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DANBURY, CT-The Loews Cineplex in Danbury will get a major upgrade beginning in a few months. The facility at 104 International Dr. here will be expanded and renovated to a deluxe 16-screen, all stadium-style megaplex with added concessions. Construction is expected to start in the spring of 2005. The theatre, which now offers 10 screens, will remain open for business during construction, company officials say.

Travis Reid, chief executive officer of New York City-based Loews Cineplex Entertainment, says, "The planned expansion and renovation reaffirms Loews' commitment to bring our patrons the best possible movie-going experience with state of the art technology in world-class theaters."

The renovated megaplex will be the largest and most modern theatre in northern Fairfield County, Loews officials note. Plans call for six full stadium screens to be added to the existing 10 screens, which will all be extensively retrofitted and converted to stadium configuration. All 16 theaters and 4,000 seats will feature wall-to-wall curved screens, digital sound, high back seats, private party rooms and advance ticketing. The plan also calls for renovations to the lobby and additional restroom facilities.