megaplex
Giant theater complex
A megaplex is a very large movie theater complex, typically containing twelve or more screens under one roof.
The term emerged in the 1990s as theater chains built increasingly massive multiplexes to offer audiences more showtime options and amenities like stadium seating, IMAX screens, and concession areas.
The new megaplex downtown has twenty-four screens and a full bar.
Massive movie projection format
- auditoriumRoom for spectators
- screenDisplay or barrier
- projectorLight-casting display device
- DolbyAudio technology company
3D · recliner · concession · popcorn · tickets · showtime · matinee · usher
Displays or filters
- sprawlingSpread irregularly outward
- massiveExtremely large and heavy
- corridorsEnclosed building passages
- wingsLimbs for flight
capacity · seating · theaters · expansion · flagship · destination
Short recreational trip
- hangoutFrequented gathering place
- escapismHabitual mental retreat
- immersiveFully engaging the senses
- previewsAdvance looks at upcoming content
crowds · lines · snacks · shared · communal · atmosphere · excitement · weekend
Adjustable-back seating
- concessionsThings granted or yielded
- nachosTopped tortilla chips
- sodaCarbonated soft drink
- candySugary edible treats
arcade · kiosk · VIP · dine-in · bar · lounge · touchscreens
Licensed business operation
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- box-officeTheater's ticket-selling counter
- studioCreative professional's workspace
- marketingPromoting goods to consumers
merchandising · tie-ins · branding · advertising · sponsorship · revenue · ticketing
IMAX
Massive movie projection format
- auditoriumRoom for spectators
- screenDisplay or barrier
- projectorLight-casting display device
Dolby · 3D · recliner · concession · popcorn · tickets · showtime · matinee · usher · trailer
screens
Displays or filters
- sprawlingSpread irregularly outward
- massiveExtremely large and heavy
- corridorsEnclosed building passages
wings · capacity · seating · theaters · expansion · flagship · destination
outing
Short recreational trip
previews · crowds · lines · snacks · shared · communal · atmosphere · excitement · weekend · entertainment
recliners
Adjustable-back seating
- concessionsThings granted or yielded
- nachosTopped tortilla chips
- sodaCarbonated soft drink
candy · arcade · kiosk · VIP · dine-in · bar · lounge · touchscreens
franchise
Licensed business operation
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- box-officeTheater's ticket-selling counter
- studioCreative professional's workspace
marketing · merchandising · tie-ins · branding · advertising · sponsorship · revenue · ticketing
- cinemasmovie theater, cinema, movie house, picture house, drive-in theater
- Mega- Wordsmegabyte, megahertz, megaton, megawatt, megapixel
- Varietyspeakboffo, socko, whammo, pic, pix
megaplexnickelodeon
Coin-fed entertainment machine
independent cinema · art house · repertory theater · bijou · screening room
megaplexart house cinema
Venue for noncommercial films
independent cinema · arthouse · cinematheque · home theater · living room