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The craft beer-pouring Alamo is well known among cinephiles for its special-event screenings of old movies, its strict anti-texting policy enforcement and for helping to pioneer the now ubiquitous dine- and drink-in theater concept (its downtown L.A. spot is, incidentally, equally famous among attendees for its ...

The craft beer-pouring Alamo is well known among cinephiles for its special-event screenings of old movies, its strict anti-texting policy enforcement and for helping to pioneer the now ubiquitous dine- and drink-in theater concept (its downtown L.A. spot is, incidentally, equally famous among attendees for its ...

The cinema chain has multiple locations across the United States, including eighteen in Texas.

And it is in this unprecedented environment that Sony acquired Alamo.

On the left, history buffs groused about its inaccuracies and racism, and on the right, there were complaints the film was too sympathetic to the Mexican army. "The Alamo" brought in a mere $25 million worldwide on a $100 million+ budget, which is a shame, because honestly, it's kind of a fascinating film.

Alamo's headquarters are set to stay in Austin, Texas, and existing franchisees continue to own and operate their theaters. Sony bought Alamo from founder Tim League and private equity companies Altamont Capital Partners and Fortress Investment Group.

Guests won't be admitted to the theater once the movie has started (i.e. after the trailers and Alamo ad reel). NO TALKING / TEXTING: We think our guests deserve the best possible cinematic experience, so we have a no-tolerance talking or texting policy.

The news release attributed the bankruptcy to multiple financial factors, including high franchise fees, and being forced to keep operating its most unprofitable locations. Other Alamo Drafthouse locations around the country were not affected by the bankruptcy, including in Austin, where the company is based.

As a border city, Alamo has access to multiple international bridges. The Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge is about 12 miles away while the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge is about 13 miles southeast of town.

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Alamo Drafthouse was founded in 1997 as a single screen, family-owned repertory theater in Austin, Texas, and has grown to 35 locations in North America.

Sony promised to continue offering content from all studios and distributors, not just its own, so the variety of movies playing shouldn't change. All 35 of the chain's theaters will also operate under the Alamo Drafthouse brand instead of being renamed. The company's headquarters will remain in Austin.

The use of flash is prohibited inside of the Alamo Complex historic structures. Tripods and other equipment are only allowed upon issuance of a right of entry agreement for professional photography and videography. Apply for a film permit here.

In a press release touting the sale, the company said it “reinforces [Sony Pictures Entertainment's] long-held commitment to theatrical exhibition and continued initiatives in experiential entertainment.” Alamo has been quietly soliciting offers for the past several months, but had struggled to find a buyer.

Those Loews locations are now owned by AMC Entertainment. SPE acquired Alamo Drafthouse from owners Altamont Capital Partners, Fortress Investment Group and founder Tim League for finance sources tell us is a price tag of $200 million.

Sony's acquisition of Alamo Drafthouse, estimated at somewhere between $174 million to $258 million, plus the upgrade investments, represents a fraction of the billions other studios have poured into streaming services.

The Battle and the Texas Revolution

The Battle of the Alamo in 1836 was part of the Texas Revolution in which the Mexican state of Tejas won independence and became a self-governing republic: Texas.

Two weeks ago, 600 employees were fired when the Dallas-Fort Worth Franchise of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema declared bankruptcy. Since then, Sony Pictures has bought the company while Alamo's ex-employees are left without pay.

The Alamo (Widescreen) For serious students of history of the Alamo, director John Lee Hanco*ck's "The Alamo" can't be beat. Every phase of the battle (a night battle which lasted about 90 minutes) is accurately depicted.