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August 12, 2013
Teaneck treasure to reopen soon
TEANECK, NJ — Held up by some paperwork, the former Cedar Lane Cinemas, is almost ready to reopen with mid-September as the target. As previously reported new ownership plans to fully revamp the theatre with digital projection plus other amenities.
Read more in the Teaneck Patch.
(Thanks to btkrefft for providing the photo.)
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Kaleidescape introduces Cinema One
For those looking for the most premium home theater experience Kaleidescape has created Cinema One. Claiming to provide a library of Blu-ray quality films with minimal product installation, the service is aiming to be the one-stop shop for those looking for optimal video/audio standards at home.
Will they find a place in this crowded market? Can they deliver what they say they will?
Read more at Hispanic Business.com.
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August 9, 2013
Tupper Lake’s State Theater fights to go digital
TUPPER LAKE, NY — Locals aren’t giving up on the State Theatre, a nearly 100 year-old treasure that’s in need of a digital projector to keep going. The Tupper Lake Arts Council is rallying for donations and hosting fundraisers at the theatre to raise $90,000 for the project.
Read more in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.
(Thanks to videoguy for providing the photo.)
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Vinegar Hill Theatre shuts doors
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — Even digital projection couldn’t help save the Vinegar Hill Theatre. The local single-screen favorite closed last weekend due to its inability to compete with larger local theaters.
Read more about it and watch a brief video at Newsplex.
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August 8, 2013
Walmart expansion cancellation leaves shuttered theatre behind
FALMOUTH, ME — Locals weren’t completely upset with the closing of the Regal Cinemas last year because they were promised a larger Walmart in its place. Now that Walmart has cancelled those plans, the closed theater is just left sitting there with no word on the future of the site. It was the only cinema in town.
Read more in the Portland Press Herald.
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Two entertainment center projects square off in Kyle
KYLE, TX — A city of less than 30,000 with no cinemas may have two new large ones by next summer. Competing projects at the Villages of Kyle Shopping Center and Kyle Towne Center are both rushing to make it through the approval process in a city that’s not sure if it can support each of them. Both projects include a bowling alley and arcade in addition to the theater.
Read more about the city’s take on this and the history of each in Hays Free Press.
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August 7, 2013
Richmond’s Byrd is Worshipped
RICHMOND, VA — Movie Houses of Worship featured Richmond’s Byrd Theatre, a definitive fan favorite. They profiled their deep roots with French Film and how they’ve showcased movies filmed locally.
(Thanks to KenRoe for providing the photo.)
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Oakland’s New Parkway Theater prepares for Karma Cinema Month
OAKLAND, CA — The New Parkway Theater is launching Karma Cinema Month in August to benefit local non-profits. 30 percent of their receipts will go to organizations like Alameda County Community Food Bank and College Track. And what’s even better for patrons? They can pay what they want. Another inventive idea to integrate a theater in a community.
Read more about it in the Contra Costa Times.
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August 6, 2013
“American Graffiti” Anniversary article at The Digital Bits
Longtime Cinema Treausres contributor Michael Coate, who most recently wrote about the Anniversary of “2001” has put together another thorough look back at a classic with his story on “American Graffiti” at the Digital Bits. Check out his list of engagements along with fun facts and review quotes in this conclusive piece on a moment in movie history 40 years ago.
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Historic theaters struggle to make jump to digital
HAMMOND, IN — NWI took a look at the state of several historic theaters in the area looking to make the switch to digital. The Kennedy Theater in particular has launched a fundraising campaign with t-shirts and live events to raise funds.