Warren Expanding ?

[MDot]

So true. They could have announced that every screen would be an IMAX, all seating would be leather chairs, all food and drinks were free, a limo would pick you up and take you home, and some would still complain.

As we've all known for all our lives, somebody will always complain and nothing will ever change that. I've even heard someone complain about Devon building the Devon Tower because they were using their money to build a new tower instead of give that money to the homeless. That's just the way it is and I'm sure you are well aware of that.

[zcamaro70]

Bill Warren was at the 3:00pm showing of Sherlock Holmes today and spoke to those of us in the crowd. Mr. Warren stated both of the current balcony theatres are the largest in the state, including bigger than either the AMC IMAX and Bricktown Cinecapri. Mr. Warren futher stated the new IMAX that is nearing completion in Moore will be the largest in the country. He showed some pictures of the progress and what to expect when it is completed.

[SoonerDave]

The new IMAX looks great. The exterior work is probably 80-85% complete and the design will perfectly integrate it into the existing site. It should really be a super location and it will be great to have a true IMAX source!

[pure]

I would really like to see something like the Inwood Theatre in Dallas for something really comfortable and different (for Oklahoma). Huge love sacs and comfy couches, and tickets still under $10.




http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfa...wood_theat.php

[s00nr1]

I have been a staunch supporter of the Warren since its opening several years ago but I had to scratch my head a bit on Sunday when we went to see MI:4 and was charged an extra $0.50 because it was in the grand auditorium. This is now their 3rd price hike in the past 12 months and I am beginning to wonder where it will end. I can understand one across-the-board hike for all screens, or paying extra to sit in the balcony, but to charge an extra $0.50 because the room is bigger is just dumb in my opinion.

[MDot]

I have been a staunch supporter of the Warren since its opening several years ago but I had to scratch my head a bit on Sunday when we went to see MI:4 and was charged an extra $0.50 because it was in the grand auditorium. This is now their 3rd price hike in the past 12 months and I am beginning to wonder where it will end. I can understand one across-the-board hike for all screens, or paying extra to sit in the balcony, but to charge an extra $0.50 because the room is bigger is just dumb in my opinion.

You had me until you said "but to charge an extra $0.50 because the room is bigger is just dumb" then you lost me and you ended your statement. LOL I'm not trying to be rude but it makes perfect sense to pay a higher price to get into a bigger room, kind of like how it costs more to fly in 1st class than it does to fly in 3rd class. The rest of your complaint made sense to me but I had to tilt my head some when I read your final point.

I wish you luck in your future movie goin destination choice.

[Dustin]

I have been a staunch supporter of the Warren since its opening several years ago but I had to scratch my head a bit on Sunday when we went to see MI:4 and was charged an extra $0.50 because it was in the grand auditorium. This is now their 3rd price hike in the past 12 months and I am beginning to wonder where it will end. I can understand one across-the-board hike for all screens, or paying extra to sit in the balcony, but to charge an extra $0.50 because the room is bigger is just dumb in my opinion.

[jn1780]

You had me until you said "but to charge an extra $0.50 because the room is bigger is just dumb" then you lost me and you ended your statement. LOL I'm not trying to be rude but it makes perfect sense to pay a higher price to get into a bigger room, kind of like how it costs more to fly in 1st class than it does to fly in 3rd class. The rest of your complaint made sense to me but I had to tilt my head some when I read your final point.

I wish you luck in your future movie goin destination choice.

I never been to the bigger room at Warren. Its not like third class in a bigger airplane is it? Or is it like a big airplane where every seat is first class and their is lots of leg room?

[s00nr1]

You had me until you said "but to charge an extra $0.50 because the room is bigger is just dumb" then you lost me and you ended your statement. LOL I'm not trying to be rude but it makes perfect sense to pay a higher price to get into a bigger room, kind of like how it costs more to fly in 1st class than it does to fly in 3rd class. The rest of your complaint made sense to me but I had to tilt my head some when I read your final point.

I wish you luck in your future movie goin destination choice.

The only difference here being that this is the only instance I have ever seen that a theater has charged a separate price for a bigger screen with the same viewing experience (as in non-IMAX, 3D, etc). I mean why not just make a different price for all the other 13 screens in there? Start at $5 for the smallest screen, then $5.50 for the next, then $6.00 for the next and so-on.

To compare this to the difference between coach and first class really doesn't apply as both the size of the seats and the service received are much greater than that of the rear cabin. In this instance, the only difference is screen size where the product/service received is identical to the other screens. Now as I said in my previous post, if you want to charge more for the balcony seats or the director's suites then by all means do so as both the seats and service are much better. I understand Warren has the market cornered and I completely understand why but the continual price increases just seem to me to be flaunting the fact they can do whatever they want.

Who knows what the ticket price for the IMAX will be (probably in the $16 range).

[MDot]

The only difference here being that this is the only instance I have ever seen that a theater has charged a separate price for a bigger screen with the same viewing experience (as in non-IMAX, 3D, etc). I mean why not just make a different price for all the other 13 screens in there? Start at $5 for the smallest screen, then $5.50 for the next, then $6.00 for the next and so-on.

To compare this to the difference between coach and first class really doesn't apply as both the size of the seats and the service received are much greater than that of the rear cabin. In this instance, the only difference is screen size where the product/service received is identical to the other screens. Now as I said in my previous post, if you want to charge more for the balcony seats or the director's suites then by all means do so as both the seats and service are much better. I understand Warren has the market cornered and I completely understand why but the continual price increases just seem to me to be flaunting the fact they can do whatever they want.

Who knows what the ticket price for the IMAX will be (probably in the $16 range).

Makes enough sense. If it actually was as much of a difference as 1st class and 3rd class then I'd expect it to be no less than $5.00 extra to get in; the reason it's only $0.50 extra is because it's a bigger screen which like you said should apply to all screens. Just go with a normal screen if you don't like have to pay $0.50 extra, that's the simplest thing to do I'd think.

[s00nr1]

Makes enough sense. If it actually was as much of a difference as 1st class and 3rd class then I'd expect it to be no less than $5.00 extra to get in; the reason it's only $0.50 extra is because it's a bigger screen which like you said should apply to all screens. Just go with a normal screen if you don't like have to pay $0.50 extra, that's the simplest thing to do I'd think.

Oh I will. I never said I was going to stop going to the Warren (remember they've got the movie market cornered so were all suckers in the end). Its just the first time I've ever seen something like that done at a movie theater. I grew up in DFW and the Cinemark Tinseltown in Grapevine had two 75ft wide screens (bigger than the Warren's Grand) and prices were no higher in that theater than their other screens. Same thing at the AMC Grapevine Mills.

[MDot]

Oh I will. I never said I was going to stop going to the Warren (remember they've got the movie market cornered so were all suckers in the end). Its just the first time I've ever seen something like that done at a movie theater. I grew up in DFW and the Cinemark Tinseltown in Grapevine had two 75ft wide screens (bigger than the Warren's Grand) and prices were no higher in that theater than their other screens. Same thing at the AMC Grapevine Mills.

You basically stated the reason, they have the market cornered so they're going to do it the way they want to because they can get away with it while people continue to go. Not blaming the customer, not even necessarily blaming Warren, it's just the way they run things.

[SoonerDave]

I never been to the bigger room at Warren. Its not like third class in a bigger airplane is it? Or is it like a big airplane where every seat is first class and their is lots of leg room?

Seems to me that the Warren can charge whatever it wants for whichever theater it desires. Doesn't have to be rationale for it.

[BoulderSooner]

The only difference here being that this is the only instance I have ever seen that a theater has charged a separate price for a bigger screen with the same viewing experience (as in non-IMAX, 3D, etc). I mean why not just make a different price for all the other 13 screens in there? Start at $5 for the smallest screen, then $5.50 for the next, then $6.00 for the next and so-on.

To compare this to the difference between coach and first class really doesn't apply as both the size of the seats and the service received are much greater than that of the rear cabin. In this instance, the only difference is screen size where the product/service received is identical to the other screens. Now as I said in my previous post, if you want to charge more for the balcony seats or the director's suites then by all means do so as both the seats and service are much better. I understand Warren has the market cornered and I completely understand why but the continual price increases just seem to me to be flaunting the fact they can do whatever they want.

Who knows what the ticket price for the IMAX will be (probably in the $16 range).

harkins in bricktown charges a $1 more for the "cine capri" which is their largest screen

[oneforone]

The largest theater at Warren in comfortable in every seat. In fact I have watched movies in the balcony, lower seats and the regular theaters. All are just as nice. The one I am going to have to try is the Directors Suites. Sure you pay extra but, it's worth every penny. Considering what we spend overall on date night when the wife I go for dinner and a movie. I pay extra at Warren because I can enjoy the movie like I used to be able to everywhere else. Before Warren the only place I viewed movies was at home. I got sick and tired of having to deal with people that came to the movies to do everything but, watch the movie.

I don't understand why anyone would complain about how much something costs these days when almost everything has other options and price points. If you think Warren charges too much, there are plenty of other theaters in the metro to go. Tinsletown and Silver Screen in Yukon seems to have the best prices. They appear to be packed every weekend.

[s00nr1]

harkins in bricktown charges a $1 more for the "cine capri" which is their largest screen

Just as a point of clarification it's $0.50 more there as well but $1 less than the grand at Warren. Again guys, the point of my post was more along the lines of the multiple price increases across the board just in the past year in addition to this new premium charge for the G.A. This is not to take anything away from the service at the Warren.

On a side note, did anyone else notice a new P.A. voice doing the intro prior to the movie?

[venture]

Again guys, the point of my post was more along the lines of the multiple price increases across the board just in the past year

Business costs go up...so naturally they get passed on to the consumer. This is a non-issue.

[Oh GAWD the Smell!]

I'll be watching movies in spendy sections only.

Because I can't stand people

[Ginkasa]

Looks like the IMAX opening was pushed back? The countdown at MooreIMAX.com pegs it now opening March 2nd.

[Dustin]

Feb. 24th

http://www.facebook.com/MooreWarrenWorldClassIMAX

[zcamaro70]

There are a bunch more pictures from the inside on the City of Moore Facebook page. I guess the Moore firefighters are helping to raise the IMAX screen and they are updating the progress with pictures.

[Dustin]

[Richard at Remax]

can't wait to see dark knight rises on this

[TaoMaas]

It's supposed to be the largest digital screen in the world. 4000 sq. ft., if I remember right. I think the guy said there's a larger regular screen in Asia or somewhere, but this is the largest digital screen. I'm not sure what the difference is exactly.

[Ginkasa]

Its referring to the projector. Rather than using physical film, the Warren IMAX will use a digital projector that uses computer files for the movies.