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July 21, 2014
Dixie to close
STAUNTON, VA — The Dixie Theater will close on July 27 due to rising expenses. It’s particularly upsetting given they only recently spent thousands converting two of their four screens to digital. It’s unclear what its owner, Staunton Performing Arts Center, plans to do with the building but before it closes, they’ll be screening some fan favorites like “Back to the Future” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”
Read more in the News Leader.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
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July 18, 2014
St. Albans Drive-In closes
ST. ALBANS, VT — It’s still unclear why but the St. Albans Drive-In has closed for good. After 66 years in business, it’s now up for sale.
Read more in the Rutalnd Herald.
(Thanks to Drive-In 54 for providing the photo.)
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Oaks to get even better
OAKMONT, PA — The Oaks Theater is expanding to more than just movies. After recently getting a digital prohjector, they’re now adding two stages and a full-service bar. They’ll lose some seats but will now be open to live performances as well.
Read the full story in the Post Gazette.
(Thanks to BruceVerish for providing the photo.)
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July 17, 2014
Is Warner Bros. Hollywood at risk?
HOLLYWOOD, CA — The former Warner Bros. Hollywood Theatre hasn’t had a regular tenant since the church that rented on Sundays vacated a year ago. Now the owner is quietly looking at options but the level of preservation is in question. Many have proposed it as a live theatre venue but is that actually a viable alternative?
Read more in the Park La Brea News.
(Thanks to jkaufman for providing the photo.)
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July 16, 2014
AMC announces massive reseating project
It doesn’t take much reading between the lines to understand why AMC is spending $600 Million to reseat their auditoriums. They plan on raising prices further down the road after patrons get used to them.
How will other major chains follow?
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A last look at the Woods
CHICAGO, IL — Get ready to go back in time with the archival look at the final day of the Woods Theater, Chicago’s last grindhouse. Complete with pictures and stories that recreate this moment in time, it’s one you don’t want to miss.
Read the full story at Boing Boing.
(Thanks to John P Keating Jr for providing the photo.)
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July 15, 2014
Will South Pasadena’s Rialto Theatre rise again?
SOUTH PASADENA, CA — All of South Pasadena has been abuzz since it was announced last month that the [Rialto Theatre(/theaters/20) is finally up for sale. Supposedly there’s already been multiple inquiries. However, the owners haven’t said anything about how it has to be used once they sell it.
Read more in the Los Angeles Times.
(Thanks to Scott Feldmann for providing the photo.)
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July 14, 2014
Curtains for the Prince Music Theater?
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Prince Music Theater has done well since reopening but not well enough to sustain the loss of its major donor. Processed-meat magnate Herb Lotman recently passed away and he almost single-handedly was leading the charge for the theatre’s survival. Now it’s unclear if the venue that’s hosted touring shows and local musical groups will be able to continue.
Read the full story at Philly.com.
(Thanks to HowardBHaas for providing the photo.)
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Midway Drive-In hit by storm
MINETTO, NY — The Midway Drive-In was hit hard by last week’s storm, destroying most of the screen. It’s closed until further notice and locals are already rallying to save it.
Read more at Syracuse.com.
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July 11, 2014
Celebrating the Tivoli
DOWNERS GROVE, IL — With 86 years behind it, the Tivoli Theatre is getting the star treatment this year with an exhibit at the Downers Grove Museum. “The Movie Magic: Celebrating 86 Years of the Tivoli Theatre” will run until December 20 and feature artifacts from the theatre’s rich history.
Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune.
(Thanks to R8teco for providing the photo.)