Hollywood, California is the entertainment capital of the world and yet it does not have one of the premiere movie theater franchise in the world, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.

But that all is about to change with the announcement that new Alamo Drafthouse locations will be opening in Los Angeles and Manhattan. More on the story below.

For a long time the Alamo Drafthouse has been delivering high-quality entertainment to theater goers with themed screenings accompanied with themed menus from their top chefs. You might recognize them for their Lord of the Rings marathon and delicious seven-course feast. Or being buried alive to see Buried. Or floating on inner tubes to see Jaws.

Of course, there is no guarantee that these kinds of events will be in Los Angeles, but you can expect to see marathons and other screenings that are tailored just for fans.

And that is just some of the things you can expect from the Alamo Drafthouse.

Here’s more on the announcement from the press release:

After years of anticipation, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is proud to announce that construction is underway on Alamo Drafthouse Los Angeles, and that the company will break ground next month on their first location in Manhattan. Alamo Drafthouse Los Angeles is an 11-screen theater located in downtown urban center The Bloc, and is set to open in the second quarter of 2019. Alamo Drafthouse Lower Manhattan is a 12-screen location in the Financial District at 28 Liberty, and is expected to open in the third quarter of 2019.

“Independent releases make it or break it on opening weekend in New York and Los Angeles,” says Alamo Drafthouse Cinema founder Tim League. “We are extremely excited to be able to meaningfully support a wide array of amazing independent films in these two important cities.”

Like in all the company’s nearly 40 locations, Alamo Drafthouse Los Angeles and Lower Manhattan will feature a diverse mix of blockbusters, indies, documentaries, foreign language films, repertory classics, and unique special events. Both theaters will feature 4K Barco laser projection, immersive surround sound, and luxury recliners in all auditoriums. Continuing the company’s commitment to preserving 35mm, both theaters will feature 35mm changeover projection, so that both classic films and new releases can be experienced in glorious celluloid.

Each of the new locations will also include local branches of Video Vortex, a bar concept that debuted earlier this year in Raleigh, North Carolina. First and foremost, Video Vortex is a neighborhood video store that features thousands of DVDs, Blu-rays, and even select VHS (along with rentable VHS players) curated by Alamo Drafthouse staff and the American Genre Film Archive. But unlike a traditional video store, rentals at both Video Vortex locations will be”¦ free.

“So much of film history is not available on streaming platforms,” says Kat Shuchter, Video Vortex manager. “We want to make our curated archive of film classics and obscurities available for the next generation of cinephiles.”

In addition to movie rentals, Video Vortex is a full-service bar featuring craft cocktails, wine, and 48 local beers on tap. Video Vortex will also sell board games, collectibles, movies, and apparel from Mondo and other brands.

The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31, Jurassic Park: The Chaos Gene, and Fight Club: The Home Game are just some of Mondo’s most notable board games.

For more information visit the Alamo Drafthouse official website.