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Theaters
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February 5, 2013
Hippodrome Cinema struggles to break even
GAINESVILLE, FL — The Hippodrome Cinema is barely making ends meet as it deals with declining attendance for its standard international fare. They’re trying to enhance their programming with post-show discussions.
Read the full story in the Alligator.
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January 31, 2013
Loew’s Kings rebuild begins after three decades of decay
BROOKLYN, NY — The long dormant Loew’s Kings is finally making a comeback with the beginning of a multi-year restoration plan. By 2015, they hope to be producing 200 live events per year.
Read more and see some great renderings in the New York Daily News.
(Thanks to Porcelain Doll for providing the photo.)
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Granite City Cinema drawing new businesses downtown
GRANITE CITY, IL — After a slow start, the Granite City Cinema is not only turning a profit but bringing new businesses downtown. A downtown tax-increment financing district has also helped kept the city of 29,000 booming.
Read more in the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
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January 30, 2013
6 NYC theaters that go beyond the silver screen
Guest of a Guest featured six theaters in New York City that provide more than just movies. From dining options inside and out of the theaters to exclusive events, they showcase the wide range of options.
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January 29, 2013
Las Vegas’ Krave Massive To Open LGBT Movie Theater
LAS VEGAS, NV — The new downtown development Krave Massive will be the home for a cinema featuring LGBT-centric films. They hope for the theater to be a haven for films that have trouble making it into mainstream distribution.
Read more in Queerty.
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Cinemark to begin work on new Pharr theater; negotiations for competing IMAX theater fall through
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January 28, 2013
Doors to new Showroom Cinema open
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Following a highly anticipated construction process that has been chronicled by cinephiles and Asbury Park enthusiasts from around the tri-state area, The ShowRoom Cinema announced the opening of its new, three-screen venue located at 707 Cookman Avenue. The Cinema’s expansion marks the first from-the-ground-up movie theater to open in Asbury Park in more than 30 years. Amidst a cultural renaissance that has seen restaurants, retail and art gallery openings, The ShowRoom Cinema is the only venue in the city completely dedicated to screening movies, more specifically hard-to-come-by independent and art-house films. The modern look of the newly appointed theater is the vision of owners Michael Sodano and Nancy Sabino, and includes digital projection in all three theaters and raked seating in the 75- and 25-seat theaters. The second-story screening room offers an intimate setting for film screenings and discussions, as well as private events and parties. An expansive box office and concession stand complete the cinema’s inviting lobby; cinephiles can find everything from concession-stand staples like popcorn and Twizzlers, to gourmet offerings from independent, local purveyors.
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Rutgers Cinema opens on Feb. 8, seeks student input
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — The new Rutgers Cinema is opening next month and they’re looking for feedback from the people that will use it the most, their students. They’re keeping prices lower than competitors and planning on screening midnight movies regularly.
Read more in the Daily Targum.
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January 25, 2013
REMEMBERING CINERAMA (Part 57: Wichita)
The following is a semi-regular series of retrospectives on CINERAMA, the legendary motion picture process that initiated the widescreen revolution. The series, contrary to what you will find elsewhere, focuses on providing a city-by-city historical record of when and where Cinerama and its multi-panel clones were exhibited. These easy-to-reference articles serve to provide nostalgia to those who experienced the Cinerama presentations when they were new and give recognition to the movie palaces in which the memorable screenings took place.
And now… Part 57: Cinerama Presentations in Wichita, Kansas!
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Presque Isle theater upgrades to digital movies, while Caribou, Fort Kent facilities can’t
PRESQUE ISLE, ME — While the Braden Theater has been lucky enough to make the jump to digital thanks to the Virtual Print Fee program, other locals theaters haven’t been as fortunate. The Caribou for example, doesn’t get enough business to qualify for long-term payment plan.
Read more in the Bangor Daily News.