Pittsburgh, U.S.A. — Two of Pittsburgh’s largest cinemas, Chartiers Valley Stadium 18 in Bridgeville and North Versailles Stadium 18 are now fully digital. The theatres underwent a number of upgrades in the past several months including a conversion from 35mm projection to state-of-the-art digital projection, digital surround sound and Digital Real D 3D.

“Digital projection is the way the movie industry is moving. Converting to high-quality digital systems allows Chartiers Valley and North Versailles theatres to present the best possible cinema experience available,” said Phil Zacheretti, president of Phoenix Big Cinemas which manages the two mega-plexes. “The theatre upgrades and renovations reinforce the owner’s commitment to offer a state-of-the-art entertainment destination.”

In honor of the cinema updates, both sites have several special offers and events scheduled. During the opening weekend of Peter Jackson’s ‘The Hobbit,’ each guest will receive a free popcorn with every admission to film. Guests can also become fans of the cinemas’ Facebook pages for a chance to win a year of free movies and a $500 concession gift card. Finally, for the highly anticipated release of the Pittsburgh film starring Tom Cruise, both sites are offering special advance showings of ‘Jack Reacher’ on Thursday, December 20 at 9:00 PM and Midnight. In addition, all guests attending the ‘Jack Reacher’ shows on Thursday will receive a Free Popcorn and free Jack Reacher Poster.

Opening on Friday, December 21, Chartiers Valley Stadium 18 and North Versailles Stadium 18 will play new releases including ‘Jack Reacher,’ ‘This Is 40,’ ‘Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away,’ as well as, recent releases such as ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,’ ‘Monsters Inc. 3D’ and ‘Guilt Trip.’

Chartiers Valley Stadium 18 and North Versailles Stadium 18 offer Gift Cards and online and advance ticketing through MovieTickets.com. Guests can join the free “Motion Picture Points” rewards club to earn points for free popcorn, soft drinks and movie tickets at both locations. Both cinemas offer plentiful parking and their convenient locations provide easy access for the surrounding communities. Knoxville-based Phoenix Big Cinemas Management manages the cinemas for the Pittsburgh based ownership group.

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Pittsburgh, U.S.A — Two of Pittsburgh’s largest cinemas, Chartiersvalley 20 in Bridgeville and North Versailles 22, will reopen after a temporary closure this Friday, August 3 with new films ‘Total Recall’ (PG13) and ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days’ (PG).

The theatres will be closed Wednesday and Thursday of this week for the properties to undergo some changes including the introduction of Phoenix Big Cinemas Management to operate the cinemas. Other changes to the sites include the introduction of RealD 3D– a the state-of-the-art Digital 3D format, Gift Cards, online and advance ticketing through MovieTickets.com and an expanded concession menu. Guests can also join the free “Motion Picture Points” loyalty club to earn points for free popcorn, soft drinks and movie tickets at both locations.

“Phoenix Big Cinemas brings a track record of high quality entertainment to the Pittsburgh cinemas,” said Marc Kossman, part of the ownership group of the two mega-plexes. “The theatre upgrades and renovations will improve the overall cinema experience by offering a state-of-the-art Hollywood destination to our guests.” Both cinemas offer plentiful parking and their convenient locations provide easy access for the surrounding communities.

Additional changes and enhancements for the all stadium theatres are planned during the next several months including a conversion to All Digital Projection, upgrades to digital surround sound, more screens offering RealD 3D and new signage. With the upgrades to All Digital Projection, Chartiers Valley will change from 20 to 18 stadium auditoriums with approximately 4000 seats and North Versailles will adjust from 22 screens to 18 with over 3000 seats. The new management will oversee the changes and implementation of the digital systems.

Opening on Friday, August 3, Chartiers Valley Stadium 18 and North Versailles Stadium 18 will play new releases including ‘Total Recall’ and ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days’, as well as, recent and summer blockbusters such as ‘The Dark Knight Rises’, ‘The Watch’, ‘Ice Age: Continental Drift’, ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’, and many more. The sites will play ‘Step Up Revolution’ in Digital RealD 3D. During the opening weekend, the cinema will offer a Free Popcorn to all guests with a paid admission.

Knoxville-based Phoenix Big Cinemas Management will manage the cinemas for the Pittsburgh based ownership group. ”We are proud to include these cinemas within our circuit and be a part of their conversion to all digital projection. As we transition the theatres under our management we hope to bring a new, refreshed energy and provide the best possible entertainment experience possible,” said Phil Zacheretti, President of Phoenix Big Cinemas Management. As of August 1, Phoenix Big Cinemas Management managed 27 theatres with a total of 220 screens in 16 states throughout North America.

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