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Starplex Cinemas

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Starplex Cinemas
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryCinema
PredecessorShowplex Cinemas
Defunct2017
SuccessorAMC Classic
Headquarters,
United States
Key people
AMC Theatres (Parent)
OwnersAMC Entertainment
Websitewww.amctheatres.com

Starplex Cinemas was a Dallas-based American movie theater chain which at one point had 34 locations across the United States.[1][2] Showbiz Cinemas acquired the Starplex location in Kingwood, Texas, in 2012. Later, Starplex merged with Showplex Cinemas.[3][4] Starplex was among the major theatres to pull The Interview after threats were made.[5] On July 14, 2015, it was announced that Starplex would be acquired by AMC Theatres[6] with many operating now as AMC Classic as of mid-2017.

References

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  1. ^ Daniel J. Sernovitz (3 March 2015). "Marriott International's headquarters search likely to draw stiff competition from top developers". Washington Business Journal. Retrieved 2015-03-23.
  2. ^ Jeff Bahr (2015-02-26). "Saturday's health fair will feature activities, free movie tickets". The Grand Island Independent. Retrieved 2015-03-23.
  3. ^ Jennifer Summer (2012-12-21). "ShowBiz Cinemas acquires Starplex". Your Atascocita News. Retrieved 2015-03-23.
  4. ^ Steve Vockrodt (26 December 2012). "ShowPlex Cinemas shares a marquee with Dallas' Starplex Cinemas chain - Kansas City Business Journal". Kansas City Business Journal. Retrieved 2015-03-23.
  5. ^ Josh Barnhart. "Starplex Cinema to pull "The Interview" after threats issued to movie theaters". Salina Post. Retrieved 2015-03-23. to pull "The Interview" after threats issued to movie theaters
  6. ^ "AMC Theatres to Acquire Starplex Cinemas". Retrieved 27 October 2015.