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Athens, GA: Carmike Ovation 12 Opens After Renovations

Posted on Monday, July 20, 2015 3:59 PM

Carmike Cinemas logoThe Carmike Ovation 12 in Athens, Georgia celebrated its Grand Opening on Friday, July 17, 2015 after a renovation that started after the theater closed in 2014. It was previously known simply as the Carmike 12 - Athens since it opened in 1999. According to news reports that we could find, attendance dwindled at the theater until it was finally closed last August. It appears to have opened earlier this month, but the Grand Opening celebration was held this weekend.

Carmike Cinemas issued a press release announcing the theater's reopening and it mentions that the renovated location now offers a full-service dining experience with an "extensive menu with over 100 premium food and beverage selections" that can be enjoyed with the movies they show. A cocktail lounge with a full-service bar offers premium beers, wine, and specialty drinks.

Carmike Cinemas President and Chief Executive Officer David Passman stated, "Carmike continues to evolve the guest experience through bold innovation of our unique services, valued concession offers, and extraordinary technology. At each location, we present the very best our industry has to offer, and the intricately developed Ovation 12 is no exception. It thrills us to present the sleek aesthetic of our new entertainment complex to the community of Athens, Ga. Our guests will experience superior cinema-going entertainment featuring the finest in-theatre seating while ensuring a cutting-edge presentation at this hybrid in entertainment for definitive enjoyment each and every visit."

One of the twelve auditoriums is Carmike's BigD large-format auditorium. While the press release does not specify details about this particular installation, other BigD auditoriums have larger screens and upgraded sound systems, with an associated upcharge in the ticket price. Unfortunately, Carmike's web site makes no mention of a BigD auditorium, so there's no way to know which movie is playing there, and there's no ticket pricing information. That leads one to believe that perhaps its mention is a mistake in the press release.

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Source: Carmike Cinemas Press Release



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Jul 24, 2015 - BigScreen Reader  

I went to see a movie that I had to pay 10.50 for. To find out I wouldn't be able to see much of it due to constant interrruptions from people being served food and refreshments. I waited almost 45 minutes for a soft drink that cost me 4.55 cents.

I liked the old Carmike better. Where I could get my own popcorn and coke. And sit and enjoy a movie. I want the good old days back again.

One unhappy customer. Sorry, but I won't be coming back. :(.  

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