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Theaters
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February 10, 2012
16-screen movie theater could rejuvinate downtown Towson
TOWSON, MD — Following the closing of the Commons last year, Towson has been clamoring for a theater. They’ll have to wait two years but a new entertainment complex will feature a a new 16-screen theater from Cinemark.
Read more in the Towerlight.
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Bringing back old film at Essex Cinemas
ESSEX JUNCTION, VT — Essex Cinemas is bringing back the classics through their Throwback Thursdays series. Their T-Rex Theater features audience suggested films with a mix of classics and more obscure titles.
Read more in the Burlington Free Press.
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February 9, 2012
Rochester independent cinemas buck trends
ROCHESTER, NY — While most of the theaters in the country just had one of the worst years ever, Rochester’s independent cinemas are actually moving in the other direction. By pushing residents to “buy local” and ignoring the teen demo that the multiplexes strive to attract, theaters like the Cinema are finding ways to make ends meet.
Read the full story in the Democrat and Chronicle.
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Hipp Cinema to celebrate its 30th anniversary
GAINESVILLE, FL — What started out as a rather low-tech operation has turned into a successful 30 years as a legitimate art house. The Hippodrome Cinema celebrates its anniversary with a party this Saturday to thank its loyal patrons and raise money for another 30.
Read more in the Gainesville Sun.
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February 7, 2012
Owner of Woodridge, Naperville theaters shoots for ultimate experience
WOODRIDGE/NAPERVILLE, IL — Ted Bulthaup, owner of the Hollywood Palms and the Hollywood Blvd. theaters goes the extra mile with his cinemas. From planning special events with celebrities to meticulously decorating each of his theaters, he makes customers remember his venues as much as they remember the movies.
Read more in the Daily Herald.
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February 6, 2012
Brothers Grimm Cinerama news
DENVER, CO — An archival video from British Pathe features a preview event for the “Brothers Grimm” at the Cooper Theatre. A 3 strip print of this film could see the light of day at the 70mm festival later this year.
(Thanks to Bill Heulbig for providing the photo.)
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Movie theaters continue finding inventive ways to woo patrons
With box office receipts down, many theaters are trying to separate themselves from the pack by providing added value. Some AMC theaters in Indiana have even started staging promotions.
Read more in the NW Times.
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February 3, 2012
The Echo’s Mitchell Frank takes over downtown’s Regent Theatre
LOS ANGELES, CA — Promoter and restaurant owner Mitchell Frank is taking over the Regent Theatre. He plans to not only show movies there but have live performances as well. There’s even a public forum tomorrow to discuss yet another exciting development for Downtown.
Read the full story in the Los Angeles Times.
(Thanks to JohnRice for providing the photo.)
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Old Town Theater likely to become retail
ALEXANDRIA, VA — After closing last month, there were whispers of the theatre being converted into retail. With few other viable options, that now seems to be the case with J Crew a possible tenant.
Read more about the theatre’s future and its struggles in Greater Washington.
(Thanks to Jack Coursey for providing the photo.)
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February 1, 2012
Hazard Kentucky Cinemas undergo restructuring add Oberleitner
HAZARD, KY — Condy Wayne and Wilhelmina Fugate have announced several changes to their Hazard, KY based theatre company which includes the Fugate Cinema 5 in Hazard and the 2-screen Way-Bak-Wyn, Drive-In theatre in Lost Creek, KY.
Operations are now handled through 3C Entertainment, Inc., a Fugate Family Enterprise, The Fugate family have operated theatres in the area for over 30 years. “ Our intent,” according to Wilhelmina Fugate,“ is to redecorate and improve efficiency at our current locations while preparing to open a new, state-of-the-art multi-plex unlike any other in the area.”