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August 28, 2012
Maya Cinemas renovates, reopens former Brenden 16 Cinema
PITTSBURG, CA — Maya Cinemas has reopened the Brenden 16 as the Pittsburg 16. They aim to cater to ethnic minorities and feature a crying room for kids to make it more family-friendly.
Read more in the San Francisco Business Times.
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Cinepolis opening eight-screen, 600 seat luxury-plex at Westlake Promenade at end of September
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA — Cinepolis' newest location is going to open next month at the Promenade at Westlake replacing the former Mann theatre. They’ll feature their standard amenities of waiter service along with reserved seating.
Read more in Thousand Oaks Acorn.
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August 27, 2012
Denver’s Esquire Theater celebrates 85th Anniversary
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Director supporting efforts to maximize number of 70mm showings of ‘“The Master” across the country
Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film “The Master” is being released next month and he’s stepping up to encourage cinemas to show it in 70mm. It’s unclear how many will follow suit and if the studio will truly push this but he’s hoping.
Read more in Cigarettes & Red Vines.
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August 24, 2012
Digital conversion threatens Madison theatre
MADISON, IN — They’ve been up and running since 1938 but the Ohio Theatre’s days could be numbered if they don’t convert to digital. The owners are hoping to raise money for the project but with the estimates starting at $85K, they have a steep hill to climb.
Read more in the San Francisco Chronicle.
(Thanks to Rod_Zemke for providing the photo.)
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Alamo Drafthouse’s Ritz Theater installs 70mm equipment and announces 70mm festival
AUSTIN, TX — The Ritz Theatre is celebrating 70mm with a festival of films both new and old. It starts this weekend with “West Side Story” but continues next month with Paul Thomas Anderson upcoming release, “The Master”.
Read more on their website.
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August 23, 2012
Big city movie woes don’t affect Portland’s indie film scene
PORTLAND, OR — While other cities are struggling to find a place for art house releases, Portland is sitting pretty with a surplus of cinemas. Oregon Live reports that compared to Boston, Portland has numerous avenues for successful indie releases including second-run options as well.
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Carmike to open new “BIGD” theater in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Carmike is building one of its signature BIGD theaters at Broadway at the Beach this month. The wall to wall screen will now make for 17 at the complex.
Read more in Market Watch.
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August 22, 2012
Over 1,500 vehicles jam Bricks Flicks at the US 23 DI
FLINT, MI — Flint’s annual Back to the Bricks festivities were kicked off last Tuesday with the annual Bricks Flicks at the US 23 Drive-in Theatre. Classic cars and trucks along with regular spectator vehicles started streaming into the drive-in faster than last year according to Back to the Bricks chair Al Hatch.
The event began at 5 p.m. with DJ Bob Steel spinning the oldies. The movie, which started at dusk was the 2011 remake of “Footloose.” Because the central character in that film drove a classic VW Beetle he repaired, there was a special display of VW Beetles near the screen the movie was shown on. All in all, it was a fantastic experience for everyone.
There’s more in the Flint Journal here and here. They also featured this piece about a couple that’s been going there for 50 years.
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‘The Dude’ Comes to the Tivoli!
DOWNERS GROVE, IL — In continuance of Classic Cinemas' special “Midnight at the Tivoli” series, the Coen brother’s 1998 cult-classic comedy “The Big Lebowski” (rated-R) moseys on back to the big screen for a showing on August 31st, at the historic Tivoli Theatre, located at 5021 Highland Avenue in downtown Downers Grove. The film is scheduled to begin at midnight, with admission set at only $5.00! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see ‘The Dude' presented on Tivoli’s newly enhanced 4K digital projection and sound system.
And, before the movie, stop by the Tivoli Bowl, located just around the corner from the Tivoli Theatre, for $2 bowling and “Dude Drink Specials” including White Russians! The Tivoli Bowl has 12 lanes with state-of the-art computerized scoring and a newly remodeled lounge area. “We have always wanted to bring fans of "The Big Lebowski' to the Tivoli Theatre and Bowl for one convenient evening of bowling and then watching ‘The Dude' on the big screen,” says Marketing Manager Mark Mazrimas.