“We spent about six months perfecting that technology,” Hashemi says. There were hints at other quirky programming offerings to come. RELATED: Cinema Arts Fest celebrates space films, Texas musicĪt the end of November the theater will debut its first Minecraft tournament geared towards the younger set obsessed with online building. Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Jack Cagle loses reelectionĬompared to other similar chains in the area, like Alamo Drafthouse and Star Cinema Grill, iPic is definitely higher-end of things befitting its location.Why Texans will pay winter freeze fees for the next 30 years.Astros' Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez receive Silver Slugger honors.Royal Caribbean unveils new $125 million cruise terminal in Galveston.Astros decline Trey Mancini's option for 2023 season.Lina Hidalgo throws shade at 'furniture salesman' Mattress Mack during victory speech.Justin Verlander opts out of contract with Astros.There will soon be an app that smartphone users can access to order food directly to their seats, he says. The concept was based on what someone would want out of a home theater they would build in their own home. “The thought behind iPic was that people that have very little leisure time, so when they go out they want their time out to be special,” Hashemi said. People used to dress up for the movies, just like they did flying on a plane. Highly-thematic theaters are now very scarce.
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Hashemi says that as a student of the movie theater industry for the past 30 years, he thinks that theaters have gotten away from making the movie-going experience special. RELATED: 'Star Wars' prompts ticket highs, trailer lows Seger and iPic have developed cocktails in bottles and on draft to cut down on wait times too. A movie ticket is not required to enjoy the Tuck Room. Kabobs, pizzas, oysters, burgers, salads, sandwiches, and sushi options are on the docket. Seger and James Beard award winner, culinary VP Sherry Yard to the public.Ī gastro lounge called The Tuck Room offers up a craft cocktail and food menu, with selections crafted by Seger and Yard. On Thursday night iPic Entertainment President and CEO Hamid Hashemi was on hand to tell the iPic story and introduce the chain’s master mixologist Adam R. This could make for an impressive date night option or a great “treat yourself” option. Friday through Sunday, when demand is higher, will see ticket prices increase by just a couple of dollars for premium seating. A pod-less experience goes for $16 per ticket for non-members and $12 for members. Monday through Thursday the price for this pleasure runs $28 per ticket for non-members and $18 for members. Pods also come with unlimited, complimentary popcorn to sweeten the deal. Food and drink service comes with the touch of a button from discreet wait staff, who are dubbed “ninjas” for their stealth.Īll that seems to be missing is a massage button on the seats. IPic chose Houston to debut a new deluxe seating option, called the iPic Pod, which comes with two reclining leather seats, a small pillow, and a plush throw blanket. RELATED: Renewed Heights Theater to open next year The chain offers up a membership program which rewards frequent moviegoers.
Houston’s location is iPic’s twelfth since opening its first in Scottsdale, Arizona in 2010. A fourth Texas theater, coming soon to Irving, is currently being constructed. This is the Florida-based chain’s third Texas location, following theaters Austin and Fairview in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
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