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June 8, 2012
O Street: Lincoln’s movie theater row
LINCOLN, NE — Jim McKee’s piece in the Journal News looks at the very early history of Lincoln’s cinemas. Some theatres were located in the former town of Havelock which had its own O Street.
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June 7, 2012
Theories on AMC purchase
With Wanda Group being confirmed as the buyer of AMC the other week, many heads were turning in confusion. The Wrap posted some theories on Wanda’s motives for the deal.
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The smoky world of Kabul’s movie theaters
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN — After years of neglect, Kabul’s cinemas have become a sad reminder of the luxury they once displayed. An insightful photoblog at MSNBC presents many views of these dilapidated screens.
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June 6, 2012
Fantasy weekend at the Loew’s Jersey
Toho, Oompa Loompas & Hogwarts
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
A not-for-profit arts center in a Landmark Movie Palace
All Titles screened in 35mm on our BIG 50ft Wide Screen
Friday, June 8 8PM
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Movie theater purchase loan granted by council
CARMI, IL — The City Council has matched funds with locals Michael and Tambria Fox to take over the Showtime Cinemas. They plan to renovate the theatre and increase its operating hours.
Read more in the Carmi Times.
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June 5, 2012
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema appears poised to take over Mainstreet
KANSAS CITY, MO — Alamo Drafthouse appears to be diving into the Kansas City market with a takeover of the Mainstreet Theatre. A deal seems imminent after AMC has hinted at parting ways with the theatre. Alamo would need a little time to fully convert the theatre to its standards.
Read more in the Kansas City Star.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
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US 23 Drive-in Theatre may buy Fenton Cinema
FENTON, MI — The Fenton Cinema, closed since 2008, may reopen soon. The management of the US 23 Drive-in Theatre has made an offer for the shuttered cinema according to the real estate company handling the sale.
A new Facebook page for the Fenton Cinema was created here on May 18th to gauge reaction which has been positive with at least 500 likes. If the sale is successfully completed, the closed cinema will be extensively renovated and receive a new name.
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June 4, 2012
Art Van Furniture buys former movie theater near Toledo
HOLLAND, OH — Art Van Furniture has purchased the site of the former Super Cinemas and now waiting on approval to raze it. They’re projecting their new store to open next spring.
Read more in Crain’s Detroit Business.
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Loew’s 46th Street featured on After the Final Curtain
BROOKLYN, NY — Another wonderful account of a theatre long past its prime on After the Final Curtain. This time they take us through the history of the early atmospheric palace, the Loew’s 46th Street Theatre.
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June 3, 2012
NCG reopens Powder Springs 10
MARIETTA, GA — The dormant Powder Springs 10 reopened the other week thanks to Neighborhood Cinema Group. The chain invested in the theatre which now has stadium seating and 3D capabilities.
Read more in the Atlanta Business Chronicle.