So what we all thought was the theater was apparently a Burlington, which is nearing completion. What's now painfully obvious based on the design, is the the theater is next to Burlington and is still putting up the concrete slab walls.

Also noticed two out parcels have been leased for two eateries. One is a sushi/hibachi and the other is some soft of World Buffet or something ( i didnt catch the sign very well). So the lots are filling in at a decent pace with i think about half of them taken now.

Are there any drone shots or other pictures of this development?

The bancfirst of the bank next across to. I was so surprised that start planning for new building this is a Murphy USA Gas Station. Someone, to put this set up for a new Murphy USA from under Wal-Mart or What? I disagree that isn't unfit for those ideas? Find out and Why?

Well the Super Center across the corner, doesn't have a Murphy. Im guessing because they didnt have the parking lot with the Del City Chamber being on the corner parcel where the old gas station was. It's a weird location for a gas station, but whatevs...

Here are a couple shots. Shows the completed Burlington (place looks ready to open but with nothing inside), Warren U/C, and the buffet/hibachi building (front and back).
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A month later, and things haven't really changed much.

I thought the restaurants would be open by now, but they pretty much just have a roof and some stud walls. And the Warren doesn't really look like anything has changed.
Im pretty sure Burlington is open now though.

I heard about another eatery going in here, but dang for the life of me i can't remember which one it was now.

Im not sure what's taking so long, but none of the projects have made much progress from the last pictures I took.

Maybe its just me, but construction in general seems to take a lot longer than it used to. We used to joke that Clark Construction projects took twice as long to get done, but now it seems like their slow pace IS the norm.

This is in the same development the Warren Theatres is in.


Andy’s Altitude 1291 is an indoor entertainment complex that will feature everything from bowling to bumper cars.

“This 26,000 square foot state-of-the-art venue will feature a variety of activities including bowling, bumper cars, laser tag, midway style arcade games, a full-service restaurant and bar, a virtual reality simulator, and more,” a post by the City of Midwest City read.

- https://kfor.com/2019/02/14/indoor-entertainment-complex-movie-theatre-coming-soon-to-midwest-city/

https://journalrecord.com/2019/02/13/bowling-alley-and-more-planned-for-midwest-city/

Do you know anything about Burlington next to new construction projects?

Its been open for months now. What do you mean?

And the Warren is still moving at a snails pace.

Its been open for months now. What do you mean?

And the Warren is still moving at a snails pace.

It opens in mid may I believe. Im not sure about the construction pace, but I think with all the utilities work done to develop the entire site for everything that is going to go in, plus the higher than normal amount of rain we had this winter, that could have slowed the pace a little.

Bill Warren doesn't sell the process short for a timeline. He will have the theater built the right way no matter how long it takes. That's how I know this is still being built as a real-deal Warren... hopefully that's an indicator that it'll be managed and run as a real-deal Warren.

We've got a couple of box stores going in between Burlington and the theater but not idea what they are. The buildings are most of the way done. They're moving along fast enough that they're still gonna beat the snails-pace movie theater on who opens first. I'm not sure what's making that thing take so long to open.

I am being told opening target is July. Once again, Regal will staff and manage with Bill Warren input/direction. The upstairs and balcony will be 21 and over with a full liquor bar, beer and wine sales downstairs. One change Warren requested and built, there will be NO servers anywhere. There will be only one food service window on the first floor. If you want food they will give you a pager to return when it is ready. Like the article said, it will be all reserved seating with all the seats the recliners similar to the screening rooms at Moore Warren. None of the theatre's will be as large as the two Grand Auditoriums.

Might ask Ginkasa to weigh in if you don't trust my sources...

Eh, if regal is going to run this theater it won't pull me from showbiz in Edmond. It's sad what they've done to what the Warren theaters used to be.

Eh, if regal is going to run this theater it won't pull me from showbiz in Edmond. It's sad what they've done to what the Warren theaters used to be.

I was just at the Moore Warren on Friday, and it is still fine. Not sure why people hate on it. Maybe I am not snobbish enough, though :/ The food was great, IMAX was awesome! Just not sure what material (the CPA in me) changes have taken place to make it so horrid in this boards eyes.

I was just at the Moore Warren on Friday, and it is still fine. Not sure why people hate on it. Maybe I am not snobbish enough, though :/ The food was great, IMAX was awesome! Just not sure what material (the CPA in me) changes have taken place to make it so horrid in this boards eyes.

I agree with you and it's not just on this board.... Oddly enough the place stays pretty busy for all the hate it gets for being owned by Regal now.

I am being told opening target is July. Once again, Regal will staff and manage with Bill Warren input/direction. The upstairs and balcony will be 21 and over with a full liquor bar, beer and wine sales downstairs. One change Warren requested and built, there will be NO servers anywhere. There will be only one food service window on the first floor. If you want food they will give you a pager to return when it is ready. Like the article said, it will be all reserved seating with all the seats the recliners similar to the screening rooms at Moore Warren. None of the theatre's will be as large as the two Grand Auditoriums.

Might ask Ginkasa to weigh in if you don't trust my sources...

Seems like this is going backwards when compared to what Flixbrewhouse will bring in. I doubt northside warren will ever be built, but I could be wrong.

Part of it is the fact that when Bill Warren was running his own theaters there was a day to day service standard that was pretty amazing. Yes, I suppose the regal warren is fine on it's face, but when compared to how it was maintained and run when Bill was running the show, it's still a step back. And, yes, I'm a movie theater snob because of Bill Warren. lol

I never felt that the customer service was anything particularly special at Warren compared to any other theatre. It is and was staffed by high school students working minimum wage(ish) just like everywhere else. I've encountered issues both before and after the Regal purchase.

I'm not sure about the construction on S.E 15th St. and S. Sooner Rd? Last time we saw one or two months ago they were planned to demolished old houses.
another one by the Burlington next to the new stores building does not know what they have the planning of new stores?

For me it's the little things Warren held dear at his theaters. The theater was nearly in perfect shape at all times, (he extended times between showings to give time to properly clean the theaters at a loss of profit) bathrooms were always spotless, confession stands clean and stocked. Very little advertising allowed anywhere. Last time I went to Moore, there were lights out here and there, tiles were getting mildewy in the bathrooms, so many advertisements, the theaters weren't as fully cleaned as they were with Warren. Again nothing to really deter me from going but definitely one of the things you notice when a proud family owned company or place gets sold to a chain that wants to ever be more efficient and profitable. Little things slip here and there. It's still probably one of the best theaters in OK of course.

For me it's the little things Warren held dear at his theaters. The theater was nearly in perfect shape at all times, (he extended times between showings to give time to properly clean the theaters at a loss of profit) bathrooms were always spotless, confession stands clean and stocked.

I like my confession stands clean too!

maybe that's not such a bad idea...

"forgive me bill warren, for i have sinned. this past week, i watched the movie ishtar... and i liked it."

"that will be 2 casa blancas and 1 citizen kane... go in peace"

Saw this on my facebook feed15321

Saw this on my facebook feed15321

Ugh

Well darn... This theater was so much nicer when Bill Warren owned it. Now it's going to be trashed before it even opens.

Well darn... This theater was so much nicer when Bill Warren owned it. Now it's going to be trashed before it even opens.

The Moore Warren is not that bad. I wish people would quit making it seem like a skidmark on the underwear of life.

The Moore Warren is not that bad. I wish people would quit making it seem like a skidmark on the underwear of life.

I agree but get ready to hear about how much better this theater was when Bill Warren owned it... It's going to happen.

The Moore Warren is not that bad. I wish people would quit making it seem like a skidmark on the underwear of life.

No, it's not that bad. It's still not as good as it used to be, though. While the experience today under Regal is still good to great, it's the little but meaningful touches that I miss that made it an exceptional experience under Bill Warren's ownership. Regal also doesn't take as good care of their employees vs Warren, and it shows.

This theater will be okay. For many people it'll be great, just like the current Warren. But, the Warren service standard was a different animal and as someone that fully appreciated that extra step to take care of the customers, I am sad to see it go away.

I haven't to Warren that much since it opened. (I live on the northside of town). But, It will probably be just like all the other theaters in town once Flix Brewhouse and hopefully Alamo Drafthouse opens.

Some better news, move it to 50/50 on if there are servers. It has been stated there would be no servers at the MWC location but it appears there might be job postings for them. No one knows for sure now and it is up in the air. Before Warren sold his other theatres, he took servers from at least one if not two locations and wanted to get away from them. Regal rolled out a new menu at the current Warren locations and maybe they see it as vital to have servers to sell the $14 burgers. You might be more inclined to buy one vs walking up to a window to get one.

How Long will does it take completely? I just wonder when will be an open movie in August or September?

How much does the left to be completed? When will be open coming soon??? We can't wait to see the grand opening to see the movies.
oh, by the way, There was a problem with the financial??? Does it has too long been delays what going on at the FEAST????

Bill Warren's theatres are done when they are completed properly. Over the years I've followed the development of several of his theatres and it's always the same. It's going to be done correctly and if that kills the timeline then it kills the timeline. I know people are getting frustrated but it's better to get a better product than to satisfy some schedule.

I've heard August 22nd. It was delayed a few weeks. A friend heard when Bill and/or his team inspected the site a month back a few things weren't up to his standards and he made them redo some interior work.

Went to their website a bit ago they have server positions posted for this location.

Just heard an ad on the radio. Opening aug 22nd. It also said built and owned by bill warren. Operated by regal cinemas

Opening Thursday, August 22, 2019 Midwest City Warren Theatre “Taking luxury to the next level.” Tickets available online beginning August 21, 2019
I don't see where are the tickets on the website? warrentheatres.com
I wonder how we can get an order for these tickets? At the upfront ticket booth or order on the online?

Opening Thursday, August 22, 2019 Midwest City Warren Theatre “Taking luxury to the next level.” Tickets available online beginning August 21, 2019
I don't see where are the tickets on the website? warrentheatres.com
I wonder how we can get an order for these tickets? At the upfront ticket booth or order on the online?

Since Regal is operating the theater I'd imagine it'll be through the Regal site.

I wish I would have gotten a picture of it last night! They had all the lights on and it looked amazing!

Took these over the weekend.

The theater opens on Thursday:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/soonerrose081719a.jpg


http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/soonerrose081719b.jpg


http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/soonerrose081719c.jpg

It's Opening Day Today!

What time?

Looks Nice!!!!

https://www.centraloklahomaweeklies.com/2020/09/02/midwest-city-warren-theatre-facing-foreclosure/?fbclid=IwAR0FzaBAyf6vXHvTdeOSszU_HG2gO8-efz02jhJT3P0wNSkZFTAmX_tVKcM

Arvest Bank is trying to foreclose on the theater due to unpaid loans for construction and equipment.

Not surprising but it still sucks.

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I believe it is the only theater Warren retained when it sold everything else to Regal.

This is a huge bummer for Midwest City and the other tenants at the Sooner Rose center. If Arvest takes this back, who on earth is going to buy a huge, expensive theater in these times?

I fear this could stay vacant for a long time.

couldn't Regal just buy this one too on the cheap?

Yeah, I thought Regal was still managing this one even though it was owned by Bill. Curious if they would just want to drop it or bring it into the fold officially.

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I believe it is the only theater Warren retained when it sold everything else to Regal.

This is a huge bummer for Midwest City and the other tenants at the Sooner Rose center. If Arvest takes this back, who on earth is going to buy a huge, expensive theater in these times?

I fear this could stay vacant for a long time.

i believe that when he sold the rest this was just in the planning stages ... along with the north OKC location (that clearly is dead)

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I believe it is the only theater Warren retained when it sold everything else to Regal.

This is a huge bummer for Midwest City and the other tenants at the Sooner Rose center. If Arvest takes this back, who on earth is going to buy a huge, expensive theater in these times?

I fear this could stay vacant for a long time.

Midwest City cant catch a break. It will sit and fall into disrepair just like the old mall. The city will do nothing of consequence to actually get it running again or redeveloped.

Just please, please please do not let a church buy this. We do not need any more churches in MWC, and absolutely cannot handle another large property not generating tax revenue for the city.

This will really hurt the restaurants in this development.

They all signed on with the understanding the theater would bring large crowds.

Yeah, I thought Regal was still managing this one even though it was owned by Bill. Curious if they would just want to drop it or bring it into the fold officially.

unless/until covid restrictions are over for theaters i can't see any theater company spending money to grow

Like many other businesses, theaters are just trying to find a way to survive.

And beyond the pandemic, I'm not sure theater attendance will ever return to the glory days. Everyone now has a huge TV, home theater, high speed internet and tons of streaming options.

Movie attendance was already in decline and I believe it will be very, very slow to recover.

When I saw Tenet on Tuesday at AMC Quail there was a nice crowd. evenly spaced. all wearing masks too. It was nice being back in a theater again.

When I saw Tenet on Tuesday at AMC Quail there was a nice crowd. evenly spaced. all wearing masks too. It was nice being back in a theater again.

How many screens were showing though? There are only 2 or 3 new movies that have been released with Tenet being the major blockbuster.

Not only are there no new releases, there is nothing in production.

Theaters generate almost half their revenue in the summer, and that was completely wiped out.

The holiday season won't be much better. There is going to be a bloodbath in that industry.

Regal is not going to buy this, they have their own problems.

Bill Warren is probably feeling pretty good about his sale a couple of years ago. He probably could have made the payments for this location, but what's the point?

Midwest City cant catch a break. It will sit and fall into disrepair just like the old mall. The city will do nothing of consequence to actually get it running again or redeveloped.

Just please, please please do not let a church buy this. We do not need any more churches in MWC, and absolutely cannot handle another large property not generating tax revenue for the city.

Lifechurch real estate team probably already looking into it. lol