Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKEC), a leading DIGITAL cinema and 3D motion picture exhibitor, today announced the projected fall 2012 opening of a new Carmike Cinemas entertainment complex in the Decatur Mall in Decatur, AL.
The new theatre, named the Carmike 12, will feature twelve screens with total seating for over 2,400 guests and will be highlighted by a state-of-the-art "BIGD" auditorium, Carmike's critically acclaimed premium theatre environment.
Notes Carmike President and CEO David Passman: "We're providing the ultimate entertainment experience that centerpieces large format DIGITAL with bigger screens, bigger sound, and luxurious theatre seating for cutting-edge presentation and the definitive enjoyment of our audiences. With the opening of the new location, the Decatur area joins a select and growing list of communities across the nation offering Carmike theatregoers the exciting new "BIGD" format.
The Decatur Mall, a strategic high-traffic retail center known for an exciting variety of over 50 national, regional and local retailers and eateries, provides Carmike's new theatre with an ideal location near the center court of the shopping center.
"Bringing a theatre group of Carmike's high quality to Decatur Mall and the region is something we recognized as very important and we applaud Carmike Cinemas for their commitment to making this happen," said Kathy Hammond, General Manager for the Decatur Mall. "This new entertainment complex will be a major amenity for Decatur and the surrounding area and a key addition to the regional economy. The Carmike 12 will greatly enhance the 'mall-going experience' for all of our valued patrons. Carmike's existing 8-screen theatre in Decatur will close upon the opening of the Carmike 12 next fall, helping make the Decatur Mall truly a 'one-stop' destination providing excellent dining, shopping and entertainment for consumers of all ages and interests. We appreciate the past support our customers have always provided our mall and we are excited as we continue to further strengthen our bond with the local community."
Expected to draw area movie-goers to the "BIGD" Experience will be its totally enhanced theatre amenities, including a wall-to-wall screen measuring over 60 feet wide and three stories tall, boosted by the latest in 7.1 surround sound and DIGITAL projection of both 2D and 3D features. In technical terms, Carmike's "BIGD" DIGITAL Experience is powered by a cutting-edge Christie Brilliant 3D flash projector. The end result is a light output of 30,000 lumens, creating a picture quality with noticeably higher resolution than HD.
The new environment will be further embellished by the comfort of plush leather high-back rocking seats placed for optimal viewing in a stadium-seating configuration.
"The success of 3-D releases for features like 'Avatar,' 'Cars 2,' 'Transformers Dark of the Moon,' and the record-breaking re-launch of "The Lion King in 3-D,' proves that audiences are excited about and enjoy the new DIGITAL experience, and are demanding it," notes Mr. Passman. "These early successes will no doubt persuade producers to release more movies in this format, and with the "BIGD" experience – in either 3-D or 2-D DIGITAL – Carmike has the full capability to provide our audiences with the technology and total luxury that brings theatergoing to a new level."
About Carmike Cinemas (NASDAQ: CKEC) - www.carmike.com
Carmike Cinemas, Inc. is a U.S. leader in DIGITAL cinema and 3-D cinema deployments and one of the nation's largest motion picture exhibitors. As of September 30, 2011 Carmike had 235 theatres with 2,215 screens in 36 states. Carmike's DIGITAL cinema footprint reached 2,089 screens, including 208 theatres with 726 screens that are also equipped for 3-D. Carmike's focus for its theatre locations is small to mid-sized communities.
About Decatur Mall
Decatur Mall, is a single-level, 575,947 square foot enclosed regional mall located in Decatur, Alabama. The center is anchored by Belk, Sears, and JC's 5 star Outlet and over 50 specialty shops and restaurants. Decatur Mall is located at the intersection of Highway 67 and Highway 41. It serves a primary population of over 240,000. To learn more, visit ShopDecaturMall.com.
About Urban Retail Properties, LLC
Urban Retail Properties, LLC is an independent, privately held company, and has been the developer for more than 75 projects, which include premier, shopping destinations and mixed-use projects. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Urban has offices in Florida, Massachusetts, Washington DC, Los Angeles, New Jersey and Texas. Urban Retail is also one of the nation's leading third-party real estate managers.
Contacts:
Carmike Cinemas, Inc.
Terrell Mayton, 706-576-3464
Director of
Marketing
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Decatur Mall
Kathy Hammond, 256-350-0453
General
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