Deptford Movies (Planned for Clements Bridge Road across from the closed Pathmark) commented on why the project stalled for almost 2 years.
We had just cut the trees down when the city asked us to work with a hospital to move the theatre to another location and sell the land to the hospital. It was a big opportunity for a huge number of jobs for the community. After over 2 years working with the hospital they decided not to buy the land. We are now regrouping to do the theatre
Much more detail and thoughts in the article:
Deptford Movies Delay: A Hospital wanted our property | 42 Free Way