Loews Cineplex Entertainment, also known as Loews Incorporated, was an American theater chain operating in North America. The company was originally called "Loew's," after the name of its founder, Marcus Loew. In 1969, when the Tisch brothers acquired the company, it became known as "Loews." The company merged with Canadian-based Cineplex Odeon Corporation in 1998, only to go... Wikipedia