Rave Motion Pictures

Rave Motion Pictures, often called Rave, is an upscale movie theater company formed in 1999. It is headed by Thomas W. Stephenson, Jr., former CEO of Hollywood Theaters. The company is based in Dallas, Texas. __NOTOC__

Amenities and features

Every theater features multiple concession stands, arcade games, online and kiosk ticketing, and a futuristic environment with special lighting, LCD menu and film trailer displays, and some have a stylized special event room.

Every auditorium in every theater features the following:
*Digital Cinema
*DTS digital surround sound
*Stadium seating
*Reclining seat backs
*Oversized luxury reclining seats
*Retractable arm rests / cup holders / tray tables
*18 inch rise to each row (to promote clear line-of-sight)
*48 inches of excess space between each row (to add additional leg room)

In addition, large auditoriums often feature two-floor exits with central seating for patrons with physical disabilities and elevator access. Several of the theaters are also equipped with Real D 3D cinema systems. Each newly opened building is completely digital in picture and sound.

Rave and Christie Digital

In June 2006, Rave Motion Pictures announced a partnership with Christie/AIX to install 445 digital cinema systems in its theaters. Several Rave theaters (including theaters in Peoria, IL and Huntsville, AL) already have Christie systems installed and a full conversion of existing theaters was completed in August 2007.

How Many

There are several Rave Theaters throughout the US.As of today, 13 states have Rave's with more to open in the future.

As of today, Alabama holds the most Rave Theaters within its boarders.There are 7 Raves in Alabama.

With Huntsville haveing the biggest in Alabama; 18 Large Stadium style theaters within its walls.

Rave Theater Locations

Alabama

*Festival Plaza 16 - Montgomery, AL (December 2000)
*Lee Branch 15 - Hoover, AL (Birmingham) (June 30, 2004)
*Jubilee Square 12 - Daphne, AL (May 3, 2002)
*Patton Creek 15 - Hoover, AL (Birmingham) (June 3, 2004)
*Vestavia Hills 10 - Vestavia Hills, AL (Birmingham) (November 1, 2002)
*Valley Bend 18 - Huntsville, AL (May 5, 2006)
*Wharf 15 - Orange Beach, AL (May 27, 2005)

Arkansas

*Colonel Glenn 18 - Little Rock, AR (opened in 2002)

Florida

*Destin Commons 14 - Destin, FL
*Avenue 16 - Melbourne/Viera, FL
*Pensacola 18 - Pensacola, FL
*Pensacola Bayou 15 - Pensacola, FL (November 22, 2006)
*St. Lucie West 14 - Port St. Lucie, FL

Indiana

*Jefferson Pointe 18 - Fort Wayne, IN (November, 2002)
*Metropolis 24 - Plainfield - Indianapolis, IN) (November 4, 2005)

Louisiana

*Baton Rouge 16 - Baton Rouge, LA (August 22, 2003)
*Mall of Louisiana 15 - Baton Rouge, LA

Michigan

*Cityplace 14 - Kalamazoo, MI (November 17, 2006)

Nebraska

*Westroads Mall Omaha,Ne - Still in construction.

California

*Streets of Brentwood- Brentwood, CA (Fall, 2008)

Nevada

*Town Square 18- Las Vegas, NV (November 16, 2007)

Ohio

*West Chester 18 - West Chester, OH (Cincinnati) (June 27, 2003)
*Polaris 18 - Columbus, OH (August 2005)

Pennsylvania

*Promenade 16 - Center Valley, PA (Allentown) (December 15, 2006)

Tennessee

*East Ridge 18 - East Ridge, TN (Chattanooga) (December 9, 2004)

Texas

*Hickory Creek 16 - Hickory Creek, TX (Dallas)
*North East Mall 18 - Hurst, TX (Ft. Worth) (2004)
*Ridgmar 13 - Fort Worth, TX (December 17, 2003)
*Yorktown 15 - Houston, TX (November 18, 2005)

References

cite press release
title = Rave Motion Pictures becomes United States’ Largest Exhibition Chain to go to 100% Digital Projection
publisher = Rave Motion Pictures
date = August,20 2007
url = http://www.ravemotionpictures.com/corporate/press.asp?aid=167f
accessdate = 2007-09-10

cite press release
title = Rave Motion Pictures Commits 445 Screens To Christie/AIX Deployment Plan
publisher = Rave Motion Pictures
date = June 2006
url = http://www.ravemotionpictures.com/corporate/press.asp?aid=153f
accessdate = 2006-11-08

External links

* [http://www.ravemotionpictures.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.ravemotionpictures.com/theaters/default.html List of Theater Locations]