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November 16, 2012
List of theaters scheduled to show “The Hobbit” at 48 fps
As mentioned in September, theatres around the world are preparing to show “The Hobbit” at 48 frames per second, a new process for enhanced presentation. If you were wondering where you can catch one of these showings, 48 fps movies has a list.
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November 15, 2012
‘Wings’, ‘Stairway to Heaven’ and Don Murray & Keir Dullea in person - Loew’s Jersey Theater
JERSEY CITY, NJ —
Flights of Fantasy, Love & War On Screen
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
A Not-For-Profit Arts Center in a Landmark Movie Palace
On our BIG 50ft Wide Screen
Saturday, November 17 6PM “A Matter of Life and Death"Starring David Niven, Kim Hunter, Roger Livesey, Raymond Massey. Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. 104mins. 1946 Color and B&W. – – – Shown In Sony Pictures' Archive Print – – –
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Met Cinema in Oakhurst closes after 26 years
OAKHURST, CA — The owners of the MET Cinema just couldn’t handle the financials of the theatre anymore and decided to close two weeks ago. It leaves the area with no other cinema.
Read more in the Sierra Star.
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November 14, 2012
Lincoln Theatre pursuing many options to go digital, stay open
KALISPELL, MT — The 88 year-old Lincoln Theatre is facing hard times because the owners needs to raise funds for a digital projector but they’re exploring other options. In addition to fundraising for a projector, they’re open to staging stand-up comedy or even project DVD’s in order to make ends meet.
Read the full story in the Montana Standard.
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AMC to take over, renovate former Dickinson Penn Square 10
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — AMC will become the operator of the Penn Square 10 and some big enhancements. Over the next six months, they plan on installing stadium seating and updating the concession stands.
Read more in Daily Finance.
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November 13, 2012
Digital Cinema Destinations may be eyeing acquisition of Clearview
Bud Mayo at Digital Cinema is interested in purchasing the mainly suburban Northeast chain, Clearview Cinemas. He actually founded the chain in 1994 before selling it to Cablevision five years later. He’s now looking to expand his brand and with only ¼ of the screens converted to digital, Cablevision has been looking for a buyer.
Read more at Bloomberg.com.
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O'Neil Cinemas opens new 12-screen theater in Epping
EPPING, NH — The new 12-screen O'Neil Cinemas opened in Brickyard Square last weekend. They feature all-digital projection as well as D-Box seating in select auditoriums.
Read more at Seacoast Online.
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November 12, 2012
New book chronicles New Orleans theaters
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Rene Brunet Jr., operator of the Prytania Theater recently completed a book on the history of New Orleans theaters, “There’s One in Your Neighborhood: The Lost Movie Theaters of New Orleans.” It contains the histories of over 100 cinemas in town.
Read more in the Times-Picayune.
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Dilapidated Odeon Bradford on the market
BRADFORD, ENGLAND — Have a spare pound? The Odeon Bradford is up for sale by its owner for £1.00. Closed for more than 10 years, the theatre is in serious neglect and the story below features some startling photos.
Read more at Mail Online.
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November 9, 2012
Adirondac summer cinema closes and will be demolished; dates to 1926
INLET, NY — What local historians consider the first Quonset-type movie theater in the country, the Tamarack Movie House is set to the be torn down. It closed Labor Day Weekend after years of declining revenue and they plan to build a video arcade, miniature golf course and restaurant on the site.
Read the full story in the Post-Standard.