Have a news tip for us?
Just email . Ideas for stories, links to interesting articles, and press releases are welcome.
The latest movie theater news and updates
-
November 25, 2008
Norwalk Theatre “Rummage” Sale/January, 2009
The Norwalk Main Street Theatre, 57 E. Main, Norwalk, OH is going to be cleaning out our basement and upstairs in early January, 2009. We have lights, light bulbs, manual dimmer switches, BGW amps, props, signage, + many more misc. items.
If you are a collector or just want some authentic theatre items this sale is for you! You can contact Steve at . Watch Cinema Treasures for the exact date in January, 2009
1 comment -
November 24, 2008
Encore performances now playing at a theater near you
WASHINGTON, DC — Not only was the Tivoli Theater saved, but its rebirth also helped revitalize a neighborhood. This piece looks at other theaters as well and their place in their respective communities.
Pat Myer and her husband were newlyweds when they started fighting to save the Tivoli Theater. When the Columbia Heights theater finally reopened in 2005, the couple had long since celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.
“It was a long commitment,” says Myer, describing her work to save the nearly 85-year-old historic theater. “It consumed us for a long time. It would be nothing for me to spend 20 or 30 hours a week working on Tivoli issues.”
A long-fought battle indeed, but she says the result was well worth it. Today Columbia Heights has transformed — restaurants, boutiques and even a Target now stand in an area once plagued by gang violence — thanks in no small part to the restored Tivoli Theater and the efforts of Myer and her “Save the Tivoli” group.
Read the full story in the Washington Business Journal.
-
Stadium seats for sale
Like new-185 theater seats 9.5 out of 10 in condition. Seats are lavender in color and have tray tables. Seats were $350.00 new and are now for sale for $125.00 ea. Over 100 seats $100.00 each.
for more info.
Located in South Carolina. -
Shows go on at Loma
SOCORRO, NM — After announcing its closing last month, the Loma Theatre will reopen soon under new management.
There might be a Hollywood ending for the Loma Theater after all.
Complete with a hero riding in to save the day, it appears the local movie theater’s future has been secured and the grateful masses should soon make their appearance.
Incline Village, Nev., businessman Todd Bloomhuff— owner of Bloomhuff Entertainment Inc. and Bloomhuff Theaters — said he plans to reopen the city’s Loma Theater as the New Loma Stadium Cinema by the second week in December.
Read the full story at El Defensor Chieftain.
-
November 21, 2008
A star fades in Reedsburg
REEDSBURG, WI — Despite news to the contrary, the Star Cinema will not reopen. Instead, it will be used as a storage facility for the time being.
Despite rumors that it would reopen, the Star 6 Cinema in downtown Reedsburg has officially been closed. City Building Inspector Art Biesek received a memo from Steve Carpenter, an employee of the business, breaking the news Thursday.
“I just got word today that the Star Cinema in Reedsburg will not be reopening,” the memo said. “The cost of the reopening can’t be justified in light of the theater’s attendance history.”
Read more in the Reedsburg Times Press.
-
Neighborhood Flix Cinema and Cafe assets go to auction
DENVER, CO — After only 10 months in operation, Neighborhood Flix Cinema & Cafe went under. In order to satisfy some of the tax liens incurred during their brief stint in business, the Denver Department of Finance will be selling the assets and equipment of the theater and restaurant at public auction on Tuesday, November 25, 2008. The auction will take place on-site at 2510 E. Colfax, Denver.
“We’ve sold many different types of businesses, but never a movie theater” said Rich Schur, Auctioneer with Schur Success Auction Services, who will be conducting the sale for the City of Denver. “Talk about your home theater set up,” Schur added. “Wouldn’t it be cool to have a thirty-foot screen in the house?”
The auction will include all of the projectors, screens, and theater seating in each of the three theaters. In addition, the lobby furniture, kitchen equipment, and most every other item used in the business will be sold as well.
-
Fireweed 7 slashes price of movie tickets to $3
ANCHORAGE, AK — To drum up some business, the Fireweed Cinemas has lowered their admission to $3 for all shows. While this normally wouldn’t be too surprising, the fact that it’s owned by Regal stands out. Could they do this in other markets?
Regal Entertainment Group, the nation’s largest movie theater operator, recently premiered the bargain ticket sales at the Fireweed, evidently as a way to draw in more customers to the venerable movie house at the corner of Fireweed Lane and Gambell Street.
Before the change, an evening show cost $9.75 and a matinee $6.75.
Theater workers are telling patrons that films at the Fireweed won’t be first-run. Rather, they’ll be films that have been in release for a few weeks.
Read the full story in the Anchorage Daily News.
-
November 20, 2008
Duluth fails to support Omnimax Theater
DULUTH, MN — The Duluth Omnimax Theater has lost money for at least the past four years and the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center will probably turn the Omnimax into a Hockey Hall of Fame when the lease is up in 2011.
The theater drew large audiences during the first two months it was open in 1996, but then attendance fell well below expectations. During the last four years, the Omnimax has rung up a debt of over $200,000.
The director of the DECC noted that Duluth probably isn’t big enough to support a full IMAX theater and that it’s just hanging on.
-
La Grange board members worried about $1 million payment
LA GRANGE, IL — Not everyone was happy in La Grange when the Village President broke a tied vote to provide $1 million for the renovation of theLa Grange Theatre.
One of the town’s board members said she’s had sleepless nights since the vote to give the four-screen theater the money. However the president thinks it will serve as an entertainment magnet to draw people to nearby shops and restaurants
Technically, the village is purchasing an easement on the facade to preserve it in perpetuity. If the theater ceases to operate, the owners are required to buy back the easement.
The owners have already invested $350,000 and has promised another $650,000 to finish the renovations in 12 to 18 months starting in 2009. The local business association has pledged $50,000 to help replace the marquee.
Read more in Suburban Life.
-
Disney Cruise Line is going Digital 3D
Disney Cruise Lines is preparing to upgrade their onboard theaters to digital 3D projection. It is kicking off the project with a screening of its animated movie “Bolt” Nov. 20 on the Disney Wonder out of Port Canaveral.
By early 2009, Disney also plans to supplement the 3D movies with theatrical effects such as lasers, fog, streamers and stage lighting.