Multimillion Dollar Renovation of Country Club Hills Cinema Energizes the
Community
Marcus Theatres® unveils a premier entertainment facility
with all new amenities and creates more than 160 jobs
Marcus Theatres®, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS), has transformed Country Club Hills Cinema into a state-of-the-art
entertainment complex for the community to enjoy. Purchased earlier this year, the 16-screen, 85,000-square-foot facility was
completely gutted during the construction process and reopened as a brand new theatre this month.
“The redevelopment of the movie theatre is a win-win for Country Club Hills,” said Mayor James W. Ford. “In addition to Marcus
Theatres investing in the building renovation to create a premier entertainment experience, they have further invested in the
community by creating more than 160 jobs. We appreciate their efforts in contributing to the successful revitalization of our
neighborhood.”
Moviegoers at Marcus Country Club Hills Cinema will enjoy a variety of innovations, including DreamLoungerSM recliner
seating in all 16 auditoriums with double the legroom between rows and the comforts of home. Guests can go from a seated upright
position to a full recline at the touch of a button. Plus, reserved seating enables a convenient and stress-free experience upon
arrival.
The theatre offers three premium, large-format (PLF) auditoriums, including the UltraScreen DLX® experience
with a massive screen, and two SuperScreen DLX® auditoriums with oversized screens. Each has DreamLounger seating
and Dolby® Atmos® multidimensional sound with speakers in the front, back and sides of the room and even
along the ceiling for an immersive audio experience.
Guests in all three of the PLF auditoriums will also have the option for heated seating, which can be turned on or off with the
simple push of a button. Country Club Hills Cinema is the third Marcus Theatres location, and the second in Illinois, to offer
heated seats.
Outside the auditoriums, new amenities continue in the theatre lobby with two food and beverage concepts. The Take
FiveSM Lounge provides a casual, relaxing environment where guests can mingle with a cocktail, appetizer or meal, before
or after a movie. Beverages may also be taken into any auditorium to enjoy during a film. The Take Five at Country Club Hills is
one of the company’s largest lounges, and can also act as a venue for group outings or for watching sporting events on an
impressive 25-foot, wall-mounted screen.
The newest food concept from Marcus Theatres will become a key part of this theatre experience, as well. Reel Sizzle®
serves up nostalgia with menu items inspired by classic Hollywood and the iconic diners of the 1950s. Americana fare like burgers,
chicken tenders, crinkle cut fries with ‘sizzle seasoning’ and signature shakes, are prepared on a griddle behind the counter.
Those who prefer traditional movie theatre snacks like popcorn, candy, nachos, soft pretzel bites and fountain drinks will find
a variety of options behind a brand new concessions counter. Additionally, everything else is new – from the lobby to the box
office and the building exterior. Guests are sure to notice a big difference.
“Marcus Theatres is excited to join the Country Club Hills community,” said Rolando Rodriguez, president and chief executive
officer of Marcus Theatres. “With the opening of this new cinema, we’ve expanded our presence to six theatres and 100 total screens
in the Chicagoland-area. We look forward to serving the community for years to come in this ultimate entertainment
destination.”
For more information about Marcus Country Club Hills Cinema and to purchase tickets, visit MarcusTheatres.com.
About The Marcus Corporation
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Marcus Corporation is the leader in the lodging and entertainment industries with significant company-owned
real estate assets. With the opening of Marcus Country Club Hills Cinema in Country Club Hills, Illinois, The Marcus Corporation’s
theatre division, Marcus Theatres®, owns or manages 686 screens at 54 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa,
Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio. The company’s lodging division, Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, owns and/or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states. For
more information, please visit the company’s website at www.marcuscorp.com.
Marcus Theatres
Lindsey Weix, (414) 905-1136
lindseyweix@marcustheatres.com
or
Marcus Theatres
Mari Randa, (414) 905-1237
mariranda@marcustheatres.com
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