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September 18, 2013
Bijou By The Bay officially opens October 11
TRAVERSE CITY, MI — After completing the conversion of the former Con Foster Museum into Bijou By the Bay in time for the Traverse City Film Festival, additional touches were made to the theater in preparation for its official grand opening on October 11.
One controversial detail was how the marquee would be designed. Objections were raised regarding having moving lights on the marquee. It was decided that the marquee would not have moving lights and the marquee would be lit only when the theater is open. It will serve as the second screen for the nearby State Theatre.
Additional details are available in the Ticker.
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September 17, 2013
Chicago movie palaces today
CHICAGO, IL — The Chicago Tribune surveyed six of the most endangered theatres in the city and what the future looks like for them. Check out their prospects on the Patio, Central Park, Congress, Portage, Uptown, and Ramova theatres.
[Thanks to R8teco for providing the photo.)
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AMC owner tops list of China’s richest
Forbes is reporting that Wang Jianlin, head of conglomerate Wanda Group that purchased AMC last year is the richest person in China. Read more about how the changing market has helped his real estate assets push him to the top.
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September 16, 2013
Hammersmith Odeon restored to Art Deco design
LONDON, ENGLAND — With so many glory days since its opening in 1932, it’s hard to believe that the best days of the Eventim Apollo may be ahead of her. But that may be precisely the case after a 5 Million Pound restoration has it looking better than ever. The famed cinema and concert venue most notably remembered as the site of David Bowie’s final show with the Spiders from Mars, has reopened with an ambitious concert slate the rest of the year.
Check out some gorgeous photos and read more in the Daily Mail.
(Thanks to 70mmbobbyj for providing the photo.)
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Kings restoration photos
Check out Gizmodo’s inside look at the restoration of the Loew’s King. From various points around the theatre, you’ll see this massive project in progress.
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September 14, 2013
American Theater to close this weekend
BRONX, NY — After a historic reopening five years ago, the American Theater is closing tomorrow. The stunning original lobby of the John Eberson gem stayed mostly intact all these years. But Bow-Tie, most recent operator of the cinema was not able to renew their lease. It was one of the only operating theaters in the Bronx. There are no announced plans on the building’s future.
Read more and watch a video at News 12.
(Thanks to jeterga for providing the photo.)
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September 13, 2013
Small town cinema says farewell to film
ELK RAPIDS, MI — It’s not easy but the 70+ year-old Elk Rapids Cinema is coming along nicely following an extensive renovation three years ago. They now have a digital projector thanks to their steady business from the community but are keeping around their film projector just in case.
Read more an watch a video at UpNorth Live.
(Thanks to LouRugani for providing the photo.)
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North Country movie theaters face tough ultimatum
LAKE PLACID, NY — YNN reports on another tough story as the Palace Theater struggles to raise money for digital. The Adirondack North Country Association has stepped in to try and assist theaters of the region but so many are in trouble.
(Thanks to jaspedo for providing the photo.)
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September 12, 2013
Ridgefield Park 12 to reopen
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ — After closing in May, the Ridgefield Park 12 is reopening under the watch of new owner, Staplex Cinemas. They plan on starting up shop in the next few weeks following the addition of all digital projection, Real-D 3D and new luxurious seats.
Read more in the Ridgefield Park Patriot.
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September 11, 2013
Cutting To The Chase - On the Big Screen - Loew’s Jersey Theatre
JERSEY CITY,, NJ —
Cutting To The Chase … On The Big Screen The Landmark Loew’s Jersey Gets Our New Season Of Classic Film Off To A FAST Start With 2 Movies Famous For Suspense, Action … And Legendary Chase Scenes
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 The Landmark Loew’s Jersey is a historic theatre operating as a non-profit arts centers
Saturday, September 28 6:30PM Duel Starring Dennis Weaver. Directed by Steven Spielberg. 1971, 90mins., Color
A Very RARE 35mm Screening!