Starplex Cinemas was a

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-based American

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chain which had 34 locations across the United States at its height. In 2012, Showbiz Cinemas acquired the Starplex location in Kingwood, Texas. Later, Starplex merged with Showplex Cinemas. Starplex was among the major theatres to pull '' The Interview'' after threats were made. On July 14, 2015, it was announced that Starplex would be acquired by

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with many operating now as AMC Classic as of mid-2017.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Starplex Cinemas Defunct movie theatre chains in the United States AMC Theatres 2015 mergers and acquisitions Companies based in Dallas