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CW WEB EXTRA: New eastside Spartanburg shopping development to include movie theater
By Amy Wood
Monday, July 14, 2008
You may have heard a new shopping development is in the works for Spartanburg’s Eastside, down east main street, out in the vicinity of the Walmart.
Now comes word, that the complex will include a new movie theater.
You can read more about it below.
I’m including the press release we just got in the newsroom.
FRANK THEATRES® ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATION
New Theatre will be built as Part of Dynamic Mixed-Use Development
SPARTANBURG, S.C., July 14, 2008 – Plans are underway for FRANK THEATRES® to join the Easton Marketplace on Spartanburg’s eastside. FRANK THEATRES®, one of the World’s oldest and most respected Motion Picture Theatre and Entertainment Companies (1906) announced its plans to begin construction sometime this year in the Easton Marketplace.
“FRANK THEATRES® is pleased to announce that we plan to build an entirely new state-of-the-art theatre as part of this exciting mixed-use development. The mix of retail and entertainment is ideal for attracting audiences to our theatre,” said Bruce Frank, president of FRANK THEATRES®. “Everything is in the planning stages right now, however we will announce the number of screens, design elements and amenities when all of the details are finalized.”
“We are very excited to be joining this great project; our Easton Marketplace location will provide patrons with a total entertainment experience. It’s not just about cinema anymore, you need to provide your guests more with each visit,” according to Frank. “We look forward to offering the latest in technology and amenities to area movie-goers within a completely new theatre concept. The theatre will draw upon our years experience by creating an entertainment destination that will attract people from throughout the area,” Frank said.
“Our community is delighted at the announcement of Frank Theaters, adding to the dynamic energy on the east side of Spartanburg. Coupled with the other parts the Easton Marketplace, this investment enhances the services and facilities available to our citizens” said Mayor William Barnet III.
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About Frank Family Entertainment Group
About Frank Family Entertainment Group, over 100 years of “bringing families together”, the Frank Family Entertainment Group was founded in 1906 by Samuel Frank of Philadelphia, PA. The Company has owned, operated, developed and managed over 150 entertainment venues including nickelodeons, motion picture theatres, arcades, restaurant, nightclubs, water parks, bowling centers, game centers and skate parks. Frank Theatres, a division of the parent company and incorporated in 1921, introduced “talkie films” to the Philadelphia area, built the first “Twin” theatre in the United States (1966) and developed one of New Jersey’s earliest Mega-Plex Cinemas…the Towne 16 Stadium Cinema…which also reintroduced stadium seating back in 1986. The company also develops, owns, and operates numerous shopping centers, retail and residential properties, restaurants, nightclubs, hotels and condominium developments. Headquarters are located in Atlantic City, NJ and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
COMMENTS
Didn’t they just shut a movie theatre down on the East Side? Besides who has the money to pay for an expensive movie anyways? I think this is a waste of time and money!