Purchase is Consistent with Company Strategy to Acquire Theatres
and Add Value through Proprietary Amenities and Operating Expertise.
Marcus
Theatres®, a division of The
Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS), announced today its purchase of
Country Club Hills Cinema, located at 4201 W. 167th St.,
adding to its portfolio of Illinois theatres. The 85,000-square-foot
building on a 16.9-acre lot with 16 screens will undergo extensive
renovations before reopening to the public later this year.
“With the purchase complete, plans are underway to add several of Marcus
Theatres’ most popular amenities to Country Club Hills Cinema before
unveiling it to the public as an enhanced entertainment destination,”
said Rolando Rodriguez, president and chief executive officer of Marcus
Theatres. “We continue to grow as a company, creating the ultimate
moviegoing experience through the addition of amenities and our strong
operating expertise. Plus, when this theatre reopens, we’ll bring the
community more than 150 new jobs.”
Construction is anticipated to begin in May and will include outfitting
all 16 auditoriums with new DreamLounger℠ recliners, which allow the
moviegoer to go from a seated upright position to a full recline at the
touch of a button. These recliners provide guests with the comforts of
home and double the legroom between rows. In addition, one auditorium
will feature the UltraScreen DLX® experience and two
will become SuperScreen DLX® auditoriums. Both include
DreamLounger seating and provide an immersive experience with Dolby®
Atmos® multidimensional sound for the ultimate in cinema
sound. The SuperScreen DLX auditoriums will have oversized
screens, and the UltraScreen DLX auditorium will offer a massive
screen to complete the experience.
Two food and beverage concepts also will be added to the lobby,
including a Take Five℠ Lounge and Reel Sizzle®.
The Take Five Lounge offers a complete selection of cocktails, locally
brewed beers and wines, appetizers and other meal options in a casual,
relaxed environment. Inspired by the iconic diners of the 50s, Reel
Sizzle serves classic menu items like burgers, chicken tenders, crinkle
cut fries with “sizzle” seasoning and signature shakes. As part of this
total theatre makeover, Country Club Hills Cinema will receive a newly
renovated lobby; changes to the box office and concessions area; updates
throughout the corridors, including new carpet and auditorium entryways;
and exterior updates.
“Given the extent of the renovations, we decided the best approach was
to keep the theatre closed during construction,” said Rodriguez. “Marcus
Chicago Heights Cinema is only seven miles away, providing a nearby
option for our guests to continue seeing movies during this time. We
look forward to opening a new Marcus Country Club Hills Cinema later
this year.”
Country Club Hills Cinema becomes the sixth Marcus Theatre in Illinois,
giving the company a strong south side presence. It joins other Marcus
locations including Addison, Chicago Heights, Elgin and Gurnee Cinemas,
which all have undergone significant renovation within the past two
years, and Orland Park Cinema, which will receive DreamLounger recliners
in the upcoming months.
About Marcus Theatres
Marcus
Theatres®, a division of The
Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS), is the fifth largest theatre circuit
in the United States and currently owns or operates 668 screens at 53
locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North
Dakota and Ohio. These totals do not include Country Club Hills Cinema,
which is currently closed for renovations. For more information, please
visit www.marcustheatres.com
and follow the company on Facebook
and Twitter
(@Marcus_Theatres).
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