Boxoffice-August.1989
Suite EDITOR AND ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Harley W Lond MANAGING EDITOR Tom Matthews ASSOCIATE EDITOR David Kipen CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jotin Allen Bruce Austin David H Chadderdon Tony Francis Jim Kozak Karen Kreps Lesa Sawahata Kristi Turnquist Mort Wax PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Mary Bermudez CORRESPONDENTS (Atlanta) Stewart Hamell, (Baltimore) Kale Savage, (Boston) Guy Ljvingslon, (Ctiarlone) Charles Leonard, (Chicago) Frances Clow, (Cinciraali) Tony Rutherford, (Cleveland) Elaine Fned, (Dallas) Mable Guinan, (Florida) Lois Baumoel, (Honolulu) Tals Yoshiyama, (Indianapolis) GeneGladson, (Milwauliee) Wally Meyer, (Minneapolis, St Paul) JackKelvie, (Ptiiladelphia) Maune Orodenlier, (Raleigh) Raymond Lowery, (San Anionic) William R Bums, (San Francisco) Nancy Foley, (Toledo) Anna Kline, (Washington DC ) EliasSavada CANADA: (Calgary) Maxine McBean, (Edmonlon) Linda Kupecek, (Montreal) Jim C. Diono, (Toronto) Doug Payne FOUNDER Ben Shiyen PUBLISHER Bob Dietmeier (312) 271-0425 NATIONAL ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Robert M Vale (213) 465-11 ADVERTISING CONSULTANT Morris Schlozman (816) 942-5877 BUSINESS MANAGER Dan Johnson (312) 271-0425 CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Chuck Taylor (312) 922-9326 OFFICES Editorial and Publishing Headquarters: 1800 N Highland Ave , 710, Hollywood. CA 90028-4526 (213) 465-1186, FAX; (213) 465-5049 Corporate: Mailing Address: P.O Box 25485. Chicago, IL 60625 (312) 271-0425 The business magazine of ttie motion picture industry FEATURES AUGUST, 1989 VOL. 124, NO. 8 'No one can possibly achieve any real and lasting success or 'get rich' in business by being a conformist " — / Paul Getty 18 Cover Story: Famous Players' Victoria Terrace The quiet giant of the North launches its expansion progrann with a boldly distinctive six-plex. JU I i_n>_» i_»ini_v^ i 22 Distributors An alphabetic listing of theatrical motion picture distributors, including major studios. 46 Subdistributors Film subdistributors listed by state. 49 Manufacturers A national listing of theatre equipment and supply manufacturers. 69 Dealers Theatre equipment and supply dealers and manufacturers' reps., listed by state. 78 Allied Goods and Services Suppliers of specialized goods and services. 88 Index A listing by merchandise category of the firms that manufacture theatre equipment and supplies. When Harry Met Sally; Do The Right Thing; Honey, I Shrunk the Kids; Ghostbusters II; Star Trek V: The Final Frontier; The Big Picture; Dead Poets Society; Pink Cadillac; Renegades; Let's Get Lost; Vampire's Kiss; Kung Fu Master; The Adventures of Milo and Otis; How to Get Ahead in Advertising; Criminal Law; Tras El Cristal; The Music Teacher; Loverboy. DEPARTMENTS Opening Credits 'ion Inquiries: BOXOFFICE Data Center 1020 S Wabash Ave , Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 922-9326 {
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Samuel Goldwyn Theater AMPAS<br />
Screening room. Lucasfilm, Ltd.<br />
Manns Chinese Theater Hollywood<br />
Listen To The Leaders<br />
For Picture Perfect Sound.<br />
)BL systems are the choice of over 2 ,000 of the nation's most discriminating<br />
and demanding theater owners.<br />
They're at work in the famous Mann's Chinese Theater in Hollywood. At<br />
Warner Bros, and almost every other major studio screening room. And<br />
now at the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences'<br />
Samuel Goldwyn Theater.<br />
The Industry's Leading Loudspeaker, ibls landmark Model<br />
467 5 A is widely recognized as the theater industry leader for reliable, realistic<br />
sound.<br />
The 467 5A is the approved THX loudspeaker system. And was selected<br />
by Lucasfilm, Ltd. for its renowned Sprocket Systems theater where dubbing,<br />
rerecording and sound editing meet the most exacting standards.<br />
Leading Edge Performance in Every System. Every ibl<br />
theater system shares the performing excellence of the 4675A. Even a<br />
small, 200-seat house will benefit from jBL's hallmark flat power response,<br />
which delivers equal energy across the entire bandwidth and virtually eliminates<br />
the need for equalization.<br />
And IBL's extraordinary sensitivity, remarkable power handling and<br />
direct-radiator woofer system mean a richer, more memorable theater<br />
sound for today's increasingly sophisticated audiences.<br />
Bring Them Back with the Sound of )BL. The flawless,<br />
dependable sound of a |BL theater system costs no more than others.<br />
Sometimes less. It's a sound investment in technical superiority-one<br />
that builds box office loyalty with moviegoers who appreciate a cinematic<br />
experience they won't find just anywhere.<br />
Follow the leaders and put |BL to work for you. Your JBL Professional<br />
Dealer can tell you more about picture per-<br />
ibl Professional<br />
feet sound, but hearing a |BL theater system<br />
will tell you everything.<br />
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