The Blackening Showtimes Near Amc Magic Johnson Harlem 9 (2024)

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What happened to Magic Johnson Theater? ›

Magic Johnson worked with Lawrence Ruisi, President and CEO of Loews Cineplex Entertainment, during the planning and development of these theaters. Currently the chain's former locations are owned by AMC Theatres, after Sony-Loews was acquired by that company in 2006.

Laser at AMC showcases technology from Cinionic that makes the action and drama more immersive with consistent brilliant images, all the time. Read More.

Dolby Atmos screens

Elevate your movie-going experience with the immersive sound of Dolby Atmos®. Custom designed for the cinema, Dolby Atmos puts you inside the story with sounds that move all around you — even overhead. Look for a Dolby Atmos screen near you.

Magic Johnson Enterprises

Type: Investment Company with focus on movie theaters, restaurants, real estate, & more. Fun fact: Magic Johnson Enterprises was the only franchisee in the history of Starbucks, owning 125 across the country. He has since sold them all.

While still in his prime and coming off an MVP season, Johnson showed the world that he was a force to be reckoned with on the court and in the boardroom when he bought a controlling stake in a Pepsi-Cola Co. (Now PepsiCo) bottling plant for an estimated $60 Million in 1990.

Brightness: Laser brings an increased level of brightness to fill IMAX screens with the most vivid and lifelike images in 2D and 3D. Contrast: Dramatically greater contrast levels in each frame provides a level of depth that takes you out of your world and draws you into the movie.

With highly-sophisticated screens, capable of playing 2D and 3D pictures, and high-stereo contrast, RealD Ultimate Screens offer an experience to remember. Unlock new dimensions with RealD 3D eyewear. All glasses are UV sanitized and individually wrapped to keep your movie-going experience clean and safe.

IMAX is more than just a movie screen – every frame of the film has been optimized for cinematic clarity, detail and scale. In IMAX, the film has been transformed to draw you beyond the edge of your seat and into a new reality.

IMAX is a proprietary system of high-resolution cameras, film formats, film projectors, and theaters known for having very large screens with a tall aspect ratio (approximately either 1.43:1 or 1.90:1) and steep stadium seating, with the 1.43:1 ratio format being available only in few selected locations.

About The Dolby Theatre » Dolby Theatre. The theatre is equipped with Dolby Atmos^® cinema sound playback—the most natural, lifelike sensory experience available in a cinema. Complete with 215 individually powered loudspeakers, the Dolby Theatre features one of the most sophisticated sound systems in the world.

What's the difference IMAX and Dolby? ›

Dolby CinemaFocuses on advanced audio and visual technology. It uses HDR to create a more immersive viewing experience. Dolby Cinema also has exclusive surround sound technology called Dolby Atmos. IMAXFocuses on large format images and custom sound systems.

HIV announcement and Olympics (1991–1992)

After a physical examination before the 1991–92 NBA season, Johnson discovered that he had tested positive for HIV. In a press conference held on November 7, 1991, Johnson made a public announcement that he would retire immediately.

The closures arrive on the heels of what the company says is a massive decline in the domestic box office during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the bankruptcy filing, the monthly rent per theater increased by nearly 30% from 2019 to 2022.

A: Earvin “Magic” Johnson, former basketball star with the Los Angeles Lakers, jointly operates three 12-screen Magic Theatres in Atlanta, Houston and Cleveland; one nine-screen in Harlem and one 15-screen in Los Angeles.

Magic Johnson retired from the NBA in 1996 at the age of 36. Four years later, he proved he could still play the game he's always dominated. A video recently resurfaced of Johnson playing in a Swedish League.