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July 16, 2014
AMC announces massive reseating project
It doesn’t take much reading between the lines to understand why AMC is spending $600 Million to reseat their auditoriums. They plan on raising prices further down the road after patrons get used to them.
How will other major chains follow?
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July 8, 2014
Visiting an iPic Theater and considering moviegoing’s past, future
LOS ANGELES, CA — After visiting the new iPic Westwood Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times contemplated the future of moviegoing. With ticket sales down, are luxury cinemas the way of the future? He looks at recent fads as well as a new appreciation for classic theaters.
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June 30, 2014
Moviegoing Trends Predicted
Indiewire published an interesting story the other week where they identified some predicted trends in moviegoing over the next 4 years. Nothing is groundbreaking but amongst other things, they predict growth in Box Office revenue. This while they still foresee distribution moving to more of a digital model. Check it out!
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May 23, 2014
Movie theater chain tests premium pricing for center seats
Canadian chain Cineplex Odeon has been testing the waters on charging more for the best seats in the theatre. Is this really worth a premium though?
Sound off and read more about in Business Inside.
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April 28, 2014
Hot Tub Cinema coming to NY
NEW YORK, NY — Just when you thought 4-D cinemas have pushed the cinema envelope to its limit, there are now reports of a Hot Tub Cinema coming to New York. Already successful in London, the concept that pairs light-hearted films with food, drink and of course hot tubs is coming stateside. The same company will be producing Hot Tub Speed Dating and Hot Tub Karaoke events soon too.
Read more in Bustle.
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March 21, 2014
AMC rolls out Red Kitchen
When AMC announced dine-in theaters in 2012, they started small with more substantial concessions. They’ve now taken it a step further by involving celebrity restauranteur Danny Meyer to create a Red Kitchen experience with more unique fast casual offerings.
Read more at the Daily Meal.
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March 20, 2014
“Veronica Mars” success shows people still go to the movies
Even with many of the most hardcore fans getting a free download, audiences still showed up last weekend for “Veronica Mars.” Everyone seemed satisfied with the $2 Million opening for the flick which could lead to sequels and more varied distribution models in the future.
Read more in Entertainment Weekly.
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March 12, 2014
Connecticut could be first state to curb loud movies
Connecticut is turning heads by proposing legislation that lower the volume in its movie theaters. They’re pushing for a maximum of 85 decibels for movies or previews but the MPAA is fighting back by saying it’s a violation of free speech.
Go to Fox News for more on the story.
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February 24, 2014
Cinema reservation gone bad
We try to stick to the focus of raising awareness for unique, specific theaters. This story, from TIME about a group that tried to purchase every other seat at a movie theater in Shanghai to discourage couples from attending, was just too bizarre to pass up though.
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February 7, 2014
Theatre Historical Society renovations unveiled
ELMHURST, IL — The Chicago Tribune published a piece on the newly revamped Theatre Historical Society. The new research center has space for four staff members (up from only one) and visiting scholars with over a million historical items in the facility. The piece even features some quotes from Cinema Treasures' own Ross Melnick regarding research he conducted at the institution.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)