Star: AMC to revive Empire Theater

[m-nov]

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascit ... 136157.htm

[mean]

It just keeps getting better...

[LenexatoKCMO]

This is already being discussed in a P&L thread about this block

[sethyg]

I didn't read the article, but from the headline, it didn't appear that it was going to house a movie screen.  Is that correct?

[Long]

[quote]
He added the Midland condos will be in addition to the other condominium projects planned by his company for the remainder of the Power & Light District. That first phase calls for a 240-unit condo tower to be built on the site of the former Jones Store.

Cordish said having two historic buildings to incorporate in the entertainment district will add authenticity.

“We’ve learned the value of historic renovation, and I don’t mean on a civic basis,â€

[macnw]

I don't see how you can argue this? People will find a way. This is coming full circle. Finally, right or wrong, Durwood will see his plan implemented to some degree. This is a major coup!!!!!!!!!

[phuqueue]

I didn't read the article, but from the headline, it didn't appear that it was going to house a movie screen.  Is that correct?

No.

The redevelopment plan, scheduled to be formally announced at a press conference this morning at the Midland, calls for the historic Empire Theater at 14th and Main streets to be restored as a six-screen movie theater using state-of-the-art digital technology to be operated by AMC. A restaurant also will be located in the 84-year-old building.

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Brown said AMC wants to use digital projection equipment at the Empire, and primarily screen foreign and independent films there.

[trailerkid]

I don't see how you can argue this? People will find a way. This is coming full circle. Finally, right or wrong, Durwood will see his plan implemented to some degree. This is a major coup!!!!!!!!!

His dream never died...

[KCK]

A movie theater downtown is about the only thing that would get me to go downtown on a regular basis. Good job AMC.

[kevink]

Is there anyone on the forum who can explain more of what they plan for the Midland? (the theater itself)

[KCPowercat]

Let's continue this conversation here:

http://www.kcskyscrapers.com/newforum/i ... pic=3143.0