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January 19, 2012
Taft Fox Theatre to reopen soon
TAFT, CA — According to the Taft Independent, the Fox Theatre will reopen soon. After closing a year ago, a new operator is in place who is pouring money into renovating it to provide the latest in picture and sound. The theatre just needs the support of the community.
(Thanks to filmjedimaster for providing the photo.)
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China proposes cap on movie ticket prices
In a move that could slow down the already sluggish film industry, there is now talk of regulating movie ticket prices. There is a proposal to cap the price so films are more affordable to the public.
Read the full story in the Wall Street Journal.
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January 18, 2012
Lee Overstreet, friendly face in Kentucky Theatre’s box office, dies
LEXINGTON, KY — While she had only worked in the box office since 1999, Lee Overstreet grew up going to the Kentucky Theatre. She recently passed away but as you can see in this piece from the Herald Leader, she left quite a mark on those around her. It’s a touching story about how one woman’s journey brought her around the world before she finished her life doing what she loved, working at a movie theater.
(Thanks to kentuckyfan for providing the photo.)
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Hollywood Theatre gets a makeover
PORTLAND, OR — After so many painful years, patrons have had enough and have contributed to replace the seats at the Hollywood Theatre. The seats were donated by Regal but local businesses and individuals donated to install them.
Read more at KGW.com
(Thanks to GaryParks for providing the photo.)
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January 17, 2012
Ionia Theatre enters the digital era
IONIA, MI — With a little help from the city, the Ionia Theatre is entering the digital era. They’ll soon be doing away with 35mm as they convert their two screens to digital projection. Eventually, they will do away altogether with sending/receiving films through mail.
Read the full story in the Sentinel Standard.
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NCR makes theater management easy
SAN ANTONIO, TX — With a new partnership with Santikos Theatres, NCR Corp. is expanding its presence. The company recently launched its “Reel Time” program which helps theaters analyze their sales and marketing initiatives as well as improve services around theaters such as ticketing and ushering.
If you’d like to hear more about what they have to offer, go to the report on this deal at Zacks.
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January 16, 2012
Higginsville tries to save its Davis Theatre 4
HIGGINSVILLE, MO — With so many theatres across the country struggling to upgrade to digital projection, the Davis Theatre is no exception. The community is trying to raise money to help the owners out, but the oft-threatened theatre might not be able to make it.
Read more at NBC
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Traverse City MI Film Festival tops $500,000 goal
TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN — The Traverse City Film Festival, which owns the State Theatre, has topped its $500,000 goal according to the festival’s founder Michael Moore. The money was needed to balance its budget and to make improvements and repairs to the theater which dates back to 1916.
Additional details are available from the Detroit Free Press.
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January 13, 2012
Tilton 9 to close at end of month for renovations
NORTHFIELD, NJ — The aging Tilton 9 is getting a makeover. Since Frank Theatres bought it a year ago, the plan has always been to revamp the 47-year old theatre. That plan is finally coming to fruition as they will close for a few months to instal new seating, sound and projection.
Read more in the Press of Atlantic City.
(Thanks to brooklynfilm for providing the photo.)
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Remnants of historic movie theater on Port Angeles tour
PORT ANGELES, WA — The former Elwha Theater is now part of a tour of historic Port Angeles by Heritage Tours. Portions of the theatre were uncovered by the new owners, Captain T’s Shirt Shoppe, who will feature them in the new location for their business.
Read more in the Peninsula Daily News.