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Author Topic: What's a "Wynnsong"? Lyle Romer Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1400 From: Davie, FL, USA Registered: May 2002 posted 04-18-2007 11:28 AM                     I have noticed that some Carmike locations are called "Carmike Wynnsong". What is a "Wynnsong"? Was it another operator? Is it a sub brand? What is different from a normal Carmike?  |  IP: Logged Bobby Henderson "Ask me about Trajan." Posts: 10973 From: Lawton, OK, USA Registered: Apr 2001 posted 04-18-2007 01:20 PM                     That "Wynnsong" thing is kind of similar to Cinemark putting a "Tinseltown" name on some of their theaters. It doesn't really mean much of anything. The only obvious purpose I see to it is theater differentiation in cities that have more than one Carmike location.  |  IP: Logged Jarryd Beard Expert Film Handler Posts: 229 From: Hellertown, PA Registered: Jul 2004 posted 04-18-2007 01:35 PM                     I believe it actually has something to do with one of the Patrick's first names. Carl Patrick and his son, Michael, formed the Carmike name out of the combination of their two names. I think Michael may have a son named Wynn. So, he named some of the theatres after him. I personally think it would have been fun to combine all three names... Carmikewynn (sound kinda like a countertop)  |  IP: Logged Sam Graham AKA: "The Evil Sam Graham". Wackiness ensues. Posts: 1431 From: Waukee, IA Registered: Dec 2004 posted 04-18-2007 09:24 PM                        I've often heard that "Wynn" is supposed to be Michael Patrick's son. But it's apparently also Michael's middle name.  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 04-19-2007 12:08 AM                        I've heard too that it's a family name. I have wondered where they get the "song" part from though. As a theatre name I've always hated it. It sounds...I don't know...too Wynnsongy?  |  IP: Logged Dustin Mitchell Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1865 From: Mondovi, WI, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 04-19-2007 12:23 AM                     Wynn Patrick is indeed Micheal Patrick's son. He is also head of Carmike's Alternate Content Department.  |  IP: Logged Cory Isemann Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 500 From: White Plains, MD, USA Registered: Jun 2004 posted 04-19-2007 06:08 PM                        quote: Dustin Mitchell Alternate Content Department X-rated features?  |  IP: Logged Dustin Mitchell Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1865 From: Mondovi, WI, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 04-20-2007 12:33 AM                     Bascially anything that can be shown using Carmike's digital projectors that isn't 'mainstream'-ie concerts, special engagements, sporting events, business meetings, etc.  |  IP: Logged Bobby Henderson "Ask me about Trajan." Posts: 10973 From: Lawton, OK, USA Registered: Apr 2001 posted 04-20-2007 08:49 AM                     quote: Cory Isemann X-rated features? Carmike Cinemas won't even book NC-17 or "unrated" movies (much less book anything that would feature Jenna Jameson doing things illegal in a number of states). Seriously, they are testing out religious broadcasts at a number of locations.  |  IP: Logged James Westbrook Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1133 From: Lubbock, Texas, Usa Registered: Mar 2006 posted 04-20-2007 02:00 PM                     Since most of Carmike's theatres are in middle America, this may prove to be lucrative.  |  IP: Logged Jason Black Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1723 From: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 04-23-2007 12:29 AM                        Carmike is realizing that the writing is on the wall for 35, at least for their own company, so they are strategically moving toward becoming 'special entertainment' venues.... Quite possibly one of the brightest decisions the company has ever made, and likely, the entire concept was brought about by Wynn.. who has used his influence, and youth, to help take the company to another level in the 'entertainment' industry... At least that's my opinion... And yes, Wynnsong was named after Wynn Patrick when Wynn was a small child...  |  IP: Logged

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