Have a news tip for us?
Just email . Ideas for stories, links to interesting articles, and press releases are welcome.
The latest movie theater news and updates
-
October 8, 2012
Celebrate popcorn this October at Classic Cinemas!
Did you know Americans eat 16 billion quarts of popcorn each year? That’s almost 51 quarts per person – people can’t get enough! In honor of October being National Popcorn Month and the Official Snack Food of the State of Illinois, Classic Cinemas is offering a FREE 46 oz popcorn to Classic Rewards members at each of their 13 theatre locations.
According to the Illinois State Museum, there are 333 Illinois farms that grow popcorn on 47,000 acres, making Illinois the largest grower of popcorn! In 2003, second and third grade students and their teacher in Joliet proposed popcorn as the official Illinois State Snack Food, and it was later voted as a state symbol!
0 comments -
Harvest Moon Drive-in striving to make digital conversion despite the financial challenge
GIBSON CITY, IL — The Harvest Moon Drive-In is facing a rough road to digital conversion with a $120,000 goal ahead of them. Like other local theatres, they’re trying a kickstarter campaign to raise the funds.
Read more in the News Gazette.
-
Multi-screen movie theater to open at Christiana Mall
NEWARK, DE — A new 17-screen Regal is coming to the Christiana Mall that promises to feature all the latest technologies. The theatre is also strategically located to be convenient with public transportation.
Read more in The Review.
-
October 5, 2012
Club sets sights on renovating historic theatre
PADUCAH, KY — A membership-based organization called the Columbia Club has been formed to save the Columbia Theatre amongst other historic buildings. They’re just gathering information right now but estimate it will take $6-8 million to bring it back to its former glory.
Read the full story in the Paducah Sun.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
-
Movie theater more than just a building for its patrons
RANTOUL, IL — With so many small town theaters closing around the world, patrons are reminded to cherish their local cinema. More than ten years after its closing, Rantoul residents still mourn the Wings Twin Theater.
Read their memories in the Rantoul Press.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
-
Ninety-year-old Indiana Theater in Terre Haute looks to increasing scheduled events
TERRE HAUTE, IN — The Indiana Theater quietly reached 90 years in business earlier this year and they’re trying to bring more events in. Small concerts and cult movie screenings are being added to diversify their lineup.
Read more in the Journal Gazette.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
-
Bow Tie Cinemas will operate new eleven-multiplex
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — Bow Tie Cinemas is opening an 11 screen theater in a space that was formerly a Price Chopper. One screen will be their signature Bow Tie X-treme (BTX) auditorium.
Read more in the Saratogian.
-
October 4, 2012
Kenner theater project moves forward
KENNER, LA — The long rumored theater at the Esplanade Mall is finally coming according to Southern Theatres. The 14-screen theatre will feature digital projection with 3-D capabilities.
Read more in the Times-Picayune.
-
Overland Park-based Dickinson Theatres seeks bankruptcy reorganization
OVERLAND PARK, KS — Low attendance and the expense of digital conversion is leaving Dickinson Theatres filing for bankruptcy. The 92-year-old company is reorganizing so they can prepare their business better for the future.
Read more in the Kansas City Star.
-
October 3, 2012
Lexington’s Kentucky Theater celebrates 90th anniversary
LEXINGTON, KY — A special screening of the silent classic “Wings” with organ accompaniment is scheduled tomorrow night in honor of the 90th Birthday of the Kentucky Theatre. A fundraising party next week caps off the celebration with funds going towards renovating the historic theatre that’s in need of new projection and seats.
Read the full story in the Herald Leader.
(Thanks to RobertR for providing the photo.)