COLUMBUS, GA-January 3, 2012 - Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ:
CKEC), a leading DIGITAL cinema and 3-D motion picture
exhibitor, is announcing the January 12th
unveiling of its newest entertainment complex just off the
University Parkway near Chick-fil-A in the Bethlehem/Winder,
GA area. The new twelve screen theatre complex will seat over
2,300 guests in luxurious comfort and features the critically
acclaimed "BIGD" auditorium. "We're providing the ultimate
entertainment experience that centerpieces large format
Digital with bigger screens, bigger and better sound, and the
finest in-theater seating for cutting edge presentation and
the definitive enjoyment of our audiences," notes David
Passman, Carmike's President and CEO.
The new facility is equipped with auditoriums featuring
state-of-the-art stadium style seating, with comfortable high
back luxury chairs, in addition to retractable armrests and
convenient cup holders. The Gateway Cinema 12 also contains
large, wall-to-wall screens, as well as DLP DIGITAL
projection and DIGITAL sound. The new theatre has an upscale
lobby, multiple concession areas and an indoor box office, so
filmgoers can escape the elements.
The Gateway Cinema 12 will open at 7:00 pm on Thursday,
January 12th featuring a selection of recent
blockbuster movies throughout the complex. This special gala
charity grand opening night at the beautifully appointed
theatre will feature $1 admission with $1 small popcorn and
$1 small drinks, with all proceeds benefiting community
charities for children. The event will be promoted by area
radio and television stations. Bethlehem/Winder is one of the
first communities in the nation to offer theatregoers the
exciting new "BIGD" format recently launched by Carmike
Cinemas, an industry leader in Digital projection and 3-D
technology since 2006.
The "BIGD" auditorium includes a wall-to-wall screen
measuring 62 feet wide and nearly three stories tall, the
latest in surround sound and Digital projection of both 2-D
and 3-D features. In technical terms, Carmike's "BIGD"
DIGITAL experience is powered by a cutting edge Christie
Brilliant 3-D flash projector. The end result is a light
output of 30,000 lumens, creating a picture quality with
noticeably higher resolution than HD.
To further enhance the experience, the custom QSC DIGITAL
audio system is tuned to a 7.1 speaker array with 16 channels
and the ability to upgrade to 11.1, a revolution in surround
sound technology with DIGITAL audio processing supported by
quad-amplified, 4-way speakers and six 21-inch subwoofers.
The new, expanded configuration at the Gateway Cinema 12
promises a new gold standard in unparalleled picture clarity
and deep resonating DIGITAL sound.
"The success of 3-D releases for features like 'Avatar,'
'Cars 2,' 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon,' and the record-
breaking re-launch of "The Lion King in 3D,' proves that
audiences are excited about and enjoy the new DIGITAL
experience, and are demanding it," notes Mr. Passman. "These
early successes will no doubt persuade producers to release
more movies in this format, and with the "BIGD" experience -
in either 3-D or 2-D DIGITAL - Carmike has the full
capability to provide our audiences with the technology and
total luxury that brings theatergoing to a new level."
Plans for the "BIGD" Experience will include more locations
in 2012 including Minneapolis, MN, Maryville and Cleveland,
TN, Sandestin, FL, Jacksonville and Wilmington, NC,
Winchester, VA, and Decatur, AL. "Whether it is a movie,
concert, sporting event, motivational speaker or church
service, Carmike guests will find "BIGD" placing them at the
heart of the event," notes Terrell Mayton, Carmike's Director
of Marketing.
Carmike Cinemas, Inc. is a U.S. leader in digital cinema and
3-D cinema deployments and one of the nation's largest motion
picture exhibitors. As of September 30, 2011 Carmike had 235
theatres with 2,215 screens in 36 states. Carmike's digital
cinema footprint reached 2,089 screens, including 208
theatres with 726 screens that are also equipped for 3-D.
Carmike's focus for its theatre locations is small to
mid-sized communities.
Contact: Terrell Mayton
Director of Marketing - 706.576.3464
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