Comments on: A Quarter Century of Krikorian Theatres http://cinelog.org/cinelog/2009/02/25/a-quarter-century-of-krikorian-theatres/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:15:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Carousel http://cinelog.org/cinelog/2009/02/25/a-quarter-century-of-krikorian-theatres/comment-page-1/#comment-211 Carousel Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:43:48 +0000 http://cinelog.org/cinelog/?p=91#comment-211 No, they would not still be around. Mann, UA, AMC, etc.--they all got rid of most of their old multiplexes. If you read the article, it explains very clearly that the old circuit was sold because of a divorce among the owners. It was also a smart business decision--unloading non-megaplex locations right before they lost their value. No, they would not still be around. Mann, UA, AMC, etc.–they all got rid of most of their old multiplexes. If you read the article, it explains very clearly that the old circuit was sold because of a divorce among the owners. It was also a smart business decision–unloading non-megaplex locations right before they lost their value.

]]> By: MK http://cinelog.org/cinelog/2009/02/25/a-quarter-century-of-krikorian-theatres/comment-page-1/#comment-200 MK Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:06:33 +0000 http://cinelog.org/cinelog/?p=91#comment-200 The old Krikorians couldnt have been too successful or they would still be around. The new theaters are nice but like was mentioned the locations are questionable. The old Krikorians couldnt have been too successful or they would still be around. The new theaters are nice but like was mentioned the locations are questionable.

]]> By: Carousel http://cinelog.org/cinelog/2009/02/25/a-quarter-century-of-krikorian-theatres/comment-page-1/#comment-198 Carousel Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:39:25 +0000 http://cinelog.org/cinelog/?p=91#comment-198 Some corrections to the article above. First of all, the majority of the houses in the original Krikorian circuit did NOT have lackluster attendance as you indicated. Having worked for Mann, UA and Syufy, (as well as 2 locations in the Krikorian chain), I can tell you that the busy Krikorians then were comparable to their competitiors. All circuits have their slow ponies, but Peninsula 9 was a powerhouse, eclipsed only by Whitwood 10 when it opened. El Cajon was also very, very busy--and set attendance records Thanksgiving 1991. Secondly, I'm not sure what this business is about inadequate box offices? Perhaps you only went to one location. The standard for the old chain were modern, spacious, walk-in 3-station rooms complete with the latest Theatron Data System computers, PA systems, neon signage, the works. They weren't small or skimpy at all. As for your remarks about the new Krikorian chain, I can't comment. I've never been to one. Lastly, the original chain was also called Krikorian Premiere Theatres. Some corrections to the article above.

First of all, the majority of the houses in the original Krikorian circuit did NOT have lackluster attendance as you indicated. Having worked for Mann, UA and Syufy, (as well as 2 locations in the Krikorian chain), I can tell you that the busy Krikorians then were comparable to their competitiors. All circuits have their slow ponies, but Peninsula 9 was a powerhouse, eclipsed only by Whitwood 10 when it opened. El Cajon was also very, very busy–and set attendance records Thanksgiving 1991.

Secondly, I’m not sure what this business is about inadequate box offices? Perhaps you only went to one location. The standard for the old chain were modern, spacious, walk-in 3-station rooms complete with the latest Theatron Data System computers, PA systems, neon signage, the works. They weren’t small or skimpy at all.

As for your remarks about the new Krikorian chain, I can’t comment. I’ve never been to one.

Lastly, the original chain was also called Krikorian Premiere Theatres.

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