(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors visited with owners of Atlas Atlantic Cinema, Rylea & Devon Anderson, on Thursday, March 10th, 2022, to view the updated theater seating and learn about upcoming projects and events. Rylea & Devon Anderson purchased the Fridley Theater in November of 2019 and in March of 2020 were forced to close due to the pandemic. That did not stop the couple from investing in new seating and brainstorming ideas for the future.

Since re-opening, full time, in May of 2021, Atlas Atlantic Cinema has launched some great additions to keep movie-goers engaged in the happenings at the theater. Earlier this year, the theater launched an app with current show times and events. Also available on the app, is a monthly newsletter Rylea introduced to keep community members informed about upcoming movies, events details, and possible premier setbacks.

Rylea and Devin did not anticipate the wild success of their gourmet popcorn fundraiser when they started taking orders in December 2020. Since then, the couple has successfully completed two “Popcorn Christmas Box” programs and are now working to get the beloved popcorn into the community’s hands on a year- round basis. Atlas Atlantic Cinema’s gourmet popcorn can be found in CoffeeGirl, located at 422 Chestnut Street. The couple hopes to partner with more businesses throughout Cass County to carry the many flavors of popcorn.

“Dinner at the Movies” Night have had some great success in the first three events. Attendees pay $25 to see a new movie the night before it is officially released into theater. Along with admission, attendees are served a home-cooked meal, beverage (soda, Icee, 1/2 bottle of wine, or up to 3 beers), and intermission cookies. The next “Dinner at the Movies” is scheduled for Thursday April 14th, 2022, at 7pm, showing Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.

For more information about showtimes or events visit www.atlasatlanticcinema.com, download the app in the App Store or Google Play.