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June 13, 2013
Return Film to the United Palace
NEW YORK, NY — Community members are in the midst of a 40-day pursuit to raise $40K for a digital projector for the United Palace. You can donate online and different donations come with different prizes. Their goal is to use the theatre for special events and screenings, not as a first-run house.
Read more at Indiegogo.
(Thanks to KenRoe for providing the photo.)
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Pavilion to become luxury theatre
NAPLES, FL — After falling behind its competitors, the Pavilion Cinemas is about to be on the cutting edge after it closes for a $3-4 Million renovation into a dine-in luxury cinema. Paragon has purchased the theatre and plans to add stadium seating and new seats to all six auditoriums.
Read more in Naples News.
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June 12, 2013
Mystery Eric theatres
Go to Flickr and help identify some 1960s or 1970s photos of 5 “mystery” theaters of Philadelphia based Sameric Corp. Please add a comment to this post if you know the identify of any of these theaters!
UPDATE 6/17: Thanks to everyone for all your help identifying these theatres. They are as follows:
1- Eric Concordville
2- Eric Pilgrim Gardens
3- Eric Reading
4- REG United Artists Pennsuaken
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Drive-in movie theaters switch to digital projectors to survive
Pioneer Press looked at the state of drive-ins as many make the choice to go digital or close down. They discuss the difficulties of the transition for such a seasonal business and focus on the decisions made by the Star Drive-In, Mesa Drive-In and the Montrose Star.
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June 11, 2013
Central Park feature at Film School Rejects
CHICAGO, IL — Christopher Campbell’s always engaging and informative blog continued its Movie House of Worship series with a feature on the Central Park Theatre. Now a church, the world’s first air-conditioned theatre has a storied past as a cornerstone of the Balaban and Katz chain.
(Thanks to R8teco for providing the photo.)
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Boosted Campaign for Digital Projection- Theatre Royal Christchurch
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND — Movie lovers across New Zealand are invited to help embed the art of cinema in the artistic hub of resurgent Christchurch. The substantial post-quake rebuild of the Isaac Theatre Royal provides the perfect opportunity to bring back a sense of occasion to movie going and celebrate the art and artists of the giant screen in Christchurch.
All that’s missing is the projectors, the screen and the audio system. We’re looking for your assistance in getting them there! The Christchurch City Council is backing the project with a $70,000 grant towards the estimated $280,000 costs, provided that the New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) find the balance of the money before July 5.
Read more at Boosted.
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June 10, 2013
Chicago families drive in at Cascade Movie Theater
WEST CHICAGO, IL — The Chicago area’s last remaining drive-in, the Cascade Drive-In, is gearing up for another special season. Chicago Parent touched on the history of drive-ins and gave a thoughtful recommendation for the drive-in as a perfect summer family activity.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
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Montgomery Cinema, Newtown Theatre avoid closure by installing digital projectors
NEWTOWN, PA & SKILLMAN, NJ — A couple of neighborhood favorites are keeping their opens thanks to new digital projectors. The art-house Montgomery Cinemas is undergoing a massive renovation while the historic Newtown Theatre joined forces with a local school to raise funds.
Read more at NJ.com.
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June 7, 2013
Bijou Metro Cinema opens Downtown
EUGENE, OR — The new art-house cinema mentioned last summer is a reality with the opening of the Bijou Metro Cinema. Food and local beer are part of the offerings in their 4 auditoriums ranging in capacity from 17 to 36 people.
Read more in Eugene Weekly.
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Final frame and a fade to black at Chester movie theater
CHESTER, NJ — There was another casualty of the Clearview acquistiion as the Chester 6 closed last month. The mall will fall back into the hands of the Chester Springs Mall where it may have a future as a gym.
Read more in the Observer-Tribune.