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March 1, 2012
Exhibitor chains and website Tugg join to lure audiences to theaters
Some major theater chains are working with the website Tugg to let customers choose the films shown. A minimum group will be required but Tugg will secure the film and handle the ticketing.
Read more about this new venture in Deadline.
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February 29, 2012
Thieves strike Palace Theatre
LOCKPORT, NY — The Palace Theatre was the unfortunate victim of a burglary a couple weeks ago. Thieves took a few air-conditioning units that they just raised money for a few years back.
Read more details of this sad story in the Lockport Journal.
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Study reports piracy has negligible influence on U.S. box office
Piracy may be growing but one report suggests it’s not much of an issue in the U.S.. They say Americans still prefer to see films in theaters but the greater lag time before the same film is released internationally has hurt the situation.
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February 28, 2012
Digital Film switch could signal end of historic movie theaters
BUFFALO, NY — With us quickly approaching a time when studios will supposedly stop making film prints available, the Huffington Post looks at the effects on historic theaters. They focus on local gems such as the Palace and the Riviera and their struggles in making the conversion.
(Thanks to alknoblach for providing the photo.)
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Chinese theaters to screen more US films
A new agreement will bring more US films to China. The annual quota of films to be exported will be raised and the US studio share for these releases will go up as well.
Read more about this historic pact and how it will affect filmmakers in both countries at China.Org
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February 27, 2012
Taft Fox reopens
TAFT, CA — As we reported last month, the Taft Fox was set to reopen. That finally happened last week as they finally passed all the necessary inspections.
(Thanks to filmjedimaster for providing the photo.)
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Regency Fontana 8 reopens
FONTANA, CA — After taking it over a few months back, Regency has reopened the Fontana 8 following some improvements. They’ve upgraded the sound and projection along with replacing fixtures.
Read more in the Fontana Herald News.
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February 24, 2012
Old movie theaters find new life
USA Today is reporting that an increasing number of revamped classic theaters are appealing to today’s moviegoers. They feature a number of classic theaters still standing like the Tampa, Fowler, Hollywood Theatre, Colonial, the Boyd and the Joy.
(Thanks to Porcelain Doll for providing the lovely photo from the Boyd).
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Stuart Street theater getting major remake
BOSTON, MA — The Stuart Street Playhouse will reopen as Theatre 1, an upscale screening room and event space. There will be plush seats that double as workstations which they hope will open doors to loads of entertainment possibilities.
Read the full story in the Boston Herald.
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February 23, 2012
Hit the red carpet during Tampa Theatre’s ‘Oscar Night’
TAMPA, FL — Even if you’re not in Hollywood, you can get a taste of the red carpet life at the Tampa Theatre. They’ll be hosting their annual Oscar Night with souvenir programs, complimentary food and of course the program on their big screen.
Get more details in the Tampa Tribune.
(Thanks to ChazBender for providing the photo.)