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Renovations
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September 18, 2012
Major renovations completed at Uptown Theater in Minneapolis; reopened on September 14
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The Uptown is back following a $2M renovation. The theatre opened last week with digital projection and new luxury seating.
Read more in the Chicagoist.
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August 3, 2012
Grand Theatre’s new facade steps back in time
GRAND ISLAND, NE — The Grand Theater is looking better than ever thanks to its new marquee. The Vitrolite creation hearkens back to its art deco past.
Read more in the Independent.
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July 23, 2012
Laemmle Theater could close, become a tri-plex
LOS ANGELES, CA — Laemmle’s flagship Royal Theatre could be cut in three if Greg Laemmle’s plans are approved. In order to stay viable, they claim the renovations are necessary. If approved, they could be completed by later this year. Besides the home for so many exclusive art-house engagements, its part of a dwindling list of single-screen theaters in Los Angeles.
Read the full story in the Patch.
(Thanks to Ross Melnick for providing the photo.)
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July 13, 2012
Former AMC Meridian 6 will become high-end Studio C! Cinema
OKEMOS, MI — The former Meridian 6 is being converted into a luxury Studio C! Cinema. The theatre will still feature six screens but will now have recliners and full food service.
Read more in the State News.
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July 9, 2012
Carmike will replace Beverly 18 with 13 screen theater
CHAMPAIGN, IL — The Beverly 18 is being extensively redesigned by Carmike and losing five screens within a year. However, they’ll gain major upgrades and one of the chain’s signature Big D screeens.
Read more in the [News Gazette])http://www.news-gazette.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/film/2012-06-27/local-movie-houses-undergo-renovations-get-big-screens.h).
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July 6, 2012
More renovations coming to theaters at Schuylkill Mall
FRACKVILLE, PA — Four additional screens and other various upgrades are in store for the Schuylkill Mall 4. The theatre will remain open as they install digital capabilities as well as 3-D on select screens.
Read more in the Republican Herald.
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June 25, 2012
A theater of restored grandeur
GRAND ISLAND, NE — The restoration of the Grand Theater is almost complete but that didn’t stop them from screening a film in their new lobby. They painstakingly tried to bring it back with its original colors and layout.
Read more about the project in The Independent.
(Thanks to William for providing the photo.)
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June 11, 2012
Scenes of Coming Attractions: Hartford’s Front Street movie theater
HARTFORD, CT — Hartford’s Front Street development has its new theatre rising up. The project mentioned late last year is still aiming for a summer opening.
Read more and see a pic in the Hartford Courant.
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May 28, 2012
Pix/Capri Theater reopening planned
JACKSON, MS — Jackson residents can celebrate that their beloved Pix Capri Theatre is coming back. Two more screens are being added with the whole project slated to get off the ground next year.
Read more in WLBT.
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May 17, 2012
Theater seats and a theater for sale
We have two listings today, one for theater seats and then a separate one for an actual theatre in Vermont.
Company: American Seating Model 7M Made between 1925-38 Cast Iron. 27 seats and backs 25 center legs 2 left end 2 right end (1 of them has a broken foot)
Sale of these will benefit Boy Scout Troop 1120 of Eldersburg MD