The ImaginAsian
Movie theater in New York City
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The ImaginAsian was a 300 seat movie theater[1] in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, dedicated to exclusively showcasing Asian films, music performances, and live events.[2] It was located on 59th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, and opened in 2005.[3]
The ImaginAsian was owned by ImaginAsian Entertainment, which also operated ImaginAsian TV (a 24/7 cable network), ImaginAsian Radio, and iaLink, an online e-zine. In 2007 the company opened another theatre, the ImaginAsian Center in Los Angeles.[3]
All films shown at The ImaginAsian were in their original language and subtitled for English-speaking audiences. The theatre was able to project English subtitles onto films that did not previously have an English subtitled release.[4]
The ImaginAsian primarily showcased Asian films, including films from Japan, China, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea and the Philippines, as well as Asian American films from the United States. New box-office hits and independent films were shown alongside lesser-known classic titles. It also hosted several film festivals, including the New York Asian Film Festival and the New York Filipino Film Festival.
The ImaginAsian was housed in a completely renovated Clearview Cinemas location, which was formerly known as the DW Griffith Theater. The theatre was acquired by Phoenix Cinemas, until they closed the location in 2014.
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