
I still haven't gotten my W-2, so I can't even file my taxes," said Christopher Hodges, a Studio Movie Grill employee. "I feel they definitely handled this situation horribly for a corporation their size. But more importantly, they were going to anchor our arts and entertainment district Artsakh Avenue,"said Philip Lanzafame, director of community development for the City of Glendale.Ī local man said he worked at one of the locations and the last time he heard from them was when the chain filed for bankruptcy. "They provided an alternative to the other screens that are in town. "It's a disappointment, the theatre being closed," said patron Cam Moan.Ī Glendale City official said Studio Movie Grill was a great asset in the community.

Now moviegoers are finding out they have appeared to permanently close some of their locations. The in-theatre dining chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October. It's been one of the things that's been wonderful since I can walk to the theatre," said patron Patricia Csernecky. Studio Movie Grill had locations in Downey, Monrovia, Redlands and Glendale. (KABC) - As movie theaters started reopening in Los Angeles County, residents found some Studio Movie Grill locations had vanished off the website and the phone numbers disconnected. At the time of bankruptcy, per court documents, Studio Movie Grill had $100K in cash.Studio Movie Grill, the in-dining theatre chain, has quietly removed four locations in Southern California from their website.ĭOWNEY, Calif. The Dallas-based company according to reports had received a $75M investment two years ago and was expanding rapidly until the pandemic hit.

“I firmly believe in the magic of going to the theater so I hope that after a year of isolation that we start to see more and more communities going back to the movies.”īack in October, Studio Movie Grill, which then counted 33 cinemas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. “I am honored to have the opportunity to provide three more California communities with jobs that pay fair wages, and a space for each neighborhood to come together for great cinema experiences,” said Schultz in a statement.

For a limited time, moviegoers can also book private auditorium rentals for up to 50 guests for $99. Moviegoers will receive 25% off food and non-alcoholic beverages for the first 4-weeks after opening. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Names Arclight & Pacific Theatres Vet Kevin Holloway As Head Film Buyerĭuring the first week of business, each California Look location will offer moviegoers a preview ticket price of $5.
