Starplex Cinemas
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.
 A Starplex location in Irving, Texas, then operated as AMC Classic on 2017. As of 2023, it's closed. | |
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cinema |
| Predecessor | Showplex Cinemas |
| Defunct | 2017 |
| Successor | AMC Classic |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Key people | AMC Theatres (Parent) |
| Owners | AMC Entertainment |
| Website | www.amctheatres.com |
References
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- Jeff Bahr (2015-02-26). "Saturday's health fair will feature activities, free movie tickets". The Grand Island Independent. Retrieved 2015-03-23.
- Jennifer Summer (2012-12-21). "ShowBiz Cinemas acquires Starplex". Your Atascocita News. Retrieved 2015-03-23.
- 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.
- 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
- "AMC Theatres to Acquire Starplex Cinemas". Retrieved 27 October 2015.
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