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THEATRE AND OTHER CLOSURE AND DISPOSITION OF ASSETS (Details) (USD $) | 1 Months Ended | 5 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Sep. 27, 2012 | Aug. 30, 2012 One closed theatre theatre | Aug. 30, 2012 Predecessor | Sep. 29, 2011 Predecessor
A rollforward of reserves for theatre and other closure |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 62,935,000 |  | $ 65,471,000 | $ 73,852,000
Theatre and other closure expense-continuing operations | 434,000 |  | 4,191,000 | 4,066,000
Theatre and other closure expense-discontinued operations |  |  | 7,562,000 |
Transfer of lease liability |  |  | (697,000) | 528,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 648,000 |  | (38,000) | (1,125,000)
Cash payments | (871,000) |  | (13,554,000) | (7,928,000)
Ending balance | 63,146,000 |  | 62,935,000 | 69,393,000
Number of theatres closed |  | 1 |  |
Number of screens in theatres |  | 20 |  |
Payment made to the landlord to terminate the lease agreement |  | $ 7,562,000 |  |

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