Have a news tip for us?
Just email . Ideas for stories, links to interesting articles, and press releases are welcome.
Theaters
-
April 25, 2013
Former resident makes $100K donation to Warner Film Center
NEW CASTLE, PA — Jerry Kern, President of the non-profit Warner Film Center, today announced a sizable real property donation from former New Castle Resident, Jack Oberleitner, his wife Marian, and business associate Keith Staffan. The Oberleitners are residents of Centerville, Ohio. Staffan lives in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The $100,000 donation is from their shared charitable trust. “We have always thought New Castle had a great deal to be proud of,” Oberleitner said. “My father, the late New Castle Fire Chief, John L. Oberleitner, and his family loved this community. From a very early age I was made aware of many of the great accomplishments of my home town, including the building of the first Warner Brothers theatre, the Cascade Picture Palace. This venture led to the creation of an entertainment empire. And it all started here in New Castle.
4 comments -
April 24, 2013
Regal faces boycotts as cuts employees hours to avoid Obamacare
Regal Cinemas has caused an uproar by cutting employees' hours in order to reduce their healthcare costs. Numerous boycotts are taking place at the chain, the nation’s largest.
Read more in the Huffington Post.
-
April 23, 2013
Stigler’s movie theater saved by generous community’s support
STIGLER, OK — The Time Theater needed to raise $100,000 to stay open but its community came through big time. By doing some interesting fundraisers like a golf tournament and outreach to 70 years of local high school graduates, they brought in 500 donors.
Read more in NewsOK.
-
Restoration of Warner’s first theatre being well received by public
NEW CASTLE, PA — The public is responding positively to the news of the museum at the first Warner Bros. theatre, mentioned six months ago. Besides being an obvious tourist attraction, they expect it to bring many jobs to the area and attract other neighboring businesses.
Read more in New Castle News.
-
April 22, 2013
Music Box Theatre makes for great movie-going
CHIGAGO, IL — Roosevelt Torch published a love letter to the Music Box Theatre last week in tribute to the late Roger Ebert. They mention unique live piano player and of course the wide array of bookings.
(Thanks to R8teco for providing the photo.)
-
Coming to a movie theater near you: famous art exhibits
Fathom Events has brought movie theaters everything from opera to boxing matches. They’re stretching the boundaries of cinema now with VIP looks at major art exhibitions.
Read more in the Courier Journal.
-
April 19, 2013
Aptos Cinema operator weighing options in wake of Safeway remodel plans
APTOS, CA — Already struggling with the conversion to digital, the Aptos Twin now has to deal with a major supermarket remodel nearby. One possibility is to move to the new Aptos Village center.
Read more in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
-
New Cinemagic coming to Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, NH — A new 10-screen theater is coming to Portsmouth courtesy of Cinemagic. The cinema at Southgate Plaza will open by the end of the year.
Read more in the {Portsmouth Patch](http://portsmouth-nh.patch.com/topics/CINEMAGIC).
-
April 18, 2013
Refractions of War - On Screen - Loew’s Jersey Theatre
Refractions of War, On Screen
An All-Time Great About the Great War And Two VERY Different Films From Kubrick April 26 & 27
PLUS — Sally Kellerman — the original “Hot Lips” Houlihan — In Person Hosts “MAS*H” May 3
At The Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre 54 Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ 07306 Tel. (201) 798-6055 Fax: (201) 798-4020 Web: http://www.loewsjersey.org/
A Not-For-Profit Arts Center in a Landmark Movie Palace
-
Save the Grand Cinema
TACOMA, WA — They haven’t employed the Kickstarter model yet but the Grand Cinema is considering all avenues to raise money for digital projectors. In the meantime, they have a 24-hour movie marathon this weekend with comedies and cult classics.
Read more in the Post-Intelligencer.