Best from Sunday Nov 9, 2009
A new meat market called Meats and More quietly opened on Lexington Road recently, operating in front of Carmike Cinemas and occupying the small building that has held several different ice cream businesses over the years. The National Insurance Crime Bureau and the National Equipment Register reported Oct. 27 that more than 13,500 pieces of heavy equipment were stolen in 2008 and of that number the top five states represented 43 percent of the thefts. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Small Biz: Fresh, custom-cut steaks at new store Nov 8, 2009
com A new meat market called Meats and More quietly opened on Lexington Road recently, operating in front of Carmike Cinemas and occupying the small building that has held several different ice cream businesses over the years ... A new meat market called Meats and More quietly opened on Lexington Road recently, operating in front of Carmike Cinemas and occupying the small building that has held several different ice cream businesses over the years. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Lightstone Group Goes to the Movies Nov 7, 2009
LAKEWOOD, N.J., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lightstone Malls, owned and operated by the Lightstone Group today announced that they have signed a lease with national operator Carmike Cinemas, Inc. at Shawnee Mall in Shawnee, Okla. Carmike Cinemas, Inc. is a leader in digital cinema and 3-D cinema deployments and one of the nation's largest motion picture exhibitors. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Carmike posts Q3 loss Nov 3, 2009
The beginning of the third quarter was weak at the box office compared to the same period in 2008, but receipts improved as the quarter progressed based on the strengthening of the film slate, said Carmike Cinemas President and CEO David Passman, in an earnings statement. Carmike s Q3 admissions revenue rose 1. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Plane crashes off Barnett Shoals Road Oct 24, 2009
Another witness, who was stopped in a car at Winterville and Lexington roads, said she saw the plane go down behind Carmike Cinemas 12. He started swerving like sideways. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Littleton apartments sell for $21M Sep 12, 2009
Carmike Cinemas theater, 3636 Manhattan Ave., Fort Collins 80526-3273 of Dallas purchased this 10-screen movie theater for $3 million from of Scottsdale, Ariz. Henry S. Miller Co. represented both sides of the deal. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
The Week in Review Aug 23, 2009
Another man was killed in front of Carmike Cinemas the Saturday before. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, August 23, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Life lost again on Lexington Road Aug 23, 2009
Kyle Haynes, 23, was trying to cross the highway between Winterville Road and Barnett Shoals Road, near Carmike Cinemas, when he apparently stumbled and was struck by an east-bound Ford F-150 around 9:30. The driver of the truck stopped and was not ticketed. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Movie theaters cut print show times as Web gains Aug 22, 2009
Carmike Cinemas, a Columbus, Ga. -based chain that operates primarily in smaller towns, also has cut back on newspaper ads in some markets, in most cases just buying listings on the weekends. (Anchorage Daily News)
Carmike Cinemas Signs Agreement to Open 12-Plex in Opelika, Alabama Aug 15, 2009
Source: Carmike Cinemas, Inc. ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ), a leading digital cinema and 3D motion picture exhibitor, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Stephen Benson, Principal of Blackrock, LLC, to build a 12-screen theatre with 2,600 seats to be located in the Capps Landing development in Opelika, AL. The build-to-suit arrangement features a new Carmike state-of-the-art, digital entertainment complex at the intersection of Interstate... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
National Night Out brings public, police together Aug 4, 2009
Local businesses, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Borders; McGrath s; Carmike Cinemas; Highland Bowl; Hollywood Video; Wilcox Massage; Hair, Body Wee Tree Farms; Garland Nursery; Inside Out Garden Visions; Splish Splash Auto Bath; Jiffy Lube; and The Mac Store have donated prizes for groups throwing exceptional events. CPD officers can make a personal connection with residents by attending the parties. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Carmike Cinemas shows $2.8M profit Aug 4, 2009
Carmike Cinemas shows $2 ... Carmike Cinemas shows $2 ... Carmike s strong 2009 second-quarter results were driven by a double-digit gain in revenue and continued G&A cost containment, which helped propel us to a solid per share profit, said Carmike Cinemas President and CEO David Passman, in an earnings statement. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Carmike Cinemas to Host 2009 Second Quarter Results Conference Call/Webcast Monday, August 3rd at 5:00 p.m. ET Jul 17, 2009
Source: Carmike Cinemas, Inc. ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ), a leading digital cinema and 3D motion picture exhibitor, will host its 2009 second quarter results conference call and webcast on Monday, August 3rd, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. ET. Carmikes financial results will be issued after the markets close the same day ... About Carmike Cinemas. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Police investigate burglary at Carmike Cin... Jul 8, 2009
Police investigate burglary at Carmike Cinemas070709breaking news1Athens Banner-Herald They might have gone to see the new gangster film ;Public Enemies,; but movie-goers who lined up to buy tickets at Carmike Cinemas 12 on Lexington Road this afternoon watched police investigate an actual crime. Police investigate burglary at Carmike Cinemas ... David Manning/Staff An Athens-Clarke Police crime scene van sits outside Carmike Cinemas following a burglary at the movie theater on Tuesday in... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Burglar can't crack theater's safe Jul 8, 2009
com They might have gone to see the new gangster film "Public Enemies," but movie-goers who lined up Tuesday afternoon to buy tickets at Carmike Cinemas 12 on Lexington Road watched real police investigate an actual crime ... Athens-Clarke police Detective Rebecca Croxton bags evidence at Carmike Cinemas 12 in Athens after a burglary at the movie theater Tuesday ... They might have gone to see the new gangster film "Public Enemies," but movie-goers who lined up Tuesday afternoon to buy tickets... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Carmike Cinemas to Bring Michael Jackson Memorial Service Live to Theatergoers in 28 Markets Jul 7, 2009
Source: Carmike Cinemas, Inc. ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ), a leading digital cinema and 3D motion picture exhibitor, announced today that the Michael Jackson memorial service will be shown live tomorrow, July 7, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT, 11:00 a.m. MT, 10:00 a.m. PT) in 28 markets, giving fans the opportunity to view a cinema-quality high-definition broadcast of the event for free ... Gary Green, Director of Alternate Content of Carmike Cinemas, stated,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Georgia connections Jul 7, 2009
Carmike cinemas in Conyers, Columbus and Savannah will carry the live satellite feed from Staples Center in Los Angeles in HD Digital Cinema with stereo sound. Tickets are free and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Man mugged, reports crime hours later Jul 5, 2009
com A man in his 40s was robbed behind Carmike Cinemas theater about 12:30 Saturday morning, he told Athens-Clarke police ... A man in his 40s was robbed behind Carmike Cinemas theater about 12:30 Saturday morning, he told Athens-Clarke police. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Carmike Cinemas Appoints Current Chairman, S. David Passman III, President and Chief Executive Officer Jun 5, 2009
Press Release Source: Carmike Cinemas, Inc. ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ), a leading digital cinema and 3D motion picture exhibitor, today announced that effective immediately, S. David Passman III, the Companys Chairman of the Board, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and that current Board member, Roland C. Smith, will succeed Mr. Passman as Carmikes Chairman of the Board ... Commenting on his new appointment as CEO of Carmike Cinemas,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Movies fight off recession trends May 29, 2009
Regal Entertainment Group and Carmike Cinemas Inc., the nation's No. 1- and 4-ranked chains, reported revenue increases of 6. 8 percent and 4. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
University Cinemas to become 'dollar house' May 13, 2009
Concession prices also will be lower than what moviegoers pay at local first-run houses, said Ruth Kreiser, district manager for the theaters owner, Carmike Cinemas ... The Twin Cities oldest multiplex theater, University Cinemas, will close Friday for a week-long conversion into a dollar house cinema, said a spokesman Carmike Cinemas, the theaters owners. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Carmike Cinemas trims Q1 loss May 5, 2009
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Hollywood Rolls out the Red Carpet in Huntsville Apr 19, 2009
Imperia Entertainment, independent distributor Dalton Pictures and Entertainment, and Carmike Cinemas have teamed together to bring back Hollywood's Golden Age, but not just anywhere-to the south and Midwest, two markets that the creator of the independent film series, Jerrry Dalton, thinks have been ignored by mainstream Hollywood. The film opens May 4th in 65 cities across the Midwest and South as part of Carmike Cinemas and Dalton Pictures tainment's Independent Film Series. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Golden Age of Hollywood Reborn in the Heartland with "Say it in Russian" Mar 28, 2009
But one independent production company in Los Angeles has proposed to bring back Hollywoods Golden Age, and is taking this message to Main Street, USA. On May 4, 2009, Imperia Entertainments (Pink Sheets: - ) award winning independent film, Say it in Russian will open in 100 cities across the Midwest and South as part of Carmike Cinemas and Dalton Pictures Entertainments Independent Film Series. The company has revamped its web site for the picture at and has cut new 30 second... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Carmike Cinemas Promotes Industry Veteran Gary Green to Director of Alternate Content Mar 26, 2009
Press Release Source: Carmike Cinemas, Inc. ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ), a leading digital cinema and 3D motion picture exhibitor, today announced the promotion of Gary Green to the position of Director of Alternate Content ... He brings a wealth of technological expertise to this position and possesses a superior knowledge of the exhibition industry and the growing field of alternate content, stated Carmike Cinemas Chief Operating Officer Fred Van Noy. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Claeys: In March, it's all about snips, stimulus Mar 20, 2009
Carmike Cinemas is offering "Stimulus Tuesday" when a buck gets you either a small drink or small popcorn. How about a pizza deal. (Sioux City Journal)
Carmike Cinemas Reports 10 Percent Q4 Theatre Level Cash Flow Increase Mar 17, 2009
Source: Carmike Cinemas, Inc. ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) ... Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ), a leading 3D motion picture exhibitor, today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008, as summarized below. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Good timing for festival as recession drives many to movies Mar 16, 2009
Noel Garland, right, buys tickets from Jenna Stout for "Race to Witch Mountain" at Carmike Cinemas on Friday. David Manning / Staff. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Nelson: State needs to convince plant to stay Mar 15, 2009
Last week, longtime business owner Bill Stiber stopped by the office to say that times have gotten so hard, he's on the verge of closing Stibertech Inc. a T-shirt, decals and signs design and print shop that he has operated for more than 40 years in a small building on Lexington Road, across from Carmike Cinemas. Stiber, like many solo entrepreneurs, has worked long, hard hours to keep his venture going over the years. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Less hype, but not less money for unlikely movie heroes Mar 11, 2009
-based Carmike Cinemas announced a "Stimulus Tuesdays" promotion in which all 16-ounce drinks and the 46-ounce popcorn are $1 each. "People are looking at their checkbooks, and they're not feeling too good," says Bert Livingston, a distribution executive with 20th Century Fox, which released Taken. (USA Today -- Life)
Today's Best Bets Mar 9, 2009
Carmike Cinemas' Independent Film Series. Carmike 12 Cinema. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mini movie reviews Mar 6, 2009
Part of Carmike Cinemas' Independent Film Series ... Part of Carmike Cinemas' Independent Film Series. (Athens Banner-Herald)
What's Happening Mar 5, 2009
Film: "All Along" - today-March 14, Carmike 12, 1570 Lexington Road; part of Carmike Cinemas' Independent Film Series; comedy; directed by Robert Angelo Masciantonio (Cold Hearts), "All Along" features Bill Page as a married family man turning 40 who needs help understanding his consuming "what if" fantasies, as he colorfully imagines what might have happened if his life had taken different turns. He seeks the insights of a psychologist, played by actress Krista Allen (Unscripted, Liar Liar,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Getting ahead Feb 24, 2009
The following are new members of the Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce: Business One, Carmike Cinemas, Families First, Missoula Cultural Council, National Association for the Self-Employed, Northwest Collectors, Silver Slipper Sports Bar o, the Computer Gal and UBS Financial Services Inc. Rocky Mountain Group. The following have joined the Big Sky Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management: Dave Cowan, market manager for Gap West Broadcasting/Missoula; Jeanine Fillinger, human resource... (Missoulian, MT)
Theater business 'recession-resistant' Feb 23, 2009
It;s important for a variety of genres to succeed to keep interest high, said Ruth Kreiser, district manager for Carmike Cinemas, which operates Market Square 10 in DeKalb. Though she didn;t have comparable sales data for Market Square 10, she said the company has focused on promotions to keep moviegoers going. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Faye Dunaway Proves She's Hot and Still Has It in "Say it in Russian," Opening May 4th in Carmike Cinemas as Part of Historic Independe Feb 14, 2009
Faye Dunaway Proves She's Hot and Still Has It in "Say it in Russian," Opening May 4th in Carmike Cinemas as Part of Historic Independe ... Faye Dunaway Proves She's Hot and Still Has It in "Say it in Russian," Opening May 4th in Carmike Cinemas as Part of Historic Independe ... On May 4, 2009, Faye will have her rebuttal against Duff on the big screen when she stars as Jacqueline de Rossy, the elegant matchmaker in "Say it in Russian," an award winning romantic thriller that debuts in theaters... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Faye Dunaway Not Too Old in "Say it in Russian" Opening May 4th Feb 12, 2009
On May 4, 2009, Faye will have her rebuttal against Duff on the big screen when she stars as Jacqueline de Rossy, the elegant matchmaker in Say it in Russian, an award winning romantic thriller that debuts in theaters as part of Carmike Cinemas and Dalton Pictures Independent Film Series, produced by Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (Pink Sheets: - ). Filmed in Paris, Moscow and Los Angeles, with exceptional cinematography and a fully orchestrated original score, "Say it in Russian" stars... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
