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April 5, 2013
ACE Theatrical Group embraces long history of preserving historic treasures and reactivating local arts communities
HOUSTON, TX — A theatrical management and development company formed by entertainment industry veterans, ACE Theatrical Group specializes in preserving historic treasures and expanding the arts community. It works to design, reconstruct and operate live performance venues throughout North America, with a long history of success.
“Many theatres have fallen into disrepair due to various reasons. As an experienced team, we have the opportunity to preserve a historic treasure, restore it and reactivate the arts community,” said David Anderson, President and CEO of ACE Theatrical Group.
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Business as usual at Ashley Cinemas
VALDOSTA, GA — a fire erupted last weekend at the Ashley Cinemas but the theatre has already reopened. No significant damage occurred.
Read more plus watch a video at WALB.
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April 4, 2013
Radford couple trying to save old movie theater
RADFORD, VA — Frankie Kirk is leaving the Radford Theatre after more than 30 years when his lease runs out at the end of April. A local couple, the Caldwells, hope to keep it going by raising $150,000 to renovate and save the theatre.
Read more at WSLS.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
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Peterborough movie theater passes Kickstarter fundraising goal
PETERBOROUGH, NH — The Peterborough Community Theatre was in danger of closing but a last minute donation to their Kickstarter campaign put them over the top. The local news coverage sparked a wave of passion from the community. They now plan to reinstall some seats as well.
Read more in the Ledger Transcript.
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April 2, 2013
Ramapo aims to keep the Lafayette a first-run movie theater
SUFFERN, NY — The historic Lafayette Theatre is in danger of closing due to lack of a digital projector. The city is now getting involved to help keep the theatre alive.
Read more in Newsday (sub reqr’d).
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April 1, 2013
Hit Off-Broadway Play deals with decline of film projection
NEW YORK, NY — A World Premiere play (Winner of the Susan Blackburn Prize) called “The Flick”, written by rising playwright Annie Baker, takes place in an aging movie theater in central Massachusetts and talks a lot about the decline of the modern cinema. A large part of the plot has to do with the employees facing the loss of their 35mm projector as the theatre moves forward.
Very limited tickets remain but if you have a chance, look it up at Playwrights Horizons. It only plays through this Sunday.
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March 29, 2013
A century-old cinema gets a modern makeover
COTTBUS, GERMANY — Fast Company did a feature on the restoration process of the 100 year-old Weltspiegel. They looked at the designer’s process in researching and carrying out the job with little data regarding the original look.
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March 28, 2013
Themed movie & dinner at the Nitehawk
BROOKLYN, NY — The Nitehawk Cinema has been steadily growing fans since opening two years ago and now it’s upping its game with themed dinner paired with movies. They recently screened “Amelie” and brought in a chef to provide high-end french delicacies.
Read more in the Raw Story.
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Can Windom’s State be saved?
WINDOM, MN — It’s been an ongoing battle since locals took control of the State Theater last year to refurbish. They’re now looking for donations and support from local businesses to purchase a new projector.
Read more in the Daily Globe.
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March 27, 2013
Technology challenges, but now could save, Northland movie theater
COOK, MN — The Comet Theatre is in danger of closing unless it can raise $80,00 by May 15. What they claim is the longest continuously operating movie theater in Minnesota is attached to a coffee shop and gift store that would remain open no matter what.
Read more in the Duluth News Tribune.