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April 17, 2013
Roger Ebert archival interviews on theater chains
In honor of the great movie critic, Roeger Ebert, who passed away earlier this month, we wanted to feature two interviews he held with former Chicago exhibitors. The first piece is a profile of Bruce Trinz, a scion of the Trinz family of Lubliner & Trinz fame, and his stewardship of the Clark, the Chicago Loop’s legendary revival house. The second piece is a portrait of Jack Cooney, of the Cooney Brothers' National Playhouse circuit, in his twilight years gamely managing the Biograph.
Bruce Trinz Interview – 1967 Jack Cooney Interview – 1967
Thanks to David McCarthy for the idea.
(Thanks to the Chicago Theatre and DavidZornig for providing the photo.)
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April 16, 2013
Fans of Pleasant Hill’s ‘dome’ movie theater file appeal to stop demolition
PLEASANT HILL, CA — The fans of the CineArts 5 aren’t going down without a fight. While the theatre is scheduled to close April 21, Save the Pleasant Hill Dome is looking to stop the plans to tear it down.
Read the full story in the Contra Costa Times.
(Thanks to jeterga for providing the photo.)
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T.G. “Teddy” Solomon dies at 93
Teddy Solomon was instrumental in introducing the megaplex to Louisiana with his Palace 20. He passed away last week after decades in the business, having expanded a small family business into a 600 theater empire.
Read more in WWLTV.
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April 15, 2013
IMAX coming to the TCL Chinese
HOLLYWOOD, CA — Everyone knew changes were on the slate after TCL invested in the Chinese Theatre. The plans are to close it from May to September to install stadium seating and an IMAX screen so they can use it to attract premieres. With almost 1,000 seats, it will become the largest IMAX theater in the world.
Read more in the Los Angeles Times.
(Thanks to Ken Roe for providing the photo.)
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Highland movie theater calls in Kickstarter
HIGHLAND, IL — When Justin McLaughlin bought the Lory Theatre, he had no idea how much work it would take to bring the theatre up to today’s standards. He did extensive renovations but did not have enough for a new projector. He’s now launched a kickstarter campaign to raise $50,000 for a new projector from Christie.
Read more in Fox 2 Now.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
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April 12, 2013
The rise, fall, and possible return of Milwaukee’s Grand Warner Theatre
MILWAUKEE, WI — The former Warner Grand could come back as a performing arts space if the Grand Warner Trust’s plans come to fruition. There has been talk for years of it serving as a second home to the Milwaukee Symphony but a new initiative modeled after the highly successful Hennepin Theatre Trust that has restored several Minneapolis theatres has them more optimistic.
Read the full story at A.V. Club.
(Thanks to Trolleyguy for providing the photo.)
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April 11, 2013
Historic Pikes Diner may once again become a movie theater
PIKESVILLE, MD — The former Pikes Theatre has been a diner for over 25 years but if new plans get approved, it could show movies again. The owners are looking to move forward on building a two screen theater in the back of the restaurant.
Read more in the Baltimore Sun.
(Thanks to JackCoursey for providing the photo.)
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April 10, 2013
4 local theaters offer a lot more than popcorn
NAPLES, FL — Naples News recently discussed the area’s theaters with dining options. The Beach Theater and Silverspot were a couple featured and evaluated based on variety options and prices.
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April 9, 2013
Drive-in theaters could pay biggest price for movie industry’s digital projection conversion
MLive looked at how the rush to convert to digital is affecting drive-ins. They focused on three specific drive-ins in Southern Michigan and how they’ve dealt with the prospect of raising the funds necessary.
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April 8, 2013
Hillsdale mall plans luxury movie theater
SAN MATEO, CA — Cinepolis is planning the launch of its next theatre at the Hillsdale Mall. The northernmost section of the mall will house the theatre which plans on having nine screens.
Read more in the Contra Costa Times.