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February 9, 2012
Rochester independent cinemas buck trends
ROCHESTER, NY — While most of the theaters in the country just had one of the worst years ever, Rochester’s independent cinemas are actually moving in the other direction. By pushing residents to “buy local” and ignoring the teen demo that the multiplexes strive to attract, theaters like the Cinema are finding ways to make ends meet.
Read the full story in the Democrat and Chronicle.
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Hipp Cinema to celebrate its 30th anniversary
GAINESVILLE, FL — What started out as a rather low-tech operation has turned into a successful 30 years as a legitimate art house. The Hippodrome Cinema celebrates its anniversary with a party this Saturday to thank its loyal patrons and raise money for another 30.
Read more in the Gainesville Sun.
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February 8, 2012
Programming downsides in Michigan town
JACKSON, MI — In a commentary in the Jackson Citizen Patriot, a local woman is frustrated with the lack of options at her local theaters. Both of the town’s theaters feature very similar bookings. While she makes a point, some of the comments point towards it being just the byproduct of good business.
Are theaters in cities like this attempting to broaden their fare and finding poor results or not even trying?
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New Smithsonian theater opens
WASHINGTON, DC — The new theater at the Smithsonian reported two months ago, opened up last week with a gala for Clint Eastwood. The donations with help from Warner Bros. have now made the space state-of-the-art with 3D capabilities.
Read more in the Huffington Post.
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February 7, 2012
Mostly British film fest aids neighborhood theaters
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — After so many losses the past few years, the San Francisco Neighborhood Theater Foundation is fighting back by restoring and programming in theaters around San Francisco. It was founded by some executives from the San Francisco Giants, looking to make a difference in the community. One of their annual traditions is the Mostly British Film Festival starting this week at the 100 year old Vogue Theatre.
Read more in the San Francisco Chronicle.
(Thanks to JohnRice for providing the photo.)
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Owner of Woodridge, Naperville theaters shoots for ultimate experience
WOODRIDGE/NAPERVILLE, IL — Ted Bulthaup, owner of the Hollywood Palms and the Hollywood Blvd. theaters goes the extra mile with his cinemas. From planning special events with celebrities to meticulously decorating each of his theaters, he makes customers remember his venues as much as they remember the movies.
Read more in the Daily Herald.
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February 6, 2012
Brothers Grimm Cinerama news
DENVER, CO — An archival video from British Pathe features a preview event for the “Brothers Grimm” at the Cooper Theatre. A 3 strip print of this film could see the light of day at the 70mm festival later this year.
(Thanks to Bill Heulbig for providing the photo.)
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Movie theaters continue finding inventive ways to woo patrons
With box office receipts down, many theaters are trying to separate themselves from the pack by providing added value. Some AMC theaters in Indiana have even started staging promotions.
Read more in the NW Times.
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February 3, 2012
The Echo’s Mitchell Frank takes over downtown’s Regent Theatre
LOS ANGELES, CA — Promoter and restaurant owner Mitchell Frank is taking over the Regent Theatre. He plans to not only show movies there but have live performances as well. There’s even a public forum tomorrow to discuss yet another exciting development for Downtown.
Read the full story in the Los Angeles Times.
(Thanks to JohnRice for providing the photo.)
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Old Town Theater likely to become retail
ALEXANDRIA, VA — After closing last month, there were whispers of the theatre being converted into retail. With few other viable options, that now seems to be the case with J Crew a possible tenant.
Read more about the theatre’s future and its struggles in Greater Washington.
(Thanks to Jack Coursey for providing the photo.)