When In Missouri or San Francisco, Remember the Alamo

Company: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Product: Alamo Drafthouse

Wait... What?! Shouldn't that be when you're in Texas? Well, yes... but the Alamo Drafthouse Theater in Austin, Texas is going to be opening some additional locations around the U.S. for those who can't make it by Austin. Never heard of the Alamo Drafthouse? Well, take your run-of-the-mill theater, take out about half of the seats and replace them with a bar-like table in front of each row so you can add food and drink service to your seat, and throw in a famously strict no-talking policy. You can enjoy your movie experience and not have to worry about those who think paying an admission price gives the the right to blab away through the film. Oh - just for fun, throw in some special events, such as live Mystery Science Theater nights. Yeah. That should cover it. So, now that you're dying to go, here are some additional locations that you can check out soon...

First, they announced that the former flagship AMC Mainstreet Theater in the downtown Power and Light District of Kansas City, Missouri was going to be opening as an Alamo Drafthouse in the fall of 2012.

The venue will feature six screens of new release movies, independent and repertory films, as well as the Alamo's unique signature programming, 4K digital projection, wall-to-wall screens and Dolby 11.1 sound making it one of the most technically advanced theater designs in the world.

"The Mainstreet Theater is truly one of the most spectacular cinemas in the world. We are truly honored to have the opportunity to bring the Alamo brand of movie programming and food service to such a wonderful facility."
- Tim League, CEO and Founder, Alamo

Now, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has just also announced its plans for Alamo Drafthouse New Mission in San Francisco, California, slated to open during the fourth quarter of 2013 at 2550 Mission St. in the historic New Mission theater.

"With the possible exception of Austin, San Francisco is my favorite city in the world. My parents met there, I was born in Berkeley, and my wife was working in the city before I begged her to come help me start my first theater venture in Bakersfield, CA. There is no accident that the first theater outside of Austin that my wife and I pursued is in San Francisco."
- Tim League, CEO and Founder, Alamo

The Alamo Drafthouse New Mission venue, upon successfully completing the local entitlement and approval process, will feature five screens of new release movies, independent and repertory films as well as the Alamo's unique signature programming. Each of the auditoriums will be equipped with state of the art digital projection as well as excellent screen size to room ratio and amazing sound. In addition to the superior AV equipment, the layout of each screening room will eliminate the traditional front row, ensuring every seat in the house allows for a great viewing experience. The theaters at Alamo Drafthouse New Mission will also be equipped for 3D and 35mm projection. The programming of New Mission location will be similar to the Alamo Ritz location in Austin, featuring a mix of classic film programming, their unique alternative content and live events, foreign films, independent films as well as some studio films. As in Austin, Alamo Drafthouse New Mission is eager to entertain partnerships with new and upcoming film festivals.

-Geck0, GameVortex Communications
AKA Robert Perkins

When In Missouri or San Francisco, Remember the Alamo

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