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Regal Entertainment Group Announces New Entertainment Center for Lima, OH
Regal Entertainment Group Announces New Entertainment Center for Lima, OH
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Dec 3, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE:RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States under the Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres and Edwards Theatres brands, today announced the construction of a new theatre in Lima, Ohio.
"Our moviegoers in Lima will appreciate the many new amenities offered at our state of the art Regal American Mall Stadium 12," stated Dick Westerling Regal Entertainment Group Senior Vice President of Marketing and Advertising. "This 12-screen complex will offer the latest in theatre design and provide additional film selections for our loyal customers."
The modern entertainment center will encompass approximately 46,000 square feet with seating for nearly 2,000 movie-goers. The addition of the Regal American Mall Stadium 12 is just part of an expansion of the American Mall which will include more restaurants to enjoy a night on the town.
"We are extremely pleased to confirm the tenancy of Regal Cinemas at our American Mall," said Anthony M. Cafaro, Sr., President of the Cafaro Company which owns and operates the mall. "Their decision to locate at American Mall validates the importance of the East Town Road widening and it will spur additional commercial growth in our immediate area. Regal is a first class theatre chain and they will provide a facility that the Lima area residents will definitely be proud of. We intend to start preliminary grading in the next few weeks, with plans to open Regal in 2004."
New Regal Entertainment Group theatres are expected to feature these amenities:
-- Stadium seating provides each moviegoer an unobstructed view
of the screen.
-- Plush, high-back rocking recliner seats offer extra comfort.
-- Retractable cup holders move out of the way to form love
seats.
-- The latest digital surround sound systems bring the movies to
life.
-- The Regal Crown Club loyalty program rewards frequent
moviegoers.
-- Fully stocked concession stands offer high quality,
value-added Combos.
-- The computerized box office speeds-up ticket transactions.
-- Advance tickets are also available by phone or through
www.REGmovies.com.
-- Regal Express Kiosks offer customers fully automated ticket
purchasing.
About Regal Entertainment Group:
Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE:RGC) is the largest motion picture exhibitor in the world. The Company's theatre circuit, comprising Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres, Edwards Theatres and Hoyts Cinemas, operates 6,061 screens in 555 locations in 39 states. Regal operates approximately 17% of all screens in the United States including theatres in 46 of the top 50 U.S. markets and growing suburban areas. We believe that the size, reach and quality of the Company's theatre circuit not only provide its patrons with a convenient and enjoyable movie-going experience, but is also an exceptional platform to realize economies of scale in theatre operations and, through Regal CineMedia, develop new sources of revenue and cash flow by utilizing Regal's existing asset base.
Regal CineMedia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Regal Entertainment Group focusing on the expansion and development of advertising and new uses for Regal's theatre assets, while at the same time enhancing the movie-going experience. Regal CineMedia operates other divisions that focus on meetings and special productions in a theatre environment, including the presentation of live sports and entertainment events, as well as the sale of group tickets and gift certificates.
Additional information is available on the Company's Web site at www.REGmovies.com or www.RegalCineMedia.com
SOURCE: Regal Entertainment Group
Regal Entertainment Group, Knoxville
Media Contact:
Dick Westerling, 865-925-9539
Posted by Craig at December 3, 2003 08:54 PM