A southwest staple, Regal Edwards, is getting some upgrades. Other changes to ‘The Marketplace’ are not finalized but there are several ideas.
- Edwards Cinemas in Southwest Bakersfield is getting upgrades after facing financial difficulties post-COVID.
- Regal has chosen Edwards as one of only 10 theaters nationwide to receive funding for improvements.
- New features include reclining chairs, updated concessions, and enhanced sound and visual systems.
- Local residents are optimistic about the changes and the future of the Marketplace shopping center.
- Plans for further improvements in the Marketplace are being developed based on community feedback.
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Broadcast transcript:
Changes are already underway at our historic Edward’s Cinemas, a theater that’s been a Bakersfield staple since 1997. If you’ve visited the theater recently, you’ve probably noticed new reclining chairs, and that’s just the start…