Carmike Cinemas, Inc., a leading entertainment, digital cinema and 3-D motion picture exhibitor, announced the grand opening of its new Grande 12 theater featuring The IMAX Experience in Albuquerque, New Mexico (3810 Las Estancias Way SW). The theatre officially opens with Disney’s highly anticipated debut of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in the IMAX auditorium at 7:00 p.m. (local time), Thursday, December 17^th.

Carmike President and CEO David Passman stated, “We are excited to bring Carmike’s superior cinematic experience and customer service to the Albuquerque community with the opening of the Grande 12 entertainment complex and to be part of the Las Estancias development project. With the upcoming releases of several highly-anticipated IMAX films, including ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens,’ Carmike is thrilled to introduce IMAX’s one-of-a-kind immersive experience to Albuquerque and to showcase high-quality cinema technology, superior large format digital projection, impeccable sound and the finest in-theatre seating that Carmike is known for.”

The facility’s upscale lobby contains multiple concession areas featuring self-serve Coca-Cola Freestyle drink centers that pour 100+ customized fountain drink varieties. One-stop ticketing in the lobby is an amenity at Carmike locations that allows cinemagoers to escape the elements while facilitating ticket and concessions purchases from the same, fast-moving indoor line.