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Show Sunday. August 3, CINEMA Continued from Al chairs in the lobby and is the only theater in the valley that The process is tests sound quality and measures outside noise. r,The largest theater has 288 from Provo, and we're convenient for local people. We survived fine, (but) I wouldn't have to go as possible," said SCERA manager Norm Nielsen. "We hope we can survive the competition. We've got to step up and do a better job." wanted to compete with the Wynnsong." Dunn said owning the theater was a hobby and that he didn't sell because of the competition. He said that there is theater that may an come to Spanish Fork, but he doesn't think it can make it. "There is not a lot of product to choose from," Dunn said. Despite the Country theater's competition from larger, newer ones in ProvoOrem, Dunn said ' there were plenty of families that drove from out of town to his theater for the value. "I had families drive right by other theaters in Orem because it's half the cost here. We were a country theater that showed movies for young people and families. If people want the glitter, they know where to go." Cineplex Movies 8 in Provo THX-certifie- d. Small-tow- n and bargain theater survival Smaller theaters will always have a place in Utah Valley, their owners say. Trie Main Street theater in Fork and the Spanish Alhambra in Pleasant Grove make it a point to show only nice." The competitive effects of family mcies, and for prices the Wynnsong are evident. The that are about half of the price SCERA theater often shows of a movie in Provo or Orem. Disney films. However, the Neither theater shows Wynnsong was able to land "Air movies. Bud," a Disney film that opened "My prices are only $3 a over the weekend. SCERA'S show. The bargain price in focus is family films that are ProvoOrem is $3.50," said They welcome Dennis Dunn, who owned the the competition. Spanish Fork Main Street the"I think it's in the public ater until Tuesday, when he interest to have as many places sold it. "I drew a lot of people seats; the smallest has 118. "It has the best sound in the valley," said assistant manager Susanna Southey. "There are three bathrooms, there is nice lighting, and the design is quite - G-a- PG-rate- d. nil UNIV. ML 4 PLEASANT GROVE ODEGN CINEMAS i:gSftMTURMYM M a nut t i ca run nnrn DRIVE-I- QREKARX KOVtES TW!K PjOSJEEB ? SPRINGVILLE N I lUtauAT SHUWS Hn,. are sold out and lines are always long. Th Carmike at Central Square fin Provo changed admission to $1, and the competition in Provo and Orem for theaters is now bargain between Central Square and A Gathering OODLES of affordable ecrapbook i.. v.- i ,, j On & stationery supplies 12l sale this week... ALL Drive-in- s - SuppliM along with plenty of creative workshops Movies 8. ;.m of Bcrmpbock on their way out? CARDSTOCK oio nee Property values are soaring, making it difficult for drive-in- s to tell how long they will last. If a developer comes along and offers the right price, it's hard to hold on to a theater, said Art City owner Wesley Webb. oeP - yjzj Free Gift StnluH CITIZENS, $3.3Q MATiRcc jnm'jB KS WM BSSMKS STREET SPANISH FORK ERiuX FSRK (E all shows UN Hums ii.Musraws 3000000000000000CK ' - JOHN TAYLOR Daily Herald graphic ' 1 - By RUSTY PAYNE The Daily Herald - PROVO Despite popular belief, movie theaters get little say in choosing the movies that appear at their cinemas. "Every company haa its own booker," explained Rick Moser, manager of the new Wynnsong 12 Cinema run by Carmike Cinemas in north Provo. They're the ones who decide the price, and the movie companies decide what movies will come." After the bidding and award- ing of movies, theaters get noti- fied a week in advance of what shows are coming. Until then, it's a guessing game. Carmike's takes booking place at their headquarters in Columbus, Ga as well as at their regional office in Salt Lake City. Many times, a movie company has favorites and not- For example, Carmike's landed "Jurassic Wynnsong Park: The Lost World." That was car- - the first Universal picture ried by Carmike in more than five years. Smaller theaters, in such as the drive-in- s fepringville and Provo, have one representative who negotiates For Men A Fierce competition for films the tenns in hopes of landing the desired film. Those terms would be aspects such as no R- rated movies and kids films and blockbuster hits Cineplex Odeon Theatre by University Mall in Orem also has a booker that bids for movies. Their movies are never the same as local Carmike the- aters, so competition is limited, said assistant manager Brenda White. , " ' ' ""' I , ltiJ ... tant manager id Tn c?nn iim Aluminum. Vlnul a Steel Energy Saving Insulation Award Winning Work Satisfaction Guaranteed! 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Susanna Quantities limited estimates - B I Southey. "A lot of deciding what movies go where depends on what kind of business you do. A lot is (also) determined by the highest bidder but also (by) EavesOverhangs free ... got 'The Lost World when lt; was older because we could still draw for an older movie," said Wynnsong assis- - Curve marks :: ' ! )im Lf: jv At$- f. - i biUit pW :j - .. ! ; . fi,msWe ZCMI CERTIFICATES for bttur iff 7',;,n;i7 , uz Claiborne WHY PAINT2 4J V ; : Wynnsong has an advan- tage, though. Because it's new, movie companies will see what it's bringing in from ticket sales, and they'll want to have their movies there, as long as the theater ,s successful. That could mean hat Wynnsong gets the blockbusters while Cineplex Odeon may have a hard time competing for solid 377-98- 09 Shop ail stores Monday through Saturday 10 A.M.-- 9 Order by phone: In Salt p.m. (except Lake, 579-666- Salt Lake Downtown and ZCMI elsewhere in Utah and in the U.S., Visit us on the Internet at www.zcmi.com ' I n A5 theater to be sold when the offer is right. "I think the drive-i- n will last," said Webb, whose drive-in- s in Ogden and Fort Collins, Co. are quite successful. There will be a market for them forev- - all shows $1.00 TOWSE Pgc w CDITRALSailA4PR0V0 I tub ijSgjiWbup" PROVO rrum. I Z Si.so all seats, PROVO DRIVE-I- - Hi"T.f. OREM H-3- lAOT CITY "What finally drives them out is the value of the land," Webb said. "They can sell and make a lot from a developer." Webb, who leases the Provo drive-i- n from the Cox family in Provo, said he is not selling the Art City but expects the Provo r gaiSfflSSE1 CARMIttCARILLONSQUARE.OREM THEATRE 997 THE DAILY HERALD. Pruui. i sr WTONS0NG12.PR0V0 ALHAMBRA will always have a place, as its strength comes from college and high school students who come out for the $1.50 ticket prices. Popular films such as "Liar Liar" are still doing well even though they were originally released in April. The popularity of Movies 8 is evident on weekends, when many shows I Saturday 10 1 a.m.-- 7 p.m.). Cloud Sunday. o |