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Theaters
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June 18, 2012
New movie theater coming to Bonita Springs
BONITA SPRINGS, FL — The plaza at Chamber of Commerce Drive has been a troublesome spot for movie theaters the past decade. However, a new owner is taking over the former Prado Cinema Cade with plans to add comfy chairs along with a full menu with alcohol.
Read more in NBC 2.
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New cinema, facelift coming to Apple Blossom Mall
WINCHESTER, VA — A new Carmike Cinemas theater is going to be the centerpiece of the renovated Apple Blossom Mall. The 12 screen theatre will feature Carmike’s BIGD auditorium with 7.1 surround sound.
Read more in NV Daily.
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June 15, 2012
ArcLight announces expansion to Bethesda
BETHESDA, MD — The Southern California luxury chain, ArcLight, is building its first theatre on the east coast. Of course they will feature the standard ArcLight amenities of reserved seating and no ads.
Read more at First Showing.
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June 12, 2012
Future of Staunton Mall movie theaters unclear
STAUNTON, VA — The Staunton Mall Cinema has been on shaky ground lately as the theatre’s new independent owners are struggling to keep the place running. They’ve yet to make the jump to digital and the declining mall’s owners haven’t made it any easier.
Read more in the News Leader.
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June 11, 2012
Who says drive-in movies are dead?
LOCKPORT, NY — Others may be struggling but Rick Cohen’s Transit Drive-In is still a popular attraction in the area. By paying attention to competitors and keeping prices family friendly, his drive-in is still a summer favorite.
Read more in the Buffalo News.
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June 8, 2012
REMEMBERING CINERAMA (Part 52: New Orleans)
Compiled by William Hooper & Michael Coate
The following is a semi-regular series of retrospectives on CINERAMA, the legendary motion picture process that kicked off the widescreen revolution. The series focuses on providing a market-by-market 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 to honor the movie palaces in which the memorable screenings took place.
And now… Part 52: Cinerama Presentations in New Orleans, Louisiana!
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O Street: Lincoln’s movie theater row
LINCOLN, NE — Jim McKee’s piece in the Journal News looks at the very early history of Lincoln’s cinemas. Some theatres were located in the former town of Havelock which had its own O Street.
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June 7, 2012
The smoky world of Kabul’s movie theaters
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN — After years of neglect, Kabul’s cinemas have become a sad reminder of the luxury they once displayed. An insightful photoblog at MSNBC presents many views of these dilapidated screens.
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June 6, 2012
Fantasy weekend at the Loew’s Jersey
Toho, Oompa Loompas & Hogwarts
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
All Titles screened in 35mm on our BIG 50ft Wide Screen
Friday, June 8 8PM
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Movie theater purchase loan granted by council
CARMI, IL — The City Council has matched funds with locals Michael and Tambria Fox to take over the Showtime Cinemas. They plan to renovate the theatre and increase its operating hours.
Read more in the Carmi Times.