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Theaters
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June 5, 2012
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema appears poised to take over Mainstreet
KANSAS CITY, MO — Alamo Drafthouse appears to be diving into the Kansas City market with a takeover of the Mainstreet Theatre. A deal seems imminent after AMC has hinted at parting ways with the theatre. Alamo would need a little time to fully convert the theatre to its standards.
Read more in the Kansas City Star.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
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US 23 Drive-in Theatre may buy Fenton Cinema
FENTON, MI — The Fenton Cinema, closed since 2008, may reopen soon. The management of the US 23 Drive-in Theatre has made an offer for the shuttered cinema according to the real estate company handling the sale.
A new Facebook page for the Fenton Cinema was created here on May 18th to gauge reaction which has been positive with at least 500 likes. If the sale is successfully completed, the closed cinema will be extensively renovated and receive a new name.
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June 4, 2012
Loew’s 46th Street featured on After the Final Curtain
BROOKLYN, NY — Another wonderful account of a theatre long past its prime on After the Final Curtain. This time they take us through the history of the early atmospheric palace, the Loew’s 46th Street Theatre.
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May 31, 2012
Ocean Walk merchants welcome new movie operator
DAYTONA BEACH, FL — With new operator Paragon stepping in, hopefully the fortunes will turn for the Ocean Walk 10. The complex it’s located in has been in foreclosure since 2010 but Paragon plans installing new seats and a restaurant.
Read more in the News-Journal.
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May 30, 2012
New multiplexes coming to Wilmington and Epping
WILMONGTON, DE — A 15-screen theater with a full IMAX screen is coming to Riverfront Wilmington. The new development will feature a Westin hotel as well.
Read more in Market Watch.
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Cinemark announces new 12-Screen theatre at Rouse Properties' Mall
LAKELAND, FL — The Lakeland Square Mall is about to jump to the head of the line in Central Florida moviegoing. Cinemark has announced plans to build a new 12-screen theatre there featuring their NextGen brand with state-of-the-art amenities including one of their XD Extreme auditoriums.
Read the full story in MarketWatch.
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May 29, 2012
CAS of Dayton seeking a venue
DAYTON, OH — The road back has been arduous for CAS, Cinema Arts Society of the Greater Dayton Area, since a major theft of funds and demolition of their Page Cinema Arts Theatre (formerly the Page Manor Twin Theatre) last year. However, the dedicated team headed by Executive Director, Linda E. Leas has managed to keep the CAS ship afloat. According to Leas, “we are rebuilding our treasury and have added new life to our Board of Trustees. We are now ready to take the next step, a permanent home/venue for our project. A theatre would be ideal; however, we are willing to consider other facilities that may be adaptable to the presentation of an ongoing film series and a home base for our non-profit corporation.”
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May 24, 2012
Fortner remembers the grand old days of Greer theaters
GREER, SC — Some forgotten cinemas will be popping up in a new book. “Single Screens of South Carolina” will have a chapter by local Dan Fortner about long lost theaters like the Greer, Grand and Rialto.
Read more at Greer Today.
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May 21, 2012
The futuristic movie theater: A BaltTech perspective
BALTIMORE, MD — A writer in the Baltimore Sun has a few ideas on how theaters can be more successful in the future. From fully automating the process to letting patrons have more of a say on what’s shown, look at what he’s come up with.
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Boutique movie theater coming to North Bethesda
NORTH BETHESDA, MD — A new 12 screen theatre is being built by Silverspot. They’ll offer modern amenities like a health-conscious menu and reserved stadium seating. The complex will open in 2014.
Read more in the Gazette.