By Ken Hawkins, but enhanced by others
Updated Oct 2, 2009 at 7:18 am; First filed Sep 7, 2009 at 11:49 amCitadel Mall IMAX set to open Friday with a steep discount (updated)
Update October 2:
Today's the big day when the theater starts their $1 showings for all flicks.
But if a sale isn't good enough for you, The Post and Courier has a nice preview of the $11 million theater, and also has a list of what's showing tonight (it's the usual stuff).
First reporting:
If you've been missing a theater near the Citadel Mall, miss no more. The Citadel Mall IMAX Stadium 16 is set to open Friday, October 2. -- And all admissions and concessions will be just $1.
It's a deal good enough, I might even fight the crowd for it.
Also, they're holding a job fair on Saturday, September 12, from 9 to noon; get the details.
Here's all the details from the e-mailed release:
Southeast Cinema Entertainment of Charlotte, NC today announced the opening of their newest state-of-the-art multiplex cinema located at 2072 Sam Rittenberg BL adjacent to the Citadel Mall.
Bryan Smith, Regional Vice-President, announced today that the new Citadel Mall IMAX Stadium 16 will open on Friday, October 2, 2009 for a 5 day charity event with profits going to the local Lowcountry March of Dimes. During this event all admissions will be $1 and all items sold at Concessions would be just $1 also. "Where else can you see an IMAX film or a 3-D Digital presentation for just a $1?" Smith said.
Smith further indicated that the new cinema will hold its Grand Opening on Friday, October 9, 2009. He said patrons can sign up for door prizes during the charity event or during the Grand Opening weekend. Prizes range from gift certificates for meals to shopping at many of the local Citadel Mall merchants.
IMAX returns to Charleston! The all new 16 screen facility will have one auditorium featuring the latest in digital IMAX technology. In addition to this, there will be 2 auditoriums dedicated to Digital presentations allowing for the latest in Real D 3-D features to be seen on the silver screen.
Affordable prices and an expanded menu at concessions will help to set us apart Smith said. Were offering a quality presentation in a family friendly atmosphere with upscale amenities according to Smith.
The new multiplex features 16 screens spread over 51,000 sq. ft., in excess of 2600 high back, rocking seats in every auditorium, all of which feature true stadium seating. Along with self-service ticketing kiosks, ample parking with patron drop off in front of box office, there will be a game room and a room available for special parties.
Were excited to be able to bring IMAX back to Charleston, Smith said. The West Ashley location seemed to be the perfect spot and we cannot wait to open and show the community what we have to offer.
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07 Sep 2009 6:22 pm.
Wait till they see how small the" IMAX" screen is...Smaller than most screens @Palmetto Grande.
07 Sep 2009 6:59 pm.
i went by the building yesterday, looks pretty tiny for being an imax theatre...so the break down is ....1 "imax" screen, 2 "digital" and the rest are the regular ones? smoke and mirrors? just curious of any insight...is the hippodrome still the biggest?
07 Sep 2009 9:09 pm.
The Imax screen @citadel is so small. Big buzz on the net how all the new "Imax" are tiny but the prices are big. The Hippodrome i think is an original Imax .That screen is tremendous.
08 Sep 2009 6:18 pm.
The HIPPODROME will be much, much, larger than the new -imax-I believe by about 25 to 30 ft wider.
15 Sep 2009 12:05 am.
You also have to consider the fact that IMAX is special set of equipment, not just a large screen. Hippodrome may have a large screen, but it isn't IMAX. I personally think that the Hippodrome is terrible quality.
17 Sep 2009 10:07 pm.
Must be a competitor as the Hippodrome has one of the best pictures and sound in the nation. Most folks say seeing a movie @ the Hippodrome is an event. All new projection and true digital sound all 4 months old. The theater was built by Imax when Imax new how to build theaters . One f the best acoustics in any movie theater.
22 Sep 2009 5:37 pm.
I'm happy the new IMAX is opening over there, a nice new theater is much needed in the W.Ashley area.
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29 Sep 2009 4:13 pm.
i should be reading The Digitel more than i already do...since I just found out today!
I will miss the $4.50 matinee prices at the old regular cinema, but looking forward to checking this March for Dimes benefit... @ a $1 - you can't beat that!!
31 Oct 2009 12:11 pm.
Tiny IMax screen.........whats with that ........$14.00 ATICKET FOR A SCREEN AT ANY OTHER THEATER!