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$35-Per-Seat Movie Theater Planned for Costa Mesa

By Edwin Goei, Thursday, Sep. 11 2008 @ 1:54AM
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gold_class.jpgI just saw the latest Indiana Jones at a second-run cinema. It cost me $2. It was worth exactly that. Before the flick, I had dinner. It was $6.

Clearly, the people at Village Roadshow -- the Australian entertainment company -- did not have people like me in mind when they envisioned their Gold Class Cinemas, a luxury $35-a-seat movie theater planned for three Southern California locations next year, including at Costa Mesa's Triangle Square.

What do you get for the money? Reclining chairs decked out in suede, a personal attendant, and the chance to see the same movie that's playing at the local cineplex for a 350% markup.

If you think that dinner and wine is included in the ticket price, you'd be wrong. Check out their menu, which include these gourmet options:

Hot Dogs
Spicy beef mini hot dogs served with chunky chips, tomato relish or dijon mustard
AU$15

Traditional Fish and Chips
Lightly battered fish fillets, thick potato chips and tartare sauce
AU$22

Though the prices and items above are from their theaters in Australia, even if you converted it to U.S. dollars, you're looking at quite an expensive night out.

The ArcLight, the Landmark or the Bridge in L.A. already offer this kind of premium theater seating with some success. But Triangle Square? Really? Remember NikeTown? Virgin Megastore? If Phil Knight and Richard Branson couldn't make it there, what makes these Aussies think they can do any better?

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JB says:

Those chairs do look comfortable, though...I needed to see a chiropractor the last time I went to the Charter Cinemas in Huntington Beach, and the Starplex on Barranca in Irvine wasn't much more homey

Posted On: Thursday, Sep. 11 2008 @ 7:52AM
Christian says:

The real question is: are they going to serve cabeza tacos?

Posted On: Thursday, Sep. 11 2008 @ 11:24PM
Edwin Goei says:

JB,

Yep, the Starplex on Barranca, That's where I saw Indy 4. And Iron Man. The seats were small, the crowds were crazy, and if a tall man sat in front of you you're screwed because the theater isn't those nice stadiums that are now the norm, but still, $2! Though I could've saved the money and waited three more weeks for the movie to come out on DVD.

Christian,

Since they're Aussies, I am hoping for kangaroo tacos.

Posted On: Friday, Sep. 12 2008 @ 7:37AM
urmum says:

Sounds good if the hot blond comes with it and she gives me a goodbye bbeeyai

Posted On: Saturday, Sep. 13 2008 @ 12:41PM
TheBrat says:

A $35-a-seat movie theater? In *this* economy? Are they *high*???

Posted On: Wednesday, Jan. 21 2009 @ 5:36PM
MJ says:

So cool! I went to Gold Class in Australia and it was so awesome. It's gourmet all the way... We had amazing food, wine, dessert... All served quietly throughout the movie while you're reclining in luxury.

Posted On: Friday, Jan. 23 2009 @ 12:48PM
Jason says:

That looks amazing. That's seems like an awesome once a month thing to do with that special someone.

Quit complaining - who cares if their business model goes down in flames... I just want to drink while I watch a movie.

Posted On: Thursday, Jul. 30 2009 @ 12:32PM

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