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September 10, 2013
New movie theater signs lease for old Alamo spot
AUSTIN, TX — Alamo Drafthouse may have recently closed its Lake Creek location but a new operator is stepping. Southwest Theatres, a brand new discount chain, plans to reopen the property in the next couple months. They hope to revitalize the Lake Creek Festivalm retail center that’s experienced a downturn recently.
Read more in Community Impact.
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Ambassador through the years
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Hidden City looked back at the storied history of the Ambassador Theatre. The former theatre played host to cinema for many years before switching to live events in the 60’s. It was ultimately saved from demolition by becoming part of the printing business next store. The story features vintage and current photos of the adaptive reuse.
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September 9, 2013
Blu-ray provides temporary for struggling theatre
HARRISBURG, PA — While the Midtown Cinema is raising funds for a costly digital conversion, it’s getting by through presentations of new films on Blu Ray. It still costs theatres fees and it’s no long term solution but the equipment is significantly less expensive than a new projector.
Could this idea buy your local theater some time?
Read more at PennLive.
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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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September 6, 2013
Garden Theatre 6th Season Begins
WINTER GARDEN, FL — Dan Goggin’s NUNSENSE begins the Garden Theatre’s 6th live season and will be produced by TheatreWorks Florida. Opening night is September 13, and it plays through October 6. The World Premiere of ALICE LOST IN WONDERLAND will be presented October 18 through November 3. Holiday events will be featured December 3-22 and will include movies, concerts, variety shows and dance recitals.
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS will be presented January 31 through February 23. Beethoven’s final years will be the theme of 33 VARIATIONS, March 14-30. The season finale will be the Garden Theatre production of HAIRSPRAY, April 25-May 25.
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More digital struggles
COULEE DAM, WA — The Atlantic Cities looked at some small cinemas around the country like the Village Cinema and how they’re dealing with the digital conversion. They focused on theaters that had such little business due to their remote locations that affording a new projector is out of the question. The Rogers City Theater and the Tupper Lake State also share the spotlight as they figure out their next steps.
(Thanks to btkrefft for providing the photo.)
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September 5, 2013
Philly Hotlist Final Days
PHILADELPHIA, PA — There’s only one day left to vote on best indie theater in the area. Go to {PHL 17](http://phillyhotlist.cityvoter.com/best/indie-theater/arts-and-entertainment/philadelphia) and make your pick from such treasures as the Grand, Ambler and Colonial.
(Thanks to KenRoe for providing the photo.)
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New Winners in the Big-Screen Revolution
With theater owners being the big losers in the digital revolution due to costs imposed on them, Daily Finance looks at the winners. IMAX and Corning for example have reaped the rewards of the changing industry by being in the right place at the right time to capitalize on new technologies. Who else (beside studios of course) do you think is coming out ahead on this?
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September 4, 2013
Small-town movie theaters face digital film divide
FOLEY, MN — SC Times looked at the struggles faced by the owners of the Brickhouse Cinema given the digital deadline. The article details how the owners must tackle some tough decisions with raising money for a digital projector after only purchasing the theatre two years. Luckily, she has some small-town success stories to emulate like the Long Drive-In and the Milaca Theatre.
(Thanks to jeterga for providing the photo.)
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September 3, 2013
Capitol Cinemas pursues future
PRINCETON, KY — Like so many other theaters around the world, the Capitol Cinemas is racing to buy a digital projector before the end of the year. They still have about $80K to raise but they remain hopeful with the community already stepping up with fundraisers.
Read about how they’re utilizing local talent to garner donations at WPSD.
(Thanks to Chuck1231 for providing the photo.)