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February 14, 2012
Former theater seen as a centerpiece for Baltimore arts district
BALTIMORE, MD — The Centre Theatre hasn’t operated as a theater in over 50 years. Thanks to a developer along with financial assistance from the Maryland Institute of Art, it will rise again as the cornerstone of a redeveloped Station North neighborhood. They plan to use it for concerts, workshops, film and more.
Read the full story in the Baltimore Sun.
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January 25, 2012
Waldorf movie theater to get $4.5 million facelift
WALDORF, MD — 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.
Read more in the Washington Post.
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January 24, 2012
Hyde Park theater reopening now scheduled for fall
CHICAGO, IL — After reporting almost a year ago that the Hyde Park Theaters would reopen, Chicagoist has some new information. They’re now targeting fall for the reopening, three years short of its centennial, and plan to have a variety of new releases as well as a restaurant.
(Thanks to Broan for providing the photo.)
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January 19, 2012
Taft Fox Theatre to reopen soon
TAFT, CA — According to the Taft Independent, the Fox Theatre will reopen soon. After closing a year ago, a new operator is in place who is pouring money into renovating it to provide the latest in picture and sound. The theatre just needs the support of the community.
(Thanks to filmjedimaster for providing the photo.)
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January 18, 2012
Hollywood Theatre gets a makeover
PORTLAND, OR — After so many painful years, patrons have had enough and have contributed to replace the seats at the Hollywood Theatre. The seats were donated by Regal but local businesses and individuals donated to install them.
Read more at KGW.com
(Thanks to GaryParks for providing the photo.)
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January 13, 2012
Tilton 9 to close at end of month for renovations
NORTHFIELD, NJ — The aging Tilton 9 is getting a makeover. Since Frank Theatres bought it a year ago, the plan has always been to revamp the 47-year old theatre. That plan is finally coming to fruition as they will close for a few months to instal new seating, sound and projection.
Read more in the Press of Atlantic City.
(Thanks to brooklynfilm for providing the photo.)
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January 12, 2012
New life for old theater in Cedar City
CEDAR CITY, UT — According to The Spectrum, the Cedar City Twin is making a return after seven years in the dark. With the community itching for some more affordable entertainment, it will reopen as a second-run house and even provide digital projection. Hopefully, it will fill in the downtown nightlife gap like they expect it to.
(Thanks to RonP for providing the photo.)
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January 11, 2012
Theater purchase stirs local memories
BOONE, NC — The Watauga Democrat discusses the enthusiasm from longtime residents with the news of the city purchasing the Appalachian 2 last month. It’s still not completely clear what’s going to happen to it but there will be a planning meeting next week to talk about the possibilities.
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January 6, 2012
Volunteer caretakers prevent the Uptown Theatre from crumbling
CHICAGO, IL — With 30 years in darkness, a volunteer looks back at the efforts to save the Uptown Theater. With no clear solution in site, they continue to look towards the future with hope.
Read more at Time Out Chicago.
(Thanks to jeterga for providing the photo.)
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January 4, 2012
Ace Hotel to incorporate renovated UA
LOS ANGELES, CA — Good news for the former United Artists Theatre. After recently being sold, the future of the theatre was in doubt. Now it appears that The Ace, a boutique hotel chain, will renovate the spaces above and keep the theatre intact.
Read more in the Hollywood Reporter.
(Thanks to John Rice for providing the photo.)