Starplex merged with Showplex Cinemas.[3] [4] Starplex was among the major theatres to pull The Interview after threats were made.[5] On July 14, 2015, it was announced that Starplex would be acquired by AMC Theatres[6] with many operating now as AMC Classic as of mid-2017.
Notes and References
- Web site: Marriott International's headquarters search likely to draw stiff competition from top developers. Daniel J. Sernovitz. Washington Business Journal. 3 March 2015. 2015-03-23.
- Web site: Saturday's health fair will feature activities, free movie tickets. Jeff Bahr. The Grand Island Independent. 2015-02-26. 2015-03-23.
- Web site: ShowBiz Cinemas acquires Starplex. Jennifer Summer. Your Atascocita News. 2012-12-21. 2015-03-23.
- Web site: ShowPlex Cinemas shares a marquee with Dallas' Starplex Cinemas chain - Kansas City Business Journal. Steve Vockrodt. Kansas City Business Journal. 26 December 2012. 2015-03-23.
- Web site: Starplex Cinema to pull "The Interview" after threats issued to movie theaters. Josh Barnhart. Salina Post. 2015-03-23. to pull “The Interview” after threats issued to movie theaters.
- Web site: AMC Theatres to Acquire Starplex Cinemas. 27 October 2015.