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Theaters
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August 8, 2011
New kid in town Regency Theater named Business of the Year
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA — Regency Theatres has sent shockwaves through San Juan Capistrano by creating a new theater that has been integrated perfectly into a former sleepy stretch of town. After re-opening the theater a year ago, they’ve now been awarded Business of the Year by the local Chamber of Commerce.
Read how they built something with the neighborhood in mind in the SJ Patch.
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August 6, 2011
NBC 4 Los Angeles Profiles the Vineland Drive-In
For more information, view the original story on NBCLosAngeles.com.
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August 5, 2011
Movie theaters screening digital alternatives
HARTFORD, CT — The movement to have theaters show more than just movies is gaining steam as some Hartford-area emphasize new programming, especially on the lighter weeknights.
Read more in the Hartford Business Journal.
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August 4, 2011
Boston: A theater fan’s guide
BOSTON, MA — This article in the Statesman looks at the current large operating theaters in the Boston area for a variety of functions, some still showing films.
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August 3, 2011
The Red Vic’s place in S.F.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Another article takes a look at the Red Vic after its closing, this time from the perspective of its place in the city.
Read the full story in the San Francisco Chronicle.
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August 2, 2011
Owner considers building hotel on Beach 4 site
CAPE MAY, NJ — With demolition looking more and more likely, the question has arisen of what will be built on the Beach 4 site. The owner is leaning towards a hotel but adequate parking is also a concern.
Read more in the Press of Atlantic City.
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August 1, 2011
Chicago’s old movie theaters refuse to fade away
CHICAGO, IL — This article in the Chicago Tribune details the rich history of Chicago movie palaces and how some of them have managed to hang on.
Thanks to Anne Rossley for providing the photo.
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July 29, 2011
Roxie applies for beer license to stay competitive
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — With more San Francisco theaters closing lately, the Roxie Cinema was looking for ways to steer clear of that path. They think they might have given themselves some wiggle room with a possible beer license.
Read more in SFBG.
Thanks to shandopics for providing the photo.)
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New Director of Nickelodeon Theatre
COLUMBIA, SC — Despite new management, the Nickelodeon Theater will have a commitment to showing quality films and serving the community.
Read the full story in the Free Times.
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July 27, 2011
Jem struggles with digital conversion
HARMONY, MN — With theaters nationwide forced to switch over to digital, it seems like the small neighborhood theaters are getting hit the hardest. While the owners of the Jem Theatre are determined to do what it takes to convert, it’s going to be an uphill battle.
Read the full story at KAAL.