FAQs
The Beginning. B&B Theatres stands for Bills and Bagby, two families that both launched movie theatres and joined forces-for business and love-in 1980. The history of B&B stretches back to 1924 when Elmer Bills, Sr., bought the Lyric Theatre in Salisbury, MO, and founded Bills Theatres.
How many locations does B&B Theatres have? ›
B&B Theatres is the 5th largest theatre chain in America and (including three locations under construction) operates 550 screens at 57 cinema locations in 15 states.
Where is the movie theater with beds? ›
The Philippines' FIRST-EVER and MOST LUXURIOUS bed cinema is NOW OPEN! After pioneering the class-leading Ultra Cinemas, we're bringing another first as we unveil the Philippines' first luxury bed cinema, Uptown Tempur Cinema at Uptown Mall in Taguig City.
What is the PLF movie? ›
The B&B Theatres GRAND SCREEN is the company's own Premium Large Format (PLF) auditorium. These exhibitor-branded auditoriums combine the latest in cinema technology to create a first-class experience with cutting edge sound and projection on the largest screen in the facility.
Who owns B&B theaters? ›
Brock Bagby, the executive vice president of B&B Theatres, next to his father Bob Bagby, the CEO. B&B Theatres, the sixth-largest cinema chain in the U.S., has been operating for nearly 100 years. Its owners now say it is months away from filing for bankruptcy protection.
What is a loveseat in a movie theater? ›
Love seats are similar to the double chair design but there is no armrest in between the two chairs. Unlike the other options, most of the love seats usually do not offer the facility of reclining.
What does xd mean in movies? ›
An XD Movie theater is a movie theater that uses a technology called extreme digital (XD) to project movies. This technology is a type of digital projection that uses a special projector to deliver a sharper image with more vibrant colors. XD.
Can I use a fandango gift card at B&B theaters? ›
Fandango Gift Cards can only be used towards the purchase of movie tickets from Fandango. Gift Cards cannot be used to make purchases at a theater box office or any website operated by third-party merchants accessible from our site. Fandango gift cards cannot be used or redeemed on Fandango at Home.
What is xd? ›
XD is the acronym for the phrase LOL or Laugh Out Loud. It is an emoticon with the letter X as eyes and D as a laughing mouth. The eyes here appear as squinted that denotes the expression of a person while laughing really hard.
Where is the best place to sit in a movie theater? ›
The second or third row from the back, along with seats in the middle, are recommended for optimal sound quality and viewing experience. Avoid front-row seats and corner seats for better angles and audio.
Tickets are priced at ₱1,000 per person, meaning each bed, which can hold two people, costs ₱2,000. If someone prefers to watch alone and doesn't want to share their bed, they will need to pay the full ₱2,000 for it. Tickets also include a gourmet snack and drink.
Is it normal to fall asleep in the movie theater? ›
“Falling asleep during movies is incredibly common, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's a normal or healthy behavior,” says Sarah Silverman, PsyD, a behavioral sleep medicine specialist.
What is a D-BOX? ›
What is D-BOX? Featuring 65,000 nuanced haptic effects—movements, vibrations and textures that sync perfectly with on-screen action—D-BOX is an immersive experience that takes movies beyond the realms of sight and sound and truly makes them come to life.
What does IMAX mean? ›
IMAX is a proprietary system of high-resolution cameras, film formats, film projectors, and theaters known for having very large screens with a tall aspect ratio (approximately either 1.43:1 or 1.90:1) and steep stadium seating, with the 1.43:1 ratio format being available only in few selected locations.
What does PDX mean in movies? ›
What is PDX? PDX - Premium Digital Experience - is the STONE THEATRES brand of large-format premium auditoria. We collaborated with leading presentation technology providers to build the premium experience under our brand name: PDX. How do I find PDX showtimes?
What does the B&B stand for? ›
: bed-and-breakfast.
Why are B movies called B movies? ›
A B movie (American English), or B film (British English), is a type of low-budget commercial motion picture. Originally, during the Golden Age of Hollywood, this term specifically referred to films meant to be shown as the lesser-known second half of a double feature, somewhat similar to B-sides in recorded music.
Why are so many theaters called Bijou? ›
Bijou is a French word that means jewel. It was a common name for theatres in the 1600's. Theatre owners felt the name sounded “exotic” and therefore desired by their guests. Over time it started being used as an adjective to mean “charming” or “intricate design”.
What does B&B mean in hotel service? ›
Bed and breakfast is a system of accommodations in a hotel or guest house, in which you pay for a room for the night and for breakfast the following morning. The abbreviation B&B is also used.