Penn Square Theater purchased by AMC

[OKCTalker]

Dickinson management is notifying corporate discount ticket holders that they are closing after this Sunday, and to use any tickets or coupons by then.

Wow! Right before the holidays when there are lots of shoppers and Christmas releases. Wonder what will become of the space.

[Pete]

Interesting.

And I agree, very strange timing.

[Roadhawg]

wow... that is strange

[betts]

I'm not surprised. Back in the day when I lived near there we used to go to movies there because it was never crowded, even on opening day of really popular movies. I always wondered how they could afford to stay open. It's a shame, because you never had to worry about a movie being sold out.

[GaryOKC6]

I'm not surprised. Back in the day when I lived near there we used to go to movies there because it was never crowded, even on opening day of really popular movies. I always wondered how they could afford to stay open. It's a shame, because you never had to worry about a movie being sold out.

I am not suprised. It was kind of a crummy theater compared to the others in OKC. Seats were small and boxey. the screens were small. The plus was it was a great place to park the kids while you shopped.

[jbkrems]

I wonder what Penn Square Mall intends to do with that space of the mall. That is a lot of square footage they are going to have lease out, either to a new movie theater, or they will have to gut the whole deal into stores.

[betts]

I wonder what Penn Square Mall intends to do with that space of the mall. That is a lot of square footage they are going to have lease out, either to a new movie theater, or they will have to gut the whole deal into stores.

If there as many stores on the waiting list at Penn Square as we've been told, I doubt Penn Square minds having that much space to deal with.

[GaryOKC6]

If there as many stores on the waiting list at Penn Square as we've been told, I doubt Penn Square minds having that much space to deal with.

Microsoft is suposed to be putting in a "real" store. They pulled a huge building permit. Possible they can take the space.

[Tydude]

i am hearing rumors that AMC is going to take over the space and put a new movie theatre in the space

[poe]

My vote would be for new stores.

[HangryHippo]

i am hearing rumors that AMC is going to take over the space and put a new movie theatre in the space

AMC would be a nice upgrade from Dickinson, but I find it hard to believe that Penn Square would let AMC in the theatre space in lieu of cutting their waiting list of stores...

[MonkeesFan]

AMC would be a nice upgrade from Dickinson, but I find it hard to believe that Penn Square would let AMC in the theatre space in lieu of cutting their waiting list of stores...

I agree but I will see it when I believe it

[zookeeper]

Brianna Bailey is reporting in the Journal Record that AMC has signed a lease to takeover the theater in November and then do a complete remodel that sounds like a huge renovation after the holidays. AMC to take over Penn Square Mall cineplex | The Journal Record

[Pete]

Great news for Penn Square.

That theater needs a big makeover and this sounds like it will be one of the nicer cinemas in town after the remodel.

[zookeeper]

This is no big deal but Brianna might want to fix her opening sentence which says AMC is based in Atlanta, AMC HQ has always been in Kansas City.

I agree that this sounds like a great deal for Penn Square and AMC.

[jedicurt]

This is no big deal but Brianna might want to fix her opening sentence which says AMC is based in Atlanta, AMC HQ has always been in Kansas City.

and they are building new offices in Leawood, KS that they are supposed to move into sometime next year

[zookeeper]

and they are building new offices in Leawood, KS that they are supposed to move into sometime next year

Leawood is a very wealthy suburb of Kansas City in Johnson County, I imagine those offices will be pretty nice!

[MonkeesFan]

Great news for Penn Square.

That theater needs a big makeover and this sounds like it will be one of the nicer cinemas in town after the remodel.

That is indeed great news for Penn Square

[HangryHippo]

Would someone with a subscription be willing to post the article here so that we can read it?

Nevermind: Found this article that describes the plan pretty well. AMC Theatres Headed to Penn Square Mall Beginning Nov. 9; Enhancements on the Way - DailyFinance

Sounds like a nice win for Penn Square Mall. I'm really glad Simon is in control Penn Square. They seem to be a great company.

[OKCTalker]

We prefer going to Tinseltown for movies even though PSM is closer. The ticket prices were a bit lower and it's a quick drive over/back. To a far lesser extent, our perception is that crime is more of a problem at PSM than Tinseltown.

Perhaps AMC can improve things, but we're pretty driven by ticket prices. When the lights go down and the movie starts, it doesn't matter how much they spent on TI.

[jn1780]

We prefer going to Tinseltown for movies even though PSM is closer. The ticket prices were a bit lower and it's a quick drive over/back. To a far lesser extent, our perception is that crime is more of a problem at PSM than Tinseltown.

Perhaps AMC can improve things, but we're pretty driven by ticket prices. When the lights go down and the movie starts, it doesn't matter how much they spent on TI.

I see more Tinseltown in your future. AMC is probably going the luxury theater route and will actually raise prices.

I wonder if they will maintain 10 auditoriums? I wouldn't be surprised if they sacrificed 1 or 2 in order to make a bigger grand auditorium.

[Ginkasa]

How big are their current auditoriums? If they've already got at least a few that are decent sized, it might not be worth the expense - especially if they're going the luxury root with higher prices for fewer seats. Either way, I doubt their auditoriums have the depth for something like Grand Auditoriums at Warren or the Ciné Capri at Harkins (if that's what you were trying to suggest).

[ShiroiHikari]

I've only been to this theatre once. Maybe it's just me, but once I bought the ticket and stepped inside, it was like I'd stepped into a 1990s time warp. Also the hallways outside the auditoriums were really dark. When was the last time this place had a remodel? Guess it doesn't matter now since AMC is stepping in.

[SoonerQueen]

When I go to my movie previews they are usually held at either the Harkin's or the AMC at Quail Springs.I hate going to the QSM24 because the refreshments cost so much. The Harkin's have refillable cups which saves money and their refreshments cost less. When we pay for a movie we usually pick Tinseltown. I like the close to the building parking, and the popcorn is the best in town. Plus the prices are less for admission. Tinseltown is one of the best kept secrets in OKC.

[duckman]

I only go to Tinseltown when I have my bullet proof vest on.