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AMC theaters are strapped for cash, renting out theaters starting at $99

tkscz

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You can now rent a private AMC theater for just $99 | CNN Business

A crisp Benjamin Franklin will get you your own private movie theater.
www.cnn.com www.cnn.com

AMC allows rentals of up to 20 people. According to its website, rates start at $99, excluding tax, and increase to $349 depending on the movie, the theater's location and any other add-ons like food and drink. AMC's FAQ page lists renting a microphone to greet guests as an extra $100 charge, while more time to enter an auditorium, beyond the standard 15 minutes, will cost another $250.
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Here is the link to the website: Rent a theater

Right now the movie choices suck (for the $99 price) and aren't worth that prince if you don't have enough people, also $100 extra for snacks :/

Though, my birthday is coming up, might not be a bad idea if the movie choice changes.
 
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Grinchy

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Why not just project like a sports game or basically let people show whatever they want on the screen? Hell, let people hook up a damn Xbox to it or something.

A group might pay for that just to he able to get out of the house and use an awesome sound system and screen, buy some popcorn, ect.
 
PSYGN

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Movie choices weren't as bad as I thought they would be. Nightmare Before Christmas might be fun to see again on a big screen even though I've seen it a million times.
 
JordanN

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But I thought large gatherings in indoor spaces attracted Covid?

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JSoup

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$100 for 20 people? That's, what, $5 a person?
Big screen marathon of the original Star Trek movies, with RiffTrax, would be cool.
 
teezzy

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Grinchy said:
Why not just project like a sports game or basically let people show whatever they want on the screen? Hell, let people hook up a damn Xbox to it or something.

A group might pay for that just to he able to get out of the house and use an awesome sound system and screen, buy some popcorn, ect.
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Awesome idea but I'm sure there is some crazy licensing fees and legal crap involved at that point
 
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"AMC's FAQ page lists renting a microphone to greet guests as an extra $100 charge, while more time to enter an auditorium, beyond the standard 15 minutes, will cost another $250."

That upcharge...
 
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Well if I'm going to have the entire theater rented and to myself I don't see any reason to wear pants.
 
Alcibiades

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I did this yesterday with Cinemark.

$99 to watch the "new" Jumanji movie with immediate and some extended family. Around $150 including popcorn and soda (which is discounted compared to non-COVID rates).

I think I'm going to do this again in the next few weeks if they still have Jurassic Park as an option.

It's not a bad way to spend some time or throw a party, and the price is OK for what they offer.
 
Mistake

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There are plenty of drive-in theaters around me. Those are more fun and a lot cheaper than what they’re selling
 
EverydayBeast

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Could be fun, members of a group, massive friend groups etc. could use this as a chance to separate themselves from the public gatherings
 
#Phonepunk#

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you can buy your own 1080p projector for that much and have change leftover for popcorn.

this movie list is looking rough...


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StreetsofBeige

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Nothing abnormal about this.

Movie theatres can be rented out all the time. You guys didn't know this? Not just for movies, but you can rent out a theatre for meetings or people presenting on stage.

They will charge you a fee. Then add on additional fees if you want snack bar food, playing files/videos on screen, or showing customized movies. If you play a movie you don't have to show what they carrying.

It's really no different than asking a restaurant if you can rent it out for company party for an evening.

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See you at the movies!
www.amctheatres.com www.amctheatres.com
www.cineplex.com

Cineplex.com | Corporate Events

www.cineplex.com www.cineplex.com
 
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UnravelKatharsis

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StreetsofBeige said:
Nothing abnormal about this.

Movie theatres can be rented out all the time. You guys didn't know this? Not just for movies, but you can rent out a theatre for meetings or people presenting on stage.

They will charge you a fee. Then add on additional fees if you want snack bar food, playing files/videos on screen, or showing customized movies. If you play a movie you don't have to show what they carrying.

It's really no different than asking a restaurant if you can rent it out for company party for an evening.

Groups & Events

See you at the movies!
www.amctheatres.com www.amctheatres.com
www.cineplex.com

Cineplex.com | Corporate Events

www.cineplex.com www.cineplex.com
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I don't think anyones confused at the story. I imagine most of us know you can rent out a theater. I just figured before the shutdown it was more expensive and fewer slots were available. You know, cause they were screening movies.
 
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