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August 11, 2011
Trying new theaters while traveling
In Widescreen Warrior, the blogger discusses the fun of testing out the local theaters in one’s travel destination. They look into not just the theater but how the moviegoing experience varies from place to place.
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August 10, 2011
Vineland Drive-In still thrives
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA — Despite everything else going on in Los Angeles, the Vineland is still packing them in as the last drive-in in the county. As a first time visitor last weekend, I can personally attest that there’s still a huge audience for this. Especially in the summer, this is a big family entertainment destination for the area.
Read more at NBC.
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Erbil to open new theaters in 2012
Erbil Cinemas has made a commitment to build 30 new cinemas in Iraq. They’ll mostly show Hollywood films but could provide a venue for more local filmmakers to find an audience.
Read more in the at Rudaw.
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August 9, 2011
10 Movie Snacks to Pick Instead of Popcorn
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Hippodrome finances get a rewrite
BALTIMORE, MD — In order to stay financially viable, the Hippodrome Theatre is considering a new financing plan designed to bring more touring productions in and make their bills more manageable. Read more in the Baltimore Sun about the challenges facing a theatre of this size in this market.
Thanks to Sidereal for providing the photo.
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Storied history of Hyde Park theatres
HYDE PARK, NY — With over 60 years of memories, the Roosevelt Cinemas and the Hyde Park Drive-In have managed to survive due to community and ownership support. The Poughkeepsie Journal looks at how they’ve managed to change with the times.
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August 8, 2011
Movie buff’s passion brings him to Staunton
STAUNTON, VA — A lifelong film buff traveled around the country, looking to follow his dreams and find the perfect theater to buy. That path led him to Staunton where he’s the proud owner of the Visulite Cinemas.
Read more about his journey in the News Leader.
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New kid in town Regency Theater named Business of the Year
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA — Regency Theatres has sent shockwaves through San Juan Capistrano by creating a new theater that has been integrated perfectly into a former sleepy stretch of town. After re-opening the theater a year ago, they’ve now been awarded Business of the Year by the local Chamber of Commerce.
Read how they built something with the neighborhood in mind in the SJ Patch.
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Weekend box office
Rise of the Planet of the Apes $54M The Smurfs $21M Cowboys & Aliens $15.7M The Change-Up $13.5M Captain America: The First Avenger $13M -
August 6, 2011
NBC 4 Los Angeles Profiles the Vineland Drive-In
For more information, view the original story on NBCLosAngeles.com.