An entertainment franchise with a significant presence in southeast Michigan is being taken over by a European-based owner.
Emagine Entertainment has been acquired by Kinepolis, a Belgian cinema chain, for $105 million. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
Emagine theaters in the metropolitan Detroit area that are part of the franchise include:
• Emagine Macomb, 15251 23 Mile Road Macomb Township
• The Birmingham 8 Powered by Emagine, 211 S Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham
• Emagine Woodhaven 21720 Allen Road, Woodhaven
• Emagine Canton, 39535 Ford Road, Canton
• Emagine Novi, 44425 West Twelve Mile Road, Novi
• The Riviera Powered by Emagine, 30170 Grand River Ave., Farmington Hills
• Emagine Palladium, 209 Hamilton Row, Birmingham
• Emagine Rochester Hil

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