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March 7, 2013
Three key technologies drive evolution in movie theater industry
KANSAS CITY, MO — A piece in the Kansas City Business Journal looks at the digital conversion in relation to other historic changes in exhibition. They also specifically look at some of the challenges in converting some of the local theaters like the Armour.
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March 6, 2013
Patio Theater and Chicago Cinema Society announce partnership
CHICAGO, IL — The Patio Theater is about to get more varied programming thanks to a new alliance with the Chicago Cinema Society. The partnership will encompass a range of area premieres as well as classic revivals.
Read more in Movie City News.
(Thanks to Tinseltoes for providing the photo.)
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Puff-Back closes Hampton Arts Movie theater until Spring
WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY — A recent puff-back has the Hampton Arts Cinema closed for a few months. There is no report of any damage to the actual auditorium but it seems like they require significant improvements to the building’s infrastructure.
Read more in the Westhampton Patch.
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March 5, 2013
Popping it, properly
SANTA CRUZ, CA — The local chain Nickelodeon is taking things one step further in the health game by now offering organic popcorn. Patrons are responding very positively and they’re even selling it in recyclable bags.
Read more in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
(Thanks to Nicky3540 for providing the photo.)
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Looking back at Fargo cinemas
FARGO, ND — A story in Inforum details the history of the area’s theaters. They feature basic information about opening year and other various tidbits. The include drive-ins as well.
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March 4, 2013
Old movie theaters bring to mind times gone by
EDMOND, OK — A piece in the Edmond Sun not only reflects on how the theater landscape has changed but on how the industry has changed as a whole. It also mentions the History Center’s current exhibit, Oklahoma at the Movies.
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Club Centrum opens at former movie theater
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — While the second floor has hosted comedy shows for the past two years, the main auditorium of the former Centrum Cinema is now a dance club. The already popular club has top DJ’s and what they call the “largest video screen in the state.”
Read more at Cleveland.com.
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March 1, 2013
Theater Historian David Naylor Passes Away
The Theatre Historical Society of America has announced the death of theater historian, David Naylor. Naylor was the author of numerous books including “Great American Movie Theaters” and “American Picture Palaces.” He was also a tremendous influence on Cinema Treasures. This site was created, in part, as a way for users to keep his 1987 book alive with updates in perpetuity.
RIP, Mr. Naylor and thank you.
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Fort Lee theater and museum to honor acting legend
FORT LEE, NJ — A new movie theater in Fort Lee is paying homage to the city’s role in the early days of film. The Barrymore will be part-art house and part-museum. The city’s first movie theater in over 20 years will even stand on the site of John Barrymore’s start as an actor, the former Buckheister’s Hotel.
Read more in the Fort Lee Suburbanite.
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RealD, Walt Disney and Vue Cinemas partner for ‘Oz’ movie theater promo
LONDON, ENGLAND — Looking to see “Oz: The Great and Powerful” in London? You might want to go to the Vue Westfield. RealD, Disney, and Vue have joined forces to create a one-off interactive foyer experience there, complete with yellow brick road.
Read more in the Hollywood Reporter.