Williamsburg Cinemas Explained
| Williamsburg Cinemas |
| Logo Image: | File:Williamsburg_Cinemas_logo.png |
| Address: | 217 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 |
| Built: | 2012 |
| Opened: | December 19, 2012 |
| Owner: | Andrew Elgart |
| Operator: | Andrew Elgart |
| Architect: | JKR Partners[1] |
Williamsburg Cinemas is a first-run multiplex theater located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in New York City, on the corner of Grand Street and Driggs Avenue.[2] Williamsburg Cinemas has seven theaters inside of it, is 19,000 square-feet wide, a concession stand, and has stadium-seating.[3]
History
In early 2012, Harvey Elgart, the owner of Brooklyn's Cobble Hill Cinemas, contracted with developer Blue Zees to build Williamsburg Cinemas.[4] The multiplex is owned by Elgart's son, Andrew Elgart.[5]
Construction of the Williamsburg Cinemas multiplex was finished in 2012, and it officially opened on December 19, 2012.[6]
Williamsburg Cinemas has served as the site of many movie premieres since its opening, including that of the 2015 Fantastic Four film, which premiered at the multiplex on August 4, 2015.[7]
Features
Williamsburg Cinemas has been praised for its 7.1 Dolby Digital surround sound system, as well as its stadium seating.[8]
References
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Notes and References
- News: Furfaro . Danielle . Pause! Billyburg cinema won’t open till fall . The Brooklyn Paper . September 13, 2012 . August 15, 2015.
- News: Del Signore . John . Williamsburg Cinemas Opening December 19th . . December 12, 2012 . August 14, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150827025712/http://gothamist.com/2012/12/12/williamsburg_cinemas_opening_decemb.php . August 27, 2015.
- News: Detrick . Ben . Williamsburg's Movie Houses: Where Popcorn Feels Passé . . June 26, 2013 . August 14, 2015.
- Web site: Cinema crunch . The Real Deal . March 1, 2012 . August 14, 2015.
- News: Musumeci . Natalie . Williamsburg Cinema premieres with first screenings . The Brooklyn Paper . December 19, 2012 . August 15, 2015.
- Web site: Williamsburg Cinemas . Cinema Treasures . August 14, 2015.
- News: Box Office: 'Fantastic Four' bombs with $26.2 million weekend . . . August 9, 2015 . August 14, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150813022319/http://www.amny.com/entertainment/box-office-fantastic-four-bombs-with-26-2-million-weekend-1.10722899 . August 13, 2015.
- Web site: Williamsburg Cinemas: a Plush New Brooklyn Multiplex Movie Theater Upgrades Entertainment Options . The Urban Edge Apartment Living Blog . January 25, 2013 . August 15, 2015.
