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Closings
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December 30, 2013
Baltimore’s last adult movie theater closes
BALTIMORE, MD — The Apex Theatre could return to legitimate usage now that it has closed as an adult theatre. There are no announced plans for the 1942 gem but the owner is open to renting it out.
Read more in the Baltimore Sun.
(Thanks to JackCoursey for providing the photo.)
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December 20, 2013
Few movie options left for Missoula
MISSOULA, MT — With the closing of the Village 6, only the Carmike 12 is left for mainstream movies in Missoula. Carmike has not reported on the reason for the closure but without stadium seating and digital projection, it’s pretty clear that updates were necessary.
Read more at KPAX.
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December 11, 2013
Riverdale 10 to close
LITTLE ROCK, AR — After almost 20 years in business, the Riverdale 10 has announced it will close. Carmike initially opened the property but it’s been independently owned for awhile. No reason for the closure has been reported.
Read more in the Arkansas Times.
(Thanks to dallasmovietheater for providing the photo.)
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December 5, 2013
Viva blames AMC for closure
HOUSTON, TX — The Viva Cinema opened seven months ago with the hope of serving the community with a mix of first-run Hollywood features with Spanish subtitles and Latin American films entirely in Spanish. They’ve now closed and argue that it’s the result of AMC blocking them from showing certain films. Their nearby Studio 30 also started offering subtitled films right before Viva’s opening.
How has a major chain affected your independent theatre? Read the full story in Culture Map.
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November 22, 2013
Strand movie theater closes doors after 84 years
ATMORE, AL — What was said to be the longest continually operating theatre in te state, the Strand, closed last weekend. The owner reported that he simply couldn’t compete with a new upscale theatre at a nearby casino. There is hope it will be revitalized for another purpose.
Read more in the Atmore Advance.
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October 1, 2013
Lights dim for the Starlite
MITCHELL, SD — After 60+ years, the Starlite Drive-In has closed following declining profits and an inability to convert to digital. Locals came in droves for the final weekend but the future for the site is unclear.
Read more at KDLT.
(Thanks to jeterga for providing the photo.)
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September 24, 2013
Tri-City 8 set to close
LARGO, FL — The Tri-City 8 is closing its doors later this year as the aging Tri-City Plaza undergoes a major redevelopment. The theatre has stood there since 1986 and there are no plans for it to be replaced.
Read more in the Tampa Bay Times.
(Thanks to jeterga for providing the photos.)
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September 14, 2013
American Theater to close this weekend
BRONX, NY — After a historic reopening five years ago, the American Theater is closing tomorrow. The stunning original lobby of the John Eberson gem stayed mostly intact all these years. But Bow-Tie, most recent operator of the cinema was not able to renew their lease. It was one of the only operating theaters in the Bronx. There are no announced plans on the building’s future.
Read more and watch a video at News 12.
(Thanks to jeterga for providing the photo.)
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September 9, 2013
Silver Screen is no more
PENSACOLA, FL — The beloved Silver Screen Theatre has closed after over thirty years in business. They even offered food and alcohol but their robust business couldn’t support the cost of new projectors.
Read more at PNJ.com.
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August 30, 2013
Ramsey Cinema closes
RAMSEY, NJ — The Ramsey Cinema closed the other week after the owner of 30 years sold the property. It could still reopen but the new owner hasn’t announced plans yet. The theatre has been operating for close to 90 years.
Read more in the Ramsey Patch.