In addition to opening blockbuster films, December has a long tradition of opening new theatres. Here is a look at Orange County’s December opening history:
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Edwards Huntington 12/25/65
Edwards Harbor 12/25/70
Edwards Cinema Viejo 12/25/70
Jerry Lewis Mini Cinema 12/10/171
AMC Orange Mall 12/16/71
UA Village 12/22/72
Edwards Bristol 12/74
UA A & B Twin 12/20/74
Edwards Town Center 12/25/81
Edwards/SoCal Laguna Hills Mall 12/16/83
Edwards Crown Valley 12/25/86
AMC Fullerton 12/18/87
Edwards Franciscan Plaza 12/15/89
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Much like Christmas gifts from years past, most of these venues are long gone; the Village, Laguna Hills Mall Cinema, and AMC Fullerton being the only sites that still operate as theatres (only the AMC Fullerton operates under it’s original chain).
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Maintaining a round-about link to their holiday roots, the former Cinema Viejo and Crown Valley theatres are currently occupied by churches.
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