Consolidated Theatres (Hawaii)

For the closed movie chain based in North Carolina with the same name, see Consolidated Theatres (North Carolina).

Consolidated TheatresCompany type| Brand

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Founded| 1917

Number of locations

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Parent| Reading International
Website| Official website

Consolidated Theatres is a Hawaiʻi-based movie theater chain. It operates six locations in the state as of August 2023, and is one of two major cinema chains in Hawaiʻi, with the other being Regal Cinemas. It screens first-run feature films, as well as some arthouse and independent films along with films from Asia.

It is one of the affiliated cinema chains operated under Reading International.[1][2]

## Locations

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Consolidated operates six locations in Hawaiʻi, all on Oʻahu. Some locations also screen major films from Asian countries, notably the Philippines, South Korea, Japan, and Mainland China. Consolidated Kahala also functions an arthouse theater, screening many specialized and indie films; it also hosts the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival.

The chain opened a dine-in "luxury" cinema known as ʻŌlino in October 2016.[3]

The Koʻolau Center location in ʻĀhuimanu closed in April 2021.[4] July 2023 saw the closure of both Maui's Consolidated Kaʻahumanu in Kahului (the last remaining location outside Oʻahu) and Consolidated Koko Marina in Hawaiʻi Kai, East Honolulu.[5][6]

### Locations

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* Consolidated Ward (Honolulu)
* Consolidated Kahala (Honolulu)
* ʻŌlino by Consolidated Theatres (Kapolei)
* Consolidated Mililani
* Consolidated Pearlridge (ʻAiea)
* Consolidated Kapolei

## Features

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Consolidated offers Reading Cinemas' premium large format known as "Titan Luxe," featuring projection in 4K resolution on roughly 80×30' screens with Dolby Atmos sound.[7][8] It succeeded the previous "Titan XC" format, which featured a 35-foot screen with Dolby 7.1 surround sound and XpanD 3D.[9]

In an homage to the culture of Hawaiʻi, the chain's pre-film intro sequence features a recording of a hula kahiko performance. In December 2017, coinciding with the premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Consolidated introduced a digitally remastered version of the sequence to commemorate the company's centennial anniversary.[10]

## References

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1. ^ "Consolidated Theatres converts another Hawaii property to recliners". BIZ Journals. January 18, 2018.
2. ^ "Consolidated Theatres celebrates 100th anniversary with 'Mahalo' deals for moviegoers". Khon2. August 4, 2017.
3. ^ Kieszkowski, Elizabeth (2016-10-11). "Consolidated to open new Kapolei theaters". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Archived from the original on 2016-10-13. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
4. ^ Gomes, Andrew (April 9, 2021). "More Oahu retailers close permanently, creating a surge in vacant space". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
5. ^ "Maui's only Consolidated Theatres closes its doors". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
6. ^ "Consolidated Theatres permanently closing its location at Koko Marina Center". KITV4. July 25, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
7. ^ "Cinema Info". Consolidated Ward with TITAN LUXE. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
8. ^ jimjin (2021-06-04). "Get the popcorn, cinema opening in Altona North". Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
9. ^ Wilson, Christie (2010-06-18). "Audiences prepare for splash of this Titan". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Archived from the original on 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
10. ^ "Iconic Consolidated Theatre opening hula sequence gets visual upgrade". Hawaii News Now. December 12, 2017.

## External links

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* Official website