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October 2, 2013
Wyoming forecloses on the stage
WARSAW, NY — The Stage has had its fair share of ups and downs the past few years as it moved through different operators and uses. They still need digital equipment though and time has run out for the current owner. The county auctioned it off Monday due to all its back taxes.
Read more in the Daily News.
(Thanks to jeterga for providing the photo.)
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October 1, 2013
Theater owners brace for new rules on accommodating blind, deaf
Two years ago, Harkins Theaters was forced to install technology in all its Arizona locations to accommodate the blind and deaf. Could this be on the slate for theaters nationwide? Discussions are heightening that could lead to theaters being responsible for more than just a digital conversion.
Read more at Fox News.
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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 30, 2013
Movie Houses of Worship goes modern
BLOOMINGTON, IN — The delightful column, Movie Houses of Worship, decided to feature a new treasure this time, the Indiana University Cinema. The contemporary palace opened two years ago to showcase the vision of a vibrant local moviegoing audience. With so many diverse events on the slate, it’s definitely worth the trip.
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Is the second screen coming?
PC Mag sounded off on the growing topic of making movie theaters more interactive. With tweet seats becoming more and more prevalent in performing arts venues and Disney [rolling outhttp://www.engadget.com/2013/09/11/disney-second-screen-live-ipad-theater-little-mermaid/) its second screen program, more disruptions to a pristine moviegoing experience could be on the horizon.
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September 27, 2013
Investors purchase Midway building
QUEENS, NY — In one of the higher-priced sales in a while for theaters, the Midway 9 was sold to an investment group for $20.5 Million. There are no specific plans for its future but the new owners certainly seem committed to making sure the space thrives.
Read more in Real Estate Weekly.
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Madison Theater sold
ALBANY, NY — In one of the more interesting acquisitions lately, Tierra Coffee Roasters is taking over the Madison Theater with plans to renovate it back to a two-screen theater. They plan to expand the concession stand and open a Tierra Farms retail store in the attached storefront. The theatre was in danger of demolition ten years ago before its current owner, Joe Tesiero, stepped in.
Read more in the Times Union.
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September 26, 2013
Sports fans seek refuge in theaters
There’s no shortage of different types of entertainment expanding into theaters these days. But how many significantly lower the price of something you could watch immediately at home? CNBC discussed how theater presentations of pay per view boxing have significantly grown the sport’s fanbase through providing a cheaper alternative to purchasing it at home.
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Hometown theater saved by Hollywood Executive
IOWA FALLS, IA — Patrick Whitesell, co-CEO of William Morris Endeavor, was not about to let his hometown Metropolitan Theatre go down without a fight. Along with his father, he purchased an refurbished the aging gem and it reopened last week with a star studded premiere.
Read more in the Hollywood Reporter.
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September 25, 2013
Theatre Festival visits Broadway theaters
LOS ANGELES, CA — Some underused venues are in the middle of an unusually active period with the Radar L.A. Festival visiting. While the event is taking place in spaces across Los Angeles, this is the first time they’re programming in such Broadway treasures as the Los Angeles, Million Dollar and Palace. The biennial festival showcases new works from theatre companies around the world.
Read more in LA Weekly.
(Thanks to monika for providing the photo.)