Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Restaurant Row Theatres shutting down

The lights will go out soon for the dollar movie theater at Waterfront Plaza after more than 15 years in business at the location.

The last discount movie -- which can be seen for $1.25 admission per person during the weekdays -- will be shown on Aug. 9.

Scott Wallace, president of Hollywood Theaters, which operates the nine-screen discount theater, said he agreed to a deal with Pacific Office Properties Trust Inc., run by the Shidler Group, to exit his lease early.

"The landlord made us an offer we couldn't refuse," said Wallace, echoing a line from "The Godfather."

Wallace declined to disclose the amount of the deal, saying only that it was in the multimillion-dollar range. About 40 theater employees, mostly part time, were informed of the shutdown yesterday.

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[8/3/09] Restaurant Row theatres have shown their final shows. Shucks, I thought I had another week.

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