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Your Golden Ticket to Entertainment

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Coming Attraction: Ohio Valley Mall To Welcome Golden Ticket Cinema to Former AMC Location

Apr 25, 2025

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For The Intelligencer

 

CLAIRSVILLE — The Ohio Valley Mall will have a movie theater under its roof once again.

The mall announced that Golden Ticket Cinemas will take the place of AMC Theater, which did not renew its lease with the mall this past September, and will be the first Golden Ticket location in the state of Ohio.

The cinema will feature luxury recliners, an extensive food and beverage menu, deliver-to-seat service, and upgraded visuals and sound.

Golden Ticket Cinemas President John Bloemeke said patrons should expect a premium viewing experience.

“We’re bringing luxury reclining seating to every auditorium,” Bloemeke said. “We’re going to be bringing our own premium large format screen, which we call elite, which will be the region’s first 4K laser projection system, immersive sound, heated recliners, and an amazing experience.

“On top of that … we also are going to be expanding the menu significantly, where we’ll deliver to seat hot foods such as burgers, pizzas, wings, we even make milkshakes, donut bites, fried pickles,” he added.

“We’ll also have options for adults with our 27-tap beer wall, which we call our Ale House concept, where you can get a card, get ID’d, and you can try any number of beers, and pick a beer and bring it into the movies, or have a seat in the lounge, in the lobby as well.”

He added that although a set opening date isn’t finalized, he feels strongly in saying that the theater will be open before the 2025 holiday season.

“Absolutely, before the holidays,” Bloemeke said. “We’re hoping to be earlier than that, but we can’t pin down a date just yet, not this early out, but I think it’s a safe bet.

The fourth quarter of 2025 will see some major movies released, he added, including sequels to “Avatar,” “Wicked” and “Zootopia.”

Joe Bell, director of communications for the mall’s parent, Cafaro Co., said that he is extremely excited to be able to announce the addition of Golden Ticket Cinemas to the mall and believes it will fill the gap that was left by AMC in September.

“We are thrilled to have a new and much better theater coming to the Ohio Valley Mall,” Bell said. “Golden Ticket Cinemas is probably the fastest-growing movie theater company in America right now, and they bring a premium style of experience to movie lovers.

“They are working hard to make sure this theater experience is bigger and better than people in the community have seen before, and they think people in this area deserve it,” Bell added. “If you enjoy sitting in a theater and watching the first-run flicks, you’re gonna like it here.”

Bloemeke added that he plans to try to keep prices in line with what AMC previously had. He said that every Tuesday, tickets are $5.75 for all seats.

“We have things like the annual popcorn bucket that you can buy once for a one-time purchase, but then you can bring it in and fill it up for a reduced price,” he said. “So we try to keep it accessible for anyone on a budget, and we want to make sure everyone gets to come out to the movies.”

 

Golden Ticket Cinemas Opening at Ohio Valley Mall

Posted on | by Joe Bell

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April 24, 2025

 

Contacts:

 

Joe Bell                                                                       Candi Noble-Greathouse

Director of Corporate Communications                      Marketing Director

Cafaro Company                                                        Ohio Valley Mall

jbell@cafarocompany.com                                                       marketingdirector@ohiovalleymall.net

330-743-7688                                                              740-695-4526

724-730-4532 (Mobile)

 

Jeni Maldonado

Director of Marketing

Golden Ticket Cinemas

jmaldonado@gtcinemas.com

 

 

Your Golden Ticket – to Great Entertainment

         

True movie lovers, rejoice!  Golden Ticket Cinemas will soon be lighting up the screens at Ohio Valley Mall.  Renovation is now underway to transform an existing 57,000 square foot space into a much-elevated theater experience.  When it opens in the fourth quarter of this year, Golden Ticket Cinemas will feature eight auditoriums with luxury recliner seating and state-of-the-art projection and sound technology, including the first laser projection systems and immersive sound in the region.

Theater patrons will enjoy an entirely upgraded and expanded food and beverage menu.  Customers will be able to enjoy food items such as wings, pizza, burger sliders, and milkshakes, just to name a few, delivered directly to their luxury recliner seat.  Golden Ticket will also be bringing their “Ale House” concept to the Ohio Valley Mall, which features a giant self-serve beer wall with an abundantly diverse beer and wine selection.  Let’s not forget about popcorn and soda!  Golden Ticket will be introducing

“Non-Stop” to St Clairsville.  Self-serve, unlimited soda and popcorn for all sizes purchased on the same day.

It is important to offer great value, and Golden Ticket will not disappoint.  In addition to drink refills and “Non-Stop” popcorn, you can see a movie for only $5.75 on Tuesdays during “Super Tuesdays.”  Golden Ticket also offers an annual popcorn bucket, which may be familiar to moviegoers in the market.

Golden Ticket Cinemas is one of America’s fastest-growing theater chains.   It is focused on bringing an amazing movie experience to underserved communities.  Based in Durham, North Carolina, Golden Ticket Cinemas now entertains audiences at 19 fabulous locations in 12 states.

Ohio Valley Mall is located on I-70, Exit 218-Mall Road, in St. Clairsville, Ohio. It features more than 100 fine retailers, restaurateurs and hotels.  Ohio Valley Mall is owned and managed in association with Cafaro Company affiliated entities, based in Niles, Ohio.  One of the nation’s largest privately held shopping center developers, the Cafaro organization has developed and managed more than 30 million square feet of commercial real estate in 14 states.  For more information visit online at: www.cafarocompany.com and www.ohiovalleymall.net.

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Phoenix Theatres to Relaunch Movies at Governor’s Square Mall

Posted on | by Joe Bell

 

Media Contacts

Joe Cork – Phoenix Theatres

248-478-7170

jcork@phoenixmovies.net

 

Joe Bell – Cafaro Company

330-747-2661

jbell@cafarocompany.com

 

Phoenix Theatres to Relaunch Movies at

Governor’s Square Mall

 

Michigan-Based Company Invests $5 Million to Bring Back First-Run Films with First-Class Amenities, to include 5 theatres featuring Dolby ATMOS

 

Clarksville, Tennessee, October 2, 2024 – Movies are returning to Governor’s Square Mall as Phoenix Theatres has signed a long-term lease to bring first-run movies and first-class amenities back to Governor’s Square Mall, including theatres equipped with Dolby ATMOS®.

 

The 24-year-old independently owned movie theatre company plans to invest $5 million to refurbish the 10-screen theatre, creating a new premiere movie-going experience in the greater Clarksville area. Renovation plans have been submitted for the 42,312-square-foot building, which will feature all-new premium reclining heated seating, 4K laser digital projection, Dolby ATMOS, first-run movies and family-friendly pricing.

 

The Governor’s Square Mall location marks the 79th screen for Michigan-based Phoenix Theatres, which operates theatres in Michigan, Iowa, Massachusetts, and Ohio. This is the first location in Tennessee for Phoenix Theatres, which expects to welcome its first Governor’s Square Mall moviegoers in summer of 2025.

 

“This announcement signals another major quality-of-life enhancement for our city’s residents, and visitors, alike,” said Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts. “The enjoyment of watching a first-run movie in a premier, comfortable, first-class setting is returning to our primary regional shopping center, Governor’s Square Mall, through the much-welcomed investment from Phoenix Theatres.”

 

Cory Jacobson, president of Phoenix Theatres, says the company was fortunate to be considered for the opportunity at Governor’s Square Mall and looks forward to bringing the brand’s own unique amenities to the greater Clarksville community. This is our third location in a Cafaro Company owned mall, and we have enjoyed an excellent relationship with them for the past 18 years.

 

Anthony Cafaro, co-president of The Cafaro Company, echoed a similar sentiment. “Our company and Phoenix have enjoyed a close working relationship for many years.  As a result, we’ve been able to establish outstanding, state-of-the art cinematic experiences at our shopping complexes in Michigan and Iowa.   This is a partnership that truly brings tremendous value to the communities we serve.”

 

“Phoenix was originally formed with the idea of refurbishing closed theatres in viable retail areas and returning well-operated neighborhood theatres to their respective communities,”
explained Jacobson. “We are very pleased with the vibrancy of the mall and the exceptional mix of retail. After exploring the city, we felt very much at home in the culture of the community.”

 

As a reflection of what residents can expect, Phoenix Theatres offers the following amenities:

 

  • Every seat in every auditorium will be a large loveseat-style (with adjustable middle armrest), fully reclining, heated chair with ample of leg room.
  • Specially formatted auditoriums featuring Dolby ATMOS for a premium, immersive, audio experience and 4K Christie® Digital Projection.
  • All 10 auditoriums will be equipped with premium Dolby Digital sound and Christie

Digital Projection.

  • Phoenix mobile app and online tickets that allow customers to reserve their seats easily.
  • Self-serve Pepsi® and butter stations for added service speed and convenience.
  • Combined ticketing and concession purchases in one line.
  • Family-friendly prices.

 

“We deeply appreciate what they are bringing to our community, and we know that local movie-goers are in for a real treat with their advanced theatre features and the overall scope of the project,” Mayor Pitts said.

 

Jordan Hohman, vice president of project development for Phoenix Theatres, shared that the company focuses on providing premier amenities along with the little details that large national theatre chains cannot provide at a local level. “We were one of the first in the United States to offer 100 percent-reclining seating in every auditorium. Our goal is to offer the highest-quality first-run movie-going experience by offering state-of-the-art digital projection and Dolby ATMOS audio for the first time in Clarksville, along with comfortable luxury amenities.”

 

“We are thrilled to continue to work with Phoenix Theatres and support their ongoing commitment to Dolby ATMOS presentations. They are committed to bringing a first-class presentation to the community and having auditoriums equipped with Dolby ATMOS will ensure a premium, immersive audio experience,” said Michael Archer, vice president worldwide cinema sales at Dolby.

 

 

About Phoenix Theatres

Michigan-based Phoenix Theatres was founded in 2000 and has four Michigan theatres in Wayne, Monroe, Livonia and Grand Rapids. Four theatres are located out of state in Dubuque, Iowa, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and two Ohio theatres located in Defiance and North Olmsted. Governor’s Square will mark the company’s 79th theatre screen and first location in Tennessee. For more information, visit PhoenixMovies.net.

 

About Governor’s Square Mall

Governor’s Square Mall, a 805,000 square-foot shopping center, offers the greater Clarksville area a wonderful mix of family-friendly indoor shopping, dining, and entertainment. Located just 45 miles from Nashville, Governor’s Square Mall is anchored by Dillard’s, JCPenney, Belk, Burlington, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Dave & Buster’s. The center features a mix of national and local brands. For more information about Governor’s Square Mall, visit governorssquare.net.

About The Cafaro Company
The Cafaro organization, based in Niles, Ohio, is one of the nation’s largest privately held shopping center developers. Founded by the late William M. Cafaro in 1949, the firm is now in its eighth decade and third generation as a family owned and managed business. Over the years, Cafaro-affiliated companies have developed, owned and managed more than 30 million square feet of commercial real estate in 14 states.  For more information about the Cafaro organization, visit online at www.cafarocompany.com.