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April 26, 2013
CinemaCon showcases movie theater advances
LAS VEGAS, NV — Many items debuted at CinemaCon last week but one that particularly stood out was the Shake n’ Share. The popcorn lid serves as a cover to evenly distribute toppings and also as an extra bowl.
Read more in Las Vegas Weekly.
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April 25, 2013
US 23 DI Reopens for the season with upgrades this year
FLINT, MI — The US 23 Drive-in Theatre reopened for the season on April 19 with improvements planned for this year. The drive in will have digital projectors for all three screens installed by June which cost $90,000 each which necessitates an increase in admission prices this year to defray the cost of the new projectors by $1.00 so adult admission is $8.00 and child admission is $6.00 for a double feature. Among the films to be shown this year will be “Fast and Furious VI,” “Man of Steel,” “Despicable Me 2,” “Grown Ups 2,” and “Iron-Man 3.”
Additional details are available in the Flint Journal.
(Thanks to steelbeard1 for providing the photo and story.)
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Former resident makes $100K donation to Warner Film Center
NEW CASTLE, PA — Jerry Kern, President of the non-profit Warner Film Center, today announced a sizable real property donation from former New Castle Resident, Jack Oberleitner, his wife Marian, and business associate Keith Staffan. The Oberleitners are residents of Centerville, Ohio. Staffan lives in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The $100,000 donation is from their shared charitable trust. “We have always thought New Castle had a great deal to be proud of,” Oberleitner said. “My father, the late New Castle Fire Chief, John L. Oberleitner, and his family loved this community. From a very early age I was made aware of many of the great accomplishments of my home town, including the building of the first Warner Brothers theatre, the Cascade Picture Palace. This venture led to the creation of an entertainment empire. And it all started here in New Castle.
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April 24, 2013
Iconic Istanbul theatre facing demolition
ISTANBUL, TURKEY — The oldest theatre in town, the 1924 Emek Sinemasi is in danger of being torn down completely by a developer. The site has been a source of history for the country as a headquarters for revolts and protests of the years. Now the protests are about the fate of the theatre as plans are in motion to tear it down and build an entertainment complex.
Read more in the Guardian.
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Regal faces boycotts as cuts employees hours to avoid Obamacare
Regal Cinemas has caused an uproar by cutting employees' hours in order to reduce their healthcare costs. Numerous boycotts are taking place at the chain, the nation’s largest.
Read more in the Huffington Post.
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April 23, 2013
Stigler’s movie theater saved by generous community’s support
STIGLER, OK — The Time Theater needed to raise $100,000 to stay open but its community came through big time. By doing some interesting fundraisers like a golf tournament and outreach to 70 years of local high school graduates, they brought in 500 donors.
Read more in NewsOK.
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Restoration of Warner’s first theatre being well received by public
NEW CASTLE, PA — The public is responding positively to the news of the museum at the first Warner Bros. theatre, mentioned six months ago. Besides being an obvious tourist attraction, they expect it to bring many jobs to the area and attract other neighboring businesses.
Read more in New Castle News.
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April 22, 2013
Music Box Theatre makes for great movie-going
CHIGAGO, IL — Roosevelt Torch published a love letter to the Music Box Theatre last week in tribute to the late Roger Ebert. They mention unique live piano player and of course the wide array of bookings.
(Thanks to R8teco for providing the photo.)
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Coming to a movie theater near you: famous art exhibits
Fathom Events has brought movie theaters everything from opera to boxing matches. They’re stretching the boundaries of cinema now with VIP looks at major art exhibitions.
Read more in the Courier Journal.
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April 19, 2013
Aptos Cinema operator weighing options in wake of Safeway remodel plans
APTOS, CA — Already struggling with the conversion to digital, the Aptos Twin now has to deal with a major supermarket remodel nearby. One possibility is to move to the new Aptos Village center.
Read more in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.