Century 16 Moving

Ventura’s largest movie theatre is taking applications, but it’s not for the stadium theatre on Johnson Drive.The theatre is making a move that has been in the works for years.Century 16 is moving to “The Collection” shopping center in Oxnard’s Riverpark Community.Homeowners in Riverpark were promised the theatre , shops and restaurants when they moved in.So far there is only a Target superstore.In recent years, Oxnard city officials have voted against apartments taking the place of commercial plans.Small businesses by the old Century 16 hope something will take its place.Meanwhile employees at the movie theatre say they have to re-apply for their jobs at the new location.Cinemark Threatres could not be reached for comment about the new operation’s opening date.But the screens on Johnson drive will go dark in just four weeks.KEY News will have more details at 5, 6 and 6:30 p.m.Share your comments about this story with us on the KEY News Facebook page. Connect with KEY News on Twitter