Magic Johnson Theatres Magic Johnson Theatres Magic Johnson Theatres is a chain of movie theaters, originally developed in 1994 by Johnson Development Corporation, the business holding of basketball player-turned-entrepreneur Magic Johnson, and Sony Pictures Entertainment through a partnership with Sony-Loews Theatres. A 1998 merger between Sony-Loews and Cineplex Odeon Corporation caused them to become part of the new Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corp. Currently the chain's former locations are owned by AMC Theatres, after Sony-Loews was acquired by that company in 2006. Although they are still branded Magic Johnson Theatres, they are solely controlled by AMC. Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jr., is no longer actively
Magic Johnson Foundation Magic Johnson Foundation The Magic Johnson Foundation, founded by Magic Johnson in 1991 the same year Magic Johnson retired, works to develop programs and support community-based organizations that address the educational, health and social needs of ethnically diverse, urban communities. MJF has three strategic priorities: HIV/AIDS, Scholarship, & Community Empowerment Centers. Currently, the Foundation serves more than 250,000 individuals each year through direct and collaborative services and programs that enhance the lives of economically challenged people and empower underserved communities. 2011 marked the 20th anniversary for the Magic Johnson Foundation. In celebration of this milestone, MJF launched a twelve-month campaign