Michael Kustermann

Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Set To Reopen in Dallas-Fort Worth

by | Jun 28, 2024
Five Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas closed down in Dallas-Fort Worth in recent weeks when a franchisee filed for bankruptcy. Then came the stunning news that Sony Pictures Entertainment had acquired the Austin-based company. Now—two weeks later—there's good news for local moviegoers.
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The Last Word: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Co‑Founder on Chain’s Acquisition by Sony Pictures Entertainment
by | Jun 13, 2024
Moviegoers in Dallas-Fort Worth have had their cinema-loving dreams dashed—and raised again—in the space of a week. First came word that Angelika Film Center & Cafe Plano was closing, followed by news that the franchise group running five Dallas-Fort Worth Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas had closed them down and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The raised hopes? That came Wednesday, when Sony Pictures Entertainment rocked Hollywood by announcing it had acquired Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and its 35 locations in 25 metro areas, as well as its much-loved Fantastic Fest film festival.
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