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UltraStar Cinemas, Inc.
(American Cinemas Group, Inc)
Company typePrivate
IndustryEntertainment (movie theaters)
Founded2004 in Redlands, CA
Headquarters1180 Nevada St Ste 100
Redlands, CA 92374-2894
Key people
Russell Seheult
ProductsMotion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins)
RevenueIncrease $9,300,000 (FY 2008)
Number of employees
250
Websitewww.ultrastarmovies.com

UltraStar Cinemas is a movie chain with theaters in California and Arizona, and also the first movie chain to have all pure digital movies showings in every theater.

On April 3rd, 2009, the Surprise Pointe 14 theatre in Surprise, Arizona with its 22 D-BOX Motion Controlled seats was among the first to present motion-enhanced theatrical films.[1] The Apple Valley, California theatre also features 22 D-BOX seats since July 15th, 2009, with the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.[2] The Mission Valley, San Diego, California theatre installed 23 motion-enhanced seats for the opening of Sherlock Holmes on December 25th, 2009.[3]

References

  1. ^ Lally, Kevin (2009-05-20). "Rockin' good time: D-BOX Motion Technology off to 'Fast & Furious' start". Film Journal International News. Retrieved 2009-07-02.
  2. ^ http://www.backbonemag.com/Press_Release/Items/press_release_07060901.asp
  3. ^ Davies, Jennifer (2009-12-11). "Moviegoers get more motion at the pictures". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2009-12-22.