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Topic: Comments on Santikos Theatres in Texas?
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Michael Coate
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1904
From: Los Angeles, California
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 01-25-2008 07:18 PM
Have you checked the history page from the Santikos website?
quote: the Santikos Theatres website
More than 80 years ago, Louis Santikos, a Greek entrepreneur, brought cinema to San Antonio. Having immigrated to Texas Mr. Louis Santikos opened one of the state’s first nickelodeons in the early 1900’s. By 1924, he had established the first opulent movie theatre in San Antonio, the Palace Theatre. This endeavor was only the beginning as the Santikos Company continued to introduce many more of these grand theatres throughout the decades that followed.
Louis’ son John always shared his father’s passion for motion pictures and after graduating from St. Mary's University, he entered the movie business. His first venture was the Olmos theatre in San Antonio, a successful single screen movie house. John continued to bring new cinema experiences to San Antonio when he acquired and built thirteen Drive-In theatre locations, including the historic Mission Drive-In.
Over the next 2 decades, John Santikos added to his entrepreneurial resume with many more theatres across the city featuring the latest ideas in the industry including the first multi-screen indoor theatres, THX sound technology, 3D digital presentation and art houses.
In 1987, the operational division of the theatres was sold to Act III Theatres. However, in May 2001, John Santikos returned to his beloved business by obtaining the theatre chain he had sold. He quickly reinvigorated the company with his passion for films and business savvy.
He then brought another first to San Antonio, the in-theatre dining experience. He redesigned the city’s only art-house, The Bijou at Crossroads and completely remodeled the Galaxy transforming it into The Rialto Cinema Bar and Grill. Today, the theatre circuit also includes the Mayan, The Embassy, The Northwest, The Silverado and the 19 screen Palladium.IMAX. Santikos first theatre in Houston will open in January of 2008. The highly anticipated construction of the Granada and Legacy Theatres and with future entertainment venues to come, Santikos remains a prominent name as the only locally owned and operated theatre circuit in San Antonio.
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