KITCHENER —
The new owner of the last independent twin cinema in the area has a big plan for their small cinema.
Sam and Shirley Ilani said they wanted to double the number of screens in the Frederick double cinema and install the modern stadium --
Style seats, renovate the old interior of the kitchen landmarks, and start to cater to the performance time of teenagers and seniors.
"We are going to make it bigger and better, but we have to start with the stage," Shirley Ilani said . ".
"It will take time and it will not happen right away.
It will be a slow change.
"Iranis previously owned an independent cinema in Georgetown, but they withdrew from the industry as the owner of the building planned to re-develop the property.
They were always interested in the Frederick Street Cinema, which opened in 1979, and when it finally went public for sale, they plopped.
"It's our way and we think it's a great opportunity," she said . ".
"There is room for growth.
People like the theater very much, and we like it very much.
"The film has been run by Kelly Macleod for more than a decade, and Kelly Macleod, a Canada Post executive, was owned by the premiere theater a few years ago
McLeod built the reputation of the cinema as a lovely discounted cinema-
In such a place, mothers can calm crying babies to sleep by watching movies in the screening room, where his Tony also attracted a large number of people on Tuesday.
He developed a loyal customer, the first one he turned to now.
Director of Operations film, competition
With the larger film chain in the area.
McLeod and his staff refurbished the seats with their hands when they bought the cinema and installed a state --of-the-
Art sound system
But over time, the theater began to show its age.
He also has plans to expand, but the reduction in profits kills those plans and eventually forces him to sell his share of the business.
The mall has seats and projectors for cinemas.
As more retailers move out, traffic in the theater's Frederick Street Mall begins to decrease, he said.
MacLeod said he had missed a career that was love for him.
"This is a difficult decision," mcloughd said on the phone on Tuesday . ".
"But it has been very difficult in the past three years.
We can't even sell gift certificates because we're not sure how long we'll be open.
"The cinema is one of the last theaters that still use the old theater --fashioned film-
Irani said she hopes to eventually replace it with modern digital technology and even a 3D projector.
McLeod said he would also like to install a digital projector, but the price per projector can be up to $50,000.
He also hopes that the management of the mall will invest in larger stadiums.
But these plans have never been realized.
Irani said the restrictions on the two screens meant that the cinema could not meet the needs of all the audience.
But even though they plan to carry out renovations and possible expansions, they still plan to make sure that tickets to cinemas are cheaper than for large, large, integrated cinemas.
"We can't get enough movies because of these two screens.
We can't play all the movies for adults, teenagers and children.
"We are limited," she said . "
The new owners also said they wanted sponsorship.
Maybe even financial support from the city.
Can help pay for some expansion costs.
"We need the help of the community to rebuild this cinema and keep it.
This is historic, "Irani said.
"We don't want it to go out of business and become another dollar store or something.
"Gmercer @ township enterprises. com KITCHENER —
The new owner of the last independent twin cinema in the area has a big plan for their small cinema.
Sam and Shirley Ilani said they wanted to double the number of screens in the Frederick double cinema and install the modern stadium --
Style seats, renovate the old interior of the kitchen landmarks, and start to cater to the performance time of teenagers and seniors.
"We are going to make it bigger and better, but we have to start with the stage," Shirley Ilani said . ".
"It will take time and it will not happen right away.
It will be a slow change.
"Iranis previously owned an independent cinema in Georgetown, but they withdrew from the industry as the owner of the building planned to re-develop the property.
They were always interested in the Frederick Street Cinema, which opened in 1979, and when it finally went public for sale, they plopped.
"It's our way and we think it's a great opportunity," she said . ".
"There is room for growth.
People like the theater very much, and we like it very much.
"The film has been run by Kelly Macleod for more than a decade, and Kelly Macleod, a Canada Post executive, was owned by the premiere theater a few years ago
McLeod built the reputation of the cinema as a lovely discounted cinema-
In such a place, mothers can calm crying babies to sleep by watching movies in the screening room, where his Tony also attracted a large number of people on Tuesday.
He developed a loyal customer, the first one he turned to now.
Director of Operations film, competition
With the larger film chain in the area.
McLeod and his staff refurbished the seats with their hands when they bought the cinema and installed a state --of-the-
Art sound system
But over time, the theater began to show its age.
He also has plans to expand, but the reduction in profits kills those plans and eventually forces him to sell his share of the business.
The mall has seats and projectors for cinemas.
As more retailers move out, traffic in the theater's Frederick Street Mall begins to decrease, he said.
MacLeod said he had missed a career that was love for him.
"This is a difficult decision," mcloughd said on the phone on Tuesday . ".
"But it has been very difficult in the past three years.
We can't even sell gift certificates because we're not sure how long we'll be open.
"The cinema is one of the last theaters that still use the old theater --fashioned film-
Irani said she hopes to eventually replace it with modern digital technology and even a 3D projector.
McLeod said he would also like to install a digital projector, but the price per projector can be up to $50,000.
He also hopes that the management of the mall will invest in larger stadiums.
But these plans have never been realized.
Irani said the restrictions on the two screens meant that the cinema could not meet the needs of all the audience.
But even though they plan to carry out renovations and possible expansions, they still plan to make sure that tickets to cinemas are cheaper than for large, large, integrated cinemas.
"We can't get enough movies because of these two screens.
We can't play all the movies for adults, teenagers and children.
"We are limited," she said . "
The new owners also said they wanted sponsorship.
Maybe even financial support from the city.
Can help pay for some expansion costs.
"We need the help of the community to rebuild this cinema and keep it.
This is historic, "Irani said.
"We don't want it to go out of business and become another dollar store or something.
"Gmercer @ township enterprises. com KITCHENER —
The new owner of the last independent twin cinema in the area has a big plan for their small cinema.
Sam and Shirley Ilani said they wanted to double the number of screens in the Frederick double cinema and install the modern stadium --
Style seats, renovate the old interior of the kitchen landmarks, and start to cater to the performance time of teenagers and seniors.
"We are going to make it bigger and better, but we have to start with the stage," Shirley Ilani said . ".
"It will take time and it will not happen right away.
It will be a slow change.
"Iranis previously owned an independent cinema in Georgetown, but they withdrew from the industry as the owner of the building planned to re-develop the property.
They were always interested in the Frederick Street Cinema, which opened in 1979, and when it finally went public for sale, they plopped.
"It's our way and we think it's a great opportunity," she said . ".
"There is room for growth.
People like the theater very much, and we like it very much.
"The film has been run by Kelly Macleod for more than a decade, and Kelly Macleod, a Canada Post executive, was owned by the premiere theater a few years ago
McLeod built the reputation of the cinema as a lovely discounted cinema-
In such a place, mothers can calm crying babies to sleep by watching movies in the screening room, where his Tony also attracted a large number of people on Tuesday.
He developed a loyal customer, the first one he turned to now.
Director of Operations film, competition
With the larger film chain in the area.
McLeod and his staff refurbished the seats with their hands when they bought the cinema and installed a state --of-the-
Art sound system
But over time, the theater began to show its age.
He also has plans to expand, but the reduction in profits kills those plans and eventually forces him to sell his share of the business.
The mall has seats and projectors for cinemas.
As more retailers move out, traffic in the theater's Frederick Street Mall begins to decrease, he said.
MacLeod said he had missed a career that was love for him.
"This is a difficult decision," mcloughd said on the phone on Tuesday . ".
"But it has been very difficult in the past three years.
We can't even sell gift certificates because we're not sure how long we'll be open.
"The cinema is one of the last theaters that still use the old theater --fashioned film-
Irani said she hopes to eventually replace it with modern digital technology and even a 3D projector.
McLeod said he would also like to install a digital projector, but the price per projector can be up to $50,000.
He also hopes that the management of the mall will invest in larger stadiums.
But these plans have never been realized.
Irani said the restrictions on the two screens meant that the cinema could not meet the needs of all the audience.
But even though they plan to carry out renovations and possible expansions, they still plan to make sure that tickets to cinemas are cheaper than for large, large, integrated cinemas.
"We can't get enough movies because of these two screens.
We can't play all the movies for adults, teenagers and children.
"We are limited," she said . "
The new owners also said they wanted sponsorship.
Maybe even financial support from the city.
Can help pay for some expansion costs.
"We need the help of the community to rebuild this cinema and keep it.
This is historic, "Irani said.
"We don't want it to go out of business and become another dollar store or something.
"Gmercer @ township enterprises.