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Theaters
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September 17, 2014
New life for small-town theaters
It certainly can’t be said for independent theaters in general but many are having a revival. Small communities are looking for reason to come back downtown and the neighborhood theater can be a focal point.
The Wichita Eagle is featuring a photo gallery of some of its local success stories like the State in Larned, St. Francis' Cheyenne, the Stafford Ritz and the Pretty Prairie Civic.
(Thanks to Hosehead_Jones for providing the photo.)
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A look into the Belcourt
NASHVILLE, TN — Open since 1925, the Belcourt Theatre has had a varied history filled with film and live music. It’s going better than ever but not with tireless work from its staff.
The Tennessean took a detailed look at its history and the stories behind.
(Thanks to Danny Proctor for providing the photo.)
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September 12, 2014
Laurel residents picture uses for old movie theater
LAUREL, MD — The Laurel Cinema has been in limbo for years but locals haven’t given up on the 1929 theatre. The city now owns it and may demolish it as it’s been vandalized numerous times and frankly needs a lot of work. There’s still hope though that it would be renovated into some form of arts facility.
Read more about the decision to be made soon in the Gazette.
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Quad Cinema changes hands
NEW YORK, NY — The 1972 Quad Cinema, the city’s first four-screen theatre, has been sold to real estate developer Charles S. Cohen. Not to worry though, the former owners turned down higher offers because of Cohen’s commitment to the theatre. He plans to extensively renovate it in 2015 and turn it into a repertory house primarily. The art-house favorite will live on.
Read more about the exciting development in Variety.
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September 8, 2014
Tarantino takes over programming at New Beverly
LOS ANGELES, CA — Quentin Tarantino has owned the New Beverly since 2007 but has typically only been involved behind the scenes. That’s no longer the case as he’s taken over programming full time from the Torgan family that’s operated it for decades. He’s already removed the recently installed digital projector and plans the showcase his print collection as the theatre goes back to strictly film only as opposed to digital.
Read more in Variety.
Further details in Deadline as well.
(Thanks to monika for providing the photo.)
UPDATE 9/8: As noted in the comments below, Tarantino only purchased the real estate the theatre sits on in 2007, not the business.
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September 5, 2014
Expansive Wade Park signs premier venues in Frisco
FRISCO, TX — Wade Park, the expansive 175-acre mixed-use center in Frisco, TX, is announcing its first 2 secured premier venues: dining and entertainment venue, Pinstripes, Inc. and luxury movie theater, iPic Theaters.
In addition to this being the first Pinstripes Bowling, Bocce, Bistro location in Texas, iPic will offer an in-theater gourmet dining experience with crafted menu items by renowned, James Beard-recognized Chef Sherry Yard!
See below for the full press release and images in the following Dropbox folder link from Lovell Public Relations.
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Hiawatha residents strive to bring back movie theater
HIAWATHA, KS — With the recent closing of the Arrow Twin, locals are clamoring for a cinema option. With the city’s involvement unclear in a renovation to make it more viable, a nonprofit group called Hiawatha ACES has stepped up to raise funds to bring it back. No one knows which way it will go but it appears some solution will arise.
Read more in the Topeka Capital Journal.
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September 3, 2014
Hawaiian theatre faces digital transition
HONOKA'A, HI — The 1930 People’s Theatre has until October to raise $60k for a digital projector but they’re already halfway there. The theatre has been successful with live events but first-run movies is their specialty.
Read more and watch a video at KITV.
(Thanks to Ross Melnick for providing the photo.)
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September 2, 2014
Vassar Theatre put up for sale
VASSAR, MI — The Vassar Theatre, closed since the death of its owner Tim O'Brien last March, has been put up for sale by his sister who was declared the owner of the theater in June. O'Brien was not married and had no children. The asking price is $179.000.
Further details are in WJRT.
(Thanks to Tinseltoes for providing the photo.)
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August 29, 2014
Capitol to get new life as a luxury movie theater
DAVENPORT, IA — The deep history of the Capitol Theatre is about to take another turn with plans to convert it into a luxury theatre. Shuttered since 2010, the plan is to replicate the work done on St. Louis' Moolah Theatre which means upscale touches like leather couches and loveseats.
Read more in the Quad City Times.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)