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Theaters
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September 10, 2012
Beirut theaters give insight into country’s politics
BEIRUT, LEBANON — With one former theater serving as a nightclub and another in danger of being torn down, the theaters of Beirut are evolving. The New York Times looked at the differing situations of the remaining cinemas and what it says about where the country is going.
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September 7, 2012
Twenty-two screen megaplex inspired by a Greek temple will open Fort Bend County in late December
FORT BEND, TX — Santikos Theatre is opening a 22-screen theatre later this year that’s modeled after a Greek temple. The county is even building new roads to access the entertainment complex that will also feature a bowling alley.
Read more at chron.com.
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New Century twelve-plex to open on November 9 Cinedome 8 there will close
NAPA, CA — Century is opening its new 12 screen theatre in Napa in November which will ultimately lead to the demise of Downtown’s Cinedome 8. Alcohol will be served at the new theatre and they’ll feature some green amenities such as LED lighting and electric vehicle charging stations.
Read more in the Napa Valley Reigster.
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September 6, 2012
Former theater hit by fire
MANCHESTER, NH — The Empire Theater suffered an accidental fire last week. There’s no word on the future of the 100-year old neighborhood theatre that was under renovation.
Read more in the Union Leader.
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Another attempt is made to reopen the long closed Fenton Cinemas
FENTON, MI — After two previously reported unsuccessful attempts to reopen the Fenton Cinemas which closed in 2008, a Kalamazoo couple which owns the Gull Road Cinema 5 there, Steve and Teresa LaFountain, are the latest people who are trying to reopen the closed cinema. But they need help raising $1 million for a down payment on the property as well as to make needed repairs. They hope that if they raise $250,000 that a bank would be willing to help them out.
Further details are in the Flint Journal.
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September 4, 2012
City of Aurora seeks citizen about what should happen to the Century 16
AURORA, CO — The town of Aurora is trying to get past the tragedy that happened this summer at the Century 16. They’ve now begun discussions on what may take its place, from remodeling the theatre to donating it to a non-profit group for multi-faith studies.
Read more in the Los Angeles Times.
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Kingsbridge Armory could become home to the first 4-D theater in the U.S.
BRONX, NY — Young Woo & Associates, a local developer, along with CJ 4DPLEX are looking at putting the country’s first 4D theater in a potential development at the Kingsbridge Armory. This would just be one component along with multiple ice skating rinks and a marketplace.
Read more in the New York Daily News.
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August 31, 2012
Galaxy Theatres to open eight-screen ‘plex in October
HENDERSON, NV — Galaxy is opening aneight-screen theatre at Green Valley Town Center that they hope will revitalize the shopping center. It will take the place of the former Green Valley Theatre and feature stadium seating and possibly alcohol.
Read more in Vegas Inc.
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August 30, 2012
Meadowview Theatre presents next Midnight Movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
KANKAKEE, IL — Midnight at the Meadowview continues into September in celebration of Meadowview’s 45th Anniversary. The next decade featured during this midnight movie series will be the hip Eighties with the 1986 John Hughes classic “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (PG-13). The film is slated for September 14th at midnight and will be shown using Meadowview’s state-of-the-art 4k digital projection and sound technology. Tickets are $5.50 per person and available at the Meadowview box office. The Meadowview Theatre is located at 55 Meadowview Center.
“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is a true coming of age story that follows the quick witted teenage mastermind Ferris Bueller (played by Mathew Broderick), who feigns ill and refuses to go to school. By employing theatrical and elaborate tricks in order to convince both his resentful sister and his suspicious that he is truly unwell. With his girlfriend Sloan, and best friend Cameron, the trio tours the Chicago area, glimpsing landmarks such as Wrigley Field and The Art Institute in attempts to seize the day, and escape their pursuers.
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Couple plan to turn long-abandoned former Community Theater into airdome-type theater
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL — The run down Community Theater is about to be the site for a completely new venture, a dinner theatre. Paul and Rebecca Morris plan on leaving the roof off the theatre and building a garden to surround it.
Read more in First Coast News.