Manzari to Head Landmark Theatres

Following the completion of its purchase of Los Angeles-based Landmark Theatres, Dallas-based Silver Cinemas Inc. has named Bert Manzari president of Landmark.

Manzari, a 24-year theater executive, was previously senior vice president and head film buyer for the Landmark art house chain. Former Landmark President Steve Gilula recently left the company.

Landmark will continue to be based in Los Angeles. It operates 50 theaters in 10 states.

Silver, founded in 1996 by Los Angeles-based investment firm Brentwood Associates, is the nation’s 11th-largest theater chain, with 104 theaters in 18 states.