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May 30, 2013
North Park Theatre won’t be going dark
BUFFALO, NY — Dipson may be leaving the picture but there’s still more life for the North Park Theatre. Its owner and a local restaurant owner are joining forces to keep the theatre open and present art-house films. There’s no official word on any renovations but they are aware of the challenges in making it a viable cinema for years to come.
Read the full story in the Buffalo News.
(Thanks to Chuck1231 for providing the photo.)
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Delay in opening Westwood luxury movie theater
LOS ANGELES, CA — The lengthy project to re-open the former AMC Avco as another location for the high-end chain, iPic, has hit another snag. LA Observed claims an asbestos issue will likely prevent anything short of a 2014 opening.
(Thanks to William for providing the vintage pic.)
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May 29, 2013
Arena Grand changes hands
COLUMBUS, OH — The Arena Grand is being taken over by the ever expanding Studio Movie Grill chain. They plan to reopen this summer following a closure Monday.
Read more in Columbus Underground.
(Thanks to dbellis54 for providing the photo.)
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Sci-Fi and Ray Harryhausen at the Loew’s Jersey
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Sci-Fi. Myths. Monsters. … plus remembering Ray Harryhausen
At The Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre 54 Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ 07306 Tel. (201) 798-6055 Fax: (201) 798-4020 Web: www.loewsjersey.org
Friday, June 7 8PM
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May 28, 2013
Wal Mart donates $1,500 to Chamber for ADA Hearing at Fiske
OAK GROVE, LA — If not being able to hear or see clearly has been your reason you have not been getting out of the house and enjoy movies at the Fiske Theatre in Oak Grove, that is no longer and excuse, as the Oak Grove Wal Mart and Manager John Wimsatt have funded the installation of the most advanced hearing and visual assistance system that is currently being deployed in cinemas across the nation.
“It has always been part of Wal Mart’s mission to give back to the community,” Wimsatt said. “This is just one small way we could make an impact in our community and one that the people could actually see and feel.”
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Cinemark to build 14-screen movie theater at Carson mall
CARSON, CA — Cinemark is breaking ground on a 14-screen theatre at the South Bay Pavilion mall. They plan to open it by the end of next year and it will feature the latest digital equipment along with one of their signature Cinemark XD, 72-foot screens.
Read more in the Los Angeles Times.
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May 27, 2013
Cabot Street Cinema in Beverly for sale
BEVERLY, MA — The Cabot Street Cinema has played host to all kinds of entertainment in its almost 100 years of existence like vaudeville, film and magic shows. Its next chapter is uncertain though as its owners now have it on the market for $1.35 Million. The downtown cinema has played a pivotal role in the neighborhood so a future for it is essential.
Read more in the Daily News.
(Thanks to jeterga for providing the photo.)
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Church breathes new life into Pensacola landmark
PENSACOLA, Fl — The Harvest Outreach Church is reopening the Rex Theatre after 20 plus years without a commercial tenant. While they plan to hold services there Saturday night, it’ll be available to the community the rest of the week. They also plan on renovating the marquee and redoing the seats.
Read more at PNJ.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
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May 24, 2013
Kinnelon Cinema 3 closes its curtain May 27
BUTLER, NJ — The Kinnelon 3 is soon to be no more as it will close May 27, a result of the Clearview acquisition that left out some theaters like the Headquarters 10. Memories of its nearly 40 year run will remain as its employees will relocate to the Kinnelon 8. Bow Tie did not plan to take the theaters like this one that are on month to month leases.
Read more in the Tri-Boro Patch.
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Social media gets in on the pre-show
Long the territory of straight advertisements, Twitter and Foursquare are teaming up with National Cinemedia to make pre-show features more interactive. It sounds like there will still be ads in one form or another but they’ll be served up as engagement opportunities with social media.
Read more in Digital Trends.