MoviePlex, stylized as movieplex since 2006, is an American premium cable and satellite television network owned by the Starz Inc. INTRO Television (originally TV! Network).“It’s just making it harder and harder and I feel really bad for the older people that can’t travel. Locals said it’s tough to lose a source of entertainment in the city. The future for the theater space is unknown and a “for lease” sign hangs in the window. 'We got gift cards, my mom got gift cards for the kids, for the grandkids.” “We spent about $200 between all the kids,' said a local woman. Moviegoers on Friday said they’ll be in attendance this weekend for a final visit and to use up gift cards.

The reason why hasn’t been made public by the owner of the theater and Steel City Plaza - First Hartford Realty Corporation. It’s sad it’s leaving.”Īn employee said they found out about the closure on Tuesday. 'I mean there’s like Bennington and stuff like that, but that’s a ways away, so I guess it’s basically streaming for a lot of us. “I mean, there’s not really much else,' said one moviegoer. Some mentioned having to travel up to Vermont or down to Pittsfield. When the North Adams theater closes, there won't be many options nearby. She goes to the movies a lot with her summer camp. 'On half days it works out great, so - because that’s a half day today so we’re going to the movies. “Surprised and we are sad,' said one local mom who brought her daughter to the movies Friday. Whether finding out through a social media post this week or seeing the goodbye sign on the door, reactions were similar for people attending the Movieplex 8’s final Friday. The North Adams movie theater opened in 2007.They have not announced any future plans for use of the space First Hartford Realty Corporation owns the movie theater and plaza it's in.North Adams Movieplex 8 announced their closing date in a Facebook post on Wednesday.