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June 22, 2012
Sedona gets new theater for independent and art films affiliated with area film festival
SEDONA, AZ — Audiences are raving about the new Mary D. Fisher Theatre in Sedona. As the new home to the Sedona International Film Festival, they screen many independent films there not shown anywhere else in the area. Their membership numbers are stellar already and with a liquor license on the way they’ll only grow.
Read more in the AZ Daily Sun.
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June 21, 2012
Drive-In Super Monster-Rama 2012
VANDERGRIFT, PA — Presented by DVD Drive-In, the sixth annual Drive-In Super Monster-Rama will once again take place at the Riverside Drive-In Theatre on Friday, September 7 and Saturday, September 8. Admission is still only $10 a person each night (kids 12 and under free with adult guardian). There will also be an overnight camping option on both nights.
This year, the all 35mm retro shock show will include the following uncut features on Friday: “Theatre of Blood”, “Horror House”, “Equinox” and “Son of Blob” and on Saturday: “Twins of Evil”, “Countess Dracula”, “Raw Meat” and “Psychomania”. Also included are vintage exploitation and horror trailers, cartoons, shorts and concession stand adverts from yesteryear!
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Budget Cinema to remain open for immediate future
GREENFIELD, WI — The Budget Cinema that was once slated for demolition seems to be set to stay for the time being. The second-run theater is expected to extend its lease for another two years as local development has slowed.
Read more in the Greendfield Patch.
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June 20, 2012
NY theater above bodega to be torn down
NEW YORK, NY — Serving as storage for a bodega for years, the Hollywood Theatre is about to be torn down.
Check out some great pics of it at Gawker.
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Brunswick theater owner pins hopes on expansion plan
BRUNSWICK, ME — The owner of the Eveningstar Cinema is looking for support in building a new four-screen theater at Brunswick Station. Patrons are behind it but he needs financial assistance to make it a reality. Without a new location, his current theatre may close since he hasn’t been able to make the jump to digital.
Read the full story in the Forecaster.
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June 19, 2012
Dolby reveals theaters set to install Atmos
Dolby has announced the initial locations for its new sound endeavor hinted at last month. 16 theaters in North America including the Dolby Theatre, home to the Academy Awards, will install the system that promises up to 128 simultaneous audio channels.
Read more in the Hollywood Reporter.
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Studio Movie Grill opens in Wheaton
WHEATON, IL — A new Studio Movie Grill has come to Wheaton. The ninth location of the luxury theater chain features their typical in-theater dining with a full menu with drink options.
Read more in the Daily Herald.
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June 18, 2012
New movie theater coming to Bonita Springs
BONITA SPRINGS, FL — The plaza at Chamber of Commerce Drive has been a troublesome spot for movie theaters the past decade. However, a new owner is taking over the former Prado Cinema Cade with plans to add comfy chairs along with a full menu with alcohol.
Read more in NBC 2.
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New cinema, facelift coming to Apple Blossom Mall
WINCHESTER, VA — A new Carmike Cinemas theater is going to be the centerpiece of the renovated Apple Blossom Mall. The 12 screen theatre will feature Carmike’s BIGD auditorium with 7.1 surround sound.
Read more in NV Daily.
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June 15, 2012
REMEMBERING CINERAMA (Part 53: San Jose)
Compiled by Michael Coate
The following is a semi-regular series of retrospectives on CINERAMA, the legendary motion picture process that kicked off the widescreen revolution. The series focuses on providing a market-by-market historical record of when and where Cinerama and its multi-panel clones were exhibited. These easy-to-reference articles serve to provide nostalgia to those who experienced the Cinerama presentations when they were new and to honor the movie palaces in which the memorable screenings took place.
And now… Part 53: Cinerama Presentations in San Jose, California!