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SAINT LOUIS GALLERIA ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR EXCITING NEW CINEMA CONCEPT
Galleria Teams Up With Cinema Veteran Harman Moseley for December Opening
ST. LOUIS (October 4, 2001) -- Saint Louis Galleria announced plans today for the redevelopment of its movie theater space. Located in the Atrium Dining Court, the redesigned space will include stadium seating, a revamped lobby with large murals, a website for online ticketing, and many other new amenities.
Movie theatre veteran Harman Moseley, who currently operates the innovative Chase Park Plaza Cinemas, will take over ownership and operation of the facility at Saint Louis Galleria. The cinema concept, named Galleria VI Cinemas, is expected to reopen in early December with many changes in place.
Moseley said his plans call for a complete makeover of the lobby and all six theatres. "Our plan is to create a real Hollywood theatrical feel for the cinema," said Moseley. "When guests come down the elevator, they will see an extraordinary redevelopment on the exterior and even more when they step inside."
Specific plans include converting the two larger theatres to stadium seating and adding luxury seating in the other theatres. All-digital sound systems and state-of-the-art projection will be incorporated. The lobby will be a focal point with a new look, incorporating exposed beams and stage lighting, along with a bar and seating area. In addition, new carpeting, fixtures and updated restrooms are in the plans.
Saint Louis Galleria Marketing Director Shelly Schembre said the new cinema concept is a welcome addition to the center. "We are always striving to bring the best retail and entertainment concepts to our shoppers, and we feel that Mr. Moseley and his cinema operation will help achieve that goal. This new ownership will produce a premier movie venue, offering improved amenities to better serve our shoppers."
Moseley said he will work with renowned architect Salim Rangwala and nationally recognized artist Dick Godwin to paint large-scale murals and transform the lobby and theatres into a modern-day cinema. This team completed the successful design of Chase Park Plaza Cinemas.
Moseley, a cinema veteran since 1977, operated the Kirkwood Theater from 1991 to 2000. Of his new project at the Galleria, Moseley said, "Our goal is to give patrons a whole new theatre experience. Since we are not part of a chain, we will be able to provide a different kind of concept. And the Galleria is the best location in St. Louis for a cinema."
He added that a wide variety of movies would be screened, from mainstream movies for families to more "artsy" independent films. High-quality movies and many programming options will be available. Moseley will add a website with movie times and previews, as well as online ticket purchasing.
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