Article: A Majestic movie palace; Marcus thinks big picture

Town of Brookfield - When "Spider-Man 3" opens Friday, movie fans at the new Marcus Majestic Cinemas will see their hero swinging across a screen that's more than double the width of typical theater screens.

Some of the Majestic's patrons will be able to order a meal from their seats. Patrons can stop by the cinema's lounge for a cocktail, or perhaps a snifter of Hennessy Cognac.

The Majestic, east of N. Springdale Road and just south of I-94, is unlike anything Milwaukee-based Marcus Corp. has ever built. The 16-screen complex includes two theaters with 72-foot-wide screens, known as UltraScreens - perfect for showcasing special effects- laden flicks like "Spider-Man 3," which is expected ...

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