Southern Theatres was a movie theater chain based in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It was founded by George Solomon in May 2002. It operated two brands: The Grand Theatre, and AmStar Cinemas. In 2023, the chain was acquired by Santikos Theatres, which purchased the chain from Veronis Suhler Stevenson. Veronis Suhler Stevenson had purchased a minority stake in the chain in April 2005 and later took majority control.[1]

Southern Theatres
Company typePrivate company
IndustryMovie theaters
Founded2002
FateAcquired by Santikos Theatres
Headquarters,
Number of locations
18
Key people
James Wood, CEO
Ron Krueger II, President
George Solomon, founder
Trent Hickman, VSS
SubsidiariesThe Grand Theatre
AmStar Cinemas

Prior to its acquasition by Santikos, Southern Theatres operated 18 multiplex stadium-seating movie theaters (12 with luxury seating), with 266 combined screens in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas, making it at one time the sixteenth-largest theater chain in the U.S.[2]


References

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  1. ^ Craver, Richard (19 July 2023). "'Significant milestone': Grand Theatres chain has new owner". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  2. ^ "About Us". The Grand Theatres. December 31, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2014.