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June 1, 2012
REMEMBERING CINERAMA (Part 51: Rochester)
Back by popular demand!
The following is Part 51 in an ongoing, semi-regular series of retrospectives on CINERAMA, the legendary motion picture process that kicked off the widescreen revolution. The series focuses on providing a market-by-market historical record of when and where Cinerama and its multi-panel clones were exhibited. These easy-to-reference articles serve to provide nostalgia to those who experienced the Cinerama presentations when they were new and to honor the movie palaces in which the memorable screenings took place.
Part 1: New York
Part 2: Chicago
Part 3: San Francisco9 comments -
‘The Producers’ & 2 screwball comedies at the Loew’s Jersey Theatre
Just for Laughs … The Producers & A Couple of Screwballs
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 1 8PM “The Producers”(Original) Starring Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder, Kenneth Mars, Estelle Winwood. Directed by Mel Brooks. 1968. 90mins. Color.
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May 31, 2012
Carmike closes Cinema 8
LEXINGTON, NC — Lexington is without a cinema yet again with the closing of Cinema 8. The 30 year old cinema has seen declining crowds for years and locals hope another operator can come in and make it thrive again.
Read more in the Dispatch.
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Ocean Walk merchants welcome new movie operator
DAYTONA BEACH, FL — With new operator Paragon stepping in, hopefully the fortunes will turn for the Ocean Walk 10. The complex it’s located in has been in foreclosure since 2010 but Paragon plans installing new seats and a restaurant.
Read more in the News-Journal.
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May 30, 2012
New multiplexes coming to Wilmington and Epping
WILMONGTON, DE — A 15-screen theater with a full IMAX screen is coming to Riverfront Wilmington. The new development will feature a Westin hotel as well.
Read more in Market Watch.
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Cinemark announces new 12-Screen theatre at Rouse Properties' Mall
LAKELAND, FL — The Lakeland Square Mall is about to jump to the head of the line in Central Florida moviegoing. Cinemark has announced plans to build a new 12-screen theatre there featuring their NextGen brand with state-of-the-art amenities including one of their XD Extreme auditoriums.
Read the full story in MarketWatch.
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May 29, 2012
CAS of Dayton seeking a venue
DAYTON, OH — The road back has been arduous for CAS, Cinema Arts Society of the Greater Dayton Area, since a major theft of funds and demolition of their Page Cinema Arts Theatre (formerly the Page Manor Twin Theatre) last year. However, the dedicated team headed by Executive Director, Linda E. Leas has managed to keep the CAS ship afloat. According to Leas, “we are rebuilding our treasury and have added new life to our Board of Trustees. We are now ready to take the next step, a permanent home/venue for our project. A theatre would be ideal; however, we are willing to consider other facilities that may be adaptable to the presentation of an ongoing film series and a home base for our non-profit corporation.”
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Manlius Art Cinema to enter a new era
MANLIUS, NY — The Manlius Art Cinema is joining theaters around the world as it converts to digital. The Manlius, Central New York’s oldest theatre is a small single-screen so this marks significant transition for them.
Read more in WSYR.
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May 28, 2012
Pix/Capri Theater reopening planned
JACKSON, MS — Jackson residents can celebrate that their beloved Pix Capri Theatre is coming back. Two more screens are being added with the whole project slated to get off the ground next year.
Read more in WLBT.
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Movie magic to leave home for?
The Wall Street Journal reported that some new technology has been rolling out lately that could widen the gap between the theatre and home viewing experiences. Dolby will be testing out its Atmos audio system with Pixar’s “Brave” this summer and “The Hobbit” will be the first film to be presented at 48 frames per second, a new digital high point.