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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 F O R M 10-Q
[ X ]		QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 29, 2000

			OR

[ ]	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________ to _________

Commission File Number				333-1024


UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Maryland (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)					13-1424080 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


9110 East Nichols Avenue, Suite 200 Englewood, CO (Address of principal executive offices)					80112 (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:					(303) 792-3600


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No

The number of shares outstanding of $1.00 par value common stock at August 1, 2000 was 100 shares.

UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC.

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

June 29, 2000

(Unaudited)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I	Financial Information	Page Number
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)	6
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow	7
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8

Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	17

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	27

PART II	Other Information

Item 6.	Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K	28

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain of the matters discussed in this form 10-Q may constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve uncertainties and other factors and the actual results and performance of UATC may be materially different from future results or performance expressed or implied by such statements. Cautionary statements regarding the risks associated with such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those statements included under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk." Certain of such risks and uncertainties relate to the highly leveraged nature of UATC, the restrictions imposed on UATC by certain indebtedness, the sensitivity of UATC to adverse trends in the general economy, the high degree of competition in UATC's industry, the volatility of UATC's quarterly results and UATC's seasonality, the dependence of UATC on films and distributors and on its ability to obtain popular motion pictures, the control of UATC by the Merrill Lynch Capital Appreciation Fund II and the dependence of UATC on key personnel, among others. Additionally, UATC's ability to successfully implement its Business and Operating Strategy is dependent upon reorganizing its capital structure as discussed herein [as discussed in more detail in paragraph (2) of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, June 29, 2000 (unaudited) and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations].

The foregoing cautionary statements expressly qualify all written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to UATC.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Amounts in Millions)

(Unaudited)

	June 29, 2000	December 30, 1999
Assets

Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$11.6	16.0
Receivables, net	7.5	6.6
Prepaid expenses and concession inventory	15.1	16.4
Other assets	0.3	2.3
Total current assets	34.5	41.3

Investments and related receivables	3.2	3.5
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land	16.6	16.8
Theatre buildings, equipment and other	578.3	576.8
	594.9	593.6
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(258.0)	(240.4)
	336.9	353.2

Intangible assets, net	48.7	57.8
Other assets, net (note 7)	77.0	78.5
	$ 500.3	534.3

Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity

Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$69.1	78.5
Accrued and other liabilities	78.2	56.0
Current portion of long-term debt (notes 2 and 5)	440.7	442.0
Total current liabilities	588.0	576.5

Other liabilities (note 3)	39.4	40.8
Debt (notes 2 and 5)	4.4	4.6
Liabilities related to discontinued operations (note 9)	2.4	2.4
Total liabilities	634.2	624.3

Minority interests in equity of consolidated
subsidiaries	5.5	5.8

Stockholder's equity:
Common stock	-	-
Additional paid-in capital	289.9	291.2
Accumulated deficit	(428.3)	(387.6)
Unrealized holding gain	-	1.6
Intercompany account	(1.0)	(1.0)
Total stockholder's equity	(139.4)	(95.8)
	$ 500.3	534.3

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Amounts in Millions)

(Unaudited)

	Thirteen	Twenty-Six	Thirteen	Twenty-Six
	Weeks	Weeks	Weeks	Weeks
	Ended	Ended	Ended	Ended
	June 29, 2000	June 29, 2000	July 1, 1999	July 1, 1999
Revenue:
Admissions	$93.6	178.9	114.3	207.7
Concession sales	39.2	74.3	46.6	83.6
Other	5.6	10.6	6.5	10.8
	138.4	263.8	167.4	302.1
Costs and expenses:
Film rental and advertising expenses	51.9	97.0	64.7	116.8
Direct concession costs	5.0	9.2	6.4	11.1
Occupancy expense (note 3)	20.9	42.7	23.8	47.1
Other operating expenses	41.4	83.3	48.1	93.5
Affiliate lease rentals (note 7)	0.2	0.3	0.7	1.3
General and administrative	5.4	10.7	5.7	11.7
Depreciation and amortization	11.0	22.1	12.5	25.8
Asset impairment, lease exit, and
restructure costs (note 8)	24.0	25.8	9.2	9.2
	159.8	291.1	171.1	316.5

Operating loss	(21.4)	(27.3)	(3.7)	(14.4)

Other income (expense):
Interest, net (notes 2 and 5)	(10.6)	(21.2)	(8.2)	(15.6)
Gain on disposition of assets	2.4	8.0	2.6	3.3
Minority interests in earnings of
consolidated subsidiaries	0.1	(0.4)	(0.6)	(0.7)
Other, net	(0.2)	0.7	(0.4)	(0.6)
	(8.3)	(12.9)	(6.6)	(13.6)
Loss before income tax expense	(29.7)	(40.2)	(10.3)	(28.0)
Income tax expense (note 10)	(0.6)	(0.5)	-	(0.2)
Net loss	$ (30.3)	(40.7)	(10.3)	(28.2)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholder's Equity

(Amounts in Millions)

(Unaudited)

		Additional	Unrealized			Total
	Common	paid-in	Accumulated	Holding	Intercompany	Stockholder's
	stock	Capital	deficit	gain	account	equity

Balance at December 30, 1999	$ -	291.2	(387.6)	1.6	(1.0)	(95.8)

Dividend to Parent	-	(1.3)	-	-	-	(1.3)

Unrealized holding gain	-	-	-	(1.6)	-	(1.6)

Net loss	-	-	(40.7)	-	-	(40.7)


Balance at June 29, 2000	$ -	289.9	(428.3)	-	(1.0)	(139.4)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow

(Amounts in Millions)

(Unaudited)

	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	June 29, 2000	July 1,1999

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$ 14.5	0.7

Cash flow from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(15.1)	(23.5)
Proceeds from disposition of assets, net	8.6	6.4
Investments in and receivables from theatre joint ventures	-	1.8
Early lease termination payments	(0.5)	-
Other, net	-	(1.2)
Net cash used in investing activities	(7.0)	(16.5)

Cash flow from financing activities:
Debt borrowings	-	99.0
Debt repayments	(1.5)	(67.0)
Dividend to Parent	(1.3)	(1.3)
Increase (decrease) in intercompany receivable	1.4	(12.6)
Increase (decrease) in cash overdraft	(10.1)	0.6
Increase in related party receivables	-	(2.1)
Other, net	(0.4)	(1.4)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	(11.9)	15.2

Net decrease in cash	(4.4)	(0.6)

Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period	16.0	7.9

End of period	$ 11.6	7.3

Reconciliation of net income (loss) to net cash used in
operating activities:
Net loss	$(40.7)	(28.2)
Discontinued operations	-	(0.8)
Effect of leases with escalating minimum annual rentals	2.4	2.4
Depreciation and amortization	22.1	25.8
Provisions for impairments and lease exit costs	22.9	9.2
Gain on disposition of assets	(8.0)	(3.3)
Minority interests in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	0.4	0.7
Change in assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(0.2)	(1.3)
Prepaid expenses and concession inventory	1.3	(3.4)
Other assets	0.1	0.9
Accounts payable	4.0	-
Accrued and other liabilities	10.2	(1.3)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$ 14.5	0.7

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 29, 2000

(Unaudited)

(1) General Information

On May 12, 1992, United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. and substantially all of its then existing subsidiaries ("UATC") were acquired (the "Acquisition") by United Artists Theatre Company (the "Parent"). The Parent is owned by an investment fund managed by Merrill Lynch Capital Appreciation Fund II ("ML Fund II"), certain institutional investors, and certain members of UATC's management.

In addition to owning all of the outstanding capital stock of UATC, the Parent also owns all of the outstanding capital stock of United Artists Realty Company ("UAR"). UAR and its subsidiary United Artists Properties I Corp. ("Prop I") are the owners and lessors of certain operating theatre properties leased to and operated by UATC.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified for comparability with the 2000 presentation.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) have been made in the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements that are necessary to present fairly the financial position of UATC and the results of its operations. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year because of fluctuations of revenue and related expenses resulting from the seasonality of attendance and the availability of popular motion pictures. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited December 30, 1999 consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included as part of UATC's Form 10-K.

(2) Going Concern

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming UATC will continue as a going concern. UATC has incurred recurring losses from operations and has an accumulated deficit of $428.3 million as of June 29, 2000, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. As more fully discussed in Note 5, the Parent has a secured credit facility which provides for term loans and a revolving loan (the "Bank Credit Facility"), which aggregated $437.1 million as of June 29, 2000. The Parent was in default under certain covenants of the Bank Credit Facility as of June 29, 2000, and $11.3 million in interest payments were past due as of that date. The Bank Credit Facility is guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by UATC and by certain of the Parent's other subsidiaries. Under the terms of the Bank Credit Facility, the lenders may exercise such remedies as are permitted by the credit agreement, including, without limitation, acceleration of the outstanding principal balance.

In addition to the Bank Credit Facility, the Parent has a $275.0 million subordinated credit facility (the "Senior Subordinated Notes"). On April 15, 2000, an interest payment of $12.3 million was due from the Parent to the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes. On or about April 12, 2000, the senior secured lenders under the Bank Credit Facility notified the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes of a default under the Bank Credit Facility and blocked payment

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(2) Going Concern, continued

of the Senior Subordinated Notes for up to 180 days (the "Block Period"). As a result, the Parent did not make that payment when due. The Parent is currently in negotiations with its Bank Credit Facility lenders regarding a debt/equity recapitalization plan. While these discussions continue with the senior secured lenders, the Parent has also initiated discussions with the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes with respect to that recapitalization plan. There can be no assurance that the senior secured lenders and the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes will agree to such a recapitalization plan. If the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes have not consented to a recapitalization plan prior to the expiration of the Block Period, the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes may then attempt to exercise any remedies available to them, including, without limitation, acceleration of the indebtedness. A financial and corporate reorganization of UATC, through the courts or otherwise, is likely whether or not a consensual debt restructuring agreement can be reached with the lenders under the Bank Credit Facility and the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes.

(3) Sale and Leaseback Transactions

In December 1995, UATC and UAR entered into a sale and leaseback transaction (the "1995 Sale and Leaseback") whereby the buildings and land underlying 27 of their operating theatres and four theatres under development were sold to, and leased back from, an unaffiliated third party. The 1995 Sale and Leaseback requires UATC to lease the underlying theatres for a period of 21 years and one month, with the option to extend for up to an additional 10 years. The lease of the properties by UATC required UATC to enter into a Participation Agreement that requires UATC to comply with certain covenants including limitations on indebtedness and restrictions on payments.

In November 1996, UATC entered into a sale and leaseback transaction whereby the buildings and land underlying three of its operating theatres and two theatres under development were sold to, and leased back from, an unaffiliated third party. The lease has a term of 20 years and nine months with options to extend for an additional 10 years. In December 1997, UATC entered into a sale and leaseback transaction whereby two theatres under development were sold to, and leased back from, an unaffiliated third party. The lease has a term of 22 years with options to extend for an additional 10 years.

During 1999, UATC and UAR entered into two separate sale and leaseback transactions. Proceeds of $5.4 million were received by UAR for the sale of one existing theatre. The lease has a term of 20 years, with options to extend for up to 20 additional years. A $4.0 million transaction on a theatre that opened in September 1999 is still pending.

(4) Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

Cash payments for interest were $12.1 million and $18.3 million for the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999, respectively.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(5) Debt

In March 1999 and September 1999, the Parent finalized the second and third amendments to its Bank Credit Facility with its lenders, including an advancement of the maturity date for part of the agreement, an increase in the LIBOR borrowing spread and additional loan security through mortgages on certain of UATC and UAR's properties. The Parent is currently in default of certain covenants of its Bank Credit Facility, and $11.3 million in interest payments were past due at June 29, 2000. In addition, the senior secured lenders under the Bank Credit Facility notified the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes of a default under the Bank Credit Facility on or about April 12, 2000 and blocked payment of the Senior Subordinated Notes for up to 180 days. As a result, the Parent did not make the interest payments of approximately $12.3 million due April 15, 2000 on its Senior Subordinated Notes, and is currently in default of its obligations to the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes. As a result of the existing defaults under the Bank Credit Facility and Senior Subordinated Notes (and certain cross-default provisions in UATC's other debt), UATC has classified its Bank Credit Facility and Senior Subordinated Notes outstanding at June 29, 2000 and December 30, 1999, as current.

Debt is summarized as follows (amounts in millions):

June 29, 2000

December 30, 1999

Bank Credit Facility (a)

$437.1

437.7

Other (b)

    8.0

    8.9

445.1

446.6

Less current portion

(440.7)

(442.0)

$   4.4

       4.6

The Bank Credit Facility provides for term loans aggregating $350.0 million (the "Term Loans") and a reducing revolving loan and standby letters of credit aggregating $100.0 million (the "Revolving Facility"). The Term Loans consist of the following (i) a $70.0 million term loan (the "Tranche A Term Loan"); (ii) a $118.0 million term loan (the "Tranche B Term Loan"); and (iii) a $162.0 million term loan (the "Tranche C Term Loan").

Commitments available for borrowing under the Revolving Facility reduce semi-annually commencing January 3, 2002 through April 21, 2005. The aggregate term loan balance at March 30, 2000 was $437.1 million. The Tranche A Term Loan requires semi-annual principal payments commencing December 31, 1998 through June 28, 2001 of 1/2% of the December 31, 1998 outstanding balance and then in escalating semi-annual payments through April 21, 2005. The Tranche B and Tranche C Term Loan require semi-annual principal payments commencing December 31, 1998 through December 30, 2004 of 1/2% of the December 31, 1998 outstanding balance and a final payment of 93 1/2 % of the December 31, 1998 outstanding balance on April 21, 2005. There is no credit available to UATC under the Bank Credit Facility.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(5) Debt, continued

Borrowings under the Bank Credit Facility provide for interest to be accrued at varying rates depending on the ratio of indebtedness to annualized operating cash flow, as defined. Interest is payable at varying dates depending on the type of rate selected by the Parent, but no less frequently than once each 90 days. The weighted average interest rate at June 29, 2000 was 11.1%.

The Bank Credit Facility is guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by UATC and by certain of the Parent's other subsidiaries, those being UAR and Prop I. The Bank Credit Facility is secured by, among other things, the capital stock of UATC, UAR, Prop I and certain other subsidiaries of the Parent and UATC and by an intercompany note from UATC to the Parent established with respect to borrowings by UATC from the Parent.

The Bank Credit Facility contains certain provisions that require the Parent to maintain certain financial ratios and places limitations on, among other things, capital expenditures, additional indebtedness, disposition of assets and restricted payments. Additionally, the Bank Credit Facility is secured by mortgages on certain of UATC's and Prop I's properties.

(b)

Other debt at June 29, 2000, consists of various term loans, mortgage notes, capital leases and other borrowings. This other debt carries interest rates ranging from 7% to 12%. Principal and interest are payable at various dates through March 1, 2006.

At June 29, 2000, UATC was party to 7.5% interest rate cap agreements on $150.0 million of floating rate debt, expiring at December 31, 2000. Prior to February 25, 2000, UATC was party to interest rate collar agreements on $150.0 million of floating rate debt which provided for a LIBOR interest rate cap of 6% and LIBOR interest rate floors of approximately 5 1/2%. UATC sold that collar for $1.4 million and reset the cap agreements. The $1.4 million gain has been deferred and will be recorded as a reduction to interest expense over the original term of the interest rate collar agreements. UATC is subject to credit risk exposure from non-performance of the counterparties to the interest rate cap agreements. As UATC has historically received payments relating to its various interest hedge agreements, it does not anticipate such non-performance in the future. Amounts paid to the counterparties to the interest collar and interest rate cap agreements are recorded as an increase to interest expense and amounts received from the counterparties to the interest rate collar agreements are recorded as a reduction of interest expense.

At June 29, 2000, the Parent had approximately $2.7 million of Revolving Facility commitments, all of which has been used for the issuance of letters of credit. The Parent pays commitment fees of 5/8% per annum on the average unused commitments.

The primary source of principal and interest payments related to the Bank Credit Facility and the Senior Subordinated Notes will come from payments by UATC to the Parent. The amount of payments by UATC to the Parent may be limited from time to time by covenants included in the Participation Agreement relating to the 1995 Sale and Leaseback.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

Interest, net includes amortization of deferred loan costs of $0.5 million and $0.3 million for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999, respectively and $0.9 million and $0.5 million for the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999, respectively. Additionally, interest, net includes interest income of $1.7 million and $2.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999, respectively and $3.1 million and $3.7 million for the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999, respectively.

(6) Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amount and estimated fair value of UATC's financial instruments at June 29, 2000 are summarized as follows (amounts in millions):

	Carrying	Estimated
	Amount	Fair Value
Bank Credit Facility and Other Debt	$ 445.1	314.0

Bank Credit Facility and Other Debt: The fair value of UATC's borrowings under the Bank Credit Facility is estimated based upon dealer quotes at June 29, 2000. Other debt approximates fair value.

Interest Rate Cap Agreements: The fair value of UATC's interest rate cap agreements is nominal.

(7) Related Party Transactions

UATC leases certain of its theatres from UAR and Prop I in accordance with two master leases. The leases provide for basic monthly or quarterly rentals and may require additional rentals, based on the revenue of the underlying theatre. The lease arrangement with Prop I was entered into in conjunction with the placement of mortgage debt financing in 1988. UATC has reflected this additional borrowing as a long-term receivable from an affiliate. In order to fund the cost of additions and/or renovations to the theatres leased by UATC from UAR or Prop I, UATC has periodically made advances to UAR. Interest on the advances accrues at the prime rate and amounted to $1.6 million and $1.3 million for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999 , respectively and $3.0 million and $2.6 million for the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999, respectively.

(8) Asset Impairment, Lease Exit, and Restructure Costs

The following table shows the detailed components of the expenses in the asset impairment, lease exit and restructure costs: (amounts in millions)

Thirteen Weeks

Twenty-Six Weeks

Ended

Ended

June 29, 2000

July 1, 1999

June 29, 2000

July 1, 1999

Asset impairments

$15.5

9.8

$15.9

9.8

Lease exit costs

5.6

-

7.0

-

Restructure costs

    2.9

     -

    2.9

     -

  $24.0

    9.8

  $25.8

    9.8

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(8) Asset Impairment, Lease Exit, and Restructure Costs, continued

Asset Impairment

UATC accounts for its long-lived assets in accordance with SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of." These non-cash charges relate to the difference between the historical book value of the individual theatres (in some cases groups of theatres) and the undiscounted cash flow expected to be received from the operation or future sale of the individual theatres (or groups of theatres).

Lease Exit

During 2000 and 1999, UATC continued to implement a strategy intended to identify and divest of under-performing and non-strategic theatres and properties. In December 1999, management formalized a plan initiated in 1997 to dispose of under performing leased properties and under utilized real estate. The plan included 55 operating theatres (371 screens), five other properties, and leases covering 18 closed theatres. The exit plan is focused on lease termination negotiations and there are no other significant actions necessary to complete the plan. In December 1999, UATC hired a consultant to facilitate negotiations of lease terminations with landlords. As part of the disposition plan UATC recorded estimated lease termination costs of $17.9 million in fourth quarter of 1999. During the 26 weeks ended June 29, 2000, United Artists added 52 theatres (311 screens), closed 30 theatres (187 screens), terminated leases on four properties and sold one parcel of real estate. Set forth below is a summary of the plan activity during the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000:

Operating Theatres

Non-Theatre Properties

Closed Theatres

Total Properties

Balance at 12/30/99

55

5

18

78

Properties added to plan

48

-

4

52

Theatre closures

(30)

-

30

-

Lease terminations/asset sales

-

(1)

(4)

(5)

Balance at 06/29/00

73

4

48

125

Activity in the reserve account for the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 is summarized as follows: (amounts in millions)

Reserve for Lease Termination Costs	Operating Theatres	Closed Theatres
Balance at December 30, 1999	$17.9	$6.2
Payments	(0.2)	(0.8)
Adjustment of estimates	(2.1)	2.8
Theatre closures	(9.9)	9.9
Additional reserve	4.3	2.9
Balance at June 29, 2000	$10.0	$21.0

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(8) Asset Impairment, Lease Exit, and Restructure Costs, continued

Restructure Costs

As more fully discussed in Note 2, United Artists is currently in negotiations with its Bank Credit Facility lenders and Senior Subordinate Note holders regarding a debt/equity recapitalization plan. Costs incurred for this restructuring were $2.9 million for the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000.

(9) Discontinued Operations

During 1998, UATC established a plan to dispose of its entertainment center business operations. Liabilities of the discontinued operations were $2.4 million at June 29, 2000, related to estimated costs necessary to terminate three remaining leases and settle remaining litigation related to the entertainment centers.

(10) Income Taxes

UATC and each of its 80% or more owned subsidiaries are included in the Parent's consolidated federal income tax returns. Pursuant to a tax sharing agreement with the Parent's, UATC and each of its 80% or more owned consolidated subsidiaries are allocated a portion of the Parent's current federal income tax expense (benefit). Such allocations are determined as if UATC and each of its 80% or more owned consolidated subsidiaries were separate tax paying entities within the consolidated group. For the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999, UATC and each of its 80% or more owned consolidated subsidiaries were allocated no current federal income tax expense (benefit) pursuant to such tax sharing agreement as a result of the group's overall net loss position.

Consolidated subsidiaries in which UATC owns less than 80% file separate federal income tax returns. The current and deferred federal and state income taxes of such subsidiaries are calculated on a separate return basis and are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of UATC.

At June 29, 2000, the Parent had a net operating loss carryforward for federal income tax purposes of approximately $287.5 million.

The Parent's income tax returns for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 are currently being audited by the IRS. The outcome of this audit may reduce the amount of the Parent's and UATC's net operating loss carryforward and/or change the basis (and thus future tax depreciation) related to certain assets. The Parent and UATC believe that the result of the audit will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operation.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(11) Segment Information

UATC's operations are classified into three business segments: Theatre Operations, In-Theatre Advertising and the Satellite Theatre NetworkÔ ("STN"). STN rents theatre auditoriums for seminars, corporate training, business meetings and other educational or communication uses, product and consumer research and other entertainment uses. Theatre auditoriums are rented individually or on networked basis. In-Theatre Advertising sells various advertising within its theatres and on its web page.

The following table presents certain information relating to the Theatre Operations, In-Theatre Advertising and STN segments for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999 (amounts in millions):

	Theatre	In-Theatre
	Operations	Advertising	STN	Total

For the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2000
Revenue	$134.8	2.4	1.2	138.4
Operating income (loss)	(24.0)	2.3	0.3	(21.4)
Depreciation and amortization	11.0	-	-	11.0
Assets	494.9	1.5	3.9	500.3
Capital expenditures	4.5	-	-	4.5

For the thirteen weeks ended July 1, 1999
Revenue	$163.0	2.8	1.6	167.4
Operating income (loss)	(6.4)	2.8	(0.1)	(3.7)
Depreciation and amortization	12.2	-	0.3	12.5
Assets	547.0	1.5	3.9	552.4
Capital expenditures	2.5	-	-	2.5

For the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000
Revenue	$257.3	4.4	2.1	263.8
Operating income (loss)	(32.1)	4.2	0.6	(27.3)
Depreciation and amortization	22.1	-	-	22.1
Assets	494.9	1.5	3.9	500.3
Capital expenditures	15.1	-	-	15.1

For the twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999
Revenue	$295.1	4.3	2.7	302.1
Operating income (loss)	(18.3)	4.0	(0.1)	(14.4)
Depreciation and amortization	25.1	0.1	0.6	25.8
Assets	547.0	1.5	3.9	552.4
Capital expenditures	23.5	-	-	23.5

UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(12) Comprehensive Income

Separate statements of comprehensive income have not been presented in these financial statements as the only reconciling item between net loss as reflected in the statements of operations and comprehensive income would be the change in UATC's unrealized holding gain. For the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000, the change in unrealized holding gain was $1.6 million.

(13) Commitments and Contingencies

UATC is involved in various pending and threatened legal proceedings involving allegations concerning contract breaches, torts, employment matters, environmental issues, anti-trust violations, local tax disputes, and miscellaneous other matters. In addition, there are various claims against UATC relating to certain of the leases held by UATC. Although it is not possible to predict the outcome of these proceedings, if UATC's restructuring efforts are unsuccessful and judgements against UATC are obtained in such proceedings, there could result a material adverse effect on UATC's financial position, liquidity and results of operations.

The American With Disabilities Act of 1990 (the "ADA") and certain state statutes, among other things, require that places of public accommodation, including theatres (both existing and newly constructed) be accessible to and that assistive listening devices be available for use by certain patrons with disabilities. With respect to access to theatres, the ADA may require that certain modifications be made to existing theatres to make such theatres accessible to certain theatre patrons and employees who are disabled. The ADA requires that theatres be constructed in such a manner that persons with disabilities have full use of the theatre and its facilities and reasonable access to work stations. The ADA provides for a private right of action and reimbursement of plaintiff's attorney's fees and expenses under certain circumstances. UATC has established a program to review and evaluate UATC's theatres and to make any changes that may be required by the ADA. If UATC is unsuccessful in its efforts to reorganize its capital structure, it may be unable to comply with the ADA and the settlement agreement in the Connie Arnold case. Failure to comply with the ADA and the settlement agreement in the Connie Arnold case may have a material adverse effect on UATC's financial position, liquidity and results of operations.

Item 2. Management's Discussion And Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis of UATC's financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with UATC's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes thereto. Such financial statements provide additional information regarding UATC's financial activities and condition.

UATC continues to face liquidity problems caused by its significant debt burden. Absent recapitalization and restructuring of its current debt facilities, its EBITDA in the future is projected to be insufficient to support the current debt balances and related interest obligations of the Parent. The Parent's obligations under its Bank Credit Facility are guaranteed on a joint and several basis, by UATC, UAR and certain of their subsidiaries. UATC's independent public accountants included in their report on UATC's consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 30, 1999 an explanatory paragraph that describes the significant uncertainty about UATC's ability to continue as a going concern due to recurring losses and insufficient liquidity, and that UATC's financial statements do not reflect any adjustment that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Due to a lack of operating liquidity, in February 2000, the Parent initiated discussions with the senior secured lenders under its Bank Credit Facility regarding a recapitalization plan. While these discussions continue with the senior secured lenders, the Parent has also initiated discussions with the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes with respect to that recapitalization plan. There can be no assurance that such negotiations will be successful and even if successful, implementation of the recapitalization plan may require additional actions with respect to the reorganization of UATC. The Parent is in default under its Bank Credit Facility and Senior Subordinated Notes, and in the absence of forbearance and conclusion of a successful recapitalization and restructuring, the senior secured lenders and Senior Subordinated Noteholders may seek to exercise their remedies, including acceleration of indebtedness. In the absence of a recapitalization and restructuring through the courts or otherwise, management will not be able to implement its business plan as expressed throughout this document and its annual report filed on Form 10-K.

Results of Operations

Thirteen and Twenty-Six Weeks Ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999

The following table summarizes certain operating data of UATC's theatres (dollars in millions):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended			Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	Thirteen Weeks Ended		%	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended		%
	June 29, 2000	July 1, 1999	Increase (Decrease)	June 29, 2000	July 1, 1999	Increase (Decrease)
Revenue:
Admissions	$93.6	114.3	(18.1)%	178.9	207.7	(13.9)%
Concession sales	39.2	46.6	(15.9)	74.3	83.6	(11.1)
Other	5.6	6.5	(13.8)	10.6	10.8	(1.9)
Operating Expenses:
Film rental & advertising expenses	51.9	64.7	(19.8)	97.0	116.8	(17.0)
Concession costs	5.0	6.4	(21.9)	9.2	11.1	(17.1)
Occupancy expense	20.9	23.8	(12.2)	42.7	47.1	(9.3)
Other Operating Expenses
Personnel expense	21.6	25.3	(14.6)	43.0	48.4	(11.2)
Miscellaneous operating expense	19.8	22.8	(13.2)	40.3	45.1	(10.6)

Theatre Operations Segment

Thirteen and Twenty-Six Weeks Ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999

The following table summarizes certain operating data of UATC's Theatre Operations Segment (1) for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999 (dollars in millions, except admissions per weighted average operating theatre, admissions per weighted average operating screen and concession sales per weighted average operating theatre):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended			Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	Thirteen Weeks Ended		%	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended		%
	June 29, 2000	July 1, 1999	Increase (Decrease)	June 29, 2000	July 1, 1999	Increase (Decrease)
Operating Theatres (1)
Revenue:
Admissions	$93.6	114.3	(18.1)%	178.9	207.7	(13.9)%
Concession sales	39.2	46.6	(15.9)	74.3	83.6	(11.1)
Other	2.0	2.1	(4.8)	4.1	3.8	2.9
Operating Expenses:
Film rental and advertising expenses	51.9	64.7	(19.8)	97.0	116.8	(17.0)
Concession costs	5.0	6.4	(21.9)	9.2	11.1	(17.1)
Occupancy expense	20.9	23.8	(12.2)	42.7	47.1	(9.3)
Other Operating Expenses
Personnel expense	21.6	25.3	(14.6)	43.0	48.4	(11.2)
Miscellaneous operating expense	18.8	21.4	(12.1)	38.6	43.0	(12.2)

Weighted Avg. Operating Theatres (2)	258	312	(17.3)	265	313	(15.3)
Weighted Avg. Operating Screens (2)	1,870	2,145	(12.8)	1,910	2,157	(11.5)
Weighted Avg. Screens Per Theatre	7.2	6.9	4.3	7.2	6.9	4.3

Admissions Per Weighted Average
Operating Theatre	362,791	366,346	(1.0)	675,094	663,578	1.7
Admissions Per Weighted Average
Operating Screen	50,053	53,287	(6.1)	93,665	96,291	(2.7)
Concession Sales Per Weighted
Average Operating Theatre	151,938	149,359	1.7	280,377	267,093	5.0

(1) The operating theatres include revenue and expenses of all theatres operated by UATC which are more than 50% owned.

(2) Weighted average operating theatres and screens represent the number of theatres and screens operated weighted by the number of days operated during the period.

Revenue from Operating Theatres

Admissions: The following table summarizes certain statistics pertinent to an analysis of admissions revenue:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended June 29, 2000 Compared to Thirteen Weeks Ended July 1, 1999	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended June 29, 2000 Compared to Twenty-Six Weeks Ended July 1, 1999
Percentages change in:
Admission	(18.1)%	(13.9)%
Caused by:
Attendance declines	(20.7)	(17.4)
Price increases	3.1	4.3

Weighted average theatres	(17.3)	(15.3)
Weighted average screens	(12.8)	(11.5)

Admissions revenue per:
Weighted average theatre	(1.0)	1.7
Weighted average screen	(6.1)	(2.7)

As shown above, the declines in admissions revenue during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared to the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999 are the result of declines in attendance, partially offset by increases in the average ticket price. The attendance declines were caused by (1) decreases in weighted average operating theatres and screens as shown above, (2) continuing adverse impact on attendance at certain of UATC's older theatres due to the opening of new stadium seating theatres by UATC's competitors in certain markets, and (3) a decline in industry attendance resulting from a weaker film release schedule during June 2000. The decreases in weighted average operating theatres and screens are the result of closures and sales of under-performing theatres as further discussed in "Theatres Targeted for Disposition or Lease Renegotiation". The increase in average ticket prices is primarily due to selective price increases during the summer and holiday periods in 1999, and during May 2000.

There are indications that construction activity within the theatre exhibition industry is declining, with nearly all of UATC's competitors reporting declines in new theatre construction as compared to prior periods. While this is expected to slow the attendance declines at non-stadium seating theatres (which currently comprise approximately 82.5% of UATC's screens), attendance declines on a more moderate level are expected to continue unless theatres are upgraded to include those amenities (such as stadium seating, high back seats and digital sound) which patrons prefer.

Concession sales: Concession sales revenue decreased 15.9% and 11.1%, respectively, during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared to the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999. These decreases are the result of the decreased attendance discussed above, partially offset by increases in average concession sales per patron of 5.9% and 8.0%, respectively, during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared to the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999. The increases in concession sales per patron related primarily to:

Certain selective price increases during 1999 and 2000,
Additional specialty concession menu items,
Increased emphasis on sales staff training,
The opening of new theatres with more efficient concession operations and the closure or sale of older, smaller theatres with less efficient concession operations.

Other: Other Theatre Operations segment revenue is derived primarily from electronic video games located in theatre lobbies, theatre screening and commercial rentals, and other miscellaneous sources. As a result of the reduction in theatres and screens, other revenue decreased 4.8% for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared to the thirteen weeks ended July 1, 1999. However, it increased 7.9% during the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared to the twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999. This increase is primarily due to $0.3 million received in February 2000 as reimbursement for lost revenues related to a property condemnation at one theatre.

Operating Expenses from Operating Theatres

Film rental and advertising expenses: Film rental and advertising expenses decreased 19.8% and 17.0%, respectively, during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared to the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999. These decreases were primarily the result of the decrease in admissions revenue discussed above. Film rental and advertising expenses as a percentage of admissions revenue were 55.4% and 56.6% for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999, respectively and 54.2% and 56.2% for the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999, respectively. These decreases in film rental and advertising expenses as a percentage of admissions revenue related primarily to the higher than average film terms associated with certain films released in the second quarter of 1999.

Concession costs: Concession costs include direct concession product costs and concession promotional expenses. Such costs decreased 21.9% and 17.1%, respectively, during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared to the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999. These decreases were primarily the result of the decrease in concession sales revenue discussed above. Concession costs as a percentage of concession sales revenue were 12.8% and 13.7% for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999, respectively, and 12.4% and 13.3%, for the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999, respectively. These decreases are due to price reductions from certain concession vendors, reduced concession promotional costs, and the effect of certain selective concession price increases discussed above.

Occupancy expense: UATC's typical theatre lease arrangement provides for a base rental as well as contingent rentals that are a function of the underlying theatre's revenue over an agreed upon breakpoint. Occupancy expense decreased 12.2% and 9.3%, respectively, during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared to the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999. These decreases are related to the sale or closure of under-performing theatres, partially offset by base rentals on newly opened theatres. Occupancy expense includes non-cash charges relating to the effect of escalating leases which have been "straight-lined" for accounting purposes of $1.2 million and $2.4 million, respectively, for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 and the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999.

Personnel expense: Personnel expense includes the salary and wages of the theatre manager and all theatre staff, commissions on concession sales, payroll taxes and employee benefits. Personnel expense decreased 14.6% and 11.2%, respectively, during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared to the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999. This decrease in personnel expense was primarily due to a reduction in the number of operating theatres and more efficient staffing, partially offset by an increase in hourly wage of 3.2% and 3.1%, respectively, during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared to the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999. The increase in hourly wage relates primarily to wage competition among retailers and the low unemployment rate.

Miscellaneous operating expenses: Miscellaneous operating expenses consist of utilities, repairs and maintenance, insurance, real estate and other taxes, supplies and other miscellaneous operating expenses. Miscellaneous operating expenses decreased 12.1% and 10.2%, respectively, during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared to the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999. These decreases were primarily the result of sale or closure of under-performing theatres and the related decline in repair and maintenance, supply, insurance, pre-opening advertising and common area maintenance expenses, partially offset by higher real estate taxes at certain theatres.

Theatres Targeted for Disposition or Lease Renegotiation

During 1999, UATC continued to implement a strategy intended to identify and divest of or renegotiate the leases of under-performing and non-strategic theatres and properties. In December 1999, management formalized a plan initiated in 1997 to dispose of 55 operating theatres (371 screens) and exit leases covering 18 closed theatres. During the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000, UATC closed 30 of the theatres (187 screens) identified within the plan of divestiture. Additionally, four leases were terminated and 52 theatres (251 screens) were added to the plan. Set forth below is a summary of the plan activity during the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000:

	Operating Theatres	Non-Theatre Properties	Closed Theatres	Total Properties
Balance at 12/30/99	55	5	18	78
Properties added to plan	48	-	4	52
Theatre Closures	(30)	-	30	-
Lease terminations/asset sales	-	(1)	(4)	(5)
Balance at 06/29/00	73	4	48	125

Set forth below are the revenue and expenses included within the Theatre Operations segment information discussed above for the theatres and properties included in the disposition plan for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999 (in millions):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended		Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	June 29, 2000	July 1, 1999	June 29, 2000	July 1, 1999
Revenue:
Admissions	$13.9	22.5	28.5	42.6
Concession sales	6.2	9.7	12.7	18.2
Other	0.2	0.2	0.4	0.5
Total revenue	20.3	32.4	41.6	61.3
Expenses:
Film rental and advertising expenses	8.1	13.3	16.0	23.7
Concession costs	0.8	1.6	1.5	2.5
Occupancy expense	4.0	6.4	8.8	12.1
Other operating expenses:
Personnel expense	4.5	6.9	9.7	13.3
Misc. operating expenses	4.4	6.4	9.6	12.9
Total expenses	21.8	34.6	45.6	64.5
Revenue less expense	$(1.5)	(2.2)	(4.0)	(3.2)

In-Theatre Advertising Segment

Thirteen and Twenty-Six Weeks Ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999

The following table summarizes operating revenue and expenses of UATC's In-Theatre Advertising segment for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999 (dollars in millions):

			%			%
	Thirteen Weeks Ended		Increase	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended		Increase
	June 29, 2000	July 1, 1999	(Decrease)	June 29, 2000	July 1, 1999	(Decrease)

Revenue	$2.4	2.8	(14.3)%	4.4	4.3	2.3%
Operating expenses:
Other operating expenses
Misc. operating expense	0.1	0.1	-	0.2	0.2	-

Advertising revenue: UATC sells advertising including rolling stock commercials, intermission slides, intermission music, lobby monitor advertising and entertainment, coupon distribution and customer sampling. Revenues are primarily contingent upon the success of the sales efforts, as well as upon the location of theatres and attendance at the theatres. Revenue during the thirteen weeks ended July 1, 1999 included a $0.6 million positive adjustment to an existing advertising contract. Excluding this one-time adjustment, revenue increased 9.1% and 18.9%, respectively, during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared to the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999. These increases are due primarily to a new multi-year advertising contract with one customer which began in November 1999, partially offset by decreased theatre attendance during 2000.

Advertising expenses: Expenses associated with In-Theatre Advertising include supplies, professional services, freight, projection repair and other miscellaneous expenses. These expenses remained constant during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared with the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999.

Satellite Theatre NetworkÔ Segment

Thirteen and Twenty-Six Weeks Ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999

The following table summarizes operating revenue and expenses of UATC's Satellite Theatre Network™ segment for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999 (dollars in millions):

			%			%
	Thirteen Weeks Ended		Increase	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended		Increase
	June 29, 2000	July 1, 1999	(Decrease)	June 29, 2000	July 1, 1999	(Decrease)
Revenue	$1.2	1.6	(25.0)%	2.1	2.7	(22.2)%
Operating expenses:
Other operating expenses
Misc. operating expense	0.9	1.3	(30.8)%	1.5	1.9	(21.1)%

STN revenue: The Satellite Theatre Network™ ("STN") rents theatre auditoriums for seminars, corporate training, business meetings, educational or communication uses, product and customer research and other entertainment uses. Theatre auditoriums are rented individually or on a networked basis. Revenue decreased 25.0% and 22.2%, respectively, during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared to the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999. The reduction in revenue was due primarily to the reduction in operating theatres and to recent restaffing of the STN sales force.

STN expenses: Expenses associated with the STN decreased 30.8% and 21.1%, respectively, during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared to the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999 due primarily to the revenue decreases discussed above.

The revenue and operating expenses discussed above are incurred exclusively within UATC's theatres. The other expense discussions below reflect the combined expenses of corporate, divisional and district operations which relate to the Company's three business segments discussed above.

General and Administrative Expense

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of costs associated with corporate theatre administration and operating personnel, Satellite Theatre Networkä sales and marketing staff, In-Theatre Advertising personnel and other support functions located at UATC's corporate headquarters, two film booking and regional operating offices and 13 district theatre operations offices (generally located in theatres). General and administrative expenses decreased 5.3% and 8.5%, respectively, during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared to the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999. These decreases were primarily the result of the merger of two district offices, a reduction in corporate personnel, lower travel and entertainment, utility, and postage expenses, partially offset by employee retention payments recorded during the second quarter of 2000.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense includes the depreciation of theatre buildings and equipment and the amortization of theatre lease costs. Depreciation and amortization decreased 12.0% and 14.3%, respectively, during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared to the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999. The decrease is primarily due to theatre closures and sales and the effect of asset impairments during 1999 and 2000, partially offset by increased depreciation charges from newly opened theatres.

Operating Loss

During the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999, UATC incurred operating losses of $21.4 million and $3.7 million, respectively. For the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999, the operating losses were $27.3 million and $14.4 million, respectively. These increases in operating losses relate primarily to a $14.8 million increase in charges related to asset impairments, lease termination costs, and restructuring costs.

Interest, Net

Interest, net increased $2.4 million for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared to the thirteen weeks ended July 1, 1999 and $5.9 million for the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 as compared to the twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 1999. These increases were due primarily to a higher average debt balance and to an increase in the interest rate on the Bank Credit Facility.

Net Loss

During the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999 UATC incurred net losses of $30.3 million and $10.3 million, respectively. For the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 and July 1, 1999, the net losses were $40.7 million and $28.2 million, respectively. The increases in the net loss relate primarily to increased provision for asset impairments and lease termination costs, costs related to the restructuring, and higher interest expense.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

For the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 net cash provided by operating activities was $14.5 million. This net cash provided by operating activities and $4.4 million of the cash balances at December 30, 1999 was used to fund $7.0 million of capital expenditures and other investing activities and reduce outstanding debt (including cash overdrafts) by $11.9 million. UATC has no availability under its credit facilities and is not in compliance with certain covenants of its Bank Credit Facility. Additionally, $11.3 million in interest payments under the Bank Credit Facility were past due at June 29, 2000.

On April 15, 2000, an interest payment of $12.3 million was due from the Parent to the holders of the Parent's $275.0 million of Senior Subordinated Notes. On or about April 12, 2000, the senior secured lenders under the Bank Credit Facility notified the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes of a default under the Bank Credit Facility and blocked payment of the Senior Subordinated Notes for up to 180 days. As a result, the Parent did not make that payment when due.

The Parent is currently in negotiations with its Bank Credit Facility lenders regarding a debt/equity recapitalization plan. While these discussions continue with the senior secured lenders, UATC has also initiated discussions with the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes with respect to that recapitalization plan. There can be no assurance that the senior secured lenders and the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes will agree to such a recapitalization plan prior to the expiration of the Block Period. The holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes may then attempt to exercise remedies available to them, including, without limitation, acceleration of the indebtedness. A financial and corporate reorganization of UATC, through the courts or otherwise, is likely whether or not a consensual debt restructuring agreement can be reached with the lenders under the Bank Credit Facility and the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes.

Substantially all of UATC's admissions and concession sales revenue is collected in cash. UATC benefits from the fact that film expenses (except for films that require advances or guarantees) are usually paid 15 to 45 days after the admissions revenue is collected.

During late 1997, several of UATC's competitors initiated expansion programs to aggressively build new stadium seating megaplexes in a effort to gain market share. As a result of this unprecedented increase in capital spending by other operators, several of UATC's older, smaller non-stadium theatres were adversely impacted. In response to this market condition, UATC has been aggressively seeking to defend its key market positions by renovating (with stadium seating), replacing or expanding existing key locations and disposing of those theatres that were underperforming and could not compete effectively.

In 1999, as the capital spending by its competitors peaked, UATC continued to implement a strategy intended to identify and divest of under-performing and non-strategic theatres and properties. In December 1999, management formalized a plan to dispose of 55 operating theatres (371 screens) and exit leases covering 18 closed theatres. During the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000, UATC closed 30 theatres (187 screens) and terminated four leases that were identified in the divestiture plan. Also during this time period, 52 theatres (251 screens) were added to the plan. For the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 these theatres generated $4.0 million of negative EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization plus other non-recurring or non-cash operating credits or changes). While there can be no assurance that such sales or lease termination efforts will be successful, or what the final cost will be, negotiations are ongoing with respect to several theatres. UATC has reached agreement with certain other landlords with respect to the termination of theatre leases and is in the process of documenting those agreements. The theatres that were closed were primarily smaller, older theatres that were under-performing or not part of UATC's long-term strategic plans.

In response to the increasing competitive environment and limited capital resources, UATC continued to focus its investment activities on defending its key market positions and significantly curtailed its capital spending to only the most strategically important projects. During the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2000 approximately $8.6 million was invested in one theatre (15 screens plus an IMAX) in the Philadelphia market, which opened during the second quarter. Additionally, UATC invested approximately $6.5 million to pay costs associated with three new theatres (37 screens) which opened in 1999 and for recurring capital maintenance.

A significant portion of UATC's capital expenditures over the past several years has been funded by sale and leaseback transactions. Following is a summary of the various transactions:

In December 1997, UATC entered into a sale and leaseback transaction whereby two theatres under development were sold to, and leased back from, an unaffiliated third party. The lease has a term of 22 years with options to extend for an additional 10 years.

During 1999, UATC entered into two separate sale and leaseback transactions. Proceeds of $5.4 million were received for the sale of one existing theatre. The lease has a term of 20 years, with options to extend for up to 20 additional years. A $4.0 million transaction on a theatre that opened in September 1999 is still pending.

With the completion of the theatre opened during the second quarter, there are no remaining projects where UATC has executed a definitive lease or construction agreement. UATC expects additional capital expenditures for ongoing maintenance and with regard to the renovation, expansion or replacement of existing key locations as opportunities present themselves and capital resources are available. Pre-development work, including construction plans, are being completed related to several locations that UATC intends to renovate with stadium seating and or expand. Because a significant portion of UATC's future capital spending plans relate to the renovation and/or expansion of existing key locations, the timing of such commitments and expenditures are much more flexible. Therefore, they can be matched to net cash provided by operating activities, asset sales and other sources of capital.

At June 29, 2000, UATC was party to 7.5% interest rate cap agreements on $150.0 million of floating rate debt, expiring at December 31, 2000. UATC is subject to credit risk exposure from non-performance of the counterparties to the interest rate cap agreements. As UATC has historically received payments relating to its various interest hedge agreements, it does not anticipate such non-performance in the future. Amounts paid to the counterparties to the interest collar agreements are recorded as an increase to interest expense and amounts received from the counterparties to the interest rate collar and cap agreements are recorded as a reduction of interest expense.

UATC believes that unless a recapitalization plan is completed, the net cash provided by operations and proceeds from asset sales and sale-leaseback transactions may not be sufficient to fund its future cash requirements. UATC expects that future cash requirements will principally be for interest and repayments of indebtedness, operating working capital requirements and capital expenditures. UATC's future operating performance and ability to service its indebtedness will be subject to the success of motion pictures which are released, future economic conditions, the sale of non-core assets, and financial, business and other factors, many of which are beyond UATC's control. Additionally, UATC's ability to incur additional indebtedness may be limited by covenants contained in the Participation Agreement relating to the 1995 Sale and Leaseback discussed above.

Other

UATC's revenues have been seasonal, coinciding with the timing of releases of motion pictures by the major distributors. Generally, the most successful motion pictures have been released during the summer extending from Memorial Day to Labor Day and the holiday season extending from Thanksgiving through year-end. The unexpected emergence of a hit film during other periods can alter this traditional trend. The timing of such film releases can have a significant effect on UATC's results of operations, and the results of one quarter are not necessarily indicative of results for the next quarter or for the same period in the following year.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No. 133 established accounting and reporting standards requiring that every derivative instrument (including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at its fair value. SFAS No. 133 requires that changes in the derivative's fair value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's gains and losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the income statement, and requires that a company must formally document, designate and assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting. SFAS No. 133 is effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000 and earlier application is encouraged. UATC has not yet quantified the impact, if any, of adopting SFAS No. 133 on its financial statements and has not determined the timing of or method of adoption of SFAS No. 133. However, SFAS No. 133 could increase volatility in earnings and other comprehensive income.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

UATC is subject to market risk associated with changes in interest rates on its debt obligations. UATC manages its interest rate risk through a combination of fixed and floating rate debt obligations and by selectively entering into interest rate cap agreements. The table presented below provides information about UATC's financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates (amounts in millions):

	Expected Maturity Date June 29,							Fair
	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	Thereafter	Total	Value
Total Indebtedness
Fixed Rate	$1.4	1.0	0.9	0.9	0.9	2.9	8.0	8.0
Avg. Interest Rate	8.7%	8.9	9.0	9.0	9.0	9.0	8.9

Floating Rate	$3.5	20.0	38.8	53.8	62.4	258.6	437.1	306.0
Avg. Interest Rate	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)

Interest Rate Caps
(notional amount)	$150.0	-	-	-	-	-	150.0	(3)
Avg. Interest Rate
Interest Rate Cap	(2)	(2)	(2)	(2)	(2)	(2)	(2)

(1) The weighted average floating interest rate at March 30, 2000 was 10.9%.

(2) The average interest rate cap was 7.5% through December 31, 2000.

(3) The fair market value of the Interest Rate Cap is nominal.

Part II Other Information

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a) Exhibits

27 Financial Data Schedule

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

None.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC.

(Registrant)

/S/ Kurt C. Hall

BY: Kurt C. Hall

Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 11, 2000

	June 29, 2000	December 30, 1999
Bank Credit Facility (a)	$437.1	437.7
Other (b)	8.0	8.9
	445.1	446.6
Less current portion	(440.7)	(442.0)
	$ 4.4	4.6

	Thirteen Weeks		Twenty-Six Weeks
	Ended		Ended
	June 29, 2000	July 1, 1999	June 29, 2000	July 1, 1999
Asset impairments	$15.5	9.8	$15.9	9.8
Lease exit costs	5.6	-	7.0	-
Restructure costs	2.9	-	2.9	-
	$24.0	9.8	$25.8	9.8