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September 19, 2006
Fenway 13 goes to Regal
BOSTON, MA — As expected, with AMC selling off some of its most-desired properties to prevent monopoly, the Fenway 13 is going to Regal.
The deal makes Boston a battleground between the nation’s two largest theater chains, with Regal moving into the Fenway location and AMC hanging on to its 19-screen Boston Common theater it took over earlier this year when it acquired Loews Cineplex Entertainment to become the nation’s No. 2 theater chain.
To obtain regulatory approval for the Loews purchase, AMC was required to sell the 13-screen Fenway complex.
For more, go to Boston.com.
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September 18, 2006
State Theatre RFP
I’m hoping you might be able to provide some assistance in promoting a Request For Proposal for a theater in Sioux Falls, South Dakota built in 1926. More information can be obtained from
contacting me or seeing the RFP at The State RFP Website.Thank you in advance for your assistance,
For more info please contact Dan Statema at .
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Rave Theatres to open 14-plex in Kalamazoo
DALLAS, TX — Rave Motion Pictures' state of the art 14-screen stadium theater with a new digital projection system opens in Kalamazoo on Friday, November 17. Rave Motion Pictures' Cityplace 14 is located Downtown at the intersection of South and Portage streets.
Rave Motion Pictures' exacting standards create unobstructed viewing utilizing 18-inch risers. There is a remarkable 48 inches between rows for maximum legroom and ease of motion. Every auditorium has the finest in digital surround sound equipment, as well as a new digital projection system, as well as 3D capability on selected features.
For more, read the full press release.
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Movie theater start-up experience?
Greetings,
I’m a new movie theater entrepreneur looking for expertise in the operational side of movie theater/restaurants.
In the spirit of helping another small independent theater, I’m wondering if anyone would be willing to share any experience with start-up costs and operational expenses?
I would be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement and the numbers would be used only to help me craft my own versions.
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September 15, 2006
Long run over for Esquire Theater
CHICAGO, IL — According to the Chicago Tribune, the Esquire Theater in Chicago is closing and may be demolished as soon as next year. One possible proposal is mixed retail and hotel.
The last movies will show at the Esquire Theater on the Gold Coast Thursday, after which its owner will start raising the curtain on a possible retail-hotel complex that would replace the theater once its 1930s-era building is demolished.
The residential and retail developer acquired the Oak Street property four years ago. Most recently, AMC Entertainment Inc. has been managing the theater, often showing films that already have run at downtown megaplexes.
Shapack expects to begin demolishing the Esquire in about 14 months and start construction on a mixed-use complex likely to include retail, restaurants and, perhaps, a hotel or condominiums.
For more, see the article in the Sept 14, 2006 edition by Susan Diesenhouse.
(Thanks to Adam Martin at Cinematour for providing the photo.)
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Regent Theatre for sale!!!
WELLINGTON, KS — The beautiful Regent Theatre is for sale. Newly remodeled in 2002. Currently showing first run movies. Please email for further details. Serious inquiries only please.
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A father’s pride.
I was in Italy a couple of weeks ago. I tool my seven year old daughter into Saint Peter’s. I asked her what she thought. She looked around and then said “Is this Rapp & Rapp or Lamb?”. I guess she has been looking over my shoulder too much.
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Theater for sale in Middletown, NY
MIDDLETOWN, NY — Well-established 5 screen, 800 seat, first run movie theater located in high traffic shopping center. Well maintained, 14000 sq. ft., room for expansion. Turn key operation, great cash flow. Owner looking to retire. Serious inquiries only. Financials available upon request to qualified buyers. Contact Mark @ 914-443-8946 or email at .
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September 14, 2006
Chuck Norris Film Festival in Somerville
SOMERVILLE, MA — The Somerville Theatre Presents…
War, Terrorism, Natural Disasters! In these uncertain times, in an uncertain world, where everyday it seems we are at or over the brink, One man gives us the strength to forge ahead and fight for all of us. On Friday September 15th and Saturday September 16th The Somerville Theatre presents 6 films starring original action star Chuck Norris. 6 Films…Two Days…One Man!
CHUCK NORRIS FILM FESTIVAL
September 15th and 16th
Somerville Theatre, Davis SQ.Friday, September 15, 2006:
8pm – Invasion USA
10pm – Breaker! Breaker!
Midnite – Lone Wolf McQuadeSaturday, September 16, 2006 :
2pm – Silent Rage
4pm – Invasion USA
6pm – Missing in Action 2
8pm – Lone Wolf McQuade
10pm – Code of Silence
Midnite – Breaker! Breaker!For more go to The Offical Festival Website.
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Violations close Unique
SALIDA, CO — The historic Unique Theater in Salida has been ordered closed by the city due to several fire and structural violations/hazards.
City officials temporarily closed the Unique Theater on west First Street Aug. 7 because of structural and fire hazards.
The building was closed after inspections by the Salida Fire Department and building inspector. Building owner John Groy has been instructed he has until Oct. 17 to obtain a report about the building from a structural engineer.
For more, read the Mountain Mail.