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Theaters
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May 6, 2013
Hayden theater turning lights off
HAYDEN, ID — The Hayden Cinema 6 has closed after 15 years in business. No specific reason was given but an inability to convert to digital seems likely.
Read more in the CDA Press.
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Here’s applause for the old movie theaters
PONCA CITY, OK — NewsOK looks at the struggling local theatres that are attempting to make the jump to digital. Patrons have been stepping up big time like in Stigler.
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May 3, 2013
Theaters looking for help
CARBONDALE, CO and LEBANON, OR — Theater continue with the struggle to convert to digital. The Crystal Theatre is holding a movie memorabilia sale this weekend while the Kuhn has launched a kickstarter campaign.
Read more in BizJournals and KGW.
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May 2, 2013
Famous author to reopen Cocteau
SANTA FE, NM — George R.R. Martin of “Game of Thrones” fame, has purchased the Cocteau Cinema with plans to reopen. While he will not personally operate, the Santa Fe resident wanted to give something back to the community by reopening the neighborhood theatre that’s been closed since 2006.
Read more in the Huffington Post.
(Thanks to dslentz for providing the photo.)
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May 1, 2013
Frazer movie theater closes
EAST WHITELAND, PA — Only opening in 1999, the UA East Whiteland closed last week. They plan to tear it down for a Toyota dealership.
Read more in the Malvern Patch.
(Thanks to jeterga for providing the photo.)
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April 30, 2013
Support Old Greenbelt Theatre
GREENBELT, MD — The Old Greenbelt Theatre is one of the many D.C.-area historic places in contention for $1 Million in grant money. They need your help so they can complete essential renovations. Go to Partners in Preservation to vote through May 10.
Read more in the Greenbelt Patch.
(Thanks to Jack Coursey for providing the photo.)
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April 29, 2013
A new beginning for old Teaneck movie theater
TEANECK, NJ — Shuttered last November, the Cedar Lane Cinemas is making a comeback. Apparently, it’ll be better than ever with new seats, floors, and of course, projection. The owner of the Sayville Theater saw an opportunity and now has a 20-year lease.
Read more in the Teaneck Suburbanite.
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April 26, 2013
Save Our Community Theater Site
A new site, Save Our Community Theaters, has popped up to help theaters make the conversion to digital. While the commission is a bit higher than Kickstarter they offer additional services such as PR assistance and guidance with social media.
If anyone has had success with this platform, please share your stories.
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April 25, 2013
Former resident makes $100K donation to Warner Film Center
NEW CASTLE, PA — Jerry Kern, President of the non-profit Warner Film Center, today announced a sizable real property donation from former New Castle Resident, Jack Oberleitner, his wife Marian, and business associate Keith Staffan. The Oberleitners are residents of Centerville, Ohio. Staffan lives in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The $100,000 donation is from their shared charitable trust. “We have always thought New Castle had a great deal to be proud of,” Oberleitner said. “My father, the late New Castle Fire Chief, John L. Oberleitner, and his family loved this community. From a very early age I was made aware of many of the great accomplishments of my home town, including the building of the first Warner Brothers theatre, the Cascade Picture Palace. This venture led to the creation of an entertainment empire. And it all started here in New Castle.
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April 24, 2013
Regal faces boycotts as cuts employees hours to avoid Obamacare
Regal Cinemas has caused an uproar by cutting employees' hours in order to reduce their healthcare costs. Numerous boycotts are taking place at the chain, the nation’s largest.
Read more in the Huffington Post.