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October 19, 2012
Former Red Vic may get a partial return to theatrical use
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The Red Vic will open its doors again after closing last summer. This time though, it’s not going to be entirely a movie theatre. While there will be a performance space in back, most of the building will be occupied by retail “incubator” stalls.
Read about the interesting adaptive reuse in the San Francisco Chronicle.
(Thanks to Chuck1231 for providing the photo.)
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Sun Theater gets new marquee; appeals to community to raise funds for digital projector
GRAND LEDGE, MI — The Sun Theater is hoping to raise enough money to purchase a digital projector by next year. While they aim to buy one for their main theatre, they will probably not be able to convert the one for their second screen.
Read more in the Lansing State Journal.
(Thanks to Chuck1231 for providing the photo.)
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New eight-screen theater soon to open in Brownwood
THE VILLAGES, FL — The centerpiece of the western-themed development, Brownwood, will be its new movie theater. The theatre will be miles closer than other local cinemas and will also be a home for dancing and other entertainment.
Read more in the Daily Commercial.
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October 18, 2012
Donation keeps Riv film series rolling
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY — Thanks to a $10,000 donation, the popular family film series at the Riviera Theatre will continue for another season. There was talk of it being cancelled due to rising costs of operation.
Read more in the Tonawanda News.
(Thanks to Chuck1231 for providing the photo.)
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Outlook grim for 1920’s era Centre Cinema
RUGBY, ND — The Centre Cinema’s days are numbered because it can’t afford to make the jump to digital. The local owner hopes someone can buy it and save it.
Read more in the Pierce County Tribune.
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October 17, 2012
Looking for Louis Wiltse’s archives of C. Howard Crane
Hello there!
I am trying to find any information on the whereabouts of Mr. Louis Wiltse – who holds or held the archives to architect C. Howard Crane.
Any leads would be really great! Our theatre – here in Atlanta – was heavily influenced by Mr. Crane.
Thank you!
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“Halloween” returns to the big screen at Classic Cinemas!
One of the most iconic horror films of all time will be coming to select Classic Cinemas theatres just in time for Halloween. John Carpenter’s original “Halloween” ® will be hitting the big screen on Tuesday, October 30th at 7:30 PM. This is a special 35th anniversary film with a bonus short that explores the movie’s impact on the horror genre called “You Can Kill the Bogeyman: 35 Years of Halloween,” directed by Fangoria’s Justin Beahm.
Released in 1978, “Halloween” is often credited as the start of the slasher horror movie craze. The film was the first installment in what became the Halloween franchise. The plot is set in the fictional Midwestern town of Haddonfield, Illinois. On Halloween in 1963, six-year-old Michael Myers murders his older sister. Fifteen years later, he escapes from a psychiatric hospital, returns home, and stalks teenager Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her friends. Michael’s psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis suspects Michael’s intentions, and follows him to Haddonfield to try to prevent him from killing again.
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October 16, 2012
Landmark’s Sunshine Cinema in NYC looking to add food and liquor service
NEW YORK, NY — With theaters sprouting up around the country touting enhanced menus, Sunshine Cinema is trying to join the crowd. They’ve proposed a new layout for their theatre with bars and cafes on multiuple levels.
Read more in the Gothamist.
Check out Food & Wine’s top theaters for foodies here.
(Thanks to brooklynfilm for providing the photo.)
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Remains of former RC Pittsburgh West 12 to be converted to used car superstore
ROBINSON, PA — The former Showcase Cinemas West will become a hotel a used car dealership. The theatre closed two and a half years ago after 32 years in business.
Read more in the Post Gazette.
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October 15, 2012
Cinemark buys sixteen theaters from Rave
Carmike is aggresively expanding with a goal of growing to 300 theaters nationwide. They recently purchased 16 theaters from Rave with most being leaders in their market.
Read more in the Ledger-Enquirer.