Consolidated Theatres (Hawaii)

For the closed movie chain based in North Carolina with the same name, see Consolidated Theatres (North Carolina).
Consolidated Theatres
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryEntertainment
Founded1917
Number of locations
6
Productsmovie theaters
OwnerReading International
WebsiteOfficial website

Consolidated Theatres is a Hawaiʻi-based movie theater chain founded in 1917.[1] 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.[2][3]

History

In 1899, Joel C. Cohen rented the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Honolulu staging live vaudeville performances. Directors of the company included Prince David Kawānanakoa, Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole and Gus Schuman. Around 1910, Cohen transitioned to motion pictures, and acquired Honolulu Amusement Co. in 1914. He incorporated his company as Consolidated Amusement Co. in 1917.[4]

In 1958 Consolidated Amusement Co. was sold to investors in Oklahoma for $8 million.[5] At the time, Consolidated Amusement operated 18 theaters and held 75 percent of TV station KGMB and a radio station.[5] Pacific Theatres acquired the movie theaters of the company in 1959, forming Consolidated Theatres.[1]

In February of 2008, Reading International Inc. purchased Consolidated Theatres from Pacific Theatres for $69 million.[1]

Locations

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.[6]

Current locations operated by the chain are:

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

The Koʻolau Center location in ʻĀhuimanu closed in April 2021.[7] 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.[8][9]

On November 18, 1999, Consolidated Theaters closed the Hawaii Cinerama, located on 1550 S. King Street.[10] The single-screen theater originally opened in 1929 as the Pawaa Theater was refurbished and reopened as the Hawaii Cinerama on December 1962 with "Super-Cinerama" features, which included showing Cinerama three-strip features.[11][12] The theater debuted with The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm, and showed 70mm films. Its final movie was The Insider.[12] The theater's Cinerama projectors were reinstalled at the Hollywood Cinerama Dome in 2002, operated by Pacific Theatres, its parent company at the time.[13][14]

The Waikiki 1 and 2 (333 Seaside Avenue), as well as the Waikiki 3 (2285 Kalākaua Avenue) theaters were closed in November 21, 2002, with Consolidated Theaters citing low attendance. The theaters were some of the largest of the company's properties, with the Waikiki 3 seating about 1,200 and the Waikiki 1 and 2 seating about 900 each.[15] The Waikiki 3 was also noted for its interior, with concrete coconut trees and banana palms as well as a Robert Morton theater organ.[15][16] The Waikiki 3 originally opened as the Waikiki Theatre in November of 1936 and was dedicated to Joel C. Cohen.[17] The Waikiki 3's name was changed in 1969 because of the opening of the adjoining Waikiki 1 and 2.[16] The Waikiki 1 and 2 theaters were opened on September 23, 1970, with Waikiki 1 hosting the world premiere of Tora! Tora! Tora!, with other theaters in Los Angeles, New York and Tokyo.[18][19][20]

Features

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.[21][22] It succeeded the previous "Titan XC" format, which featured a 35-foot screen with Dolby 7.1 surround sound and XpanD 3D.[23]

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.[24]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Hawaii's Consolidated movie theaters sold | The Honolulu Advertiser | Hawaii's Newspaper". the.honoluluadvertiser.com. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  2. ^ "Consolidated Theatres converts another Hawaii property to recliners". BIZ Journals. January 18, 2018.
  3. ^ "Consolidated Theatres celebrates 100th anniversary with 'Mahalo' deals for moviegoers". Khon2. August 4, 2017.
  4. ^ None (2012-09-07). "Consolidated's founder brought 5 theaters together". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  5. ^ a b "Consolidated Theatres looking for new owner | The Honolulu Advertiser | Hawaii's Newspaper". the.honoluluadvertiser.com. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Gomes, Andrew (April 9, 2021). "More Oahu retailers close permanently, creating a surge in vacant space". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  8. ^ "Maui's only Consolidated Theatres closes its doors". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  9. ^ "Consolidated Theatres permanently closing its location at Koko Marina Center". KITV4. July 25, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
  10. ^ Ramirez, Tino (November 29, 1999). "Cinerama's screen fades to black". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. pp. B1.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ "Showcase Presentations in Honolulu". www.in70mm.com. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
  12. ^ a b Morse, Harold (November 24, 1999). "Sunday will see last picture show at Cinerama". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. pp. A1, A8. Retrieved December 31, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ "REMEMBERING CINERAMA (Part 56: Honolulu) - Cinema Treasures". cinematreasures.org. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
  14. ^ "Film-Tech". film-tech.com. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
  15. ^ a b Yamaguchi, Andy (November 21, 2002). "Low Attendance Shuts Three Waikiki Theaters". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. pp. A1. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
  16. ^ a b "Waikiki 3 in Honolulu, HI - Cinema Treasures". cinematreasures.org. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
  17. ^ "New Waikiki Theater as Gala Opening". The Honolulu Advertiser. August 20, 1936. p. 12. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
  18. ^ Harada, Wayne (September 24, 1970). "It's Hollywood in Hawaii for world premiere of Tora!". The Honolulu Advertiser. pp. A1. Retrieved December 31, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  19. ^ "Waikiki 1 & 2 in Honolulu, HI - Cinema Treasures". cinematreasures.org. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
  20. ^ "Cinerama Dome Moves Forward". hollywoodheritage.com. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
  21. ^ "Cinema Info". Consolidated Ward with TITAN LUXE. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  22. ^ jimjin (2021-06-04). "Get the popcorn, cinema opening in Altona North". Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  23. ^ 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.
  24. ^ "Iconic Consolidated Theatre opening hula sequence gets visual upgrade". Hawaii News Now. December 12, 2017.
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