AMC Entertainment Inc.
Headquartered
in Kansas City, Mo.
380 theatres with 5,325 screens in five countries
Second-largest theatrical exhibition and entertainment company in the U.S.
Still in operation
What:
AMC Showplace Hamilton 8
Where: 1453 Main St., Hamilton
More info: (513) 867-8166
The new owners of a movie theater on Hamilton’s West Side have shuttered its doors, saying it wasn’t competing effectively.
The former Cinema 10 on Washington Boulevard closed Nov. 28, six months after falling under the ownership of AMC Entertainment Inc., which acquired $275 million worth of assets of the previous owner, Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres, LLC.
AMC also owns AMC Showplace Hamilton 8 at 1453 Main St. on the city’s West Side, which remains in operation. The company officially announced the acquisitions May 25, though agreements were reached last January.
The Northwest Washington Boulevard theater, called AMC Hamilton 10 for the past 6 months, “was identified as a theater that no longer competed effectively in the marketplace,” said Justin Scott, director of public relations for AMC.
“No decisions have been made yet about the building’s future,” Scott said.
AMC officials said Kerasotes owned 95 theaters in 21 mid-sized, suburban and metropolitan markets, primarily in the Midwest. Kerasotes will retain and operate three of its theaters — two in St. Louis Park, Minn. and Chicago and one in Secaucus, N.J.
“With the addition of Kerasotes’ highly regarded assets, we will continue to redefine the future of our industry,” said Gerry Lopez, AMC chief executive officer and president. “With almost 200 years in the exhibition business between us, our collective experiences and our complementary geographic footprints will allow us to enhance our reputation for excellence and leadership, which are a part of each company’s culture.”
“I’m proud of the consistent, high-quality experience our team has delivered to our customers and we expect it to continue at AMC. I wish the team and AMC my best as we move on to our next chapter,” said Tony Kerasotes, chief executive officer of Kerasotes.
Contact this reporter via e-mail at mgambrell@coxohio.com.
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