Consolidated Theatres (Hawaii)

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Consolidated Theatres
TypeBrand
Founded1917
Number of locations
9 theatres (Hawaii)
ParentReading International
WebsiteOfficial website

Consolidated Theatres is a Hawaii-based movie theater chain. It operates 9 locations in the state, and is one of two major cinema chains in Hawaii, with the other being Regal Cinemas. It screens first-run feature films, as well as some art house independent films and films from Asia.

It is one of the affiliated cinema chains operated under Reading International.[1][2]

Locations[]

Consolidated operates 9 locations in Hawaii, with eight on the Oahu island, and one on the Maui island. Some theaters, such as Consolidated Pearlridge and Kapolei will also screen major films from Asian countries, notably the Philippines, South Korea and Mainland China. Consolidated Kahala is an arthouse theater, it screens specialized and indie films. The chain opened a dine-in "luxury" cinema known as Ōlino in October 2016.[3]

Oahu island[]

  • Consolidated Ward
  • Olino by Consolidated
  • Consolidated Mililani
  • Consolidated Koko Marina
  • Consolidated Kahala
  • Consolidated Pearlridge
  • Consolidated Kapolei
  • Consolidated Koʻolau

Maui island[]

  • Consolidated Kaʻahumanu

Features[]

Consolidated offers Reading Cinemas' "Titan" premium large formats, including Titan XC ("Extreme Cinema") with a 35-foot screen with Dolby 7.1 surround sound and XpanD 3D,[4] and Titan Luxe with Dolby Atmos.[5][6]

In an homage to the culture of Hawaii, the chain's pre-film intro sequence features a recording of a Hula kahiko performance. In December 2017, coinciding with the premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Consolidated introduced a digitally remastered version of the sequence to commemorate the company's centennial.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ "Consolidated Theatres converts another Hawaii property to recliners". BIZ Journals. January 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "Consolidated Theatres celebrates 100th anniversary with 'Mahalo' deals for moviegoers". Khon2. August 4, 2017.
  3. ^ Kieszkowski, Elizabeth (2016-10-11). "Consolidated to open new Kapolei theaters". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Archived from the original on 2016-10-13. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  4. ^ Wilson, Christie (2010-06-18). "Audiences prepare for splash of this Titan". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Archived from the original on 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  5. ^ jimjin (2021-06-04). "Get the popcorn, cinema opening in Altona North". Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  6. ^ "These are 19 of the most unusual Southern California movie theaters". Pasadena Star News. 2018-03-12. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  7. ^ "Iconic Consolidated Theatre opening hula sequence gets visual upgrade". Hawaii News Now. December 12, 2017.

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