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Theaters
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October 5, 2012
Movie theater more than just a building for its patrons
RANTOUL, IL — With so many small town theaters closing around the world, patrons are reminded to cherish their local cinema. More than ten years after its closing, Rantoul residents still mourn the Wings Twin Theater.
Read their memories in the Rantoul Press.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
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Ninety-year-old Indiana Theater in Terre Haute looks to increasing scheduled events
TERRE HAUTE, IN — The Indiana Theater quietly reached 90 years in business earlier this year and they’re trying to bring more events in. Small concerts and cult movie screenings are being added to diversify their lineup.
Read more in the Journal Gazette.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
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Bow Tie Cinemas will operate new eleven-multiplex
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — Bow Tie Cinemas is opening an 11 screen theater in a space that was formerly a Price Chopper. One screen will be their signature Bow Tie X-treme (BTX) auditorium.
Read more in the Saratogian.
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October 4, 2012
Kenner theater project moves forward
KENNER, LA — The long rumored theater at the Esplanade Mall is finally coming according to Southern Theatres. The 14-screen theatre will feature digital projection with 3-D capabilities.
Read more in the Times-Picayune.
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October 3, 2012
Independent Cinema owner tackles tough industry questions on Reddit
FREMONT, MI — The owner of the independent Fremont Cinemas gave a candid interview to Reddit the other week that was featured in the Hollywood Reporter. They discussed numerous topics such as digital projection and how much money the theatre can actually take in from ticket sales.
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October 2, 2012
New quad theater set to open in downtown Hartford, CT; first in decades
HARTFORD, CT — The long-awaited theatre on Front Street is opening in a month and locals couldn’t be more excited. The Hartford Courant looked inside to see the new amenities and full-service restaurant.
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October 1, 2012
City of Aurora Survey results in: most want the Century 16 reopened
AURORA, CO — After distributing a survey about the future of the Century 16, it’s clear that most want the theatre to reopen. Site of the tragic shooting in July, there is talk of a memorial to be built in the space of the particular theatre.
Read more in the Huffington Post.
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September 27, 2012
DITA 2 registration now open
The Drive-In Theatre Alliance announces its 2nd annual DITA Meet to be held at the Boulevard Drive-In, Kansas City, Kansas, on Tuesday & Wednesday, October 16th & 17th. It is open to all theatre operators, but especially for all drive-in theatre operators.
Demonstrations and presentations on digital projection and what is available, what will be required in conversion, and so on are on the program. There will also be vendors representing other aspects of drive-in operation like food service, sanitation, POS, and more. A daytime bus tour of some nearby ozoners (a chance to fraternize with fellow operators) will take place as well. Advance registration is $25 with a deadline to file of October 5th (late registration is $50).
For more information, contact Justin West at .
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AEG put up for sale; operates several former movie theaters as entertainment centers
LOS ANGELES, CA — The sports and entertainment conglomerate AEG is up for sale and most of the talk has been about their larger assets like Staples Center and their stake in the Los Angeles Lakers. However, they also own numerous theatres such as the Best Buy in New York and the Bluebird in Denver.
(Thanks to JackCoursey for providing the photo.)
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September 26, 2012
Update on The Ziegfeld: ‘The Master’ doesn’t help
NEW YORK, NY — Despite a top-notch presentation of “The Master ”, the Ziegfeld is still not packing them in like they used to due to local competition. Cablevision is actively looking to sell the Clearview chain while the owners of the theatre watch the situation closely.
Read the full story in the New York Post.
(Thanks to Bill Huelbig for providing the photo.)