Experienced entertainment executive to lead 5th largest U.S. movie theatre chain

Rodriguez has extensive experience in the motion picture industry. For
the past two years, he served as CEO, president and a board member of
Rave Cinemas,
He received a Bachelor’s degree from
“Rolando is a proven leader with deep roots in the exhibition industry.
With his success in leading Rave Cinemas and his expertise in strategic
planning, operations, marketing and merchandising, he is extremely
qualified to build on the theatre division’s long history of success. We
are pleased to welcome him to Marcus Theatres and look forward to the
many contributions he will make to our company,” said
“I've watched the growth and success of Marcus Theatres through the years and have always been impressed with the company’s innovation, market leadership and experienced management team. I am excited about my new role in helping to build on this strong foundation,” said Rodriguez.
As president of Marcus Theatres, Rodriguez succeeds
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following: (1) the availability, in terms of both quantity and audience
appeal, of motion pictures for our theatre division, as well as other
industry dynamics such as the maintenance of a suitable window between
the date such motion pictures are released in theatres and the date they
are released to other distribution channels; (2) the effects of
increasing depreciation expenses, reduced operating profits during major
property renovations, and preopening and start-up costs due to the
capital intensive nature of our businesses; (3) the effects of adverse
economic conditions in our markets, particularly with respect to our
hotels and resorts division; (4) the effects of adverse weather
conditions, particularly during the winter in the Midwest and in our
other markets; (5) the effects on our occupancy and room rates of the
relative industry supply of available rooms at comparable lodging
facilities in our markets; (6) the effects of competitive conditions in
our markets; (7) our ability to identify properties to acquire, develop
and/or manage and the continuing availability of funds for such
development; and (8) the adverse impact on business and consumer
spending on travel, leisure and entertainment resulting from terrorist
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