The latest movie theater news and updates
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January 6, 2004
The Colonial: Slowly Coming Back to Life
CANAAN, CT — According to a recent report from the Litchfield County Times, restorations are slowly bringing the Colonial Theatre back to life.
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Tickets Sales Drop in 2003
Boxoffice ticket sales last year dropped for the first time since 1991, according to a report by tracking firm Exhibitor Relations. During the 2003 season, ticket sales totaled $9.27 billion, compared to $9.32 billion in 2002, a 0.5 percent drop.
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January 5, 2004
New Development Threatens West Virginia’s Grandest Theatrical Showcase
HUNTINGTON, WV — The Keith-Albee, a Thomas Lamb designed movie palace, has operated continuously since the Depression. The theater still shows first run movies. In the 70s, it was delicately divided into a main auditorium and three small theaters.
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Chains Experiment With Pre-Show Entertainment
An interesting report in the Washington Post examines trends in movie theater pre-show entertainment. Pre-show entertainment typically consists of slide-based advertisements shown prior to the beginning of a movie, while the audience is entering the auditorium.
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Laurel Theatre Faces Demolition
BRIDGETON, NJ — The Laurel Theatre, which has been closed for over 25 years, will most likely be demolished sometime in May, according to a report in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
“It’s not in danger of falling down. It’s just a wreck,” said Ewing, who said he had been pushing the building’s demolition for years. “It’s an eyesore in the middle of town.”
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January 2, 2004
Today’s Newsreel
USA Today looks at home theaters, the Washington Post examines thepotential AMC/Loews merger, and the Byrd Theatre turns 75 — all in today’s newsreel.
- The multiplex is as close as the next room
- Theater’s reopening sure to be animated
- Big-Screen Bottom Line
- Colonial Theatre series to revive film classics
- Byrd Theatre’s opening was a gift 75 years ago
- Historic cinema bids for cash to keep the projectors rolling
- Crazy Burger rules at the Castle
- Coming to a Theater Near You: Digital Films
- Big screen finally coming to Rainier Valley
- Movie lobbies a room with a view — Door ladies a fond memory of theaters
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December 31, 2003
Happy New Year!
Our daily theater news will not be published on New Year’s Day, but will return on Friday. Best wishes for the New Year to every Cinema Treasures member!
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Iroquois Theatre Disaster Remembered
CHICAGO, IL — On the hundredth anniversary yesterday of the blaze that killed more than 600 people at the Iroquois Theatre in Chicago’s Loop area, a plaque was unveiled by Chicago Fire Commissioner James Joyce and alderman Ed Burke. The plaque memorializes the Iroquois tragedy, which killed more than twice as many as the city’s Great Fire of 1871.
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December 30, 2003
NYC Ticket Prices Hit $10.25
NEW YORK, NY — Ticket prices at NYC movie theaters have broken the $10 dollar barrier for the first time, according to Newsday.com. During the past week, both Loews Cineplex and United Artists have raised ticket prices by 25 cents, bringing adult admissions to $10.25 per ticket.
“In comparison to other entertainment options, movie ticket prices are modest and remain one of the most affordable out of home entertainment activities,” Loews spokesman John McCauley said Monday.
What do you think? Is this increase reasonable? Comment below.
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Looking for Advice
My husband and I are considering purchasing an old, 200-seat, one-screen theater in a small town in Texas. It has been closed for a few years because the owners got too old to mess with it anymore, but according to the realtor it seems to have all the basics (assuming it still works).
We are going to look at it this weekend. We have no experience in theaters. This is all new to us. We would appreciate ANY advice or direction.
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