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November 7, 2013
Alamo Drafthouse Kalamazoo will open November 18
KALAMAZOO, MI — Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas has announced that their new Kalamazoo location in the renovated former Rave CityPlace will open on November 18. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 19. This is Alamo Drafthouse’s first Michigan location.
Additional details can be found in the Kalamazoo Gazette.
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November 6, 2013
Riviera Theatre begins marquee restoration
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY — Following a fundraising campaign where they raised $275,000, the Riviera Theatre has gotten started on restoring its marquee. They plan to bring it back to its 1947 look but also incorporate new LED display panels.
Read more in the Buffalo News.
(Thanks to Chuck1231 for providing the photo.)
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Spectacle brings in crowds with unique offerings
BROOKLYN, NY — Think you’ve found some obscure settings to watch a movie? The Spectacle Theater in Brooklyn takes independence to a new level with a 30-seat space screening foreign films and other non-mainstream fare for $5.
Read more about one man’s visit to this gem in NYU Local.
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November 5, 2013
Do theaters have to enforce movie ratings?
The Wall Street Journal posted a story last week about how movie ratings aren’t law. They’re merely just suggestions. Some states and court cases have attempted to make the regulations stricter but the government has pushed back.
With the cinema industry in such a fragile state, could ratings be holding it back?
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November 4, 2013
Dallas movie theaters, then and now
DALLAS, TX — Real Estate Daily posted an interesting piece on some classic Dallas theaters and what’s happening in those spaces today. Palaces like the Granada and the Village are still going today but others haven’t been as fortunate. What’s your favorite?
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
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Pearl theater projects success with classic films
PEARL, MS — The Vintage Movie & Entertainment Theater is hoping its new concept of classic films in a fun environment will lead to sales. The theater was built into a former retail space over the summer and they’ve added extra touches like flatscreens all over the theatre (that also show the film), including the bathrooms. They hope to make it a destination for parties as well as moviegoing.
Read more in the News Observer.
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November 1, 2013
42nd Street Photos Unearthed
NEW YORK, NY — 42nd Street ain’t what it used to be. Whether it’s better or worse is up to you to decide. John A. Mozzer has shared some photos that bring you back to the mid 80’s.
Go here to check out more of these gems from June 28, 1986.
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Netflix and NATO duke it out over theatrical windows
After an executive from Netflix spoke about the need to shrink theatrical windows last week at the Film Independent Forum, John Fithian of NATO fired back claiming that this practice would only help Netflix. With more and more releases being available outside of theaters, sooner and sooner, where will the future of distribution lead?
Read more in Deadline.
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October 31, 2013
Major investment leads to Loew’s Jersey
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced plans last week for $600 Million in redevelopment funds to be pumped into Journal Square. A three-tower residential project may be the centerpiece of the deal but $2.5 Million is still earmarked for the Loew’s Jersey. The goal is for the square to become an entertainment hub for the area.
Read more at the Jersey’s official website.
(Thanks to kiwiplant for providing the photo.)
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October 30, 2013
Call for Warner Bros/Old Cinema memorabilia
NEW CASTLE, PA — The Warner Film Center in its ongoing tribute to the Warner Brothers’ first theatre, seeks donations of any antique theatre equipment, theatre decorations, old uniforms, advertisements, photos, posters, poster cases etc. – the more unusual, the better!
We are especially interested in Warner Bros. memorabilia—as well as special pieces from collections, “finds” from the attic, or treasures from old New Castle theatres!