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December 27, 2011
Two closed theaters to reopen
KAILUA, HI — The former Keolu Center Cinemas is reopening after over the three years dark. The new owners have a ten year lease on the space and will focus on family fare. Read more in the Pacific Business News.
ANDERSON, CA — After abruptly closing two months ago, the new Valley Cinemas reopened December 23rd. They intend to maintain the same low prices, use real butter on their popcorn and install a screen for 3-D. Read more in the Record Searchlight.
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December 23, 2011
Luxury theater opens at Fashion Island
NEWPORT BEACH, CA — From concierge service to reserved seating through online ticketing, the new Island 7 at the Fashion Island mall is trying raise the bar for moviegoing. Opening last week, the theatre offers expanded food options and with its columns and granite counter tops, gives off the feel of luxury.
Read more in the Corona del Mar Patch.
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December 22, 2011
Cobb Countryside 12 will get you moving
CLEARWATER, FL — In addition to the standard upscale amenities, the new Cobb Countryside 12 will have D-Box Motion Seats and 3-D capabilities on certain screens. The theatre is part of a new expansion to the Westfield mall.
Read more at {WTSP](http://www.wtsp.com/news/article/226458/250/Bay-Areas-newest-movie-theater-will-get-you-moving).
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December 1, 2011
Mall to replace Portage 9
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November 23, 2011
Tropic returns to downtown
LEESBURG, FL — Downtown Leesburg is excited because of the reopening of the Tropic Theatre. Veteran owner Russ Brannan has spruced up the place and with lower prices than local competing mall theaters, it should provide a well-welcomed entertainment option.
Read more in the Daily Commercial.
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November 15, 2011
Opening date and movies announced for Nordica
FREEPORT, ME — A new state-of-the-art cinema is opening up this Friday called the Nordica Theatre, in honor of its long gone predecessor. They’ll have digital projection, plush seating and the standard amenities.
Read more in the Sacramento Bee.
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November 11, 2011
Sundance Cinemas widening its reach
HOUSTON, TX — As reported in April Sundance Cinemas is taking over the former Angelika. The official site lists the Grand Opening as November 23rd. The theatre will sport new amenities such as reserved seating.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA — And that’s not the only theatre being refurbished and reopened by Sundance. The Los Angeles Times reported last week that the Laemmle Sunset 5 will close at the end of this month and reopen under the Sundance banner next year.
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November 8, 2011
New theater opens in Ozark
OZARK, MO — A new theater is coming to the Ozarks with the opening of the B&B Ozark Friday. Features include leather seats, digital projection and the largest theater having a 53 foot screen.
Read more in Ozarks First.
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November 7, 2011
Movie theater at Opry Mills to reopen week of Nov. 18
NASHVILLE, TN — Heavily damaged in the flood last year, the Regal Opry Mills 20 & IMAX is reopening next week. There will be charity events in the days leading up to the opening of this anchor tenant of the mall.
Read the full story in the Tennessean.
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October 31, 2011
Theater reopens in Willows
WILLOWS, CA — Andy’s Theater reopened the other week to much fanfare. The community has banded together and put loads of hours to bring it back and it’ll still take a major effort to keep it open. They’re on the right track though.
Read more in the Willows Journal.