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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMISSION
Washington, D.C.
FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
AMERICAN CINEMASTORES, INC.
Date of Report: April 21, 1997
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Delaware 0-23138 95-4374952
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Number) Identification Number)
9100 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, California 90212
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 310-274-3456
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Former address: 7330 Varna Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91605
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ITEM 9: On April 18, 1997, the Registrant issued convertible debentures issued
for aggregate gross principal of $200,000 convertible into shares of $.001 par
value common pursuant to Regulation S for total consideration of $200,000
