NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A treasured Brooklyn movie theater has closed after serving the community for more than two decades.
The Regal UA Court Street theater shuttered its doors earlier this month, reportedly without warning, taking many by surprise.
Rendy Jones, a 23-year-old Crown Heights resident, described as a “movie buff” by The New York Times, told the outlet he cried when he first heard the news on Twitter that the theater had closed.
“I started going there before I could even walk, either with my mom or dad,” he said. “I still have my ticket stubs. I’m looking at them now.”
Last week, a spokesperson for Madison International Realty, the property owner, said it “shared the community’s disappointment in the sudden closing of the Regal theater. We are in the process of assessing the situation and gathering more information.”
In a statement, Regal Cinemas said that it was forced to make the decision after it failed to reach an agreement with the landlord on a new lease, “reflecting the need for a major and very costly renovation” at the 13-story megaplex.
“Unfortunately, Regal was not able to reach an agreement with the landlord on a fair and sustainable rent that would have allowed for the very significant renovation investment needed,” a company spokesperson said. “Since the term of the lease had ended and the negotiations with the landlord failed, we instead had to close the location.”
1010 WINS reached out to Madison International Realty for comment. By Brian Brant WCBS Newsradio 880
From 4 Star Theatres facebook pageHello friends & neighbors! We wanted to update you on some excellent 4 Star news!
On Wednesday we went to the legendary Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, where so many of the world’s greatest albums were recorded and the greatest movies mixed, and picked up TWO GORGEOUS 35MM PROJECTORS for the 4 Star Theater! The wonderful people at the Berkeley FILM Foundation donated them to the theater and gave us an amazing tour through the hallowed ground of Fantasy Studios! Having twin 35mm projectors at the 4 Star will give us the ability to project in changeover style, which will give us access to so many incredible 35mm films. We are truly thrilled and grateful!
Renovation of the 4 Star is moving along briskly, and we feel like we are still on track for a summer 2022 reopening!!!
As always, you can check in on the Balboa Theater, Vogue Theater, 4 Star, and Park at CINEMASF.CO
Please update, theatre closed January 16, 2022 This is strange, Regal spends money and adding Screen X last summer and the only theatre in Brooklyn that has Dolby Atmos Also, some photos in the photos section.
Please update, theatre open October 3, 1997 with THX and Dolby Digital sound in all screens. The complex was supposed to be nine screens but got scaled back according to article. Grand opening ad in photos
Please update, closed as of January 2, 2022
The Regal Branford is headed for the last picture show, slated to close on Sunday, employees of the East Main Street multiplex theater told Hearst Connecticut Media on Tuesday.
Samantha Bruneau, who has worked at the theater for five years, called the closure “pretty sad.”
“Since the pandemic we’re just not where we used to be with the numbers,” Bruneau said as she worked as a ticket taker on Tuesday afternoon. “We were always very busy up until this point.”
The theater’s manager declined to comment on how many people would be losing their jobs as a result of the closure. He referred all questions to Regal’s U.S. headquarters in Knoxville, Tenn., where multiple phone calls made by Hearst Connecticut Media seeking comment went unanswered.
The 12-screen theater opened in 1998 as a Hoyt’s Cinema. It became a Regal theater when the Tennessee-based chain acquired Hoyt’s, which was owned by an Austrlian-based company, in March 2003.
From the South Bay Cinemas facebook page @robboehm
Hi Everyone. It has been a long time since you have seen a post from this page. The short of the story is that the principal partner of the company passed away in 2020 after a long battle with cancer and it set the project back greatly. Many of you have started seeing construction going on again. I can confirm now that we have re-grouped and are moving along. The hope is to be ready before Easter. It will still be 5 screens with all luxury recliner seating. As a matter of fact, the seats were purchased today. The interior will be all-new. The plan is to have some food items as well as beer and wine and an all-new party rental program. And no, we will not nearly as expensive as Farmingdale or Deer Park. We don’t have anything else right now to share but again, if everything moves along, we shall see you by Easter. – The South Bay Cinemas Team
This theatre will reopen next year, being taken over by the owners who operate the Pelham Picture House. From their facebook page:
With the end of 2021 in sight, you might be looking ahead for good things coming in 2022. The Picture House is thrilled to share the news that we’re expanding operations to Bronxville! The historic theater on Kraft Ave. will now be part of The Picture House community. We can’t wait to welcome you to the theater starting in February!
NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A treasured Brooklyn movie theater has closed after serving the community for more than two decades.
The Regal UA Court Street theater shuttered its doors earlier this month, reportedly without warning, taking many by surprise.
Rendy Jones, a 23-year-old Crown Heights resident, described as a “movie buff” by The New York Times, told the outlet he cried when he first heard the news on Twitter that the theater had closed.
“I started going there before I could even walk, either with my mom or dad,” he said. “I still have my ticket stubs. I’m looking at them now.”
Last week, a spokesperson for Madison International Realty, the property owner, said it “shared the community’s disappointment in the sudden closing of the Regal theater. We are in the process of assessing the situation and gathering more information.”
In a statement, Regal Cinemas said that it was forced to make the decision after it failed to reach an agreement with the landlord on a new lease, “reflecting the need for a major and very costly renovation” at the 13-story megaplex.
“Unfortunately, Regal was not able to reach an agreement with the landlord on a fair and sustainable rent that would have allowed for the very significant renovation investment needed,” a company spokesperson said. “Since the term of the lease had ended and the negotiations with the landlord failed, we instead had to close the location.”
1010 WINS reached out to Madison International Realty for comment.
By Brian Brant
WCBS Newsradio 880
Please update, theatre open July 28, 2000
From 4 Star Theatres facebook pageHello friends & neighbors! We wanted to update you on some excellent 4 Star news! On Wednesday we went to the legendary Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, where so many of the world’s greatest albums were recorded and the greatest movies mixed, and picked up TWO GORGEOUS 35MM PROJECTORS for the 4 Star Theater! The wonderful people at the Berkeley FILM Foundation donated them to the theater and gave us an amazing tour through the hallowed ground of Fantasy Studios! Having twin 35mm projectors at the 4 Star will give us the ability to project in changeover style, which will give us access to so many incredible 35mm films. We are truly thrilled and grateful! Renovation of the 4 Star is moving along briskly, and we feel like we are still on track for a summer 2022 reopening!!! As always, you can check in on the Balboa Theater, Vogue Theater, 4 Star, and Park at CINEMASF.CO
Please update, theatre closed January 16, 2022 This is strange, Regal spends money and adding Screen X last summer and the only theatre in Brooklyn that has Dolby Atmos Also, some photos in the photos section.
I don’t understand Regal said the nearest location it’s Sheepshead Bay, their nearest location is Regal Essex Crossing
According to the amc webpage, it’s imax dlp not laser
During the off peak movie season, theater don’t run early morning shows
Please rename, its the Madison CInemas and the website is madisoncinemas2.com Theatre reopening January 13
Please update, the six additional screens were added in late 2000
Please update, became a triplex on December 22, 1978
Please correct,Trans Lux twin it on April 2, 1980 Crown Theatres closed it on December 2, 1999, it reopen on February 11, 2014
Grand opening ad in photos
Please update, theatre open September 29, 2000
Please update, became a twin on May 2, 1986
Please update, theatre update November 14, 1997
Please update, theatre opened November 11, 1994
Please update, theatre open September 22, 1995 Grand opening ad in photos
Please update, theatre open October 3, 1997 with THX and Dolby Digital sound in all screens. The complex was supposed to be nine screens but got scaled back according to article. Grand opening ad in photos
Please update, closed as of January 2, 2022 The Regal Branford is headed for the last picture show, slated to close on Sunday, employees of the East Main Street multiplex theater told Hearst Connecticut Media on Tuesday. Samantha Bruneau, who has worked at the theater for five years, called the closure “pretty sad.” “Since the pandemic we’re just not where we used to be with the numbers,” Bruneau said as she worked as a ticket taker on Tuesday afternoon. “We were always very busy up until this point.” The theater’s manager declined to comment on how many people would be losing their jobs as a result of the closure. He referred all questions to Regal’s U.S. headquarters in Knoxville, Tenn., where multiple phone calls made by Hearst Connecticut Media seeking comment went unanswered. The 12-screen theater opened in 1998 as a Hoyt’s Cinema. It became a Regal theater when the Tennessee-based chain acquired Hoyt’s, which was owned by an Austrlian-based company, in March 2003.
From the South Bay Cinemas facebook page @robboehm Hi Everyone. It has been a long time since you have seen a post from this page. The short of the story is that the principal partner of the company passed away in 2020 after a long battle with cancer and it set the project back greatly. Many of you have started seeing construction going on again. I can confirm now that we have re-grouped and are moving along. The hope is to be ready before Easter. It will still be 5 screens with all luxury recliner seating. As a matter of fact, the seats were purchased today. The interior will be all-new. The plan is to have some food items as well as beer and wine and an all-new party rental program. And no, we will not nearly as expensive as Farmingdale or Deer Park. We don’t have anything else right now to share but again, if everything moves along, we shall see you by Easter. – The South Bay Cinemas Team
This location is showing Licorice Pizza in 70MM on Friday
Please update, expanded to 20 screen on December 3, 1999. No grand opening expansion ad.
This theatre will reopen next year, being taken over by the owners who operate the Pelham Picture House. From their facebook page: With the end of 2021 in sight, you might be looking ahead for good things coming in 2022. The Picture House is thrilled to share the news that we’re expanding operations to Bronxville! The historic theater on Kraft Ave. will now be part of The Picture House community. We can’t wait to welcome you to the theater starting in February!
Please update, theatre closed, hasn’t reopened since the shutdown.
movies theaters that require vaccination guests only mask are optional
Please update, it’s AMC Garden State Plaza 16