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July 29, 2013
Rave Reviews for “Going Attractions”
The long-awaited “Going Attractions” has been presented at theaters all summer and the buzz is fantastic. You can listen to a podcast on it at Popcorn and Roses or go to the official website for more news on the project and a list of screenings.
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July 26, 2013
Bijou by the Bay project to be completed under budget and will open by July 29
TRAVERSE CITY, MI — The new Bijou by the Bay in the former Con Foster Museum will open by July 29 but just barely. Traverse City Film Festival founder Michael Moore stated that the construction budget for the theater came in at $800,000 which is well under the $1.5 million previously quoted by festival director Deb Lake.
Further details are in the Traverse City Record-Eagle.
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Historic Howell Theater officially closes
HOWELL, MI — After 85 years in business, the Howell Theater closed last week. It will reopen next summer as the second location of the Root Restaurant. The theater, Livingston County’s last, will have one final benefit screening of “Back to the Future” on August 13.
For further details, go to Livingston Daily.
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July 25, 2013
New operators sought out for Chicago movie palaces
CHICAGO, IL — Eddie Carranza, owner of the Portage and the Congress Theaters is looking for new operators following the abrupt closure two months ago. He’s looking to use the Congress for live music and the Portage for a mix of film and live entertainment. He’s also looking for tenants for the storefronts as well.
Read more at DNAinfo.
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Crossroads for Opera House
EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO — When Davin and Troy Allison reopened the Opera House six years ago, they figured they would be showing movies for many more years. That dream was cut short last February when they decided to get out of the film business because they don’t have a digital projector. They held a public meeting recently though to evaluate the options going forward.
Read more in the Marshfield Mail
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July 24, 2013
Independent theaters explore options
VANCOUVER, CAMAS and RIDGEFIELD, WA — With a tough marketplace out there, the Kiggins Theatre stages tv show marathons and trivia nights to bring in the crowds. The Liberty in Camas just tried to broaden their movie lineup. The Old Liberty on the other hand has left film almost together to focus on concerts.
Get a more in-depth look at their strategies in the Columbian.
(Thanks to warrendewy for providing the photo.)
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Loyal volunteers make major site contribution
Thanks to Howard Haas and Ken Roe for taking the time to revise many pages to reflect the change of movie operators.
In June, 2013, two US theater chains merged away. Most of the 38 Clearview Cinemas became Bow Tie though a few theaters closed.
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July 23, 2013
New life for Old Town Theater
ALEXANDRIA, VA — All signs pointed to the Old Town Theatre becoming retail when Rob Kaufman purchased it last year. When he found out all the possibilities for the space though, he couldn’t help but bring it back to its former glory. They reopened last week and plan to feature a variety of live entertainment.
Read more in the Alexandria Times.
(Thanks to Jack Coursey for providing the photo.)
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Long lost silent era theatre in Graysalke
GRAYSLAKE, IL — The Grayslake Patch featured a story about how a popular tavern, Charlie’s, was one the Star Theater. It only lasted for about 10 years but signs of the building’s former use still linger.
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July 22, 2013
Riverside Drive-In Theatre to host 7th Annual DRIVE-IN SUPER MONSTER-RAMA!
VANDERGRIFT, PA — A weekend full of nostalgic retro thrills and chills, DRIVE-IN SUPER MONSTER-RAMA is two nights of classic horror and science fiction 35mm prints presented at an authentic drive-in movie theater. There will be two big shows on two consecutive nights which will start at dusk and go on until really late into the night! This is the seventh year in a row that we are hosting such an event, so we encourage all drive-in movie fanatics to travel from near and far, as you’re not going to find anything else like it, anywhere!
This year’s weekend event will be presented as a Peter Cushing Centenary, celebrating the 100th birthday year of the iconic genre star (1913-1994). All eight feature films have Cushing in a starring or supporting role. This is the ONLY major Cushing Centenary event happening in the US, so you won’t want to miss it!