Landmark Theatres Signs Lease to Operate Playhouse 7 in Pasadena, CA

 

Kevin Holloway

West Hollywood, CA - Landmark Theatres President Kevin Holloway announced Landmark Theatres has entered into a long-term lease agreement for the Playhouse 7 movie theatre in Pasadena, CA.  

 Located in Los Angeles County, at 673 E. Colorado Blvd., the 7-screen, 1300 seat venue will reopen this Summer in the arts and culture district of Pasadena. “

 

“The Playhouse acquisition is important for Landmark, as we’re able to continue the tradition of showcasing quality film to Pasadena’s movie-going community. This theatre has a deep history, which we look forward to honoring and building upon in the years ahead,” says Holloway.

Michael Fant

Leading the negotiations with GD Realty to operate the theatre is Michael Fant, Executive Vice President for Landmark Theatres.  Scott Burns, JLL Senior Managing Director and Richard Bright, JLL Executive Vice President assisted Landmark Theatres in securing the lease.

 “It is extremely gratifying to be able to continue to serve the community with an art house theatre. We are invested in supporting the arts in the Pasadena Playhouse Village area,” says Arash Danialifar.

Scott Burns

“As retail continues to evolve, communities and their residents have an appetite to come together and be entertained,” said Burns. 

“Landmark Theatres is the perfect partner for the city of Pasadena as it continues to grow its arts and culture district.”

 

Landmark Theatres will upgrade the theater’s sound and projection systems and in the coming months, after opening, will complete an upgrade of the facilities to reflect Landmark’s luxury styling, including the installation of modern comfortable seating. 

Richard Bright

At the concession stand, offerings will be expanded to include new gourmet and healthy food items, alongside traditional movie theatre favorites, including Orville Redenbacher popcorn and real butter.

 Beer and wine will continue to be available, with plans to expand the offering to full spirits.

 

The Playhouse 7 opened February 5, 1999. It was built by Laemmle Theatres from the ground up and has been continuously operated by the family-run art house chain. 

 Arash Danialifar

Landmark Theatres is opening several new theatres this Summer, including a 9-screen complex at Annapolis Harbour Center in Maryland and another 10-screen, 1800 seat theatre in Glenview, a suburb of Chicago, IL, with more locations to be announced.

 

Landmark Theatres:

Founded in 1974, Landmark Theatres, the nation's largest specialized theater chain, is dedicated to independent cinema and high-quality mainstream film with 178 screens in 24markets.

Charles S. Cohen

Landmark Theatres was added to the Cohen Media Group in 2018. Formed in 2008 by Charles S. Cohen, the Cohen Media Group (CMG) is an independent theatrical exhibition, distribution and production company with over eight Academy Award nominations and a Best Foreign Language film win for THE SALESMAN. CMG releases the world's best in contemporary and classic cinema.

 

 

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ICM Partners’ agent Will Kircher joins entertainment and media focused commercial real estate team at JLL

 

                                      Will Kircher

LOS ANGELES, CA — Meeting the demand of the growing entertainment industry in Los Angeles, JLL  has hired established television agent Will Kircher as a Senior Associate in its Century City office. 

Kircher will specialize in working with entertainment and media companies on their real estate needs. He will be working with the JLL Los Angeles’ entertainment and media team. 

“As the Los Angeles economy continues to evolve, we have seen a greater need for office and studio space from entertainment and media companies,” said Charlie Smith, JLL Senior Managing Director and Los Angeles Brokerage Lead. 

 

                                       Charlie P. Smith

“Will is going to be a tremendous asset to our team with his in-depth knowledge and experience in the entertainment industry.”

Kircher joins JLL from ICM Partners where he spent the past eight years, most recently serving as a Talent Agent where he represented and worked with directors and writers across both television and feature film mediums. 

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance from Loyola Marymount University.

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 David Ebeling

Ebeling Communications

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949.278.7851 (Cell)

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“PR Strategist for the Commercial Real Estate Industry:  I do what I love and love what I do.”

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Ware Malcomb Hires Christina Mannion as Studio Manager, Architecture in San Diego, CA office

 

Christina Mannion

SAN DIEGO, CA – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, announced that Christina Mannion AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, has joined the firm as Studio Manager, Architecture, in the San Diego (Sorrento Valley) office.

 In this role, she will help lead the growth and management of the San Diego Architecture and Science & Technology Studios and manage select projects.

Mannion, a registered architect in the State of California, has more than 25 years of project experience.

Brian M. Koshley

 “We are excited to welcome Christina to Ware Malcomb,” said Brian M. Koshley, AIA, Regional Director for Ware Malcomb.

 “She brings a high level of technical expertise and demonstrated experience in the dynamic San Diego market. We welcome her expertise and leadership, and we look forward to her collaboration with our team members and clients.”

Mannion holds a BA in Sociology/City Planning from University of California at Santa Cruz and a Master of Architecture from NewSchool of Architecture & Design, San Diego, where she graduated valedictorian.

 

In addition, she studied Urban Design at University of Vienna, Austria, and Real Estate Development for Architects at Woodbury University.

 She is a certified Safety Assessment Program Evaluator, a member of the American Institute of Architects, certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Board and a LEED Accredited Professional. 

 

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