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January 9, 2014

Winchester movie theater closes, to reopen under new management

WINCHESTER, KY — The Movies 9 will reopen under the new management of Malco Theaters. While it’s unclear when they will be back in business, when they do they will have new digital projectors.

Century 21 could become landmark

SAN JOSE, CA — San Jose’s Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting tomorrow to discuss landmarking the Cedntury 21. A dedicated preservation group has been fighting for this for awhile. The 50 year-old dome is still operating despite talks of redevelopment.

Cinema transitions in Michigan’s Saginaw Bay region in 2013

SAGINAW, MI — Looking back at 2013, several theaters in Michigan’s Saginaw Bay region had a year full of transitions.

In Vassar, the 76-year-old Vassar Theatre had a close call. Unable to afford a digital projector on its own, it had a successful Kickstarter campaign which surpassed its goal allowing it to survive.

But in Midland, the Studio M closed in December, unable to afford digital projectors for its screens and suffering declining business.

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January 7, 2014

Renovations

Deville Theatre could return soon

VACAVILLE, CA — It may have been the holidays but volunteers have been hard at work on bringing back the Deville Theatre. Check out the project’s Facebook Page to be kept in the loop and see photos of the latest efforts!

(Thanks to John Whyte for providing the photo.)

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January 6, 2014

Restorations

Early raves for North Park

BUFFALO, NY — Some lucky theatergoers got a sneak peek at the North Park Theatre before it’s grand reopening later this month and the feedback is off the charts. With a restored ceiling and refurbished original concession stand, its fans couldn’t be happier.

Ritz celebrates 75 years

MALVERN, AR — The Ritz turned 75 last month and thankfully plan on many more. They hosted a successful 1930’s-style evening to honor the anniversary where many patrons showed up in period dress.

Read more in Arkansas Online about how they made it this far along with memories from local fans.

(Thanks to KennyCagle for providing the photo.)

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January 3, 2014

Theaters

Gateway Film Center named Columbus' best

COLUMBUS, OH — Columbus Underground has named the Gateway Film Center its top theatre for 2013. The OSU favorite screens a wide variety of films and has a new restaurant opening next year as well.

(Thanks to dbellis54 for providing the photo.)

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Theaters

Best cruise ship movie theaters

With aiport movie theaters becoming more commonplace, cruise ships don’t want to be left behind either. USA Today broke down the theatrical offerings for many major cruise lines, with some getting movies even before theaters on land.

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January 2, 2014

Theaters

NY Times highlights Westchester’s gems

WESTCHESTER, NY — My personal favorite growing up, the Fine Arts, may be gone but there are still some interesting places to catch an indie flick in Westchester County. With the recent opening of the Alamo Drafthouse, the New York Times featured that theatre along with the Pelham Picture House and the Jacob Burns Film Center. Was your favorite left out?

(Thanks to Tinseltoes for providing the photo.)

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December 31, 2013

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