Avalon Cinema demolished
The Avalon Cinema is no more. After years of fighting between the city and its neglectful owner, the theatre finally saw the wrecking ball last week. more
The Avalon Cinema is no more. After years of fighting between the city and its neglectful owner, the theatre finally saw the wrecking ball last week. more
The Charles R. Wood Foundation has awarded the Strand Theatre a $150K grant for its restoration. With these funds, they’re getting closer to reaching their goal. More and more local citizens are getting on board with the idea of this being a new anchor for downtown. more
Landmark Theatres has lost its lease for the Maple Art Theatre and it will close at the end of the month. No word yet on the building’s future but the beloved art house will be missed. more
While single-screen operators are still lagging behind, European cinemas have accelerated in their digital conversion. According to a study, 52% have now made the jump and recently it hasn’t just been because of 3D. more
What started as simply a Facebook page to save the beloved Coliseum Cinemas has now opened a wider dialogue about the possibilities for the space. Some want it to also serve as a performing arts center for culture barren uptown. Now, only if they can get the owners on board as well. more
The Saint Charles Towne Center 9 is getting a major renovation. Instead of closing the theatre, like it’s done with so many recently, AMC is investing in this new property with new projection, sound and seats. There may even be an IMAX in its future. They expect the work to be done by summer. more