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The latest movie theater news and updates
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August 7, 2012
Closing of the Leesburg Tally Ho Theatre
LEESBURG, VA — The 81-year old Tally Ho Theatre in downtown Leesburg is set to close just after Labor Day, a victim of the shift to digital projection presentation only demanded by the major studios. The organization managing the property are contemplating using the site for live performances on the order of the State Theatre in Falls Church.
Read more in the Washington Post.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
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Alamo to takeover New Mission
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — San Francisco is getting its first Alamo Drafthouse and even better, in the long-shuttered New Mission Theater. The theatre will be converted into a five-screen with all auditoriums featuring the typical Alamo dining amenities.
Read more at their official website.
(Thanks to John Rice for providing the photo.)
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August 6, 2012
Ritz celebrates 85 years
THOMASTON, GA — The Ritz Theatre is celebrating 85 years in business tomorrow with a celebration. It’ll feature live entertainment and a film retrospective. Hopefully, they can raise enough money to upgrade their facilities to last another 85.
Read more in the Thomaston Times.
(Thanks to jeterga for providing the photo.)
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Westfield Hawthorn Mall expansion plan includes movie theater
VERNON HILL, IL — A new addition to the Hawthorn Mall has a 12-screen theater as its centerpiece. Local officials are still mulling over the plans and Westfield is not at liberty to mention the potential operator.
Read more in the Daily Herald.
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August 3, 2012
Varsity Theater fights for survival
CANYON, TX — The outlook is grim for the 65 year old Varsity Theater but its owner still has hope. He can’t afford the jump to digital right now but he’s hoping for someway to stay in business.
Read more at Amarillo.com.
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Grand Theatre’s new facade steps back in time
GRAND ISLAND, NE — The Grand Theater is looking better than ever thanks to its new marquee. The Vitrolite creation hearkens back to its art deco past.
Read more in the Independent.
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August 2, 2012
Petoskey to conduct downtown theater study
PETOSKEY, MI — Without a downtown cinema since the Gaslight closed ten years ago, Petoskey is looking at the feasibility of bringing one back. With help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Rural Business Enterprise Grants program, they’re researching whether their robust downtown along with potential additional parking could support a theater.
Read more in the Petoskey News.
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Cinemark to build nine-screen theater in Playa Vista
PLAYA VISTA, CA — Cinemark is building a new NextGen theater as part of the Runway at Playa Vista development. It will feature their signature XD cinema and luxury amenities.
Read more in Market Watch.
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August 1, 2012
Studio Movie Grill to open fifth DFW location in September
NORTH DALLAS, TX — Studio Movie Grill is opening a flagship location in the Dallas area. The chain popular for their full menu will showcase their usual amenities in this new venture with what they call “affordable luxury”.
Read more in the Chronicle.
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Adults crave original content while tentpole enthusiasm wanes
Thompson on Hollywood is arguing that recent successes like “Moonrise Kingdom” and “Ted” have proven that adults aren’t so keen on blockbusters and are looking for original stories. While this may be true, are the studios really going to listen unless a smaller film can be a true blockbusters on its own?