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January 26, 2012
Maple Art to close
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — Landmark Theatres has lost its lease for the Maple Art Theatre and it will close at the end of the month. No word yet on the building’s future but the beloved art house will be missed.
Read more in the Detroit Free Press.
(Thanks to JackCoursey for providing the photo.)
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Research shows 52% of screens in Europe converted to digital
While single-screen operators are still lagging behind, European cinemas have accelerated in their digital conversion. According to a study, 52% have now made the jump and recently it hasn’t just been because of 3D.
Read more in the Hollywood Reporter
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January 25, 2012
Washington Heights locals want to save neighborhood theater
NEW YORK, NY — What started as simply a Facebook page to save the beloved Coliseum Cinemas has now opened a wider dialogue about the possibilities for the space. Some want it to also serve as a performing arts center for culture barren uptown. Now, only if they can get the owners on board as well.
Read the full story in the New York Daily News.
(Thanks to Ed Solero for providing the photo.)
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Waldorf movie theater to get $4.5 million facelift
WALDORF, MD — The Saint Charles Towne Center 9 is getting a major renovation. Instead of closing the theatre, like it’s done with so many recently, AMC is investing in this new property with new projection, sound and seats. There may even be an IMAX in its future. They expect the work to be done by summer.
Read more in the Washington Post.
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January 24, 2012
Hyde Park theater reopening now scheduled for fall
CHICAGO, IL — After reporting almost a year ago that the Hyde Park Theaters would reopen, Chicagoist has some new information. They’re now targeting fall for the reopening, three years short of its centennial, and plan to have a variety of new releases as well as a restaurant.
(Thanks to Broan for providing the photo.)
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New movie theater may debut in old Macy’s site
NEWTON, MA — A former Macy’s may find new life as a high-end movie theater. Desperate to pump some life into an aging shopping center, WS Development is exploring building a seven screen complex with each having 100 seats and in-theater dining.
Read more at Boston.com.
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January 23, 2012
Boston movie palace exhibit
BOSTON, MA — “Boston’s Movie Palaces”, a slide show and lecture, will be presented at the Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Boston on Thursday February 16 at 6PM, and at the Framingham Public Library, on Thursday February 23 at 7PM. The show was first presented to a capacity audience at the Thomas Crane Public Library in Quincy on January 10 and was very well received there.
The show is presented by Arthur Singer and Ron Goodman, authors of “Boston’s Downtown Movie Palaces”, a new book published last month by Arcadia Publishing as part of their popular Images of America series.
Submitted by Ron Salters
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Theatres at Canal Place to add four more screens
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Following an extensive renovation two years ago, the Theatres at Canal Place are stepping up their game again. This time, the theatre will practically double in size with the addition of four screens.
Read more in the Times-Picayune.
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January 20, 2012
Harbor Theatre closes
MUSKEGON, MI — Like many times before, the Harbor Theatre is closing. Despite the love of so many locals and numerous recent improvements, it just wasn’t enough to keep the theatre going. It’s been dealt some blows before so hopefully it can find a savior again.
Read more in the Muskegon News.
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Best Bangkok VIP movie theaters
BANGKOK, THAILAND — The amenities might be similar, but the look is certainly not. CNN GO recently did a feature on some of the better VIP theaters in Bangkok. Check out the photos for a look at the experience.