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Theaters
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December 6, 2012
AMC converts Marina 6 to dine-and-view theater
MARINA DEL REY, CA — AMC has brought their dine-in concept to the Los Angeles area for the first time at the Marina 6. The 1988 theatre now has six screens with recliners and full food and beverage service throughout their presentations, for a price.
Read more in the Los Angeles Times.
(Thanks to Chris Utley for the photo.)
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December 5, 2012
Blue Mouse Theater launches public appeal to fund acquisition of digital projection
TACOMA, WA — The Blue Mouse Theater has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for a digital projector. They need to raise $75,000 by next October to save the oldest continuously-operating theatre in the state.
Read more at King 5.
(Thanks to Mama_Blue Mouse for providing the photo.)
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AMC acquiring four theaters from Rave
Rave Cinemas is continuing its trend of divesting its properties with the sale of four southeastern locations to AMC. The theaters in such markets as Baton Rouge and Montgomery are all #1 performers.
Read more at Deadline.com.
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December 3, 2012
Former Saucon Valley 10 converted to upscale bowling alley
BETHLEHEM, PA — The Saucon Valley 10 is being converted into a bowling alley, after closing last year as a theatre. It will reopen by the end of the year with 20-24 upscale lanes, following a $250,000 renovation.
Read more in Lehigh Valley Business.
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November 30, 2012
Cincinnati’s Esquire Theater is now 101 years old
CINCINNATI, OH — WSLS looked at the interesting history behind the 101 year-old Esquire Theatre. Through a group of dedicated investors and constant involvement in the community, they’ve managed to keep the doors open even after a big scare 30 years ago.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
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November 29, 2012
Howard Crane-designed theater to be converted to residential/retail
LINCOLN PARK, MI — The Park Theatre has had many uses in its 80+ years including concert venue and adult theatre. It’s now slated to become a mixed-use property with residential and retail.
Read more in CP Executive.
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Short-lived Monroe 6 purchased by city
MONROE, NY — The Monroe 6’s next chapter is set after the city purchased it last week. It will serve as municipal offices and even as a court as their current one isn’t easily accessible for those with mobility issues.
Read more in the Times-Herald Record.
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November 28, 2012
Closed since 2003, Midway Mall’s Cinema 5 reopens after renovations
SHERMAN, TX — The Midway Theatres has reopened after almost ten dark years. It was completely gutted and now patrons can enter the theatre with food from anywhere in the mall.
Read more at KTEN.
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November 27, 2012
Movies, Music, & Santa at Loew’s Jersey Theatre
JERSEY CITY, NJ —
Holiday Fun … Movies, Music & Santa On Stage Too!
At The Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre 54 Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ 07306 Tel. (201) 798-6055 Fax: (201) 798-4020 Web: www.loewsjersey.org
A Not-For-Profit Arts Center in a Landmark Movie Palace
On our BIG 50ft Wide Screen
Friday, December 7 8PM “Edward Scissorhands” Starring Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Vincent Price. Directed by Tim Burton. 1990, 100mins. Color by Friends of the Loew’s, Inc.
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Historic theatre in Beverly Hills trying to find its place
BEVERLY HILLS, CA — The Fine Arts Theater continues to be on the market for $4 Million. Still intact, the theatre which has most recently presented art-house films and industry screenings is looking for a generous buyer that will find a way to keep it in the L.A. cinema landscape. The city and local residents are behind but no one knows quite do with it and the fact that it’s in a quiet neighborhood doesn’t help.
Read more in the Los Angeles Times.
(Thanks to KenRoe for providing the photo.)