STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Staten Island’s first dine-in theater with an IMAX experience is opening Thursday in the Staten Island Mall, New Springville.

A soft opening at noon on Thursday will bring the first movie, Spiderman, to eager Staten Island movie-goers.

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AMC DINE-IN Staten Island 11 features AMC’s Delivery to Seat service, whereby moviegoers order their food at the concession stand and it’s delivered to their seats before the film starts.

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The menu offers fresh, handcrafted entrees, appetizers and desserts, such as Artisan Pepperoni Flatbread, the Southwest Chicken Bowl, Chicken Bacon Mac & Cheese, milkshakes, AMC’s Royal Burger and the build-your-own-burger concept, providing guests with the option to fully customize their dining experience.

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Guests at AMC DINE-IN Staten Island 11 can also indulge in traditional movie favorites like popcorn, a wide array of candy and Coca-Cola Freestyle.

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Once the food is ready, an AMC associate delivers it to your seat, often before the movie begins, ensuring a distraction-free environment.

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“With AMC DINE-IN, we’ve upped the movie-going experience by bringing you the best of both worlds – a restaurant and movie theatre – as one amazing experience,” said Hank Green, vice president, AMC DINE-IN Operations.

“At AMC DINE-IN Staten Island 11, we are proud to offer the most popular options from our high quality, delicious made-to-order menu, along with Delivery-to-Seat service, a comfortable ‘eat-at-seat’ experience, and, of course, the always impeccable presentation on screen,” he added.

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Other popular movie-going amenities include AMC’s signature recliners, and multiple premium format experiences, including IMAX at AMC and Dolby Cinema.

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AMC is working to open the MacGuffins adult beverage concept, which will serve beer, wine and cocktails to enjoy before, during or after the movie for guests who are at least 21 years old.

It should be open within the next few weeks.

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In addition to the AMC DINE-IN Delivery to Seat, the theatre also offers online ticketing.

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AMC DINE-IN Staten Island 11 features the popular immersive IMAX experience, which includes exclusive film content shot with proprietary IMAX cameras

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Mark Welton, president of IMAX Theaters, provided several things you might want to know about the IMAX experience.

"We understand there are many ways to consume content today -- whether it is streaming at home on a TV or even on a mobile device," said Welton. "Our mission is to deliver audiences a truly differentiated cinematic experience that you just can't get at home or in any other setting. It's the difference between watching a movie and feeling like you are a part of one."

"IMAX sound is what really helps makes the experience so visceral. We work with filmmakers on a unique soundtrack designed specifically for IMAX theaters," Welton said. "Our system allows them to push the soundtrack further so whether it is deeper bass for an explosion, placing sounds at specific points around the auditorium, or even creating a suspenseful, goosebumps-inducing moment, they have more creative freedom with our format."

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There isn't one thing that makes the IMAX experience so immersive; it's a combination of many proprietary technologies," said Welton.

"We work with today's biggest filmmakers in the post-production process to remaster the image and sound of the movie exclusively for IMAX theaters using a process called IMAX DMR. This means you get to see a clearer, sharper and brighter image than you would see down the hall. IMAX sound systems can also reach an entire octave lower than other cinema systems, so we can remix the soundtrack to take advantage of that resulting in sound you can actually feel. So when a rocket launches, you are going to feel the vibrations."

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Guests can also enjoy the experience of Dolby CinemaTM at AMC, which combines high-tech imaging and moving sound technology with power-reserved recliners that pulsate with the action of the film.

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For showtime information and to purchase tickets to AMC DINE-IN Staten Island 11, visit: amctheatres.com

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For more information about AMC DINE-IN Delivery to Seat, and a list of menu options, visit: amctheatres.com/food-and-drink/dine-in/delivery-to-seat

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AMC has more than 1,000 theatres and nearly 11,000 screens across the globe.

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The theater is part of the Mall’s 242,000-square-foot expansion that has brought an array of new retailers and restaurants to the shopping center.

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