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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.)
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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.
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Apple Cinemas offers Bollywood favorites
CAMBRIDGE, MA — The theatre at Fresh Pond Mall recently became Apple Cinemas and locals couldn’t be happier with the new Bollywood options. The Boston Globe looked at how the landscape for viewing films from India has changed the past ten years. Of particular interest is how the exhibition structure has changed for this specific genre given the competition of Netflix and rise in piracy.
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August 29, 2013
Ruby approaches 100
CHELAN, WA — With talk recently on the oldest continuously operating theatre, the Ruby Theatre, wondering where they stack up in comparison. Here’s some facts from its owners:
“Construction on the Ruby Theatre was started in 1913 and opened as a movie theatre in 1914 and has been running movies ever since. The simple 175 seat theatre was constructed by the Kingman brothers who were local contractors and leased to a manager, Frank Potter. Where they got their plans is unknown.
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The show will go on at the Town Theatre
HIGHLAND, IN — The city of Highland has gotten behind the Town Theater by purchasing it. Now the only question is what lies ahead. They’re considering everything from showing feature films regularly to using it as a music venue. Regardless, they want to reopen it after it has sat vacant for fours years.
Read more in the NW Times.
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August 28, 2013
South Pasadena weighs plans for decaying Rialto Theatre
SOUTH PASADENA, CA — Everyone seems to be on the same page about revitalizing the Rialto Theatre except maybe the owner. As the years of decay add up, the chamber of commerce is working tirelessly to line up all the options while the family trust that owns it and its former operator stay quiet.
Read more in the Pasadena Star News.
(Thanks to Scott Feldmann for providing the photo.)
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Renovated Garner movie theater gets rave reviews
GARNER, IA — The Avery Theatre has finally reopened after 40 years following extensive renovations. They’re trying to bring crowds in with family friendly pricing of $4 for adults and $3 for children. They even have a party room available for rent upstairs.
Locals seems to be loving having the cinema option back after the 1931 theatre spent years as a pharmacy.
Read more in the Globe Gazette.
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August 27, 2013
Theater backend service provider announces new opportunities
Merchant Data Systems has launched a program designed to optimize profits for theater owners through various services. They offer equipment sales and leasing for payroll services, credit card machines and even e-commerce services designed to allow advance concession purchases.
Read more in the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Homemade drive-in packs in crowds
SCHUYLER, NE — Omaha.com profiled the Iron City Drive-In, one farmer’s answer to the lack of surviving outdoor theater. It details how he created this bare bones operation with materials culled together from classified ads and eBay. With audio advancements in the works, it sounds like the best is yet to come.
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August 26, 2013
The Palace won’t stop at 100
GALLATIN, TN — The 1913 Palace Theater was in danger of closing this year due to lack of digital projection but its prayers have been answered. The theatre received $10,000 from Gallatin along with a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will keep it going for many years to come.
Read the full story in The Tennessean.
(Thanks to Danny Proctor for providing the photo.)