This silver screen might require your gold card

March 26, 2008 That's the estimated price of tickets for a new deluxe cinema set to open this year in suburban Chicago, one of 50 U.S. multiplexes planned for construction during the next five years through a new $200 million joint venture headed by Australian entertainment conglomerate Village Roadshow. The planned theaters will boast boosted amenities, including plush reserved seating, special parking privileges and upscale food and beverage offerings with seat-side waiter service. Some or all of those offerings are available at existing deluxe cinemas in select U.S. markets that charge $20 or less for movie tickets.

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